New Covid Metrics Painting A Grim Picture In Mecklenburg County
Covid cases and hospitalizations are all increasing with a 13.2% positivity rate.
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COVID-19 Outbreak Reported At Lancaster County Schools - 102 Positive Cases, 617 Quarantined
Officials with the Lancaster County School District say 30 staff members and 72 students have tested positive for COVID-19. Forty-two staff members and 575 students have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
Inspectors Cite Food Safety Violations at Mecklenburg County Jail
The Mecklenburg County Detention Center - Central Kitchen received a "B" grade during a recent food establishment inspection. It's the first time in nearly a decade that the jail kitchen has gotten a low grade, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
Celebrate Pride with The Vanity House and Stars of RuPaul's Drag Race
If you're looking to celebrate all things Pride, The Vanity House is proud to bring reigning RuPaul's Drag Race stars, Morgan McMichaels, Kylie Sonique Love, and Jaidynn Diore Fierce for a mini pride-fest the weekend of August 20th.
New Globally-Inspired Restaurant, Mariposa, Coming to Uptown Charlotte
Mother Earth Group is pleased to announce its newest restaurant, Mariposa, will open in September 2021 at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte. Mariposa, Spanish for butterfly, will be a multicultural culinaria, representing an evolution for both the restaurant space and creator Jill Marcus.
Elevate Your Game With Mimosa Flights at The Wine Loft's Champagne Brunch
Sunday brunch buffs and champagne connoisseurs have a new spot to enjoy both in the Queen City.
Greenway Founder Anne Springs Close Dies
Anne Springs Close, the namesake and founder of the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill has died. She was 95.
Mega Millions, Powerball Offer Half A Billion Dollars In Jackpots This Weekend
North Carolinians have two chances this weekend to take home a jackpot of more than $250 million in either the Powerball or the Mega Millions drawings.
Fitness Friday: How To Burn Calories At Home With Team MLP On The Bojangles Terrace
Booty-based moves that are home-friendly both with no equipment and some with a simple resistance band.
Give Your Home A Mini Makeover In Just Minutes With The Looke Book
With summer winding down, you may be looking to give your home a refresh. Brooke Knaus and Lauren Bolshakov of The Looke Book stopped by Rising to show off ways to give your home a mini makeover in just minutes.
Wilson's World: The 2021 Walk To End Alzheimer's With The Western Carolina Alzheimer's Association
Wilson was at Truist Field previewing the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's with Katherine Lambert from the Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Matthews & Davidson Implement Mask Mandates Ahead Of Mecklenburg Countywide Mandate
Both the Town of Davidson and Matthews in North Carolina voted on Thursday to implement an indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status.
Carowinds Amusement Park Going Cashless Starting August 23rd
Beginning Monday, August 23rd guests will be asked to leave their cash at home when they visit Carowinds as the amusement park moves to all cashless payments.
Brooklyn-Founded Emmy Squared Pizza Joins Plaza Midwood Neighborhood
Emmy Squared Pizza will open its newest location in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood in early September of 2021, bringing its Detroit-style pizza and notorious "Le Big Matt" burger along with.
Landis Fire Department Temporarily Shuts Down Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
The Landis Fire Department has decided to temporarily suspend operations after several members of the department contracted COVID-19.
Hundreds Of UNC Charlotte Students Displaced After Signing Onto Unfinished Apartments
As the fall semester starts up at UNC Charlotte, hundreds of students will not have a place to call home as construction on the East Village Student Apartments remains unfinished.
AP Source: Hornets’ Rozier Agrees To 4-Year, $97M Extension
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a four-year, $97 million contract extension with guard Terry Rozier, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Panthers' Rhule Unhappy With Passing Game Vs. Ravens
Panthers coach Matt Rhule emerged from Wednesday’s joint practices against the Baltimore Ravens unhappy with his team’s passing game, particularly Carolina’s wide receivers.
Mecklenburg County Approves Countywide Mask Mandate To Take Effect On Aug. 28
Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris says 50 percent of the county's population is vaccinated. The mask mandate is in effect because of the percent positives, hospitalizations and cases continuing to head in the wrong direction.
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