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The Snark: Bachelorette, Fame Chasers, Bezos & Babies In Space & Spelling Bee Aces

Chasing fame on "The Bachelorette," Bezos & babies in space, free Taco Bell for vaccinations and the return of the National Spelling Bee.

Bojangles Heads to the Great State of Texas, with Stores Planned for Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth

Bojangles is on a mission to find out if even the made-from-scratch biscuits are bigger in Texas, so it’s opening up shop in two major cities in the Lone Star State.

Tasty Tuesday: Seven-Layer Salad Lesson with Supperland

Tuesdays are always tastier with Rising - and this week, we're getting a seven-layer salad lesson from Supperland

Drier Air Settling into the Region

Drier air moving in with seasonable highs through mid-week. Plus, active in the Atlantic basin with Tropical Storm Bill forming off the east coast.

Day One Of Camp CMS In The Books

“I learned about math, and I also learned about spelling my words correctly," says second-grader Sadiyya Johnson.

Concord Police Search For Suspect Who Robbed Convenience Store

The Concord Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man accused of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint Sunday.

Teachers Rally In Gaston County To Prioritize Students

With less than three weeks until the next budget year, teachers in Gaston County are calling on lawmakers to put students first.

End Of COVID-19 Emergency Means End Of Curbside Beer In South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision to end the COVID-19 state of emergency in South Carolina means it’s back to being illegal to buy beer and wine outside of a store.

VP Harris In South Carolina To Push COVID Vaccination Drive

Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Carolina on Monday to kick off a nationwide push to vaccinate millions more Americans against the coronavirus as July 4 holiday celebrations loom.

Novavax: Large Study Finds COVID-19 Shot About 90% Effective

Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.

Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts Have Millions Of Unsold Cookies

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

NC Court: Students Can Use Constitution To Fight Bullying

The constitutional right of North Carolina’s children to have access to a good public school education also applies to individual students who aren’t getting help to stop classroom bullying and harassment against them, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

The Snark: Marijuana Eatables, Fiance Hostility, Cheating Men & Gas Station Hot Dogs

90 Day "Eatables" & feuding family, cheating faces, teen sleep and 7-11's birthday in a fresh new Snark with @DerekJamesTV.

Concord Police Investigate Shooting At Amc Concord Mills

Concord Police Investigate Shooting Outside AMC Theaters at Concord Mills

Concord Police say they're investigating a shooting outside of the AMC theaters at Concord Mills. Investigators say one person was injured and is being treated and a suspect is in custody.

Scattered Storms Return Monday

Scattered showers and storms Monday. Dry the rest of the week with unsettled pattern for the weekend.

Tropics Tracker: Two Areas to Watch this Week

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic basin, including one off the Carolina coast.

POLITICAL WRAP: President Biden to Meet with Russian President Putin

Wednesday, President Biden will wrap up his first international trip as president, with a highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sunday, Biden said he agrees with Putin that relations between the U.S. and Russia are at a "low point."

Concord Police Investigate Shooting Outside AMC Theaters

Concord Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside of AMC theaters on Sunday.

Justices Consider Harvard Case On Race In College Admissions

With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions.

NC MedAssist Hosts Golf Tournament Supporting Low-Income Patients With Free Prescription Medication

NC MedAssist will host its first invitational golf tournament on June 14th in Charlotte for charity. The nonprofit pharmacy says its goal is to raise $40,000 to help provide free prescription medication to low-income and uninsured North Carolina residents.

G-7 Leaders Agree On Vaccines, China And Taxing Corporations

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and backing a minimum tax on multinational firms.