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What Kind of Toxic Are You?

The Rising team took a new personality test to find out what toxic traits they each have

Monroe Mother Grieves The Death Of Her Daughter

A Monroe family is grieving after a 25 year old woman was shot and killed over the weekend. Police are looking for suspects in this deadly shooting, which is the second killing in the area in less than a month.

Tasty Tuesday: Two Ingredient Oreo Mug Cake

We haven't always had success working with Oreos, but today it's just two ingredients -- the Oreos and milk

Torrid Temperatures Take Over

A classic summertime pattern has taken hold of the Carolinas, as hot and humid days with pop-up storms carry us into the weekend.

Boone Indoor Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect Tuesday At 5:00 P.M.

Growing concern over spread of the Delta variant is leading one local town to take action. Beginning Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. everyone in Boone, ages two and older must wear a mask indoors.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six Develops

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six develops just east of the Lesser Antillies.

CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspect Accused Of Robbing North Charlotte Business

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a north Charlotte business that happened early Saturday morning.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

CMPD: Two Suspects Charged In Attempted Murder Investigation Of Duke Energy Worker

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged two suspects for the attempted murder of a Duke Energy line technician after an east Charlotte shooting sent the victim to the hospital on the night of June 18.

Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

The Biden administration on Friday issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic.

Pentagon To Require COVID Vaccine For All Troops By Sept. 15

The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.

AAA: Pump Prices in Carolinas Still Trend More Expensive As Crude Prices Remain High

Gas prices in the Carolinas are still trending more expensive as crude prices fluctuate but remain high amid growing global COVID concerns.

SC Governor Repeats: No Mask Requirement Needed In Schools

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday continued to urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but also repeated that whether students wear masks in class should be solely up to parents in a state where less than half the residents are fully vaccinated.

AP Source: Hornets Give Coach Borrego A Multiyear Extension

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach James Borrego, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Worry College Officials

As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. But the mandatory requirement has opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials.