A Mostly Sunny And Hot Weekend
High pressure will keep most of us dry and hot through the weekend and into early next week.
Western Carolina University Asst. Football Coach Dies of COVID Complications
An assistant football coach at Western Carolina University has died of COVID complications. John Peacock was an offensive line coach for the Catamounts. His fiancé posted on Facebook that he passed away Wednesday after being diagnosed last Saturday.
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.
Rain Chances Ship Out, Heat Remains
A mainly stable air mass arrives this weekend, allowing sunny skies and toasty highs to prevail.
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.
Cleveland County Man Charged With Two Felonies After Claiming To Have Bomb Near Capitol
The Cleveland County man who claimed to have bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement, ending an hourslong standoff on Thursday. He has been charged with two felonies.
Boston's Famed Skinny House Back On Market, Listed For $1.2M
Boston’s famous Skinny House is on sale again for a whopping $1.2 million.
North Carolina Jobless Rate Inches Closer To Pre-Pandemic Level
North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell for the 10th consecutive month in July, the state Commerce Department reported on Friday, inching the percentage ever closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Biden Pledges To Americans In Kabul: ‘We will get you home’
President Joe Biden is pledging to Americans still trapped in Afghanistan: “We will get you home.”
Imagination, Skittles Help Boy, 5, Conquer Appalachian Trail
Harvey Sutton, or “Little Man,” as he is known on the Appalachian Trail, won’t have long to bask in the glory of hiking its full length. After all, he starts kindergarten Friday.
Clean Needles Depend On The Blue Blood Of Horseshoe Crabs
It’s one of the stranger, lesser-known aspects of U.S. health care — the striking, milky-blue blood of horseshoe crabs is a critical component of tests to ensure injectable medications such as coronavirus vaccines aren’t contaminated.
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.
Two Killed In Single-Engine Airplane Crash In Anson County
Two men are dead after a small airplane crashed and burst into flames shortly after taking off from an Anson County airport, authorities said Friday.
Biden To Address Chaotic Kabul Evacuation Amid Criticism
Facing a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to airport pandemonium and cumbersome red tape.
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.
Mike Richards Out As ‘Jeopardy!’ Host After Past Scrutinized
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
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.
Boy Scouts Get Conditional Approval Of $850M Bankruptcy Deal
A bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved a proposal by the Boy Scouts of America to enter into an agreement that includes an $850 million fund to compensate tens of thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as youngsters by Scout leaders and others.
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