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Governor Cooper Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate With Restrictions

Masks are still required indoors across North Carolina.

Local Media Company Announces Launch Of Mix 107.9 In Charlotte

Radio One's Regional Vice President Marsha Landess announced the launch of WLNK MIX 107.9 on Friday. Matt & Ramona will appear on WCCB Charlotte's Rising on Monday to talk about their radio show, so tune in!

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit Will Be Featured In Charlotte Through July 31st

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit will be featured in Charlotte May 1st through July 31st. The unique exhibition showcases Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Sistine Chapel, reproduced photographically and artfully displayed in their original size.

U.S. To Restrict Travel From India Over COVID Starting Tuesday

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus.

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Catawba County Library Celebrates Star Wars On May 4th With Virtual Programs

Catawba County Library officials say they will hold family-friendly virtual programs in celebration of Star Wars on May 4th.

Deputies: Man Arrested In Rowan County On Child Porn Charges

Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested on Friday for the possession and distribution of child pornography.

Fire At Coventry Woods Apartment Complex Causes $425,000 In Damage

A massive fire destroyed several apartments at the Coventry Woods Apartments in east Charlotte. The fire started just before 4am on April 30th on Coronado Drive. The fire reportedly caused $425,000 in damage.

Rising Hosts Shocked At Video Of Birds Overtaking Family's Home

Rising Hosts Shocked At Video Of Birds Overtaking Home

Man Removes Hundreds Of Birds From Home

The Snark: Snack Ritual, 2 Min Noodles & A Poop Wall

Friday Snark featuring shaman fun with the Dallas Housewives, injured daughters, Biden's first 100 days & a wall of poop.

More People Practicing Their Parenting Skills On Their Pets

More People Are Using Pets To Prepare For Kids

Fitness Friday: Jump Roping into the Weekend

For Fitness Friday this week, we are outside breaking out another childhood favorite - the jump rope

National Honesty Day with the Rising Team

No lie - today is National Honesty Day, so the Rising team is getting questions, and we're getting the truth

Warm & Windy Friday, Increased Fire Danger

The drier weather is a welcome sight after a humid and sticky Thursday, but it comes with its own set of issues.

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CATS Unveils Winning Bus Artwork Created By Local Students

Charlotte Area Transit officials unveiled two CATS buses decorated with artwork made by local students on Thursday.

Free Rides And Beer: Incentives Are Added To Vaccine Drive

Free beer, pot and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation’s slowing vaccination drive and get Americans to roll up their sleeves.

Charlotte Knights Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now!

Opening Night At Truist Field In Uptown Is Tuesday, May 4th

The Snark: Unwanted Haircuts, Weak Goodbyes & Arnold Loves Buns

Lame dates and stupid pranks on "Married at First Sight." The difference between llamas and alpacas and why Arnold Schwarzenegger LOVES bread.

Man Offering Tortoise Rides In Stanly County Will Not Face Charges

No charges will be filed against the owner of a tortoise after pictures posted on social media showed adults sitting on its shell in Stanly County.

10 Things You Should Know About The 2021 Cicada Invasion

Cicadas emerge once every few years during the spring. This year, the Great Eastern Brood (Brood-X) will appear after 17 years of living underground and there will be billions of them. See what impacts they will have in our area.

EXPLAINER: What To Know About The Giuliani Investigation

The long-running federal investigation into Rudy Giuliani’s dealings in Ukraine moved back into public view Wednesday when federal agents seized electronic devices from the former mayor’s home and office.