Rain Wanes, Clouds Remain
While dull and gray days await us over the next couple of days, most locations will remain dry beyond Thursday.
Mecklenburg County Woman Instantly Wins $105,173 Fast Play Jackpot
Ciara Ghannam of Charlotte tried her luck on a Fast Play ticket and quickly won a $105,173 jackpot.
Facebook Rebrands As Meta To Emphasize ‘Metaverse’ Vision
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.
Falcons Look For 3rd Straight Win Vs Struggling Panthers
The Atlanta Falcons will be going for their third straight victory when they host the struggling Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Sheriff: Catawba Man Admits To Sexual Acts With Ex-Girlfriends Daughter
A Catawba County Man in is jail and awaiting trial after authorities say he admitted to engaging in sexual acts with his ex-girlfriend's daughter.
Department Of Justice To Pay $88M To Families, Victims Of SC Church Massacre
Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed Dylann Roof to purchase the gun he used in the 2015 massacre.
Ralph Lauren Rolls Out Buffalo Plaid For Team USA In Beijing
With a buffalo plaid design and a nod to sustainability, Ralph Lauren on Thursday unveiled navy blue uniforms for Team USA to wear during the closing ceremonies of the winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing.
North Carolina Animal Federation Celebrates The First Graduates Of Their New Animal Welfare Professional Certificate - Level 1
NCAF celebrates the first graduates of their new Animal Welfare Professional Certificate - Level 1. The National Animal Welfare Professional - Level 1 Certificate course is 15.5 credit hours and is approved for educational credit for the Association of Animal Welfare Administrators CAWA and the National Animal Control Association.
Spooky Charcuterie Board with Queen Bri CLT
Meggie Sullivan known as Queen Brie CLT stopped by Rising to show off her spooky charcuterie board filled with local cheeses and jam.
US Jobless Claims Drop To Pandemic Low Of 281,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low last week, another sign that the job market and economy continue to recover from last year’s coronavirus recession.
US Companies Announce Plans For Gene-Edited Strawberries
An Idaho company that successfully brought genetically modified potatoes to the market has announced an agreement to help a California-based plant breeding company grow strawberries they say will stay fresh longer and have a longer growing season.
Morning Brew: Lack Of Windows In Grocery Stores
Have you ever wondered why the grocery store doesn't have many windows? We discuss why in today's Morning Brew segment.
Much Needed Rain Today
Rain and showers return to the region today.
Gordon Ramsay's Social Media Project Culminates In Cookbook
How did Gordon Ramsay spend his pandemic lockdown? Getting frenetic in a kitchen, of course.
Trump Announces Launch Of Media Company, Social Media Site
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching a new media company with its own social media platform nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Larson Out Front As Face Of Hendrick Charitable Initiatives
Kyle Larson stepped out of the spotlight during last year’s NASCAR suspension and quietly turned his attention to charitable efforts for communities in need.
5 Monroe Police Officers File Harassment Complaint Against City Councilwoman, Threatening Lawsuit
The officers claim Councilwoman Angelia James harassed them as they investigated a disturbance call at a Monroe hotel in September.
Cornelius Confederate Statue Could Be Taken Down Under Developer's Offer
A Confederate statue in Cornelius could come down as part of a plan currently under negotiation. A local developer who works in the construction and trucking industry says he's willing to help remove the statue.
International Soccer Returns To Charlotte; A Sign Of More Major Events To Come
Tens of thousands of soccer fans flooded Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday night for an international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Eduador.
ASU Employee Arrested After Phone Found in Dorm Air Vent
An employee of Appalachian State University has been charged with secret peeping after a mobile phone was found in a vent to dorm bathroom, according to university officials.
Much-Needed Rain Ahead
A strong rainmaking system sweeps in from the southwest on Thursday, which could bring a sorely missed 1-2" through the first half of the weekend.
Report: NC Nonprofit Hospitals Falling Short On Charity Care
State Treasurer Dale Folwell says many North Carolina nonprofit hospitals are falling short in treating the poor for free or reduced rates to validate their tax-exempt status.
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