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In Pipeline Outage, South Carolina Enacts Price Gouging Law

South Carolina’s top prosecutor has enacted a measure criminalizing price gouging following the shutdown of a pipeline that carries fuel to much of the state.

Prosecutor Plans To Seek Death Penalty In Spa Shootings

A man accused of killing eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, in shootings at three Atlanta-area massage businesses was indicted Tuesday on murder charges, and a prosecutor filed notice that she’ll also seek hate crime charges and the death penalty.

Maria Miller Mint Hill Middle Doodle For Google

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Student Wins North Carolina Doodle For Google Competition

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Mint Hill Middle eighth-grader Maria Miller is the North Carolina winner for the Doodle for Google competition. She is now eligible to be one of the top five finalists to win the overall competition and have her Doodle displayed on Google for a full day.

52-Year-Old Man Arrested In Matthews Armed Robbery Case From Last Summer

The Matthews Police Department said after an extensive investigation into an armed bank robbery that happened in July 2020 a 52-year-old man has been arrested.

Novant Health Prepared To Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccine To Children 12 To 15 Years Old

Following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Novant Health announced that it is prepared to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 to 15-years-old as soon as Thursday, May 13 at 3 p.m.

Driver Wanted In Pineville Shooting, Believed To Be In Pennsylvania

The Pineville Police Department has issued arrest warrants for a driver accused of shooting into a person's vehicle while in traffic outside of Carolina Place Mall Thursday morning.

Family To See More Recordings Of North Carolina Deputy Shooting

The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in North Carolina is expected to view more than 18 minutes of body camera video of the encounter on Tuesday.

The Snark: Hangover Cure, Little Debbie Fire, Dog Life & Too Many Covid Shots

On "Floribama Shore," a drunken Aimee and Codi attempt to come up with a hangover cure but they could use some Hooked on Phonics lessons first. Today's Snark ends with a story of a woman in Italy who got too many Covid shots.

Tasty Tuesday: Ice Cream Bread

Every Tuesday on Rising is Tasty Tuesday - and today we're making Ice Cream Bread

Unseasonably Cold Temps

Cool and cloudy Tuesday. Well below average Wednesday with more rain back in the forecast.

20-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot In Rock Hill

A homicide investigation is underway in Rock Hill after a woman was shot to death Monday night, according to police.

Historic Move In Chester, South Carolina, Voters Elect All Black City Council

Four new members of the city council were sworn-in during a ceremony last week.

Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Could Lead to Higher Gas Prices

Prepare for pain at the pump. AAA says a jump in gas prices is expected following the massive cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline. Much of the system remains offline.

Driver Killed In Single Vehicle Accident In Rock Hill

Troopers say a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a wreck that happened just after 2:30am on May 8th in Rock Hill. The accident happened on Saluda Road near Autumn Wood Drive.

Pfizer COVID-19 Shot Expanded To US Children As Young As 12

COVID-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as U.S. regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Issues State Of Emergency Due To Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber-Attack

In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state.

Big Cool Down Taking Over the Carolinas Midweek

A big cool down is knocking on the Carolinas door as most neighborhoods will see highs 20° below average.

Motorcyclist Killed In York County Wreck Identified By Coroner

Troopers say a motorcyclist died early Sunday morning after he lost control of his bike and ran off the roadway in York County. The York County Coroner identified the motorcyclist as 21-year-old Bascom Cranshaw.

Four Storylines To Watch When NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Return This Weekend

After more than a year-long delay due to COVID-19, it will have been 579 days since the NHRA’s top drivers last visited zMAX Dragway when they fire up their 11,000-horsepower engines on Friday, for the first of 3 days of nitro-fueled action at this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.