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Orange Juice Pong For National Play Outside Day

Celebrating National Play Outside Day with Orange Juice Pong

The Rising team heads outside to the patio to play a little OJ pong ahead of National Play Outside day

Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business in CLT: Best of Both Souls

Three magic words: Nashville Hot Chicken. Now add 'vegan' and you have a winning combo for a line out the restaurant door. When Best of Both Souls Chef Chenelle Bragg, aka "Nelly," prepares her fan-favorite, vegan chicken sandwich, she knows she's cooking up gold.

UPDATE: Dog Accidentally Adopted Out Is Returned To His Original Owner

First on WCCB: a nightmare of a situation for a local woman. Her dog got out late one night. When the woman finally tracked him down, she learned he'd been adopted to a new family just a couple hours earlier.

Gaston County Police Charge 18-Year-Old Man With Possession Of Child Porn

Gaston County Police say Wesley Ross, 18, was arrested on March 3rd after a search warrant revealed he was in possession of child pornography.

Weekend Weather View with Kaitlin

Enjoy a beautiful early March weekend with sunshine and average temperatures.

UNC Charlotte Makes Plans For An In-Person 2021 Graduation

UNC Charlotte officials say 2021 graduates will have the opportunity to graduate at an outdoor in-person ceremony, with a limited number of guests allowed due to Governor Cooper's latest COVID-19 guidelines for public gatherings.

Cement Truck Overturns In West Charlotte, 1 Driver Seriously Injured

Medics say one person has been seriously injured after a cement truck overturned in the roadway near Charlotte Douglas International Airport in West Charlotte on March 4th.

Lionsgate Holds Open Casting Call For Movie Filming In Charlotte

Extras Wanted At Open Casting Call For Movie Filming In Charlotte

If you have ever wanted to be an extra in a movie now is your chance! Tona B. Dahlquist Casting is holding an open casting call for extras for the movie version of a popular Judy Blume book that will be filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael Jordan: LaMelo Ball Has 'Exceeded Our Expectations'

Rookie LaMelo Ball has seized the attention of the NBA this season with his highlight reel passes and a surprising ability to score, including Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan.

NC Education Board Wants Schools Reopened By End Of March

Top North Carolina education officials on Thursday called for all of the state’s 115 school districts to make available at least partial in-person instruction by the end of the month to any of the system’s 1.5 million students who want it.

Biden Issues NC Disaster Declaration For November Floods

North Carolina state government and local governments in nearly 20 counties can receive financial help from Washington following heavy rains and flooding in November now that President Joe Biden has issued a disaster declaration.

Another Trump On The Ballot? Lara Trump Eyes Senate Seat

A Trump may be on the ballot next year — but not Donald Trump.

'Round Town With Rising: Ballantyne

Get out, see the sights, ride 'Round Town with Rising! Each Tuesday and Thursday we scope out a surprise spot around our city. The latest locale: Ballantyne!

Greg Olsen To Sign One-Day Contract To Retire As Carolina Panther

Greg Olsen will be joining Thomas Davis in signing a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers on March 11 before officially retiring from the franchise.

Viral Videos: Bust a Move, Kid Steals Bourbon & Little Boy Writes Coach an Emotional Letter

A 4-year-old boy in South Carolina shares dance moves with a sanitation worker, a kid steals bourbon from the babysitter and a little boy writes his coach an emotional letter to thank him for a good season.

Select North Carolina Harris Teeter Pharmacies Administering COVID-19 Vaccination To Eligible Individuals

Harris Teeter announced today select Harris Teeter Pharmacies across NC have received and begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible individuals.

Harris Teeter Partners With Town Of Fort Mill To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic March 4

Harris Teeter announced a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in partnership with Town of Fort Mill. Harris Teeter’s highly trained Pharmacists will administer first dose COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals on Thursday, March 4, 2021, 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. at Fort Mill Community Center*.

NC MedAssist CARES Expands Access To Prescription Drugs For North Carolinians

NC MedAssist’s Free Pharmacy Program works with pharmaceutical companies to centralize the procurement of prescription medication for its patients. As of March 1, 2021, NC MedAssist has increased its income guidelines, allowing more people to receive assistance.