3D Printing’s New Challenge: Solving The US Housing Shortage
A new generation of startups wants to disrupt the way houses are built by automating production with industrial 3D printers.
Iredell County Man Mines $100,000 Prize
John Phifer Jr. of Statesville tried his luck on a $20 ticket and scored a $100,000 prize.
Biden Signs $15 Minimum Wage For Federal Contract Workers
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, providing a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
South Carolina Grows By Double Digits Again, Tops 5M People
South Carolina’s population grew by double-digit percentage points for the fifth decade in a row, but that wasn’t enough for the state to add another U.S. House seat, according to U.S. census data for 2020 released Monday.
CDC Says Many Americans Can Now Go Outside Without A Mask
U.S. health officials say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers, and those who are unvaccinated can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too.
Cooper Address Focuses On COVID, Finding Agreement With GOP
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recalled the pain and courage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in his State of the State address Monday, while urging Republicans to cooperate with him this year on health care, education and infrastructure needs.
Ex-Justice Cheri Beasley Joins North Carolina Senate Race
The first Black woman to serve as chief justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court announced her entry Tuesday into the state’s highly competitive U.S. Senate race.
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The Snark" Married To Med Fears, Crocodile Tears, Big Rears & A Pioneer
The "Married at Med" men avoid becoming a Dateline episode, confusion over crocodile tears leads to a Derek demo. Plus, we celebrate the cancellation of the Kartrashians and Morse Code Day.
National Tell A Story Day
Today is National Tell A Story Day and everyone is encouraged to participate by sharing stories with loved ones and friends.
Tasty Tuesday: Oreo Sushi and Twisted Bacon
Every Tuesday on Rising is Tasty Tuesday - and today we're making Oreo sushi and twisted bacon
Health Officials Work To Combat Covid Vaccine Hesitancy
Health officials are working to combat a lack of urgency to get the Covid vaccine. A new survey shows parents wouldn't be too eager to get their kids the shot either.
Woman Killed Just Weeks After Moving Family To Charlotte, Boyfriend Charged With Murder
The family says 30-year-old Porsche' Lloyd leaves behind 8 children.
Lumber Prices Skyrocket, Impacting Home Construction Prices in Charlotte
Your next home project could cost more than you planned. The price of lumber has skyrocketed 250 percent over the past year, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Governor Cooper Delivers His Third State Of The State Address
Governor Roy Cooper gave his third State of the State address from the NC House Chamber Monday evening where he recognized the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and provided a vision for economic recovery.
Attorney: Black Man Killed By Deputies Shot In Back Of Head
A Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina was shot in the back of the head and had his hands on his car steering wheel when they opened fire, attorneys for his family said Monday after relatives viewed body camera footage.
Population Growth Gives North Carolina A 14th US House Seat
North Carolina will gain another seat in Congress for the next 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday, the result of a steadily growing population as people arrive for jobs and retirement.
US Population Rises To 331,449,281, Census Bureau Says
The Census Bureau says the population of the United States is 331,449,281. The 7.4% increase over the last decade is the second slowest ever.
Apple’s iPhone Privacy Clampdown Arrives In Latest Update
Once Apple's software is updated, apps that are installed on your device will be required to ask and receive consent to track online activities – a change Facebook fiercely resisted.
Justice Dept. Opens Policing Probe Over Breonna Taylor Death
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Kentucky, over the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday.
AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Still Stable Amid Increasing Gas Demand
Gas price averages in the Carolinas are still maintaining stability, seeing minimal-to-no changes on the week, as U.S. gasoline demand recorded its second highest measurement since mid-March 2020 – indicating that motorists are filling up more often.
US To Share AstraZeneca Shots With World After Safety Check
The U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews, the White House said Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.
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