U.S. Advisers Endorse Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine From J&J
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.
February Full Moon
The February full moon will rise at 5:41 tonight and 6:50 pm Saturday.
Discover 3-D Printing With The Catawba County Library
Catawba County Library officials say they will be offering two upcoming classes for anyone interested in learning about 3-D printing and its technology.
Governor McMaster Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions On Gatherings And Alcohol Sales In South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster says on Monday, March 1st alcohol sales will be allowed past the 11 p.m. curfew and restrictions on large gatherings will be lifted in South Carolina.
Dems Near Relief Bill OK By House, Ponder Wage Plan Rescue
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
US Implicates Saudi Crown Prince In Journalist's Killing
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved an operation to kill or capture a U.S.-based journalist inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, according to a newly declassified U.S. intelligence report released Friday that could escalate pressure on the Biden administration to hold the kingdom accountable for a murder that drew bipartisan and international outrage.
Governor Cooper Lifts Curfew In North Carolina On February 26th
Governor Roy Cooper says on Friday, February 26th North Carolina's modified Stay-At-Home order will be lifted and there will no longer be a curfew in the state.
Mosquito 'Tornado' Spotted in Argentina
Move over Shark-Nado. A real-life Skeeter-Nado was spotted in Argentina.
South Carolina Lawmaker: Trump Can Be Buried At Our Capitol
A South Carolina Republican lawmaker said he is filing a bill that would allow former President Donald Trump to buried on the grounds of the state Capitol if Trump is banned from being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Militia Official: US Strike In Syria Kills 1, Wounds Several
A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.
'Round Town with Rising: Mint Hill
Let's face it, we've all seen enough of our own neighborhood in the last year and could use a little road trip 'Round Town. Ride along with Rising and explore the historic town of Mint Hill!
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business in CLT: A List Smiles Orthodontics
It was hard to find a lot of reasons to smile in 2020, but Dr. Alyssa Sprowl and her orthodontics practice, A List Smiles Orthodontics, have managed to keep the Queen City grinning.
House Votes To Expand Legal Safeguards For LGBTQ+ People
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory effect for the Mountains until 10 PM Friday
Olympics Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Being Charged
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar killed himself Thursday, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train and then abusing them.
Weekend Weather View with Kaitlin
While the spring-like feels were nice, big changes are on tap for Friday. The dry cold front that moved through the area late Wednesday/early Thursday morning is stalling to our south - this is going to set up an on-and-off…
Gov. Cooper Extends Legislation That Allows Bar Owners To Defer ABC Permit Fees
Governor Roy Cooper says a new piece of legislation he signed on Thursday will help struggling bar owners by allowing them to defer ABC permit fees until they can reopen at full capacity.
Mecklenburg County Resumes List Of In-Person Services
Mecklenburg County officials say as the COVID-19 Public Health Directive expires Friday they will resume in-person services including services that have been operating virtually or suspended since January 15th.
CMPD: Detectives Charge 2 Men For Serial Armed Robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say Tysean Williams, 29, and Corey Sanders, 34, have been charged for their involvement in a series of armed robberies in North Carolina.
Cooper, N.C. Prison Officials Agree To Release 3,500 Inmates
North Carolina civil right rights groups struck a deal on Thursday with Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration to allow for the early release of 3,500 inmates in state custody over the next six months.
Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot, French Bulldogs Stolen In LA
Lady Gaga’s dog walker was shot and two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen in Hollywood during an armed robbery, police said. The singer is offering a $500,000 reward.
Charlotte Set To Host 2021 ACC Baseball Championship
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Charlotte Knights have announced that the 2021 ACC Baseball Championship will be held at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 25-30.
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