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The Rising Team Searches Reddit Forums To Figure Out, "Who Is the Jerk?"

We've searched the Reddit forums for some of the best stories to determine who is the jerk.

Charlotte Rescue Mission Collecting Turkeys

Charlotte Rescue Mission Needs 700 Donated Turkeys ASAP

The Charlotte Rescue Mission is collecting 12 to 15 pound frozen turkeys. Donations can be dropped off at the Rescue Mission's office on West First Street. It's across from the Panthers practice field.

Huntersville Gas Pipeline Spill Now In Excess of 330,000 Gallons

Continuing frustration for neighbors living near a massive gas spill in Huntersville. The amount lost is now estimated at more than 330,000 gallons and counting, which is much more than first thought.

Hurricane Iota Makes Landfall in Nicaragua

Iota has made landfall just miles from where Eta did just two weeks ago

Officials Release Names Of Five Victims Who Died After Flood Waters Overtook Campground In Alexander County

Officials say five people are dead, including a one-year-old child, after flood waters overtook the Hiddenite Family Campground in Alexander County. A sixth person was killed in Alexander County when their vehicle crashed after flood waters swept away a bridge.

Wesley Chapel Elementary School Moves To Remote Learning Until November 30th Due To Several Students Testing Positive For COVID-19

Three students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. Officials say several students and staff members may have been exposed to the virus.

CMPD: Woman Fleeing Police Following Traffic Stop Dies After Crashing Into Semi Truck In West Charlotte

Investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a woman who was fleeing from police following a traffic stop died after her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer in west Charlotte.

41-Year-Old Alexander County Man Arrested, Charged With Breaking And Entering

A 41-year-old Taylorsville man was arrested and charged Sunday after an investigation into a residential break-in case identified him as the suspect, Alexander County deputies say.

Alexander County Man Says $1 Million Prize Will Go To Daughter’s Education

Jonathan Hayes of Taylorsville nearly fell out of his chair when he scratched off his ticket and saw he’d just won $1 million.

AAA: Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic

AAA forecasts a significant cutback on travel for Thanksgiving this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment play a major role in what is expected to be the lowest Thanksgiving travel volume in four years, and the largest yearly decline since the Great Recession.

All-New Ice Rink Added to Family Fun at Speedway Christmas Presented by Count On Me NC

Open nightly from Nov. 21 through Jan. 17, the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas light show will feature an all-new 5,400-square-foot ice rink to add to the holiday cheer of an event that has become a can’t-miss tradition for families across the country.

Here Comes Santa Claus - With Face Masks And Plexiglass

Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap.

Panthers Growing Frustrated Over Recurring Problems

Frustration is growing in Carolina.

2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Early Success In U.S. Tests

For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.

POLITICAL WRAP: COVID-19 & the Presidential Transition

Dr. Anthony Fauci says "it would be better" if health officials in the Trump administration could start working with the incoming Biden-Harris team on the country's efforts to battle COVID-19. It comes as President Trump refuses to concede and marchers converge on Washington to support him.

York County Troopers Investigate A Fatal Single Vehicle Collision

Troopers say the driver of a 2001 Ford pickup truck died after hitting several trees on both sides of Lockhart Highway on November 15th.

Supporters Of President Donald Trump Rally At Freedom Plaza On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, In Washington.

Violent Clashes In DC After Trump Backers’ Election Protest

After several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump protested the election results and marched to the Supreme Court, nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights, at least one stabbing and more than 20 arrests.

Poplin Elementary Staff Member Dies After Long Battle With Covid 19

Poplin Elementary School Staff Member Dies After Long Battle with COVID-19

Students and staff at an elementary school in Union County are remembering a staff member who died from COVID-19. Family says Melissa Bowman died on Saturday after battling the virus since August.

Skaters Pushing to Save Eastland DIY Skatepark

Some local skaters are working to save a skatepark in our area. The Eastland DIY Skatepark has taken over part of the old Eastland Mall site in East Charlotte. Charlotte City Council is planning a massive, new development for the site to bring new life to the area, but the skaters say they're afraid they're going to be pushed out.