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Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Caldwell County Reaches 18

Caldwell County is reporting one new case of COVID-19 bringing the county's total number of cases t0 18.

One New Case Of COVID-19 Identified In Catawba County

Officials in Catawba County say the county has 33 positive COVID-19 tests and 503 negative test results.

One Person Airlifted To Baptist Hospital Following Apartment Fire In Concord

One person was airlifted to Baptist Hospital following an apartment fire in Concord Saturday morning.

North Carolina Has 4,312 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 80 Deaths

As of April 11th, 2020, North Carolina is reporting 4,312 cases of coronavirus across the state.

Duke Freshman Big Man Vernon Carey Jr. Entering NBA Draft

The 6-foot-10, 270-pound Carey announced his decision Friday following a season in which he was The Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Apple, Google To Harness Phones For Virus Infection Tracking

Apple and Google fueled hopes for digital technology’s promise against a fast-moving, invisible killer, announcing a joint effort to help public health agencies worldwide leverage smartphones to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crime Drops Around The World As COVID-19 Keeps People Inside

The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and mom and pop shops worldwide may be making a dent in illicit business, too.

President Donald Trump Speaks During A Coronavirus Task Force Briefing At The White House In Washington

Trump Leaves Trail Of Unmet Promises In Coronavirus Response

For several months, President Donald Trump and his officials have cast a fog of promises meant to reassure a country in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump and his team haven’t delivered on critical ones.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Say There Are Potential Flaws In Unapproved Local Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Mecklenburg County Public Health is warning residents that some rapid tests for COVID-19 may provide misleading results, giving a false sense of security that they are safe and not infectious.

Statesville Man Killed By Falling Tree While Walking To Apartment

Police say a Statesville man was killed while walking to his apartment after being struck by a fallen tree.

Kannapolis Man Killed After Being Hit By Train

Police say a Kannapolis man is dead after he was hit by a train Friday morning.

Investigators Say Frank Liske Park Barn Fire Was Intentionally Set

Investigators with the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal’s Office determined a March 26th fire that destroyed the barn at Frank Liske Park was intentionally set.

Second Person Facing Charges Following Deadly Road Rage Shooting In Matthews

Matthews Police say they arrested a second suspect connected to a deadly road rage incident that happen on March 18th in Matthews.

Police Say Fatal Shooting Outside Southwest Charlotte Bar Was Justified

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit say the fatal shooting outside The Trap bar in southwest Charlotte in February was justified.

Five Wells Fargo Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Wells Fargo says five employees who work in the company's Customer Information Center in northeast Charlotte have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a news release.

Wilson's World: Homeschool With Charlotte Community Toolbank

Wilson's World is highlighting the non-profit Charlotte Community Toolbank during his homeschool segments on Rising.

Wilson's World: Homeschool With Artist Kayt Hester

Wilson is continuing his homeschool segments with Artist Kayt Hester. She creates intricate images with shreds of hand torn black masking tape.

Neighbors Help Surprise Little Girl On Her Birthday

Families continue to celebrate important milestones from a distance and one Charlotte neighborhood came together to surprise a little girl on her birthday. No pony rides or princesses, but…

Lancaster Police Searching For Suspect In Fatal Shooting

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Lancaster. Just before 11:30pm on April 9th, investigators say a woman called 911 and told dispatchers she was driving a man with a gunshot wound to a hospital in Lancaster.