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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.

The 6 Things to Do If You Can't Pay Your Bills With Financial Expert Chris Hogan

The 6 Things to Do If You Can't Pay Your Bills with financial expert Chris Hogan

Local Restaurant Collects Donations To Feed Local Health Care Workers

A local restaurant group is getting creative to help their employees during the coronavirus crisis and help health care workers.

A Local Couple Found An Alternative Way To Tie The Knot After The Coronavirus Threw A Wrench In Their Plans

The coronavirus turning their wedding plans upside down.

NC Scrambles to Process Surge of Unemployment Requests

A surge of North Carolinians in the unemployment line has the state scrambling to process the massive amount of benefits.

City Of Monroe Firefighter Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

Recently, a Monroe firefighter was exposed to an individual who later tested positive for COVID-19. After being notified of the possible exposure, the firefighter was tested on April 4 and received a positive result.

Iredell-Statesville Schools Honor Essential Workers

Iredell-Statesville Schools administration put on their Easter costumes and delivered treats to some I-SS essential workers in the district Thursday.

York County Double Murder Victims Identified

According to officials, York County detectives are investigating a double murder and suicide that happened off of Yorkdale Road near Rock Hill.

UK’s PM Johnson Out Of Intensive Care As His Condition Improves

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown.