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Novant Healthy Headlines: Marathon Training

Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, joined Rising to discuss common injuries and how to stay healthy as you train.

5 Things to Know: September 26th

Here are five things to know for Thursday, September 26th including: E-Cigarette maker Juul stops advertising amidst scrutiny and a judge won't let at Texas ranger speak in the trial of an officer who shot her neighbor in his apartment.

Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire

Whistleblower Complaint Says Trump Abused Power

The 9-page whistleblower document was released Thursday ahead of testimony to House investigators from Joseph Maguire, the acting director of national intelligence.

Comedian Kevin McDonald Brings All The Laughs To Rising

Comedian and actor, Kevin McDonald, talks with Derek and Julianna about The Kids in The Hall, getting the gang back together, improv workshops, and his upcoming shows.

South Carolina Boy, 11, Drives 3 Hours For Snapchat Meeting, Gets Lost

Police in South Carolina say an 11-year-old boy took his brother’s car and drove alone for three hours to meet someone he met on Snapchat.

US House Passes Bill Giving Pot Businesses Access To Banking

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would grant legal marijuana businesses access to banking, a measure that would clear up a longstanding headache for the industry.

Want To Help Victims Of Natural Disasters? Vote For NCDOT

The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking North Carolinians to help the victims of recent hurricanes and other disasters, and all people have to do is go online and vote in a contest.

11th Rabies Case Of 2019 Confirmed In Gaston County

Gaston County officials say a skunk killed on Monday, September 23rd has tested positive for rabies.

NCDOT Announces Closure Of Stanly County Bridge

The N.C. Department of Transportation is closing the Bethlehem Church Road bridge over Long Creek this afternoon.

Hornets Expanding Use Of Mobile Ticketing For 2019-20 Season

The Charlotte Hornets are expanding the use of mobile ticketing for the 2019-20 season, following the trend of teams and venues throughout the NBA and across the sports landscape.

Juul Labs To Stop Advertising E-Cigarettes Amid Backlash

The nation’s largest e-cigarette maker will stop advertising its devices in the U.S. and replace its chief executive as mysterious breathing illnesses and an explosion in teen vaping have triggered efforts to crack down on the largely unregulated industry.

Rock Hill Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Wednesday Shooting Incident

A 60-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police say he shot at a vehicle Wednesday morning.

Deadline For Back-To-School Immunizations Is Now

Believe it or not, (most) Mecklenburg County students have been back in school for 30 days as of today. That means, the deadline for back-to-school immunizations is now.

McDonald’s Enlists Alexa And Google To Help With Its Hiring

Want a job at McDonald’s? Just ask your smartphone.

NC Insurance Commissioner Says Blue Cross CEO Should Resign

North Carolina’s top insurance regulator on Wednesday called on the chief executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to resign after his impaired-driving arrest in June, citing a “lack of leadership and governance” by the CEO and the board.