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Union County Receives State Grant To Expand Internet Access

Fifteen local governments were selected to help close the digital divide as part of a $67 million statewide initiative

Young Gay Latinos See A Rising Share Of New HIV Cases, Leading To A Call For Targeted Funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is years into an initiative to end the nation’s HIV epidemic by pumping hundreds of millions of dollars annually into certain states, counties and U.S. territories with the highest infection rates.

Director Andre Gaines Talks About His Latest Documentary Film, "triumph: Jesse Owens And The Berlin Olympics"

Director Andre Gaines Talks About His Latest Project, "Triumph: Jesse Owens And The Berlin Olympics"

WCCB Rising's Chris Gilmore spoke with the film's director, Andre Gaines about the two cultural wars Jesse Owens was caught between in 1936 leading up to the gmaes in Berlin.

N.C. NAACP Responds To Newly Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Earlier this month, a three-judge panel held a status conference in the N.C. NAACP's case challenging two constitutional amendments initiated by an illegally racially gerrymandered legislature.

'It Was Heartbreaking': Free Summer Camp In West Charlotte Canceled

At least two dozen children are out of a place to go for summer camp after the organizer said it got shut down before it could even start.

Talking Men's Mental Health Month With Craig Young

Talking Men's Mental Health Awareness Month With Bryce Young's Dad

WCCB Rising's Chris Gilmore sits down with the Dad of Carolina Panthers QB, Bryce Young about male mental health awareness and mentorship.

AAA: 2.2 Million North Carolinians Will Travel During July 4th Week

More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. 2.2 million of those will be North Carolinians.

Charlotte Region Top Destination For Fortune 500 & 1000 Companies

The Charlotte region is home to over a dozen Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies.

Death Toll At Hajj Pilgrimage Rises To 1,300 Amid Scorching Temperatures

More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom.

California Boy, 4, Who Disappeared From Campground Found Safe After 22 Hours Alone In Wilderness

A 4-year-old California boy who wandered away from a campground in the Sierra National Forest was found safe after spending 22 hours alone in the wilderness.

Motorcyclist Killed In South Carolina Crash

A motorcyclist died Sunday morning after attempting to pass another vehicle in Pickens County.

'Inside Out 2' Scores $100M In Its Second Weekend, Setting Records

Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2," as the Pixar sequel set a new record and collected $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend.

Rowan-Iredell Firefighters Killed In ATV Accident

Two firefighters with the Rowan-Iredell Fire Department died in an ATV accident in West Virginia.

Hiker Rescued After 10 Days Lost In Mountains

A hiker is finally home safe after being lost for 10 days in the California wilderness.

Astronauts Return To Earth Delayed Until July

NASA announced another delay for the return of two astronauts aboard the International Space Station, saying July is the earliest they might make it back home.

Lottery Winners Dash Toward “Life-Changing” Prizes

Twelve lucky winners had a memorable day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway when they got to compete in the Ultimate Dash Challenge Event on Saturday.

BATTLEGROUND: Episode 2

BATTLEGROUND is a 30 minute news program focusing on the seven swing states and their power in choosing the next president.

Two Adults, One Child Displaced In West Charlotte House Fire

Two adults and a child were displaced from their west Charlotte home after it caught on fire Sunday morning due to improperly discarded smoking materials.

FBI Offers Reward For Information About Deadly Southern New Mexico Wildfires

Federal authorities offered a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires that killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the past week.