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The first Zoox robotaxis will soon be available for public riders in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Francisco. Photo from Amazon.

Amazon hopes to deliver 10,000 robotaxis annually with new factory

Amazon is gearing up to make as 10,000 robotaxis annually at a sprawling plant near Silicon Valley as it prepares to challenge self-driving cab leader Waymo.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart and Kroger

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said.

Hegseth says the Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has provided possible options to President Donald Trump as he decides any next steps on Iran.

Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'

Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage” to them.

Supreme Court upholds TN ban on gender-affirming care for transgender kids

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Harvey B Gantt Center Celebrates Juneteenth

Harvey B. Gantt Center celebrating Juneteenth this week

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a very important holiday for the African American community.

Wheel Meal Wednesday: Tiny Biscuit

Tiny Biscuit took their food truck to the WCCB studios so the Rising team could try some of their signature items.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Tracy's King Crab Shack

Adam Wurtzel went to Juneau, Alaska to try king crab from the legendary Tracy's King Crab Shack.

CMPD breaks ground on "police station of the future"

On Tuesday, the department broke ground on the city's first net-zero carbon police station. The funding for the building was included in the 2019 and 2024 budgets, totaling about $20 million.

Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2019 Clt Murder

Man sentenced to life in prison after 2019 murder of local cell phone shop owner

Elchin Khalilov was 29-years-old when he was killed. Tyrone Miller was found guilty of first degree murder and several other charges.

Ag Wilson Expected To Launch Sc Gov Campaign

AP: South Carolina Attorney General will run for Governor

It looks like SC Attorney General Alan Wilson could soon officially enter the race for governor in South Carolina.

Six now charged in "especially violent" assault and kidnapping in Union Co.

In late February, Union County Sheriff’s deputies found a man severely beaten on Hayes Road. He was naked in 20 degree weather, and had his hands tied behind his back.

Naacp Won't Invite President Trump To Convention In Charlotte

NAACP won't invite President Trump to National Convention in Charlotte

The NAACP will bring its national convention to Charlotte in July. The eight day event is expected to bring thousands of people to the Queen City, but one notable guest will be missing. President Donald Trump isn't invited to the convention.

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Purdue Pharma, Sackler family agree to $7.4 billion settlement for opioid crisis role

Purdue Pharma and the family who previously owned the company will have to pay more than $7 billion for it's role in the opioid epidemic. It's the largest settlement in American history.

Park and Recreation offers free box fans to seniors this summer

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.

Toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court

An Illinois toy company challenged President Donald Trump’s tariffs in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a long shot bid to press the justices to quickly decide whether they are legal.

80-year-old drives luxury car down Rome's Spanish Steps and gets stuck

Police in Rome say an 80-year-old man drove a compact luxury Mercedes A Class sedan part way down the city's landmark Spanish Steps before getting stuck.

Shooting threat leads to lockdown of Lincolnton businesses and city offices

Some downtown buildings and city offices in Lincolnton were on a precautionary lockdown Tuesday afternoon, according to a city official.

The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company

If Trump watches or sneakers or bibles aren't your thing, the family business just added another product to show your support for the U.S. president: mobile phones.