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Our Days Are Getting Longer

The Carolinas will gain over an hour of daylight this month!

AP Source: Hornets Signing Isaiah Thomas To 10-Day Contract

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a 10-day contract with two-time former All-Star and veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas.

Mecklenburg County ABC Stores Suspend Sale Of Russian-Produced Products

The Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has suspended the availability of liquor products in the county that are produced by Russian entities.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte

A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Hansen Drive in south Charlotte after a racoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Second Chance Gives Lincoln County Man A “Life-Changing” $1 Million

Daniel Jenkins of Lincolnton said the $1 million prize he won in a second-chance drawing would be life changing for him.

Victim Named In South Charlotte Shooting

Police have released the name of the victim who was killed in an early morning shooting Wednesday on Annlin Avenue in south Charlotte.

Celebrating National Pancake Day

Well, some of us at least.

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OneRepublic Opening "Never Ending Summer Tour" In Charlotte In July

OneRepublic announced that they will be kicking off their summer tour in the Queen City on July 8.

Brunch Madness Selection Special

Here on Rising, March Madness starts on the first of the month! Vote now on your favorite brunch spots across the area. First round of voting closes Sunday!

What the Tech: What's an NFT?

You can't go a single day without hearing about NFTs. Non-fungible tokens. What are they? And why in the world would someone spend millions of dollars on something no one seems to understand?

Wilson's World: Hot Glass Alley

Wilson was at Hot Glass Alley sharing the story of the small business ‎and learning more about their "Year of Glass" event.

Target Seeks To Entice Workers With Pay Of Up To $24 An Hour

Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.

Biden Steps To State Of The Union Lectern At Fraught Moment

President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address at a precipitous moment for the nation.

With Russian Sanctions, NC Agencies Told To End Contracts

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state offices under his control to terminate government contracts that benefit Russian businesses in response to its war against Ukraine.

Pleasant Start to the Month

Warm and quiet start to March and meteorological spring!

Ukrainian Teen Awaits Adoption By Harrisburg Family Amid Russian Invasion

A Harrisburg family is staying in close touch with a teenager they're trying to adopt from Ukraine. She's stuck there after the adoption process stalled due to the pandemic and now the Russian invasion.