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Maggie Peterson, Famous For 'The 'Andy Griffith Show,' Dies

Maggie Peterson, whose character on “The Andy Griffith Show” developed a memorable infatuation with Mayberry sheriff Andy Taylor, has died, her family said Monday. She was 81.

Eighth Annual Dragon Boat Festival Opens For Team Registration

The Eighth Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Sat., July 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake (6480 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC).

Tasty Tuesday: Bae's Burger Food Truck

Bae's Burgers Food Truck stopped by Rising to show us how to make a smash burger that Bae's Burger way. We talked with the owners Claire Connelly and Fabian Elms about their food truck business, and how they serve smash burger made to order all while using local meat from Gibson Farms in Statesville, N.C.

2022 North Carolina Primary Election Voter Guide

The 2022 North Carolina Primary Election is set for Tuesday, May 17th. However, early voting starts April 28th through May 14th.

Police: 40-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Statesville

A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in Statesville Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation, according to police.

What The Tech: What Is Twitch

The deadly shooting in a Buffalo, NY supermarket over the weekend was live-streamed over the online platform "Twitch". That's causing a lot of people to ask "What is Twitch?".

Checkers To Face Springfield Thunderbirds In Round 3 Of Playoffs

The Charlotte Checkers announced the schedule for their third-round, Atlantic Division Finals playoff series to be played against the Springfield Thunderbirds.  

Record Breaking Heat By The End Of The Week

No Worries WeatherWise for Election Day

Pleasant and sunny Tuesday. Temps will be heating up, though! Summerlike temps through the end of the week.

Hurricane Preparedness: Check Your Flood Risk

Hurricane season is just a few weeks away. Now is the time to check your flood risk.

Removing Your Name And Other Information From Google

Google Expands The Types Of Information You Can Now Request Be Removed From Search Results

Google has expanded the types of information it'll let you request be removed from search results. It's good news, but a cyber security expert we talked to has a warning for us all.

Early Voting in 2022 Primary Election Breaks Record For Non-Presidential Year

More than 42,000 people have already voted early or absentee in Mecklenburg County. That's a record for a non-presidential year.

Samaritan's Purse Cargo Plane Airlifts 28 Ukrainians To Safety In Canada

Samaritan’s Purse is flying critical relief supplies and food to Ukraine every week, but the flight yesterday had a different mission—carrying 28 Ukrainians to Toronto.

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina Announces 2022 Partner Appreciation Award Recipients

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina honored 29 award recipients in person who have worked tirelessly throughout the year to help feed more children, families, seniors, veterans, and pets in the Food Bank’s 24 county service region.

Remains Of Myrtle Beach Missing Teen Discovered

Authorities have made an arrest after locating the remains of Brittanee Drixel. The 17-year-old went missing in Myrtle Beach in 2009.

Carolina Panthers’ DJ Moore Named Honorary Pace Car Driver For Coca-Cola 600

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore has been part of some high-pressure drives during his NFL career, but this Memorial Day Weekend, the fifth-year veteran will trade his football helmet for a racing helmet when he leads the field to green as the honorary pace car driver for the 63rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29.