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North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn Concedes GOP Primary To Edwards

First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn has conceded to North Carolina state Sen. Chuck Edwards in the Republican congressional primary.

CMPD Officer Unexpectedly Passes Away At Home

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Angela Starnes who passed away unexpectedly Monday morning at her home.

Election 2022: Budd, Beasley To Face Off For N.C. Senate

Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd will face Democrat Cheri Beasley in North Carolina’s Senate race after both easily clinched primary victories Tuesday night.

Man, Woman Charged With Trafficking Drugs After Catawba County Traffic Stop

Two people were arrested for trafficking cocaine and heroin after deputies conducted a traffic stop in Catawba County on Saturday.

South Carolina Governor Signs Transgender Sports Ban Bill

South Carolina’s Republican governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls’ or women’s sports in public schools and colleges.

North Carolina Voters Whittle Down Candidates In Primaries

Voters in North Carolina are whittling down candidates seeking to serve on Capitol Hill, in the General Assembly and on the judicial bench.

President Biden Awards Concord Police Officers With Medal Of Valor

President Biden Awards Four Concord Police Officers With Medal Of Valor

President Joe Biden awarded the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to four Concord Police Officers during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Workers Stab Each Other In Fight At Wendy's In Asheboro

Police say two workers at an Asheboro fast-food restaurant stabbed each after getting into a fight.

9-Year-Old Child, Two Others Injured In South Charlotte Apartment Complex Shooting

Three people were injured, including a 9-year-old child, during a shooting at an apartment complex in south Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Northeast Charlotte

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in northeast Charlotte early Sunday.

Atrium Health Bestows $20,000 Gift To Central Piedmont To Support Student Scholarships

Atrium Health has made a $20,000 gift commitment to Central Piedmont Community College to provide scholarships to students in need who are pursuing healthcare-related careers in nurse aide or medical assisting.

Local Veterinarian Debuts New Brand, Petfolk, And Brings New Pet Care Center To Promenade On Providence

Founded by renowned local veterinarian, Dr. Audrey Wystrach, Petfolk is bringing connected and proactive pet care to more than 500,000 pet parents in the greater Charlotte area, with a focus on creating a true community of care between pets, pet parents, and their veterinary care teams.

In Buffalo, Biden Condemns Racism, Mourns New Victims

President Joe Biden is in Buffalo, New York, to show solidarity with the community after a white supremacist targeted Black people at a supermarket and left 10 people dead.

Biden Offering Additional 8 Free COVID-19 Tests To Public

The government website for requesting free COVID-19 at-home tests from the U.S. government is accepting a third round of orders.

Charlotte Motor Speedway, Blue Cross NC Partner To Provide Meals To Local Families Facing Food Insecurity

In an effort to address food insecurity and childhood hunger in the greater Charlotte region, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Charlotte Motor Speedway are teaming up through the “Drive Out Hunger” initiative to provide meals for area families in need.

FDA And Abbott Reach An Agreement To Resume Baby Formula Production

Encouraging news for parents struggling to find formula for their children, the FDA has authorized Abbott, the largest marker of baby formula in the country, to restart production at a plant tied to the shortage.

FDA Clears COVID Booster Shot For Healthy Kids Ages 5 To 11

U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster for healthy children ages 5 to 11.

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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.