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The Bright Spot: Easter Bunny Express in Spencer, NC

All aboard! This week's Bright Spot takes us to the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC for a ride on the Easter Bunny Express.

Hornets Need Defense, Rim Protection To Take The Next Step

While the Charlotte Hornets improved their win total by 10 games over last year’s abbreviated 72-game season, the end result was ultimately the same: a blowout loss in the play-in tournament.

Miles Bridges Fined $50K For Throwing Mouthpiece Into Crowd

The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd after being ejected from Wednesday night’s play-in loss to the Hawks in Atlanta.

Fitness Friday: Bodyweight Movement Workouts with West Kept Secret

West Kept Secret Owners Heidi and Marissa join the Rising crew for some bodyweight movement workouts and some fun dance moves!

Feds: Primates Frostbit In Iredell County Lose Tips Of Tails

Federal inspectors say three primates suffered frostbite while enduring subfreezing conditions this year at an exotic animal farm in Troutman.

What The Tech: Old Devices, New Life

I'll just bet you run across an old smartphone you don't use. A device that once cost over $600 was just cast aside when a new phone was released.

Bloop! There It Is

Finally Friday means we're looking back at the highlights, lowlights, best and worst of the week with Bloop! There It Is

Easter Egg Roll Returns After 2-Year, COVID-Induced Hiatus

The White House is hoping to stir up some “egg-citement” when the Easter Egg Roll returns Monday after a two-year, coronavirus-induced hiatus.

Easter Weekend Rain Chances

Pleasant Friday. Rain returns Saturday, but mainly dry for Easter Sunday.

Neighbors in Ukraine; Reunited On American Soil

A Ukrainian woman and her four children arrived at Charlotte Douglas Airport on Thursday. She was reunited with her neighbor who fled the war torn country when the Russian invasion first began.

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying 4 Armed Robbery Suspects

CMPD is asking for the public's help in identifying four men involved in the armed robbery of a north Charlotte business.

Police: 28-Year-Old Woman, Juvenile Charged In Kannapolis Shooting

Police have made two arrests in shooting that occurred on April 10th in Kannapolis.

Beloved NoDa Mural Is Back After Being Painted Over By Accident

A popular mural that welcomes you into the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte is back after international muralist Osiris Rain was recommissioned to paint the piece that workers accidentally covered up.

CATS Reminds Riders Masks Are Still Required On Transit Services Until May 3rd

Charlotte Area Transit System officials remind riders that masks are still required while onboard all public transit until May 3rd.

Police: Gastonia Teacher Charged With Murder After 6-Week-Old Adopted Son Dies

A Gastonia man facing a murder charge after his 6-week-old adopted son died from physical abuse injuries he allegedly inflicted has also been suspended from his teaching duties.

Abortion Ban After 15 Weeks Signed Into Law In Florida

Florida will soon ban abortions after 15 weeks. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Thursday; it goes into effect on July 1.

Hip Pies To Open In Uptown Charlotte On April 20

New culinary concept Hip Pies, a place for good vibes and pies, will open in Uptown Charlotte on April 20, Mother Earth Group announced Wednesday.

US Jobless Claims Rise But Remain Near A Half-Century Low

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers To Buy Twitter For $43 Billion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter outright, saying the social media platform “needs to be transformed” from his perspective as a self-identified “free speech absolutist.”

Smart Shopper: $5 Off A Dozen Cupcakes at SAS Cupcakes!

The owner of SAS Cupcakes, Kaitlyn Alvas, says your sweet tooth is going to love this deal! From now until Saturday, April 16th, 2022 you can get a dozen cupcakes for $5 off.