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Charlotte New Year's Day 5K To Benefit Local Food Pantry

Get ready runners! Charlotte New Year's Day 5K and Fun Run will return to the Queen City on January 1st as the first race of 2022.

U.S. Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified In California

A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29.

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Happy National Peppermint Bark Day!

National Peppermint Bark Day on Wednesday marks the official start to the holiday season, and the perfect time for Americans to begin enjoying their preferred holiday treat.

Several Cms Schools Under Tighter Security Following Social Media Threats

CMS: Modified Lockdown After Fight Among Multiple Students at Julius Chambers High

Julius Chambers High School is currently on a modified lockdown according to school officials.

Keith Urban's Speed Of Now Tour Coming To Charlotte In August '22

Four-time Grammy Award Winner Keith Urban is expected to perform at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on August 12th.

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Rising Spotlight: Mister Sparky Gives Holiday Light Safety Advice

Rusty Wise with Mister Sparky gives advice on how to safely light your home this holiday season.

Charlotte Man Wins $126,722 Fast Play Lottery Prize

Charles Collier III of Charlotte tried his luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $126,722 lottery prize. Collier bought his lucky $5 Blackjack ticket from the Harris Teeter on Carmel Road in Charlotte for the Nov. 26 drawing.

2nd Annual Cookie Crawl Coming To Downtown Hickory December 11th

Tickets are now on sale for Downtown Hickory's 2nd Annual Cookie Crawl. Officials say the crawl will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Police: Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Connect Logging Chain To ATM In Hickory During Attempted Break-In

Police are searching for two suspects after they attempted to use a logging chain to break into a bank ATM in Hickory on Wednesday.

Monroe Police Charge Juvenile With 3 Counts Of Attempted 1st Degree Murder Following Shooting

Officers with the Monroe Police Department have charged a juvenile for his involvement in a near fatal shooting on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers Launch Subscription Wine Club and Brand

Introducing Prowling Vineyards! The Carolina Panthers recently announced the launch of “The Inner Circle”, a wine subscription service featuring the team and the Carolinas in a series of premium handcrafted wines.

CMPD: Missing Charlotte Woman Found Murdered, Boyfriend Charged

Detectives have charged the boyfriend of 21-year-old Denee Rawls with Murder after finding the missing Charlotte woman dead early Tuesday morning.

Char-Meck Schools Magnet Programs

Wilson shares important information about Magnet Programs with parents.

Center City Weekend with Moira Quinn

Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners joins Rising to talk about a few upcoming events happening in the Queen City

Firefighters Battling Another Wildfire in North Carolina

Crews are battling another wildfire in the North Carolina mountains just days after a statewide burn ban was announced.

Warm Start to December

Well above average temps to start the month of December.

CMS School Board Member Demanding Action Amid Uptick In Weapons And Violence At Schools

CMS school board member Rhonda Cheek is fed up. She's urging the Board of Education to have a sense of urgency about the uptick in weapons and violence at schools.

Cleveland Co. Voters To Decide On Alcohol Sales In Unincorporated Areas

Voters in Cleveland County will soon decide whether to expand alcohol sales to unincorporated parts of the county. Right now, only cities and towns can give stores permission to sell beer and wine.

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Jinjer, Suicide Silence, All Hail The Yeti Perform At The Underground | PHOTOS

Ukrainian metal band Jinjer along with opening acts All Hail The Yeti and Suicide Silence gave fans an energy-packed performance during their sold out show at The Underground in Charlotte.