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.
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.
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.
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.
Kehlani's Blue Water Road Tour Coming To Raleigh And Charlotte This Summer
Following the release of her critically acclaimed album, Blue Water Road, Kehlani has announced her Blue Water Road Tour will be heading to Charlotte in August.
Pup Overboard! Coast Guard Rescues Dog From Pamlico Sound
U.S. Coast Guard officials say a crew rescued a dog lost overboard in Pamlico Sound in North Carolina.
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