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Sheriff: Catawba Man Admits To Sexual Acts With Ex-Girlfriends Daughter

A Catawba County Man in is jail and awaiting trial after authorities say he admitted to engaging in sexual acts with his ex-girlfriend's daughter.

Department Of Justice To Pay $88M To Families, Victims Of SC Church Massacre

Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed Dylann Roof to purchase the gun he used in the 2015 massacre.

Ralph Lauren Rolls Out Buffalo Plaid For Team USA In Beijing

With a buffalo plaid design and a nod to sustainability, Ralph Lauren on Thursday unveiled navy blue uniforms for Team USA to wear during the closing ceremonies of the winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing.

North Carolina Animal Federation Celebrates The First Graduates Of Their New Animal Welfare Professional Certificate - Level 1

NCAF celebrates the first graduates of their new Animal Welfare Professional Certificate - Level 1. The National Animal Welfare Professional - Level 1 Certificate course is 15.5 credit hours and is approved for educational credit for the Association of Animal Welfare Administrators CAWA and the National Animal Control Association.

Spooky Charcuterie Board with Queen Bri CLT

Meggie Sullivan known as Queen Brie CLT stopped by Rising to show off her spooky charcuterie board filled with local cheeses and jam.

US Jobless Claims Drop To Pandemic Low Of 281,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a pandemic low last week, another sign that the job market and economy continue to recover from last year’s coronavirus recession.

US Companies Announce Plans For Gene-Edited Strawberries

An Idaho company that successfully brought genetically modified potatoes to the market has announced an agreement to help a California-based plant breeding company grow strawberries they say will stay fresh longer and have a longer growing season.

Morning Brew: Lack Of Windows In Grocery Stores

Have you ever wondered why the grocery store doesn't have many windows? We discuss why in today's Morning Brew segment.

Much Needed Rain Today

Rain and showers return to the region today.

Gordon Ramsay's Social Media Project Culminates In Cookbook

How did Gordon Ramsay spend his pandemic lockdown? Getting frenetic in a kitchen, of course.

Trump Announces Launch Of Media Company, Social Media Site

Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching a new media company with its own social media platform nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Larson Out Front As Face Of Hendrick Charitable Initiatives

Kyle Larson stepped out of the spotlight during last year’s NASCAR suspension and quietly turned his attention to charitable efforts for communities in need.

5 Officers File Harassment Complaint Against Monroe City Council Member

5 Monroe Police Officers File Harassment Complaint Against City Councilwoman, Threatening Lawsuit

The officers claim Councilwoman Angelia James harassed them as they investigated a disturbance call at a Monroe hotel in September.

Cornelius Confederate Statue Could Be Taken Down Under Developer's Offer

A Confederate statue in Cornelius could come down as part of a plan currently under negotiation. A local developer who works in the construction and trucking industry says he's willing to help remove the statue.

International Soccer Returns To Charlotte; A Sign Of More Major Events To Come

Tens of thousands of soccer fans flooded Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday night for an international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Eduador.

ASU Employee Arrested After Phone Found in Dorm Air Vent

An employee of Appalachian State University has been charged with secret peeping after a mobile phone was found in a vent to dorm bathroom, according to university officials.

Much-Needed Rain Ahead

A strong rainmaking system sweeps in from the southwest on Thursday, which could bring a sorely missed 1-2" through the first half of the weekend.

Report: NC Nonprofit Hospitals Falling Short On Charity Care

State Treasurer Dale Folwell says many North Carolina nonprofit hospitals are falling short in treating the poor for free or reduced rates to validate their tax-exempt status.

She Asked To Bring Oxygen To Work -- They Fired Her Instead

A woman who was fired after asking to bring an oxygen tank to work to help her breathe will get $25,000 in a federal settlement.

Krispy Kreme Celebrates First Responders With Free Coffee And Doughnut

First Responders are in for a sweet treat Thursday as Krispy Kreme will be celebrating them with a free Original Glazed® Doughnut and free brewed coffee.