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Caldwell County To Give Community Free N-95 Masks

The Caldwell County Health Department, public library, and emergency services are working together to provide free N-95 masks to the community starting on Wednesday.

Biden Sending More Troops To Europe Amid Ukraine Tension

President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania.

Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspect Accused Of Damaging Mural In Boone

High Country Crime Stoppers and Boone Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of damaging property Friday afternoon.

Charlotte Woman Takes Home $444,351 Cash 5 Jackpot

Beverley Stuart of Charlotte took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won a $444,351 jackpot.

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks Of Winter

There will be six more weeks of winter.

Washington's NFL Team Unveils New Name As Commanders

Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders.

Federal Emergency Medical Team Arrives At Atrium Health Pineville

Federal medical emergency services are in Charlotte to help with the surge of hospitalizations due to Covid.

477.2-Mile-Long Lightning Flash Has Set A New World Record

The longest distance single flash of lightning occurred here in the United States and has set a new world record.

Owners Of Popular Restaurant 'Leah & Louise' To Open 4 New Food Spots In Camp North End

BayHaven Restaurant Group, led by chef Gregory “Greg” Collier and Subrina Collier, is partnering with Camp North End to open four new concepts at the 76-acre development just north of Uptown Charlotte in summer 2022: Passage Seafood, The Abyss, Bird Is The Word and B.A.D. (Beyond Amazing Donuts).

Two People Found Dead Inside Lowell Home Sparking Investigation

The Lowell Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a home Monday night.

Birth Control Without Prescription Now Available In NC

Women in North Carolina are now able to obtain birth control pills and patches from a pharmacy without a prescription.

North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn Seeks To Block Candidacy Challenge

North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn has sued to block efforts seeking to prevent him from running for Congress this year.

Single Session Tickets For 2022 Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championship Now On Sale

Single-session tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships that will be held March 1-6 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.

Suspect Identified In Connection To Christmas Day Shooting In Northwest Charlotte Arrested In Georgia

A suspect identified in connection to a Christmas day shooting in northwest Charlotte that left one person dead and two injured has been arrested in Atlanta on Thursday.

Carolina Panthers Name Kristi Coleman New Team President

The Carolina Panthers have named Kristi Coleman as their new team president, while Nick Kelly has been appointed chief executive officer of Tepper Sports and Entertainment as part of a leadership shakeup.

New York Times Buys Viral Word Game Wordle

The New York Times has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession.

US Road Deaths Rise At Record Pace As Risky Driving Persists

The government has reported that U.S. traffic deaths surged in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720, keeping up a record pace of increased dangerous driving during the pandemic.

What the Tech: Music Streaming Services

Now that some musical artists are removing their music catalog from Spotify over its Joe Rogan podcast, many Spotify users are beginning to wonder what the other streaming services are like

Tom Brady Has Retired After 22 Seasons, 7 Super Bowl Titles

Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.

Tasty Tuesday: Valentine's Day Dessert with Chef Mara

Chef Mara joins the Rising crew to make a Red Velvet Curtain Cake with Cheeky Cherries and Silky Cream Cheese Icing

AP Source: US Urges Pfizer To Apply For Under-5 COVID Shots

U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old.