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AP: US Military Guns Lost, Stolen From North Carolina Bases

Military weapons including assault rifles and a light machine gun have been lost or stolen from bases in North Carolina.

NC Tax Revenue Soars, $6.5B Windfall Predicted By Mid-2023

North Carolina’s resurgent post-pandemic economy could put an additional $6.5 billion over the next two years into state government coffers already swollen with cash, state economists said Tuesday.

US COVID-19 Deaths Hit 600,000, Equal To Yearly Cancer Toll

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 600,000 on Tuesday, even as the vaccination drive has drastically brought down daily cases and fatalities and allowed the country to emerge from the gloom and look forward to summer.

Deputies: Maiden Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing

A 19-year-old Maiden man has been arrested and charged after a fatal stabbing that happened Monday night.

The Snark: Bachelorette, Fame Chasers, Bezos & Babies In Space & Spelling Bee Aces

Chasing fame on "The Bachelorette," Bezos & babies in space, free Taco Bell for vaccinations and the return of the National Spelling Bee.

Bojangles Heads to the Great State of Texas, with Stores Planned for Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth

Bojangles is on a mission to find out if even the made-from-scratch biscuits are bigger in Texas, so it’s opening up shop in two major cities in the Lone Star State.

Tasty Tuesday: Seven-Layer Salad Lesson with Supperland

Tuesdays are always tastier with Rising - and this week, we're getting a seven-layer salad lesson from Supperland

Drier Air Settling into the Region

Drier air moving in with seasonable highs through mid-week. Plus, active in the Atlantic basin with Tropical Storm Bill forming off the east coast.

Day One Of Camp CMS In The Books

“I learned about math, and I also learned about spelling my words correctly," says second-grader Sadiyya Johnson.

Concord Police Search For Suspect Who Robbed Convenience Store

The Concord Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man accused of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint Sunday.

Teachers Rally In Gaston County To Prioritize Students

With less than three weeks until the next budget year, teachers in Gaston County are calling on lawmakers to put students first.

End Of COVID-19 Emergency Means End Of Curbside Beer In South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision to end the COVID-19 state of emergency in South Carolina means it’s back to being illegal to buy beer and wine outside of a store.

VP Harris In South Carolina To Push COVID Vaccination Drive

Vice President Kamala Harris visited South Carolina on Monday to kick off a nationwide push to vaccinate millions more Americans against the coronavirus as July 4 holiday celebrations loom.

Novavax: Large Study Finds COVID-19 Shot About 90% Effective

Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.

Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts Have Millions Of Unsold Cookies

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

NC Court: Students Can Use Constitution To Fight Bullying

The constitutional right of North Carolina’s children to have access to a good public school education also applies to individual students who aren’t getting help to stop classroom bullying and harassment against them, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.

The Snark: Marijuana Eatables, Fiance Hostility, Cheating Men & Gas Station Hot Dogs

90 Day "Eatables" & feuding family, cheating faces, teen sleep and 7-11's birthday in a fresh new Snark with @DerekJamesTV.

Concord Police Investigate Shooting At Amc Concord Mills

Concord Police Investigate Shooting Outside AMC Theaters at Concord Mills

Concord Police say they're investigating a shooting outside of the AMC theaters at Concord Mills. Investigators say one person was injured and is being treated and a suspect is in custody.

Scattered Storms Return Monday

Scattered showers and storms Monday. Dry the rest of the week with unsettled pattern for the weekend.

Tropics Tracker: Two Areas to Watch this Week

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic basin, including one off the Carolina coast.

POLITICAL WRAP: President Biden to Meet with Russian President Putin

Wednesday, President Biden will wrap up his first international trip as president, with a highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sunday, Biden said he agrees with Putin that relations between the U.S. and Russia are at a "low point."