Work continues in the mountains after withheld federal funds are released

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/29 10:22A Daniel Gray

“This money belongs to North Carolina and is crucial for western North Carolina’s recovery," Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.

Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:51A Associated Press

The hearing on Thursday revealed heated exchanges, including expletive-laden emails and texts.

Panthers look for continued growth from third-year QB Bryce Young after strong finish last season

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:45A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers remain in rebuild mode, focusing on growth rather than immediate Super Bowl contention.

All stores open and closed on Labor Day, According to shopping experts

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 4:00A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. As Labor Day weekend approaches, shopping experts at RetailMeNot , have compiled a comprehensive list of stores that will be open and closed. Whether you re planning to shop in-store this weekend, shop for back-to-school items, do...

Court documents detail killing of 23-year-old Ukrainian woman on Charlotte light rail

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/29 4:00A Jordan Kudisch

Decarlos Dejuan Brown Jr. is in custody following a deadly weekend stabbing on Charlotte's light rail, police say.

Rise & Chime In: Who was your favorite teacher?

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 3:42A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew shares memories of their favorite teachers. Viewers chime in with their responses.

Duke’s Mayo Classic tailgate recipe

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 3:22A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Chef Michael Taylor, with Luxury Foods Catering stops by Rising to showcase a recipe incorporating Duke s Mayo to make a sweet sauce. The sauce can be served up with wings to make the perfect recipe for a tailgate.

Up ‘n Adam: Cirque du Soleil OVO

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 3:07A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel got a behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil s OVO . Up n Adam met the show s publicist who explained the premise of this love story involving insects, plus, she took Adam backstage where he got to explore the...

Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO coming to Bojangles Coliseum

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 2:29A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cirque Du Soleil s OVO comes to Bojangles coliseum August 29th through August 31st, and Rising s Chris Gilmore chatted with the show s publicist, Janie Mallet ahead of it s arrival in the Queen City. Describing the show as a...

Fantastic Friday, tracking few shower chances over holiday weekend

WCCB Charlotte 8/28 10:28P James Scott

We ve made it to August s final Friday! Mother Nature has saved the best for last for us this afternoon as plentiful sunshine and low humidity usher temperatures into the mid-80s across the Piedmont and Foothills. Get out and enjoy the day this is...

For students experiencing homelessness, Winston-Salem school has vital resources

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/28 12:45P Ashley Van Havere

The school provides homeless students with resources like food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, toiletries, school supplies and more.

Surry County BOE chair accused of putting cocaine pills in granddaughters' ice cream

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/28 7:45A Justin Pryor

After a test, police determined the pills contained MDMA and cocaine, according to warrants.

$2.25M grant will help improve public access to beaches, coastal waters in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/28 7:30A Justin Pryor

The grant will be divided to support 10 projects along the coast.

2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade

WCCB Charlotte 8/28 7:02A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C The 2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday September 1st at 11 am in uptown Charlotte. Since 1999 the parade featured local labor union floats, vehicles, and marchers. The parade also features political candidates,...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 27th

WCCB Charlotte 8/28 6:17A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, August 27th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.