American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 11:21A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney . The ad blitz included clever, even provocative language and was definitely going...

CMPD officer charged, accused of threatening a woman

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 10:36A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer is charged with communicating threats following a confrontation. A woman called 911 Tuesday night, saying she had been threatened by another woman...

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 2nd and August 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 10:14A Deeandra Michel

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte Margarita Festival, Family Farm Day and the a 90 s Aerial Brunch. Click through the photo gallery to view...

Hiker dies after fall on trail in Blowing Rock, officials say

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/30 8:51A Daniel Gray

The hiker fell on the popular Glen Burney Trail, officials said.

Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 7:20A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the school of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the...

Second teen charged in deadly shooting of 15-year-old in Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 7:09A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC A second teenager is charged with murder in the shooting death of 15-year-old Avion Dingle in northeast Charlotte, according to police. Detectives were called about shots fired at an apartment complex on Merrick Street near North...

NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 6:56A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON Investigators probing the January midair collision of a passenger plane and an Army helicopter over Washington that killed 67 people found the chopper was flying higher than it should have been and the altitude readings were...

Duke, Vanderbilt researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/30 6:00A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

They aim to overcome barriers to retrieving hearts donated after circulatory death, when the heart stops beating after withdrawal of life support.

New Edition’s Ronnie DeVoe previews the “Married 4 Life Walk” with Rising’s Joe Duncan

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 5:31A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. New Edition s Ronnie DeVoe stops by Rising to preview the Married 4 Life Walk with his wife, Shamari. You can find more information here.

Suspected kidnapper leads deputies on chase after being shot by victim

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 5:25A Jeff Monheit

CHESTER CO., SC A suspected kidnapper is in the hospital after the person he held hostage managed to shoot him, according to deputies. Chester County Sheriff s Deputies were called to a home on Oak Hill Road around 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies...

Rise & Chime In: What is your favorite New Edition or Bell Biv DeVoe song?

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 5:12A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. New Edition s Ronnie DeVoe joins the Rising Crew on the couch for the Rise & Chime In topic.

“The Juice Man” Harold Leffall makes salad in jar

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 5:04A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Harold Leffall is a wellness advocate, father, cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and serial entrepreneur. He stopped by the Rising kitchen to create a salad in a jar.

Pet of the Week: Meet Cream Puff!

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 4:41A James Scott

Rising s Pet of the Week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Cream Puff! A two-year-old chow mix, Cream Puff loves car rides, cuddles, and people. Learn more about this sweet boy HERE .

Wheel Meal Wednesday with Mecklenburgers food truck

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 4:26A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- Owner and Operator of Mecklenburgers food truck , Chef Chad Sciotto stopped by Rising to dish out some of his signature handcrafted burgers and fries. What was once a dream, has now become a reality for Sciotto. He s called...

Birmingham, the home of metal, honors Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 3:55A Jeff Monheit

BIRMINGHAM, England The home of metal is honoring one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans were paying their respects Wednesday to frontman Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse made its...