In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who shares valuable information about NCDHHS’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move.
Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte vintage market, a visit to the Comedy Zone, and the 2025 Carolina Theatre summer film series. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!
On average, 157 people move to the Charlotte Region every day 1, according to a new Charlotte Regional Business Alliance analysis.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) has issued a crisis-level alert this afternoon as the weekend approaches.
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is launching two new charitable programs that support schools, clubs, teams and members of the community.
The new location on East 36th Street is offering freebies for first-time shoppers all weekend long, along with pop-up parties featuring free samples and activities.
Speedway representatives say Wheeler died of natural causes on Wednesday, surrounded by his family.
The Huntersville community is in mourning after the death of Huntersville Police Officer Bill Broadway. Family members say he had been battling cancer before his death.
43-year-old Kent Matzinger was arrested after an investigation in Texas revealed he was allegedly attempting to buy the images and videos over Instagram.
27-year-old Dontae Harrison was arrested in Atlanta earlier this week. He's charged with killing Gerald in the 1400 block of West Trade Street in Charlotte on December 7th.
The Carolina Theatre will present a film series in its first Halloween season since reopening.
Soul Gastrolounge, the iconic cultural and culinary spot that helped define Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood for more than a decade, is officially back.
Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.
Will Whitlow, Café Development Manager stopped by Rising to chat about the Community Matters 5k happening this Saturday at 8am.
Yee Xiong, his wife and four kids have lived on Regehr Ave in west Charlotte for 12 years. Until Sunday, when their home went up in flames.
Governor Stein joined state officials to provide updates and guidance as Hurricane Erin impacts North Carolina's coast.
SouthPark After 5, a free evening entertainment series that has attracted nearly 65,000 attendees since it began in 2023, will return to the SouthPark neighborhood six times this fall, every Thursday from Sept. 4-Oct. 9.
From Boogie for Your Brew to Shop the Yard, Brianna Bowers from Charlotte Center City Partners sits down with Adam Wurtzel to discuss the events happening around town this week.
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