Kendall Schmidt talks Big Time Rush tour ahead of the band's stop in Queen City!
Adam Wurtzel caught up with Kendall Schmidt of Big Time Rush as the band hits the road on their highly anticipated World Tour!
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Charlotte named host city for 2026 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber joins Charlotte FC owner David Tepper and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to announce Charlotte as the host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Blasian Asian Way
For today's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel went to Blasian Asian Way, a business which has expanded since they began as a food truck.
UPDATE: 17-year-old charged with man's murder in east Charlotte
A 17-year-old is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. The shooting happened on June 24th on Milton Road near The Plaza.
Groundbreaking for Charlotte Fire Department's newest fire station
The city of Charlotte is getting a brand new fire station. Tuesday was the groundbreaking for Firehouse 46.
Union groups protest, accuse Wells Fargo of employee intimidation
The Communications Workers of America teamed up with several other union groups to push for change outside the Wells Fargo Center in Uptown. The groups accuse the bank of intimidating its employees, and spreading misinformation in an attempt to stop them from unionizing, something Wells Fargo denies.
Fort Mill man dies after crashing motorcycle on Doby's Bridge Road
A Fort Mill man is dead after a motorcycle crash late Monday night. 24-year-old Justin Anderson crashed his motorcycle on Doby's Bridge Road just before midnight. He died at the scene.
Wingate Town Council votes to eliminate police department
To little surprise, the Wingate Town Council voted 4-1 to eliminate their police department, despite a last minute plea from officers to residents to save their job.
CMPD Sergeant running for Sheriff is endorsed by former police chief
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race is heating up. Presumed incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden now has another challenger in the Sheriff’s race. Current Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sergeant Ricky Robbins has announced his campaign for Mecklenburg County Sheriff as a Democrat.
Novant Health building new residency programs in Charlotte, enhancing healthcare in the region
Novant Health is making an investment in the future of medicine by expanding its graduate medical education offerings in Charlotte, marking a new era in Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center’s 100-year legacy.
SC Lt. Governor launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties
South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has announced her 2026 bid for governor.
Local artists to showcase work at the Charlotte International Arts Festival in September
The fourth annual Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Arts Original, will return to Charlotte September 1-30, 2025. Meet the featured local artists!
The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge
Inflation rose last month to its highest level in four months as the cost of gas, food, and groceries rose, reversing several months of cooling price pressures.
Up 'n Adam: Johnny Burrito
Adam Wurtzel took Rising viewers to his favorite local burrito spot, Johnny Burrito in Uptown.
Daimler announces layoffs for 500+ local employees
In Gaston County, Daimler is laying off over 500 workers from the automaker's plant in Mount Holly.
NC residents now able to rent out their pools
That means homeowners now have the ability to put their pools up for rent on many popular apps to make some extra cash.
NC Gov: Everyone can help restore tourism to WNC post-Helene by spending a weekend there
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited Asheville on Monday as part of an effort to restore tourism in the area following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina joins 23 other states to sue the Trump Administration over $7 billion in public education money
The states accuse The White House of unlawfully locking up funds that congress set aside to help low-income students, among others.
NAACP Convention highlights freedom, fairness and security
This year's annual NAACP Convention is happening this week in Uptown. On Monday, NAACP officials joined union leaders in talking about freedom, fairness, and security.
