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Charlotte city leaders question CATS safety after murder on light rail

The Queen City's crown seems tarnished after more deadly violence in the city. This time it was the murder of a woman in South End, a prime area for Friday nightlife.

Artisanal ice cream company to open first Charlotte scoop shop in Plaza Midwood

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the nationally beloved brand known for its cult-favorite dairy and vegan ice cream, is opening its first Charlotte scoop shop on Thursday, September 4 in Plaza Midwood.

Tasty Tuesday: Mariah's Taco Spot

Mariah Brown, owner of Mariah's Taco Spot food truck stops by Rising to showcase her popular Birria Tacos

Bend It At The Ballpark set for September 24th

On Wednesday, September 24 the Charlotte Knights and Atrium Health are proud to present Bend It at the Ballpark. The annual event highlights Atrium Health’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Job Fair!

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is hosting a job fair on Saturday, September 6th.

NASCAR's playoffs begin with no clear favorite, Larson as top seed, Reddick happy just to make field

There is no clear favorite as NASCAR's playoffs get ready to begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. Kyle Larson is the top seed, but Ryan Blaney has the momentum following his victory in the regular-season finale at Daytona.

Whataburger announces Multi-Year partnership with Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC

Whataburger today announced a multi-year partnership designating Whataburger as a Proud Partner of both the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.

Rising crew competes at The Game Show Challenge!

The Rising crew took on The Game Show Challenge to compete for bragging rights in some familiar game show puzzles and games.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

CMPD takes on CFD for charity baseball game

CMPD took on the Charlotte Fire Department for a friendly game of baseball Friday night.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Gaston County shooting

Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.

Two arrested in Burke County homicide investigation

Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.

Early voting underway for municipal primary election

Voters in Mecklenburg County can now cast their early ballots for the primary municipal election.

Arrest made after deadly stabbing on light rail train

Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing inside of a light rail train in South End on Friday night.

Rising Spotlight: NCDHHS

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.

Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

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.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 23rd and August 24th

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!