With Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, families and friends across the country are gearing up for road trips to celebrate the holiday. While the long weekend promises adventure, preparation and safety remain essential to ensuring travelers reach their destinations without incident.Β
Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Cirque Du Soleil, the Albemarle farmers market, and sushi making at lost worlds brewing. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotteβs hottest events this weekend!
The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called E-Verify is raising questions about what employers can do to make sure theyβre employing people who can legally work.
The Carolina Panthers announce the launch of the Panthers Spirit Rocks! Art Contest presented by Loweβs.
President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harrisβ Secret Service protection that otherwise would've ended next summer.
Chef Michael Taylor, with Luxury Foods Catering stops by Rising to showcase a recipe incorporating Duke's Mayo and chicken
Adam Wurtzel got a behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil's "OVO."
Get out and enjoy this perfect day while it lasts! This holiday weekend certainly won't be a washout, but we'll be dodging showers at times.
Police in Wilmington arrested James Yokeley earlier this month, after he told them he found pills in ice cream he bought at a Dairy Queen for his two granddaughters. Investigators say it was Yokeley himself who put the pills in the ice cream.
The Huntersville Fire Department is assisting Gaston County emergency crews in the search for a missing swimmer in Mountain Island Lake.
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of βgetting rid ofβ the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages federal disaster response.
NASCAR and two teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, have clashed in federal court over antitrust allegations.
North Carolina plays its first game under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick when it hosts TCU on Labor Day.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the presidentβs attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fedβs longstanding political independence.
The 2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday September 1st at 11 am in uptown Charlotte.
One of the nationβs most popular outdoor Asian food festivals is making its way to the Queen City! Panda Fest lands in Charlotte Sept. 14β16, 2025, bringing a three-day, panda-themed cultural celebration to Ballantyneβs Backyard.
Host of the #1 ranked podcast Mick Unplugged Everywhere Mick Hunt joins Rising to talk about his newest book 'How to be a good leader when you've never had one.'Β
Adam Wurtzel met a local player from Denver, North Carolina who competed in the 2025 ITF Masters Tour tennis tournament.
While highs remain slightly below normal, it will start to feel like summer again as we head into the holiday weekend.
A safety warning for parents. Gastonia Police Department want parents to beΒ on the lookout for fake car seats. The differences are subtle but, it's enough to save your kids life.
The director of the nationβs top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job.
Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, leaving his status for the teamβs Sept. 7 game against Jacksonville up in the air.
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