Up 'n Adam: Cirque du Soleil OVO
Adam Wurtzel got a behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil's "OVO."
Fantastic Friday, tracking few shower chances over holiday weekend
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.
Surry Co., NC Board of Elections chair charged with child abuse, resigns from his position
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.
Rescue crews searching for missing swimmer in Mountain Island Lake
The Huntersville Fire Department is assisting Gaston County emergency crews in the search for a missing swimmer in Mountain Island Lake.
Trump proposed getting rid of FEMA, but his review council seems focused on reforming the agency
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages federal disaster response.
Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle
NASCAR and two teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, have clashed in federal court over antitrust allegations.
North Carolina plays its 1st game under Bill Belichick when the Tar Heels host TCU on Labor Day
North Carolina plays its first game under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick when it hosts TCU on Labor Day.
Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding political independence.
2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade
The 2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday September 1st at 11 am in uptown Charlotte.
Panda Fest brings panda-themed cultural experience to Ballantyne’s Backyard September 2025
One of the nation’s most popular outdoor Asian food festivals is making its way to the Queen City! Panda Fest lands in Charlotte Sept. 14–16, 2025, bringing a three-day, panda-themed cultural celebration to Ballantyne’s Backyard.
'Mick Unplugged' podcast host talks new book
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.'
Up 'n Adam: Local International Tennis Tournament player
Adam Wurtzel met a local player from Denver, North Carolina who competed in the 2025 ITF Masters Tour tennis tournament.
Temperatures rising again, modest rain chances lurk ahead
While highs remain slightly below normal, it will start to feel like summer again as we head into the holiday weekend.
Gastonia PD warns public over counterfeit car seats
A safety warning for parents. Gastonia Police Department want parents to be on the lookout for fake car seats. The differences are subtle but, it's enough to save your kids life.
CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign
The director of the nation’s top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job.
Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has appendectomy and is day to day ahead of season opener
Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, leaving his status for the team’s Sept. 7 game against Jacksonville up in the air.
Minneapolis police: shooting at Catholic school has left 3 dead, including shooter, and 17 injured
A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school has killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids.
Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar
Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it’s returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize
N.C. State, East Carolina resume testy instate rivalry with season-opening matchup
N.C. State and East Carolina meet Thursday to open the season in a testy instate series.
American Airlines named an official airline partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC
American Airlines announced a multiyear partnership with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
Pet of the Week: Meet Flora!
Rising’s Pet of the Week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Flora! A two-year-old pit bull terrier mix, there isn't much Flora doesn't like - and she LOVES treats.…
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Hottagrill
For this week's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel met the owners of food truck Hottagrill.
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