Rising Spotlight: Angels & Sparrows
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brandi Jones, the executive director of Angels and Sparrows, along with a very special guest David, who has personally felt the impact of this organization.
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Rising Spotlight: Trane
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brian Sanford from Trane about how now is a good time to make sure your HVAC system is ready and working to get you through these final hot weeks, and about some simple ways to keep your home comfortable.
Rising Spotlight: Gray Legal Group
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Mark Gray II from the Gray Legal Group about the things you should do and the things you should avoid when talking to an insurance company after an accident.
Rising Spotlight: MD Boutique
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with the Modern Doctor herself, Dr. Alicia Carroll about the physician-led aesthetic practice she opened right in the heart of uptown Charlotte, and about a very personalized experience she offers her clients.
Rising Spotlight: Howard Hanna Allen Tate
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Jeremy Ordan from the Ordan Osborne Team at Howard Hanna Allen Tate, about how Lake Tillery has become one of North Carolina’s hidden gems, offering everything from weekend getaways to full-time lake front living, and about a very special listing on Lake Tillery that is hitting the market this week.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Knights
Rising Spotlight reporter Tonya Rivens met up with Doug Maurer from the Charlotte Knights to hear more about the season and to announce a fun contest with the Charlotte Knights.
Rising Spotlight: Red Rocket Fireworks
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Mariah Landrie with Red Rocket Fireworks about how their getting ready for Independence Day, and about some fun tips to pull off an epic fireworks celebration!
Rising Spotlight: MD Boutique
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Alicia Carroll, founder of MD Boutique, about her new physician-led aesthetic practice in uptown Charlotte, and about some of the treatments and services they provide.
Rising Spotlight: Trane
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brian Sanford from Trane with some simple tips to keep your HVAC in good shape all season long.
Rising Spotlight: J. Major's Bridal Boutique
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Madison Bonaventure, co-owner and designer at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique, about the legacy brand that's been a staple in Charlotte for more than 4 decades, and about how they are creating unforgettable memories from the moment every bride walks through the door.
Rising Spotlight: Body Works Plus
In this week's Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens sits down with Brian Davies, president and owner of Body Works Plus here in Charlotte, to talk about the topic of “steering”, how you have the right in North Carolina to choose the repair shop you work with, and why it’s so important to know your rights now before a collision happens.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Independence
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Clay Dimick, team captain and number 17 defender for the Charlotte Independence, about the 2026 season and their upcoming "Salute To Sacrifice Night", happening this Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm.
Rising Spotlight: Carolina Voices
In today’s Rising Spotlight, Adam Wurtzel visits with the Carolina Voices, as they prepare for their upcoming event called The Big Sing!
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Knights
WCCB visited the Charlotte Knights at Truist Field to see what's new this season, as well as highlighting your chance to win 4 tickets to a Knights game of your choice!
Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Kevin Reilly, a board member with Hope On Wheels, along with 11-year-old Jackson Trinh newest Hyundai Hope on Wheels National Youth Ambassador, about the on-going effort to fight pediatric cancer and how that’s helping drive hope for families across the country.
Rising Spotlight: Pigeon Forge
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens visits with Sue Carr with the Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism—along with P.F. Rex, a dinosaur who’s taken some time away from his friends at Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge—all about the many new attractions to experience in Pigeon Forge this year.
Rising Spotlight: Dr Ted Injury Law
As more drivers hit the roads each day here in Charlotte, highway safety remains a critical issue. Dr. Ted Greve, founder of Dr. Ted Injury Law, tells us about some of the biggest causes and locations of highway accidents, plus some simple things that drivers can do to help make the roads safer.
Rising Spotlight: NCRVDA Charlotte RV Show
The 2026 Progressive NCRVDA Charlotte RV Show is rolling in to town, and it’s bringing hundreds of RV’s all under one roof.
Rising Spotlight: Nutu App
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dawn Menning, Program Director for Digital Health at Willow Laboratories, about Nutu—an innovative, health-and-wellness app that’s making a difference.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Auto Show
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens visited the Charlotte Convention Center, and chatted with Ahmad Halawi, executive director of the Charlotte Auto Show, about what to expect this year as well as about the new Built Different Boulevard exhibit and all the fun things the whole family can experience.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Auto Show
Ahmad Halawi, the executive director of the Charlotte Auto Show, stopped by Rising to share more about this year’s show and what visitors can expect.
Rising Spotlight: Catwba Nation
In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chat with Dr. Wenonah Haire and Laney Buckley, both members of the Catawba Nation, about the annual Yap Ye Iswa festival, a day that celebrates Catawba history and culture.
Rising Spotlight: The 58th annual Southern Christmas Show
The 58th annual Southern Christmas Show is the largest holiday show in North America, and it just opened at the Park Expo and Conference Center here in Charlotte. Here's what you can expect at this year's show.
Rising Spotlight: VR Therapy with Dynamic Health Carolinas
When it comes to pain management, there’s a new cutting-edge option available to help patients here in Charlotte – VR Therapy.
Rising Spotlight: Dr. Ted Injury Law
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Ted Greve, founder of Ted A. Greve & Associates, about the types of cases they handle as well as to announce their brand-new name change to Dr. Ted Injury Law.
Brian Culbertson brings 'Day Trip' to the Queen City
Musician and producer Brian Culbertson joined Taylor Miller ahead of his recent performance in Charlotte to talk about his latest album, Day Trip, and what fans can continue to expect from his ever-evolving sound.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control's Trunk or Treat with Subaru of South Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control plus community partner Subaru South Charlotte chat about the amazing work they’ve been doing, and their fun 'Trunk Or Treat' event happening this weekend!
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Jackson Slater joins Rising
Homegrown Carolina boy Jackson Slater is currently enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill, but sings like a seasoned veteran. Remember the name!
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Motor Speedway
In today's Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Jonathan Coleman from Charlotte Motor Speedway about all the action happening at this weekend's ROVAL 400.
Conversations and Chords with Fred Lee IV
Charlotte's own Fred Lee IV, lead singer and guitarist of the band Late Night Special, joined us on WCCB Rising for an interview and live performance.
Rising Spotlight: Tippens & Zurosky
In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Andre Tippens and Kirk Zurosky about worker’s compensation and what you should do if you’ve been in an accident or injured at work.
Rising Spotlight: Gray Legal Group
We all know the law can feel complicated but having the right legal partner can make all the difference. Mark Gray II, managing attorney of the family-owned Gray Legal Group in Charlotte, chats about the range of services they provide to clients – who are all treated as part of the family.
Rising Spotlight: Turnkey Construction Pros
In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Andrew Jauch, General Manager from Turnkey Construction Pros, about why this time of year is a great time to get your roof inspected and about all the professional services they offer.
