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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | December 6th and December 7th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend that include Light the Knights, WinterFest at Carowinds, and much more!

Stuff The Truck: Community invited to help provide Christmas assistance for local families in need

Help WCCB and The Salvation Army 'Stuff The Truck' on December 4th at SouthPark Mall. All donations will help provide Christmas assistance for local families in need.

Panthers' McMillan top candidate for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of Year, but not satisfied with season

As the Panthers chase a playoff spot, Tetairoa McMillan aims to improve and help end their seven-year playoff drought.

Suspect wanted, accused of robbing a Burger King in Fort Mill

Deputies are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a Burger King in Fort Mill on Thursday morning.

CMPD investigating homicide in west Charlotte

CMPD is investigating after one person was shot and killed in west Charlotte on Thursday morning.

Up 'n Adam: Angel Tree Stuff the Truck 2025

Adam Wurtzel and Kaitlin Wright spent the morning at SouthPark mall for WCCB Charlotte and the Salvation Army's annual Angel Tree Stuff the Truck.

Gaston County Mugshots December 3rd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, December 3rd.

Car dealership owner living on roof in effort to collect bike for kids in need

Brandon Reeves is on a mission. He's been living on the roof of his car dealership located on I-74 in Monroe since Monday. His driving force is to collect 1,017 bikes to donate to kids in need for Christmas.

Towns, Brunson carry the Knicks to a 119-104 victory over the Hornets

Charlotte (6-16) fell to 1-10 on the road and dropped its ninth straight away from home.

Woman killed in Indian Trail house fire

A woman was killed in a house fire in Indian Trail on Wednesday morning.

Man killed, 2 firefighters injured in mobile home fire

A man died and two firefighters were injured in a mobile home fire near Dallas, North Carolina Wednesday morning.

Gunman hijacks Samaritan's Purse plane headed to South Sudan

A Samaritan’s Purse plane was hijacked by a gunman while enroute to South Sudan.

Winter Weather could impact parts of the Carolinas on Friday

A wintry mix will move into parts of the Carolinas on Friday. For most of the WCCB Charlotte area, expect a cold rain

'Operation Charlotte's Web' arrests continue as Border Patrol focuses on New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security released updated arrest data for the immigration crackdown dubbed 'Operation Charlotte's Web.'

In-state rivals hit the court for matchup tonight

The men's basketball teams at Queens University of Charlotte takes on Gardner-Webb University University tonight

Gaston County Mugshots December 2nd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, December 2nd.

Up 'n Adam: Light the World Giving Machine

Adam Wurtzel went to the Carolina Place Mall to learn about the Light the World Giving Machine, and how you can give back in a unique way this holiday season.