Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | October 11th and October 12th
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
Up 'n Adam: RenFest 2025
Adam Wurtzel went to the Carolina Renaissance Festival to get a glimpse at what attendees can experience.
Families, solicitors calling for justice reform in SC
South Carolina families are calling for change after they say the justice system failed their deceased loved ones. Victims families are teaming up with prosecutors to point out problems in the courts.
Lenoir man charged with animal cruelty
A Lenoir man was arrested after officers found a horse tied to a tree behind his home.
South Piedmont Community College to Host 9th Annual Trunk or Treat
South Piedmont Community College will host its 9th Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton.
Panthers running back Rico Dowdle says Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense better 'buckle up' on Sunday
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has sent a strong message to his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, after rushing for a career-best 206 yards against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Gaston County Sheriffβs Office warns of scammers impersonating deputies
The Gaston County Sheriffβs Office warned the public Thursday of scammers impersonating deputies.
16-year-old charged with Arson in Iredell County
A 16-year-old juvenile has been charged with arson in connection to a mobile house fire in Iredell County on Tuesday.
Healthy Headlines: How Integrative Medicine Is Helping Patients Recover
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Jeff Hardin, lead physician of integrative medicine at Novant Healthβs Cancer Institute in Elizabeth, about what integrative medicine is and how itβs helping patients recover.
Police searching for missing Charlotte man suffering from cognitive and health issues
Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing Charlotte man who suffers from cognitive and health issues.
NASC celebrates arts and culture during South Carolina Humanities Festival
The Center will hold special in-person and virtual events as part of the annual festival, held this year in Lancaster and hosted by the Lancaster County Council of the Arts.
CMPD: Driver charged after pedestrian in crosswalk hit and killed in southwest Charlotte
Police say a driver is facing charges for hitting and killing a pedestrian who was in a crosswalk in southwest Charlotte.
Charlotte Independence kicks for a cure
Charlotte Independence captain Clay Dimick joined WCCB News Rising to talk about how the team is making an impact both on and off the field.Β
Gov. Stein offers reward for information on Stanly County murder
Reward up to $25,000 being offered for information on murder of 6-year-old
Mountain towns look to bring in visitors as leaf season peaks
Itβs that time of year again - leaf season in the North Carolina mountains. Thatβs exactly what High Country communities want to hear want to hear one year after Helene.
CMPD launches new safety initiatives to improve the area's reputation
Police say feeling unsafe in uptown is "unacceptable" and they're working to "immediately" shift Uptown's reputation. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are launching new initiatives to help people feel safer.
Iredell County Sheriff's introduces K-9 units to every high school
The Iredell County Sheriffβs Office shared Wednesday that they will have a canine in every high school where their deputies serve as School Resource Officers.
Man charged in Rock Hill shooting
A man is facing charges after a deadly shooting in Rock Hill on Wednesday.
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