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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | February 28th and March 1st

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

UNC Board of Governors approves to increase in-state undergraduate tuition for new students

The UNC Board of Governors approved Thursday to increase in-state undergraduate tuition for the first time in nine years.

Motorcyclist killed in north Charlotte crash

A motorcyclist died days after a crash in north Charlotte last weekend.

64-year-old killed from mobile home fire in Alexander County

One person died from an early morning fire at a mobile home park in Alexander County on Thursday.

Heavy snow brings life - and money - to Beech Mountain

Life’s a Beech… and North America’s tallest town east of the Rockies (5,506') has been playing in the snow this winter. About five feet of it, actually.

Up 'n Adam: Michelle's Mighty Mission 24,000 Meter Row

Adam Wurtzel went to Sugar Creek Brewing Company and Crossfit Mecklenburg for a preview of Michelle's Mighty Mission 24,000 Meter Row.

Firefighters injured battling house fire in Palisades, sources say

Two firefighters were injured battling a house fire in southwest Charlotte on Wednesday night, sources tell WCCB.

5 injured in CATS bus crash in Uptown

Five people were injured in a crash involving a CATS bus in Uptown on Wednesday.

Charlotte man sentenced to prison after driving minor to commit a bank robbery

A Charlotte man was sentenced to seven years in prison after driving a minor to rob a Wells Fargo bank in Pineville.

Waymo’s driverless taxis running in Charlotte

Waymo’s driverless robotaxis are now in Charlotte.

Panthers coach Dave Canales hands over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik

Canales said the move allows him to take a more big-picture approach to running the team, focusing more on defense and special teams than he has during his first two seasons with the organization.

Adam and Taylor interview stars from "The Chosen" at ChosenCon

Adam Wurtzel and Taylor Miller went to the ChosenCon red carpet to chat with the stars of the smash hit series "The Chosen."

Self Deportation Takes Difficult Turn For Charlotte Immigrant

Immigrant living in Charlotte struggling to self-deport

A man living in Charlotte was detained by agents during a check-in appointment. It happened in January and Tural Atakishiyev has been in a Georgia detention center since then.

13 Specialty Shops Southpark Fountain And Patio

New stores coming to SouthPark Mall

Shoppers can look forward to elevated fashion, interior design inspiration and on-trend apparel with a newly expanded showroom.

Fugitive arrested following police chase in Union County

The Monroe Police Department has arrested a Concord man following a vehicle pursuit that began in Monroe and ended in Union County.

Man arrested for assault at mall in Concord

Police say 38-year-old Mohamed Adams Jr. attacked a man with a baseball bat on Saturday

Residents Ask City Council To Help Stop 77 Expansion

Residents ask city council to help stop displacement from 77 expansion project

Current maps for the plan show residents in West Charlotte will be in the path of the project that will construct a multi-level highway on top of the neighborhood. Now residents and community members are asking city council to do something to stop the displacement.

UNC Charlotte names former Clemson Deputy Athletic Director as AD

This individual will assume the top spot in the athletic department after spending the previous four years as Deputy Director of Athletics at Clemson University.