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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | February 21st and February 22nd

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

Suspect charged with murder in 35-year-old cold case

Police have charged a suspect with murder in connection to a 35-year-old cold case.

DoorDash driver pleads guilty in teen’s murder

A DoorDash driver pleaded guilty Thursday for allegedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Uptown in 2025.

Monroe 12-year-old misses bus, drives SUV to school

A 12-year-old Monroe student was pulled over by police Wednesday morning after driving a family SUV to school when he missed the bus.

Texas man sentenced for traveling to NC to have sex with child

A Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina to engage in sexual activity with a child.

Man arrested for robbing bank in Hickory, police say

A 50-year-old man was arrested after robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Hickory on Tuesday.

4-year-old, teenager killed in Rock Hill shooting

A four-year-old child and a teenager are dead after a shooting in Rock Hill on Tuesday night.

Adam and James take on a Ninja Warrior course!

In the first installment of "Adam vs. James," the pair take on a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course at Carolina Ninja Academy.

Police will enforce new curfew at Birkdale Village

Off-duty Huntersville Police officers will enforce a new 6pm curfew at Birkdale Village. The new policy is in response to a video that show teens dancing on a car and blocking traffic Saturday night.

CMS student allegedly assaulted on school bus by aide

RJ WIlliams' parents said it happened last month after the nonverbal autistic teen was allegedly assaulted on his bus ride home.

CMPD: Man charged with murdering long-time girlfriend in northwest Charlotte

CMPD charged a man for allegedly shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend over the weekend.

Charlotte Native Takes On The 60 Day Hustle Challenge

Hornets dancer to hustler: Brittany Caldwell's 60 Day Hustle

Former Charlotte Hornets dancer Brittany Caldwell is stepping back into the spotlight as an entrepreneur and competitor on 60 Day Hustle, airing Thursday on Prime Video.

Up 'n Adam: Piatto Express

Adam Wurtzel went to new fast food pasta restaurant, Piatto Express to try some of their unique menu.

Street vending now illegal in NoDa

The City of Charlotte ended its NoDa Market Pilot Program Sunday and anyone caught selling could now face a $500 fine.

Woman charged in west Charlotte fatal hit and run

Investigators say 26-year-old Yolanda Brown was identified as the driver who struck and killed 30-year-old Deanna Moore on Freedom Drive.

Louisiana Man Arrested In Alexander County After Multi County Chase

Man wanted by Secret Service for alleged threats against President Trump arrested in NC

A Louisiana man, wanted by the United States Secret Service for alleged threats against the President, was arrested in Alexander County after a police chase.