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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | January 17th and January 18th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend that include the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade on Saturday in Uptown.

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Charlotte Douglas to increase parking rates in March

Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be increasing its daily maximum parking rates, starting March 1.

18-year-old, 2 minors arrested in Albemarle homicide

An 18-year-old and two minors have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Albemarle on Wednesday afternoon.

Woman charged in fatal hit and run in east Charlotte

A woman is facing charges after allegedly running a red light and killing a pedestrian at an intersection in east Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | January 15th – January 21st

The end of the Panthers season shouldn't stop you from having a full sports schedule including the Charlotte 49ers, Wingate and the Charlotte Hornets. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Monks Walk for Peace passes through Charlotte

The monks Walk for Peace passed through the Carolinas on their 2300 mile journey to promote peace, compassion and mindfulness across 10 states. Thousands of people waited to greet them at Marion Diehl Rec Center in South Charlotte.

Flyers without REAL ID will be charged $45 TSA fee starting Feb. 1

The REAL ID deadline is coming up soon if you plan on flying. Starting February 1st, anyone going through TSA without a real id will have to pay a $45 fee.

Verizon service slowing returning for customers

Verizon customers around the nation were impacted Wednesday by a massive service outage.

Sugar Creek Brewing Company to open first-ever airport taproom at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

Sugar Creek Brewing Company is bringing its craft beer experience to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with its first-ever airport location.

One person killed in shooting near Uptown Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly shooting near Uptown Charlotte and Optimist Hall.

Wegmans begins hiring for first Charlotte location

Wegmans has begun the hiring and training process for its first Charlotte store in Ballantyne.

Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March

Dell Curry has learned that the Charlotte Hornets will retire his No. 30 jersey.

Thousands gather to greet monks on their peace walk through SC

A viral movement is making its way through the Carolinas. A group of Monks are walking across the country to promote peace with their latest stop was in Rock Hill Tuesday evening.

Teen charged in south Charlotte crash that killed two women, seriously injured child

Police say an 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges following a wreck in south Charlotte that killed two women and seriously injured a child.

Sheriff: Suspected fentanyl trafficker found hiding in Salisbury dumpster after running from deputies

A Salisbury man is facing numerous felony drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl, after deputies say he ran from a traffic stop and hid in a dumpster.

Tasty Tuesday: French Toast

Jamir Waters stops by the Rising kitchen

Measles detected in Mecklenburg County wastewater

The measles outbreak continues in South Carolina and now it's getting closer to home. Measles has been detected in wastewater in Mecklenburg County health officials announced Monday.