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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | February 7th and February 8th

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

Stolen dog, Julio, reunited with owner after 10 months of searching

Julio showed up outside of the Animal Care & Control shelter in the bitter cold. ACC tells WCCB they checked the surveillance video of the night Julio was found. Unfortunately, nothing showed up.

Panthers legend Luke Kuechly elected into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

The Trump administration has launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate.

3 GA men wanted for multi-state door-to-door pine straw scam

Three men from Georgia are wanted in connection to a multi-state door-to-door pine straw scam.

Rowan County man charged in father’s death

A 30-year-old man is facing charges for shooting and killing his father in Salisbury in July 2025, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.

Minneapolis man is charged with threatening and cyberstalking ICE officers

Federal prosecutors have arrested and charged a Minneapolis man, accusing him of doxing and threatening to kill immigration officers.

Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand

Pizza Hut plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants in the first half of this year as its parent company considers a sale of the chain.

Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there,' sheriff says, but no suspects

Authorities think she was taken from her home in Tucson against her will over the weekend.

Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.

Warmer Friday, Heavy Snow Possible In High Country

Warmer end to workweek, mountain snow likely Friday

Many Piedmont & Foothills locations reach 50° for the first time in two weeks on Friday, but potentially heavy snow rolls into the mountains as we close out the workweek.

Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Mom's Return

The Edge: Savannah and siblings plead for return of missing mom

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, are begging for their mother's safe return.

Pushing For Answers On Immigrants Sleeping At Dhs Office

WCCB pushes for answers about staffing at Charlotte DHS office

Immigrants frequently camp outside the Charlotte Department of Homeland Security office because of long wait times for mandatory immigration check-in appointments. There were at least 40 people outside Wednesday night. Many believe it is a staffing problem.