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"What's in the Box" Game Show winners

Adam Wurtzel spoke with the local winners of Netflix's newest game show, "What's in the Box?"

High Impact Winter Storm Likely For Carolinas This Weekend

Temperatures slowly recover, weekend winter storm chances rise

Highs rise near 60° around the Metro by Thursday, but another major cold snap will set the stage for a high-impact winter storm this weekend.

Man Wanted In Decade Old Charlotte Murder Arrested

Man accused of 2016 Charlotte murder caught in Mexico

A man accused of a Charlotte woman’s murder nearly a decade ago has been captured in Mexico. Local and federal investigators have been following leads on Alex Castillo for decades. He has been on the FBI's Most Wanted list

Up 'n Adam: MLK Day Baseball Clinic at Knothole Foundation

Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation to learn more about their free MLK Day baseball clinic.

Contract applications needed to operate Concord license plate agency

The contract for the current agency, at 929-D Concord Parkway South, at the Clear Springs Plaza Shopping Center, in Concord, expires on July 14, 2026. The agency has been owned by Old Creek, Inc., and operated by Robin Matthews since 2008

Cold Start To Week, Watching For More Wintry Weather This Weekend

Frigid air sticks around, watching for another weekend winter storm

Highs struggle to clear the 30s and 40s over the next two afternoons before rebounding near 60° on Thursday, but the warm-up won't last long.

A cold week ahead

A cold and dry start to the week is ahead. Our next troublemaker could arrive next weekend.

Box Office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the North American box office, topping charts for the fifth weekend with $13.3 million in sales.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

The eight European countries targeted by President Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland have criticized the move in an unusually strong joint statement, warning that his threats “undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral.”

AP: Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation.

Thousands participate in ‘Hands off Greenland' rallies

President Trump is threatening to impose new tariffs on Denmark and several other European countries unless there’s a deal to purchase Greenland.

5 displaced, dog rescued in west Charlotte house fire

A dog was rescued from a house fire as crews worked in below freezing conditions to put it out.

Bicyclist hit, killed in Lancaster

Lancaster Police have identified a bicyclist hit and killed by a vehicle.

Deadly mobile home fire in Kannapolis

A man has been found dead after a mobile home fire in Kannapolis.

Sunday snow chance

Mostly rain with the chance of a quick burst of snow on Sunday. Sunshine and cold returns next week.

Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.

STAY WEATHER-WISE: Rain & snow in the forecast for Sunday

While most locations see mainly rain on Sunday, the Piedmont could see a few wet bursts of snow as the moisture exits to the northeast.

FBI Ten Mosted Wanted fugitive captured in Mexico

FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro “Alex” Rosales Castillo, accused of killing a Charlotte woman in 2016, was captured in Mexico on Friday after nearly 10 years on the run.