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Carolina Panthers Rookie Cam Jackson hosts Madden 26 meet & greet in Charlotte

Carolina Panthers rookie DT Cam Jackson is hosting a meet and greet Sunday, August 10, 12–2 PM at GameStop in North Charlotte

6th Annual Diversity in Baseball HBCU Showcase

The showcase features over 70 high school students on the field to showcase their abilities in front of college coaches, most of which will be on hand representing HBCUs.

Outdoor Expo Experience is coming to the Field & Stream Music Fest

The inaugural Field & Stream Music Fest is set for this fall with headliners like Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top.

CMS staff member arrested after two guns found in fanny pack at Butler High School

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' staff member is facing a felony charge after two guns were reportedly found inside a fanny pack at a local high school, according to arrest records.

Rudolph Smith Jr. is accused of using a machete to rob a gas station in Salisbury.

Man accused of using machete during gas station robbery in Salisbury

A man is charged after police say he used a machete to rob a gas station in Salisbury.

Iconic NC tourist attraction damaged by Helene will be demolished

The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge sustained severe damage from Hurricane Helene last year. It will be demolished starting later this month.

Healthy Headlines: Breastfeeding Awareness

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Alexandra Elich chats with Laura Corsig, manager of lactation services for Novant Health’s greater Charlotte region, about breastfeeding awareness and also about some of the lactation services currently available at Novant Health to new parents.

Up 'n Adam: Mint Museum Community Day + New Exhibitions

Adam Wurtzel went to the Mint Museum for a look at their new exhibitions, and to learn about a special community day.

Several Charlotte businesses shutdown in recent weeks

A city known for it's restaurants, bars, and breweries has seen several close or closing within the last month. That includes Essex and The Bella Ciao in Uptown, Mattie's Diner in Plaza Midwood, and in South End, Resident Culture, Red Clay Ciderworks, and Mazi.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 9th and August 10th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the friend matching in Charlotte, a hummingbird workshop and the Plaza Midwood artwalk. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!

Gaston County Mugshots August 6th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday August 6th.

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Volunteer CMS football coach charged with indecent liberties with a student

A volunteer CMS middle school football coach is out of jail on bond, charged with indecent liberties with a student, according to police.

Top sporting events around Charlotte this week | August 7th-August 13th

It's the opening week of the preseason for the Carolina Panthers and a Charlotte FC home game all in the same week. What time for pro sports in the Queen City. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte this week.