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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.

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Dean Cain, former TV Superman, will be sworn in as honorary ICE officer

Dean Cain is best known as the actor who portrayed Superman on a 1990s television show now wants to join the U.S. and Immigration Customs Enforcement agency.

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.

Police say a suspect is dead and a police officer has been injured at shooting near Emory University

A suspected shooter at the campus of Emory University in Atlanta is dead and one law enforcement officer is injured after police responded to reports of an active shooter Friday, according to police.

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.

Women Rock For Women's Rights event happening this weekend

Women Rock For Women's Rights is happening in Charlotte this weekend. The event is all about empowering and encouraging women.

Steady warm-up into weekend

Temperatures remain well below average this weekend, but temperatures should rise above 80° around the Metro for the first time since Monday.

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!