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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!

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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.

"The Chicken Sisters" Season 2 premieres Sunday

Adam Wurtzel spoke with the stars of the hit Hallmark Channel series "The Chicken Sisters."

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Pirates Voyage

Adam Wurtzel went to Pigeon Forge to visit the popular Pirate's Voyage dinner show.

Deadly shooting investigation in north Charlotte

One person is dead after a shooting in north Charlotte early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Rushing floodwater from heavy rain kills 2 in NC

Two people were found dead in central North Carolina after rushing floodwaters pulled them from their submerged car.

Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as the White House presses for a peace deal on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes to meet next week with U.S. President Donald Trump, possibly in the United Arab Emirates.

US import taxes hit levels not seen in nearly 100 years

President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to create visible damage for the U.S. economy.

MCSO investigating in-custody death at detention center

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central

Wedge weakens grip on Carolinas

Temperatures remain significantly below average this Thursday afternoon, but it will feel a lot more like summer this weekend.

CMPD investigating after car collides with bike rider off Providence Road

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after someone on a bicycle was hit by a car. It happened at around 8:30 Wednesday night off Providence Road near Shallowood Lane.

Gaston County Schools Opens New $56 Million Ahead Of The Start Of The New School Year

$56 million school opening for the new school year in Gaston Co.

New year, new school in Gastonia. WCCB Charlotte got a first look at W.P. Grier Middle School. The $56 million school replaces the old one built in the 50's.

SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP

Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits.

MLB is calling up its first woman umpire for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.