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• Friday, Sept. 13 | 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 14 | 11 a.m.
• Friday, Sept. 20 | 4 p.m.

• EXPLORE: Community Concert | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | David B. Waymer Recreation Center | Free | Enjoy your lunch over live music during this full-band concert.
• Cabarrus County Fair | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4-10 p.m. | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord | $0-$8 | Take a ride on the Ferris wheel, watch animal shows, and savor delicious fair foods + free parking.
• Crossroads Cinema: The Devil Wears Prada | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 8-10 p.m. | Camp North End’s Ford Green | Free | Don’t “move at a glacial pace” to catch this film outdoors.

• Food Truck & Music in the Garden | Friday, Sept. 13 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Wing Haven | $25-$30 | Enjoy live music, drinks, and food in the lush Wing Haven gardens. Tickets are limited.
• Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Friday, Sept. 13 | 7:04 p.m. | Truist Field | $22+ | Enjoy a night at the ballpark + a dazzling fireworks show after the game.

• Mushroom Foray | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Rush Pavilion at Lake Haigler Entrance | $7-$24 | Join the Gaston Area Mushroom Club to learn about mushroom hunting.
• Roaring Riot Kickoff Jam | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 2-10:30 p.m. | NoDa Brewing Company - North End | $25+ | Kickoff the Panthers season with live music, autographs from Panthers legends, games, and food.
• Chelsea Handler | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $55+ | Laugh at this comedian’s personal tales as she performs in Charlotte.

• Expect traffic delays this afternoon as Vice President Kamala Harris visits Charlotte for a rally at 4:30 p.m. Road closures are expected to start at 2 p.m. surrounding Bojangles Coliseum. Delays are also expected around Charlotte Douglas International Airport until 7 p.m. (WCNC)

• The Board of Education delayed a vote on the plan to reassign CMS students during the 2025-26 school year. Parents shared concerns of overcrowding. The board will vote on phase one changes on Tuesday, Sept. 24. (WCNC)

• Huntington National Bank will be expanding in Charlotte. The Ohio-based bank plans to add 55 branches across the Carolinas. An exact location in Charlotte is TBA. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• There’s a new urgent care for bone, joint, and muscle injuries in the Charlotte area. Atrium Health’s orthopedic and sports injury center at 3030 Randolph Rd. provides walk-in care + is open seven days a week. (The Charlotte Observer)

• Merchant & Trade is now welcoming guests to its revamped rooftop. The $1.5 million project brought new furniture, art, and a VIP area to the restaurant and bar. Menu updates include Lowcountry favorites like hush puppies, crab dip, and fried pork belly. (Charlotte Business Journal)

• A Mooresville K-9 officer completed his final shift. Axle had more than 300 deployments in his three years with the Mooresville Police Department. His official retirement is set for Monday, Sept. 16. (WBTV)

• Charlotte-based Whistle Express Car Wash will be accepting donations to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. A donation drive begins Monday, Sept. 16 and ends on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3.

• More sharks are being spotted along the North Carolina coast. WCNC’s Jesse Pierre says that’s a good thing. See why. (WCNC)

• Will Dave Canales be given the chance to change the team’s performance on the field? Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

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