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Top Events This Weekend In Charlotte Area 11 30

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Nov. 30th and Dec. 1st

It's Christmas time in and around the Queen City! Check out the top events happening in the Charlotte area on November 30th and December 1st.

Thanksgiving Expected To Cost Less This Year

Thanksgiving dinner expected to cost less for U.S. families

The good news is, it's going to cost about $3.00 less this year to feed a family of ten according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

MCSO sheriff responds to allegations brought by former employees

Mecklenburg County's sheriff is responding to allegations against him from former employees. For weeks we have been telling you about accusations from former members of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office against Sheriff Garry McFadden.

Airport Workers Strike Ahead Of Thanksgiving

Airport workers return to work after strike without higher wages

Airport Workers in the SEIU at Charlotte Douglas International are back to work without any changes to their pay. Airport workers walked off the job for 24 hours to send a message to their employer to demand higher wages.

Lowe's stores in N.C. distribute free Thanksgiving meals to Helene victims

Six Lowe's Home Improvement stores across western North Carolina gave out 500 family-style meals each. This will help feed approximately 12,000 people this Thanksgiving.

City of Concord Thanksgiving holiday closures

The City of Concord government offices will close on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Several services will operate on modified schedules due to the holiday.

Two arrested, one still wanted in Monroe Halloween shooting

Detectives are looking for a third suspect in connection to a shooting that happened on Halloween in Monroe.

Police investigating deadly shooting in north Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in north Charlotte on West Sugarcreek Road.

Gov. Cooper vetoes hurricane relief bill that strips powers from state officials

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed Senate Bill 382, calling it a "sham." The GOP bill, which was supposed to provide relief to Hurricane Helene victims in western North Carolina, strips power from incoming governor Josh Stein and other Democratic elected officials.

North Carolina fires football coach Mack Brown

North Carolina says Mack Brown won’t return for the 2025 season. The school announced the move Tuesday with a statement from athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who had informed the 73-year-old College Football Hall of Fame member that there would be a coaching change.