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Road closures for Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade

The 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade returns to Uptown Charlotte to kick off the holiday season.

Asheville Downtown Association launches "Shop Small, Win Big" program in partnership with Bank of America

The Asheville Downtown Association is thrilled to announce the launch of "Shop Small, Win Big," a community-driven program aimed at encouraging local shopping while rewarding both customers and small businesses.

Four charged with murder of armored truck driver in Kings Mountain

Four men are behind bars and charged in the death of a Loomis Fargo armored truck driver.

Road closures in Hickory for OLLE Art Walk construction

On December 2nd contractors working on OLLE Art Walk construction will close the intersection of Ninth Street NW, Second Avenue NW, and Third Avenue Court NW in Hickory.

Country Music Artist Presley Aronson Looks To Give Back To Local Children Through Inspiration And Song

Country music artist Presley Aronson gives back to local children through inspiration and song

While in Charlotte this week, Presley visited with kids at the Boys and Girls Club in NODA and sang and talked with the kids.

Concord firefighters rescue dogs from burning house

CONCORD, NC - A home caught on fire at around 11:15am on Wednesday on Wilmar Street in Concord with five dogs inside. Firefighters rescued 5 dogs from a burning home on Wednesday. Picture from Concord Fire…

Cabarrus County announces Thanksgiving holiday closures

Numerous Cabarrus County parks, libraries, animal shelters, and more will be closed for Thanksgiving. View the full list here.

Presley Aronson performs 'Live Like Paradise'

Ahead of his appearance at the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade, Presley Aronson joined Rising to perform his hit 'Live Like Paradise'

Thanksgiving travel season expected to be busiest on record at Charlotte Douglas

Charlotte Douglas International Airport officials estimate more than 423,000 passengers will pass through TSA during this Thanksgiving holiday travel period -- which is a seven percent increase from last year.

Talking with Cali country music star Presley Aronson

Cali country music star Presley Aronson will be joining the WCCB crew at the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade, but first, he joined Rising to talk about how he got involved in the festival, and his anti-bullying advocacy.

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.