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Up 'n Adam: Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before

Adam Wurtzel went to Ovens Auditorium to become part of the act at Cirque du Soleil's new Holiday production 'Twas the Night Before.

Christmas Hat With Film Board In The Snow

The best Christmas movies for every mood

'Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle list the best Christmas movies for every mood.

A GOP power grab in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy

Democrats in North Carolina were celebrating big wins after the November election. Now Republicans are stripping powers away from newly elected officials anticipating they'll lose their veto-proof majority next year.

Fight over Silfab Solar facility heads to court

A judge is not making any decisions on trying to stop the company from doing business around York County.

Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

Workers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike. The union said that the workers are joining the picket line Thursday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union set for contract negotiations.

Student loan payment programs reopen

WASHINGTON -- Two student loan repayment plans are once again options for borrowers. The U.S. Department of Education has announced it's reopening the ''Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan'' and the ''Income Contingent…

NC Therapy K9 wins award for her work after Helene

Kora, the therapy dog for the Asheville, North Carolina police department, is receiving a national award.

Customers disgusted by Uptown parking garage, want change before prices increase

A Charlotte parking deck has raised concerns over how dirty it has become. Some feel the filth could be dangerous.

Christmas In A Camper Shelby Family Struggling To Recover From Hurricane Helene

Shelby family spending Christmas in a camper because of Hurricane Helene

It's been more than three months since Hurricane Helene left parts of North Carolina devastated. The Mathis family in Shelby is one of many families still working to recover after the storm.

West Charlotte woman scared, angry after home is broken into twice this month

Sleep and peace of mind has been hard to come by for her this month because after her home was broken into twice in December.

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.

More passengers expected at CLT for winter holiday travel

The winter holiday travel season is set to take off at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday, Dec. 20, running through Sunday, Jan. 5. Passenger numbers are anticipated to surpass last year’s levels, with approximately 2.75 million arriving and departing passengers during the 17-day period.

Pneumonia cases increasing in Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Public Health is monitoring 12 potential outbreaks of suspected pneumonia involving school-based settings.

What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.

Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power

The Senate has passed a defense bill that authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion. It also strips coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.