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Celebrating Hanukkah Amid The Israel Hamas War

Celebrating Hanukkah Amid War

WCCB'S Emma Mondo sits down with the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte to discuss celebrating Hanukkah during war time.

AP: One Child Killed And Another Injured When Christmas Tree Catches Fire In North Carolina Home

One child was killed and another was injured when a Christmas tree caught fire in a North Carolina manufactured home Tuesday evening, according to fire officials.

Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Last Minute Holiday Travel

Rising's travel expert, Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by the studio to give you can't miss tips on where you can go if you don't yet have holiday travel plans.

Deputies: Cabarrus County Man Arrested After Fifth Third Bank Robbery

Deputies with the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man after he allegedly robbed a Fifth Third Bank is Harrisburg on Thursday, December 14th.

Up 'n Adam: Olde Mecklenburg Christmas Market

Adam Wurtzel went to Olde Mecklenburg Brewery to check out their Christmas Market offerings that you can see for yourself this weekend.

GoFundMe Started For Statesville Couple Awakened By House Fire

A GoFundMe has been created for Statesville couple, Allie June and Layne Reavis, after they woke up to dense smoke from a house fire.

12th Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Victim Services Unit will be hosting their 12th Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Greater Matthews Habitat For Humanity To Repair Historical Rowland-Clay Home

Beginning next week, Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH) will begin necessary repairs and preservation of the historical Rowland-Clay house, built ca. 1929.

Mike Pence To Hold Book Signing At The Billy Graham Library December 14th

The Billy Graham Library will host Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, as he signs copies of his recently released autobiography "Go Home for Dinner."

New Mural Will Promote Reading In SouthEast Charlotte

As part of Read Charlotte’s efforts to spread the Read Together message far and wide, a new project is underway this week in southeast Charlotte: a mural celebrating the joy of reading.

NASCAR Hall Of Fame And Toyota Support Veterans Bridge Home On Saturday

On Saturday, Dec. 16, legendary NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch is teaming up with the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Toyota to support Charlotte-based, Veterans Bridge Home.

Up 'n Adam: Hanukkah

Adam Wurtzel went to Birkdale Village in Huntersville to meet a Rabbi from a local Synagogue to talk about the meaning of the Hanukkah celebration.

No Charges Filed Against FedEx Driver In Pedestrian Death

No charges will be filed against a FedEx driver for striking and killing a pedestrian on December 5th, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

CMS Board Elects Leadership Team As Stephanie Sneed Chosen As Chair Of The Board

Stephanie Sneed was elected Chair of the Board and Gregory Ranking was elected Vice Chair as CMS Board started its new term.

18-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Southeast Charlotte Homicide In November

Police have charged an 18-year-old suspect in Greenville, South Carolina in connection to a homicide at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex last month.