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One Dead After Early Morning Apartment Fire in East Charlotte

A Charlotte man died on Friday morning from a supposed careless smoking incident, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

Up 'n Adam: Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade

Adam Wurtzel got a preview of some of the acts that will be seen in the 77th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade.

Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Holiday Travel Tips

Rising’s Travel Expert, Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) came by the studio to give some tips on holiday travel.

Deloitte Says Holiday Gift Spending Is Up In Charlotte

Charlotte shoppers stay loyal to their favorite retailers. A whopping 77% of Charlotte shoppers stick to their favorite stores.

Christmas Tree Picking on Thanksgiving Day

There's no better time to pick out this years Christmas tree than when everyone is home for Thanksgiving! See how some families in Charlotte are preparing for Christmas Day on Turkey Day.

US Electric Vehicle Sales To Hit Record This Year, But Still Lag Behind In China And Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Retailers Are Ready To Kick Off Black Friday Just As Shoppers Pull Back On Spending

Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements. But executives are growing concerned with a spending slowdown that could temper sales on the day after Thanksgiving as well as throughout the holidays.

Thanksgiving Powerball Drawing Serves Up $1 Million Win In N.C.

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in North Carolina is celebrating Thanksgiving with a $1 million prize.

Amber Alert Issued For Missing 2-Year-Old Child

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing child in Harnett County. 2-year-old Rayilee Ariyah Rose Coleman was reported missing on November 23rd at 7:48 a.m.

Charlotte Woman Pockets $100,000 Prize In Cash 5 Promotion

Beverly Hurston of Charlotte tried her luck playing Cash 5 and won a $100,000 top prize in the Cash 5 Bonus Cash promotion.

AAA: More Than 1.6 Million People Across The Carolinas Will Travel This Thanksgiving Holiday

Many travelers at Charlotte Douglas International endured long lines en route to the airport.

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Watch The 77th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade On WCCB Charlotte's CW

For the first time in its 77-year history, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade has a new home at WCCB Charlotte's CW and Bahakel Communications. Watch this holiday spectacular on-demand right here.

WCCB Participates In The Concord and Monroe Christmas Parades | PHOTOS

Check out the photos from the Concord and Monroe Christmas Parades.

Tega Cay Leaders Continue To Weigh Options To Deal With Deer Overpopulation Issue

Debate continues in Tega Cay over what to do about the city's growing deer population. Local leaders have paused a plan to hire trained sharpshooters to thin the herd, while they consider a recently approved birth control option.

Attorney General Josh Stein Honors Eight Charlotte Area North Carolinians With 2023 Dogwood Awards

Attorney General Josh Stein today honored eight North Carolinians in the Charlotte area with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. These awards are given out annually to recognize people who are working to improve the health, safety, and well-being of their fellow North Carolinians.

The Salvation Army Of Greater Charlotte Awarded $3.7 Million Grant From Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, a leader in providing solutions for families experiencing homelessness through its Center of Hope shelter and housing programs, today announced that it has received a $3.75 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.