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The 57th Annual Southern Christmas Show

The 57th Annual Southern Christmas Show the largest holiday show in North America, and it kicks off today at the Park Expo and Conference Center here in Charlotte.

Fire At Paper Manufacturing Plant Filled Noda Area With Smoke, 'no Injuries Reported' Says Charlotte Fire

Cause released of fire at paper manufacturing plant in NoDa

The Charlotte Fire Department says a spark likely caused a fire at a paper manufacturing plant. That fire covered the NoDa area with smoke and clogged up roadways.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about back pain

In today’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway is joined by Dr. Andrew Marky, a neurological spine surgeon at Novant Health, and discusses with him some new high-tech advancements available to patients.

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs.

Ford paying up to $165 million for moving too slowly on recall

Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.

Top sporting events around Charlotte this week

Get your sports fix this week, November 14th-20th, by clicking through the gallery to see some of the best athletes from around the Queen City.

Only 8 monkeys remain free more than a week after escaping SC compound

Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research.

Man dead and woman hurt in domestic shooting

A man is dead and a woman is hurt following what police are calling a domestic situation in Mint Hill.

New travel trend has passengers looking for "The Gate Escape"

A new report from Booking.com explains a new travel trend called "The Gate Escape."

Amazon Launches Everything Under $20 'Haul'

Everything is under $20 on Amazon’s newest online store.

Union Co. Sheriff's Office searching for registered sex offender

31-year-old Matthew Prince has outstanding warrants for failing to comply with his mandatory registration requirements.

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

American Airlines to host hundreds of HBCU students in Charlotte for Smart Hackathon

American will host hundreds of students from more than 30 historically Black colleges and universities to compete in the ninth annual BE Smart Hackathon.

Free ride service launches on Friday for SouthPark residents, workers and visitors

It is a free, point-to-point shuttle service within the SouthPark district every day, from 9AM to 9PM.

North Carolina offers schools $1 million to help take students on field trips

There's a new $1 million pilot project to help North Carolina public schools get financial reimbursements for taking students on field trips to places like state museums, aquariums and historic sites.

Shapira Sculpture By Jason Green Jg Designs No Date

Arts and Craft Fairs in Blowing Rock to support local artisans affected by Helene

The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum will host three Pop-Up Art and Craft Fairs to help local artisans that were affected by Hurricane Helene.

John Krasinski Named People Magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Let the office debates begin — John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

Piedmont Natural Gas reminds people to be aware of natural gas leaks

As more homes and businesses use natural gas for heat during the fall and winter months, Piedmont Natural Gas is encouraging people to learn the signs of a natural gas leak.

Winter Carnival, Downtown Lighting Coming This Holiday Season In Morganton

The holiday season in Morganton kicks off with the Winter Carnival and lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 23rd.

Soggy & Shivery Thursday Ahead

Thursday will be the wettest day for our area since Helene seven weeks ago, with many communities receiving close to an inch of rain.

Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate Republican Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation’s top prosecutor.