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Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Ballet

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Alexandra Elich sits down with Adriana Wagenveld, a performer in this year’s Nutcracker, hosted by the Charlotte Ballet.

Traditional Iced Gingerbread Christmas Cookies

Study Reveals Top Trending Christmas Cookie in Every State

Analysis of Google search data for 2024 reveals the top trending Christmas cookies in every U.S. state.

Queen City Country Christmas Airs Tomorrow On Wccb

Queen City Country Christmas Airs Tomorrow at 7pm on WCCB

Adam Wurtzel joined his Rising counterparts in the studio to talk about Queen City Country Christmas.

Classroom Central Teams Up with Charlotte Hornets and Bank of America to Distribute 45,000 Books and Fight Student Learning Loss

Bank of America will distribute 45,000 books to students K-12 in just four days.

Calling All Artists! Mural Opportunity at Les Myers Park in Concord

The City of Concord Public Art Commission is seeking artist submissions for the Les Myers Park Mural Project.

Real or Fake: here’s North Carolina's Christmas tree choice

As the Christmas decorations go up and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, Americans have one big decision to make: real or fake? That’s right, we’re talking about the great Christmas tree debate.

President Biden To Announce Pardons And Clemency

President Biden set to make more clemency and pardon announcements

President Joe Biden is using his presidential clemency power just weeks before the end of his term. Later today., he will commute the sentences for about 15-hundred individuals.

Saturday marks 12th anniversary of Sandy Hook deadly mass shooting

Saturday is the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook elementary shooting.

Mysterious drones over northeast alarm residents & lawmakers

Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are prompting heightened security concerns, and mounting frustrations, from residents, the military, and multiple government officials.

Atrium doctor offers tips to help beat holiday stress

One expert says over-committing causes the most anxiety and recommends saying "no" when you have too much on your plate.

Police searching for man wanted in connection to kidnapping

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say he is wanted in connection to a kidnapping that happened in the area of Albemarle Rd. and E. W.T. Harris Blvd on December 8th.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Disney Treasure Day 3

Adam Wurtzel spent the morning live from the middle of the ocean on the newest Disney Cruise line ship, the Disney Treasure.

Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs due to burn hazard

Stanley is recalling 2.6 million of its popular travel mugs due to a defect causing burn injuries.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Disney Treasure Day 2

Adam Wurtzel is on Disney Cruise Lines's newest ship, the Disney Treasure.

Stanley Cup coming to Charlotte Checkers game on December 21st

The Stanley Cup is coming to Bojangles Coliseum for the Charlotte Checkers’ game on Saturday, December 21.

YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know

The new $82.99 per month price tag will go into effect starting Jan. 13 for existing subscribers, and immediately for new customers who sign up going forward.

Winter-like stretch continues into weekend

Increasing cloud and northeasterly winds will keep the cold air around as we head into the heart of December.

Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case

Country music star Morgan Wallen on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar in Nashville.

Bill Belichick introduced as University Of North Carolina’s next head football coach

Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick was introduced Thursday as the next head football coach at the University of North Carolina.

Healthy Headlines: Mental Health And The Holidays

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Alexandra Elich chats with Soltana Nosrati, a therapist with Novant Health Psychiatric Associates in Huntersville, about mental health and the holidays.

A big sports week for the Queen City | Top sporting events in and around Charlotte

Some of the biggest matchups in sports hit Charlotte this week, December 12th-December 18th! Click through the gallery to see what is happening in and around Charlotte's sports scene.