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Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show Returns To Benefit Hickory Soup Kitchen, 11/25

Hickory — Great music. Good friends. Giving back. For more than a decade, the Moose & Friends Annual Thanksgiving Show has brought the Hickory community together for an evening of live music, friendship, and generosity. This year, the beloved Thanksgiving Eve tradition returns on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at The Premier in Hickory, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting the Hickory Soup Kitchen.

Hickory, NC · 2d
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WBTV broadcast will be temporarily unavailable early on Saturday, Nov. 7: What to know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - WBTV’s broadcast will be down for a short period of time on Saturday morning due to maintenance. WBTV’s over-the-air programming on Channel 3 will not be available from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Charlotte, NC · 2d
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Charlotte Observer

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‘The Bachelor' to Obama: Remember these moments at Charlotte's EpiCentre?

The former EpiCentre site, now known as Queen City Quarter was purchased by new owners this week . Charlotte commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Co., Vision Ventures and Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced the joint venture on Tuesday. The site was sold for $27.5 million, the Observer reported this week . The EpiCentre was the “place to be” for many years, playing host to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, the 2020 Democratic National Convention and multiple celebrations for the Panthers and Hornets. See some of those memories with these photographs from the Observer’s archives:

Charlotte, NC · 13h

The Star

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This historic Kings Mountain mill could soon become apartments

A historic Kings Mountain mill that was originally opened in the late 1800s by one of the town's founders could soon be transformed into luxury apartments. The Kings Mountain City Council voted 6-1 to rezone the historic Phenix Mill property from light industrial to semi-urban residential. The change allows a developer to turn the building into apartments. Councilman Tyler Fletcher was the sole dissenting vote. Originally known as the Dilling Cotton Mill, it was built by Freno Dilling around 1892. The property is located on Phenix Street with U.S. 74 to the north and bordered by Norfolk Southern railroad tracks along the northwest. Brad Lagano, city planning director, said the property is just under 10 acres and the semi-urban residential designation fits with the surrounding area. Many of the homes near the building are former mill village houses. According to Cleveland County property records, the land is valued at $124,000. Lagano said the Dilling Mill operated for 50 years until it was purchased by Burlington Industries and renamed Phenix Mill in 1940. He said it was in operation until 1982 and has been sitting vacant for the past 40 years. A rusted chain-link fence with a no trespassing sign surrounds

Kings Mountain, NC · 2d

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Lincoln concert series to feature bluegrass band with deep local roots

LINCOLNTON – The Cockman Family from Sherrills Ford will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 8, as part of the Lincoln County Concert Association series. This popular band has developed a distinct bluegrass gospel style that has gained audiences throughout the Southeast. Their arrangements of old gospel songs have been very popular. Their tight harmonies and original songs have been applauded for their unique sounds.

Lincolnton, NC · 2d

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Bringing light, color and beauty to an otherwise dark place

LINCOLNTON – The tunnel that crosses under E. Main St. on the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail was, at one time, a pretty dark and uninviting place. That’s all changed thanks to John “Kenzy” MacKenzy Baxter. A third-generation painter, Baxter has completed projects in multiple locations, including multiple commercial construction projects in and around Denver. He’s currently working on the new Holy Spirit Catholic Church on N.C. 16 Business.

Lincolnton, NC · 3d

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North Carolina Senior Golfer Spotlight: John “JT” Taylor

Our website is supported by our readers. We may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. For more details see our disclaimers page. For John “JT” Taylor, golf is not about chasing a number on the scorecard. It is about enjoying time with family, meeting new people, laughing at the bad shots, and appreciating the good ones when they come along.

North Carolina · 2d

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WYN’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees Is Just Around the Corner

Local organizations, designers, and friend groups are gathering to deck the halls for this year’s annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, beginning the week of November 16th. Festival of Trees has become a tradition in kicking off the holiday season in the High Country. With more than 100 decorated trees and wreaths on display across Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties and available for purchase via online auction, the event raises money to support Western Youth Network (WYN)’s vital programming for children and youth across the region.

Watauga County, NC · 1d

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Black Mountain nonprofit wins national parks award

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Black Mountain-based nonprofit that helps people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors has earned national recognition for its work with North Carolina State Parks. Waypoint Adventure has received the 2026 President’s Award from the National Association of State Park Directors for its efforts to expand...

Black Mountain, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte-raised Ayesha Curry is starring in a new movie. Here's how to watch

Ayesha Curry, who grew up in Charlotte, is starring in her first leading film role. The actress, restaurateur and wife of NBA champion Stephen Curry, is the main character in “Second Chance Holiday,” a romantic comedy that premiered Thursday, Nov. 5. You can watch the movie on The Roku Channel and on the streaming service’s website, a spokesperson told CharlotteFive via email. FULL STORY: NC’s Ayesha Curry will star in a new movie. Here’s what we know Here's what else to know about the movie and its lead actress: Ayesha Curry, 37, plays Chelsey, a dating expert trying to “break her so-called ‘curse’ of always getting dumped during the holiday season. But when fate reunites her with her high school flame (Matthew Daddario), she wonders if her bad luck might just be the universe’s way of leading her back to her first love,” Roku wrote in a news release. The actress told The Hollywood Reporter playing the lead role fulfills a dream. “I love acting so much, whether it’s in the theater or on film. But now I have the bug. I’m like, ‘What are we going to do next?’” Ayesha Curry was born in Canada and raised in North

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Your Rowan Holiday Guide, Part 1: Parades & Tree Lightings

There’s a moment every holiday season when the whole town gathers on a chilly sidewalk, kids perched on shoulders and hot chocolate in hand, waiting for the first marching band to round the corner or for a tree to flicker to life. In Rowan County, that moment happens again and again from mid-November through early December.

Rowan County, NC · 4d

WSOC Charlotte

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Thousands expected for Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte

About 2,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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FanFare: Highway to the Holidays

I’m still picking through leftover Halloween candy, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are already in sight. We’re on the highway to the holiday season. Christmas trees have been sprouting up in stores, and retailers are more than ready to help you stimulate the economy. Two annual holiday traditions return to our region over the next week, and you can read about them near the bottom of this edition of FanFare. Along the way, you’ll also find plays, operas, a little bit of magic, and a lot of concerts, including WDAV’s next Small Batch event!

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Lake area towns to honor servicemen and women

LAKE NORMAN – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice that ended the fighting took effect on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. Armistice Day later evolved into Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

OK Magazine

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North Carolina Woman Goes Shopping at Goodwill. Then She Sees Her Own Artwork Hanging and Realizes It’s the One She Painted for a Friend: ‘I’m Calling Mom’

A North Carolina woman was left upset after finding a hand-painted jacket she once gifted to a friend hanging at a Goodwill store. The unexpected discovery was captured in a TikTok video posted by Emily (@emilychristineee1) in March, which has since received more than 44 million views at the time of publication. In the clip,...

North Carolina · 5d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Libraries That Are Far More Beautiful Than You Might Expect

A robot fetches the books at one of these libraries. It’s called a bookBot, and it lets the building skip endless rows of shelves to make room for people instead. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another library on this list has an 85-foot Roman dome. Another...

North Carolina · 1d

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Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Charlotte's first full weekend of November brings candlelit music, a holiday camp, and big laughs. Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines the country legend's classics for strings at Triple C Brewing, while drag stars Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme kick off their tour with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Blumenthal Arts Center. Comedian Luenell brings her bold stand-up act to The Comedy Zone. Jazz, Checkers hockey, and Little Big Town round out the weekend, and the Hornets, Sleeping With Sirens, and more keep the momentum going into next week.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

NC Newsline

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A new documentary looks not-too-far back at NC college student voting this election

Some ballots haven’t even been counted yet, but a documentary about the 2026 election from the perspective of North Carolina college students fighting for campus early voting sites has already had its debut. “Where Do I Vote Again?” screened Thursday night at The Rialto in Raleigh. It encapsulates the work of students who tried to […]

North Carolina · 1d

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Lumbee History Fact of the Day provided by Harlen Chavis Jr. (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina THPO Officer)

Lumbee History Fact of the Day provided by Harlen Chavis Jr. (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina THPO Officer) Southeastern tribes used the burn & scrape method to process Cypress, Long Leaf Pine, & Poplar trees to make dugout canoes. Tribes in the Carolinas stood in dugout canoes and used push...

North Carolina · 1d