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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 · 1d

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 · 21h

coladaily.com

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JerryFest returns to Five Points in Columbia on Nov. 8

After being postponed because of the threat of inclement weather, JerryFest is returning to Five Points this Sunday, Nov. 8, with a full day of live music, local vendors and family-friendly activities. The free outdoor festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. and will feature five bands across two stages,...

Columbia, SC · 2d
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greenvillejournal.com

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Vincent Sheheen, goth rockers team for soaring Halloween-themed album: Upstate Beat

Current Camden, South Carolina mayor, former state congressman and state senator Vincent Sheheen has teamed up with Greenville’s Valentine Wolfe, a gothic-opera duo, to make a concept album about Halloween. The album is called “Monsters,” and credited to the Southern Gothic Opera Company. I’ll give you a...

Camden, SC · 21h
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lakenormanpublications.com

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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 · 1d

WIS-TV

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Veterans Day Parade to be held in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The city is celebrating Veterans Day with its annual parade next Wednesday. Columbia’s Veterans Day Parade honors the service members, veterans, and military families who define the Midlands. The event is one of the largest Veterans Day celebrations in the Southeast and a significant event...

Columbia, SC · 1d

Lexington County Chronicle

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Priscilla Presley to share her story at Harbison Theatre

Priscilla Presley is coming to the Midlands to tell her story in her own words. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College presents “An Evening with Priscilla Presley: The Story of Elvis & the King’s Legacy.” The all-new program offers audiences a personal look at life with Elvis Presley, from the moment they met when she was 14 years old to the legacy that endures today.

Irmo, SC · 17h

mytjnow.com

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“Everybody’s got a secret”: Behind the Scenes of Covenant

Winthrop Theatre brings horror, faith and black culture to the stage. At the Johnson Theatre, Winthrop’s Department of Theatre is set to perform Covenant, a southern gothic thriller and black horror play written by York Walker. Taking place in a small town in Georgia during the Jim Crow era, this show explores themes such as hidden trauma, rumors, faith, systemic racism and the thin veil between the divine and demonic.

Rock Hill, SC · 22h

WIS-TV

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Pastor’s march to Columbia honors blinded WWII veteran Isaac Woodard

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - A faith leader from Baltimore began a 40-mile walk before dawn Thursday from Batesburg-Leesville to Columbia, retracing Highway 1 to demand state lawmakers establish a study commission on racial harm and remedies. The walk marks 80 years since an all-white jury acquitted a Batesburg police chief...

Batesburg, SC · 18h

kool1027.com

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Arts Center Of Kershaw County To Host Opening Reception For “What Our Hands Remember”

The Arts Center of Kershaw County will host a free opening reception for its newest exhibition, “What Our Hands Remember,” this Friday, November 6th, from 6 until 8 p.m. in the Bassett Gallery. The exhibition features woodworking and historical scale models by Philip Hultgren, hand-coiled pottery by Lisa Lindler, and textile creations from the Quilters of Kershaw County. Visitors can meet the artists, explore the displays, and enjoy refreshments. The reception is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. For more information, visit artscenterkc.org.

Kershaw County, SC · 21h

coladaily.com

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Town of Irmo to host Veterans Day ceremony at Irmo Veterans Park

The Town of Irmo has announced that it will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor our nation's servicemen and servicewomen of the U.S. Armed Forces on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. The community gathering, which will be held at Irmo Veterans Park, 15 Palmetto Wood Parkway, is...

Irmo, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Artist says SC Arts Commission threatened to claw back funds over refusal to sign ideology pledge

COLUMBIA — Cristina Victor remembered feeling “so grateful” in 2025 when she learned that she was being awarded the artists’ business initiative grant, administered by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Victor, a Charleston-based Cuban-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, had launched an arts business centered on her work with ceramics. Under the grant, as a business owner, Victor was slated to be reimbursed for half of her expenses up to $5,000 for 2026. She recently finished her fourth quarter reporting, and is still due to receive the final portion of her grant funding. “The maj...

South Carolina · 23h

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 · 4d

v1019.com

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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 · 1d

WBTV

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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 · 23h

familyvacationsus.com

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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 · 10h

yourrowan.com

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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 · 3d

lakenormanpublications.com

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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 · 23h

wdav.org

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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 · 1d

v1019.com

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Charlotte’s Light the Knights Festival Returns With Skating, Tubing, and Holiday Market at Truist Field

The seventh annual Light the Knights Festival starts Nov. 25 at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte. The event runs on 28 dates through Jan. 3, offering outdoor winter activities and holiday lights, according to the Charlotte Knights. At this winter festival, visitors can enjoy the National Hockey League (NHL)- sized...

Charlotte, NC · 23h