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New documentary revisits North Carolina's 9-year fight against forever chemicals

Nearly a decade after North Carolinians learned their drinking water had been contaminated with industrial chemicals for years, a new documentary is examining how it happened, the people affected and the ongoing fight to hold polluters accountable. GENX: The Saga of Forever Chemicals, premiering Friday in Saxapahaw, traces the contamination...

North Carolina · 1d
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lincolnherald.com

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Deadline Approaching to Register for 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade

Time is running out to register for the 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lincolnton. This year’s theme, “Christmas Through the Decades – A Journey Through Christmas Past, Present & Future,” invites participants to bring the magic of Christmas from different eras to life. Floats and other entries can showcase everything from early 1900s Christmas traditions and the rocking '50s to the neon '80s and even a futuristic holiday celebration. Santa Claus will bring the parade to a grand finale.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d
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Moores Creek battlefield joins national park program for military families

CURRIE, N.C. (WECT) - A new National Park Foundation (NPF) program will connect veterans, service members and their families with national parks, including Moores Creek National Battlefield in southeastern North Carolina. According ot the NPF, the program will help parks, partners and local organizations expand opportunities for military families to...

North Carolina · 4h
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hiphopnc.com

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MacDablacksheep Talks Rapsody, Hustle & Independence on ‘Freestyles’ Podcast

North Carolina rapper Mac Dablacksheep returned to DJ Remedy’s Freestyles on K97.5 for episode 118. He discussed a recent co-sign from Rapsody, his independent business model and the challenge of chasing a music career while raising a family. The rapper recently performed for Rapsody, one of the Carolinas’ most...

North Carolina · 8h
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corneliustoday.com

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Cornelius Doctor Pens New Thriller

By Jon Show – A local doctor has branched into the literary world with her debut novel, a thriller about genetics and the promise of eternal youth. Dr. Minni Saluja, owner of Saluja Cosmetic and Laser Center in Cornelius, is board-certified and has advanced training in cosmetic skin treatments. She wrote the biotech thriller set in the world of regenerative medicine.

Cornelius, NC · 3d

wisenewsnetwork.com

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Ironmen Cheer Team Opens Competition Season with Win, Marching Band Performs at Gaston County Fanfare, and Soccer Team Wraps Up Season

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As the Ironmen continue their march through the NCHSAA 2A football playoffs, the band and soccer teams wrapped up their seasons, and the Cheer team is just beginning their competition season. Fall sports are now transitioning over to Winter sports, which promises more opportunities for fans to support their favorite Ironmen teams.

Cherryville, NC · 3d

WFAE.org

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Make the Yuletide gay: Meet the brothers behind Charlotte's hit holiday drag show

Every family has its Christmas traditions. Ryan Stamey and Anthony Brummett are brothers, and here are a few of theirs: Slip into sparkly dresses and six-inch heels (talk about gay apparel), sashay into venues like Neighborhood Theatre, where they’ll be next month, and perform raunchy carols for rowdy audiences filled with Christmas spirits -— like vodka, rum, tequila and gin.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Country Herald

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North Carolina Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Charlotte-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to enter the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

North Carolina · 4d

WBTV

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Wienermobile rolls into WBTV: Where to catch it in the Charlotte area

The iconic 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer hot dog on wheels is one of six Wienermobiles touring the country.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Truist Championship tallies local impact

The Truist Championship generated $132.8 million in overall economic impact during its first year.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

ourstate.com

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Our State Book Club Presents: Joy Callaway

The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Charlotte area libraries face record demand, long waitlists

Libraries across the Charlotte area are seeing record demand, but the surge in popularity is creating long waitlists for books, especially digital titles that can cost libraries several times more than consumers pay.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

firstcallgolf.com

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‘Ground Games: An Inside Look at Golf Course Design,’ a new book from golf course architect David Zinkand, now available for pre-sale

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – Ground Games: An Inside Look at Golf Course Design – a book by Zinkand Golf Design’s David Zinkand about his personal and professional experiences exploring golf course architecture – is now available for pre-sale. Published by Back Nine Press, Ground Games is a...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Editor and Puplisher

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Jennifer Rieffer moves to Charlotte to lead Gray Media’s WBTV

Gray Media named Jennifer Rieffer as the new general manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA 21), effective. A graduate of Morehead State University, Rieffer started her broadcast career in Lexington, Kentucky, where she spent 24 years at the Fox affiliate. She then moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served as general manager overseeing the Fox, NBC and CW stations.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

Queen City News

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WJZY’s Alicia Barnes earns NCAB Best News Anchor honor for third consecutive year

WJZY is proud to announce that Alicia Barnes has been named 2026 Anchor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB), marking an extraordinary third consecutive year receiving the prestigious statewide honor.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

corneliustoday.com

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Town Hosts Annual Veterans Day Program

The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 will hold the town’s annual Veterans Day Program today at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza and the Cornelius Town Hall lawn. Each year, the program honors military veterans and those currently serving with guest speakers, patriotic music, a...

Cornelius, NC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Charlotte Turns Wastewater Plant Walkway Into Catawba River Mural Trail

Charlotte is preparing to bring online a major new wastewater treatment facility, and instead of leaving the approach to it looking purely industrial, city leaders have turned the walkway leading up to the plant into a public art destination. Murals depicting plants and animals native to the region now line the pathway, transforming what could have been a plain access route into something residents are encouraged to stop and explore.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

newsofdavidson.org

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Davidson Community Players Takes You Into the Unknown With 62nd Season

Eight productions, from a youth-theatre premiere to a sweeping Les Misérables, transport audiences to the edge of the familiar. Davidson Community Players (DCP) has announced the most ambitious lineup in the organization’s history for its 62nd year. The 2027 season opens in January with a family favorite and closes in December with a Broadway fairy tale. It also features a Shakespeare rarity, an original production from DCP’s Connie Company, and DCP’s flagship production of Les Misérables, widely regarded as one of the all-time greatest works of musical theatre.

Davidson, NC · 3d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Hundreds gather to honor veterans at fundraising golf tournament

FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. — Hundreds of volunteers and golfers gathered in Fuquay-Varina during Veterans Appreciation Month for the 18th annual Military Missions in Action, Tee Off for the Troops Golf Classic. The two-day tournament raises money for the nonprofit that serves active-duty military members, veterans and their families. North Carolina...

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 4d

k1047.com

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Register To Win: A Magical Cirque Christmas

K 104.7 is giving you the chance to experience A Magical Cirque Christmas at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center!. Get ready for a night packed with dazzling acrobatics, jaw-dropping stunts, comedy, holiday music and plenty of Christmas magic in one spectacular show. 🎪 A Magical Cirque Christmas. 📍...

Charlotte, NC · 5d