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Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies in Asheville and WNC: 2026 schedule

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies will bring holiday celebrations to places across Western North Carolina in November and December. Communities are planning events featuring marching bands, decorated floats, music, visits with Santa Claus and seasonal activities. Here are confirmed events for the 2026 holiday season,...

Asheville, NC · 3d
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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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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This Abandoned South Carolina Amusement Park Once Had A Diving Tower And A Mini Railroad

A diving tower once climbed about 30 feet above one of the deepest pools in South Carolina. Today it sits crumpled in the empty deep end, while a concrete stadium built for 5,000 spectators still faces it with nobody left to cheer. The park closed in the summer of 1989...

Lancaster, SC · 4d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

Fort Mill Sun

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Fort Mill Veterans Day Celebration Scheduled for Nov. 11

Nov. 6, 2026— Join the Town of Fort Mill as we honor our veterans with a special Veterans Day Celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The event will take place at Veterans Memorial, located at 106 N. White Street in Fort Mill. This year’s celebration takes on special meaning as our nation commemorates its […]

Fort Mill, SC · 2d

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 · 2d

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A Museum Without a Permanent Gallery Is Asking Residents to Define the New South

What makes the South new? A Charlotte history museum is taking that question to the people who live here, gathering stories about food, faith, migration, housing and work before settling on what visitors will eventually see in its next permanent home. Levine Museum of the New South is touring with...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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Mecklenburg, Discovery Place reach ‘tentative' nature museum deal, manager says

Mecklenburg County has reached a tentative agreement with Discovery Place to settle a dispute over a revamped south Charlotte nature museum. But some county commissioners still have reservations. County Manager Mike Bryant told commissioners at their Thursday meeting the nonprofit museum group is now able to pay back almost $14 million owed to the county within five years. The debt stems from about $14.6 million the county agreed to lend Discovery Place in early 2024 to help cover the construction of a revamped nature museum in Freedom Park . The county owns the property and facility on Sterling Road near the Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods. Discovery Place has long operated the museum. The money was due to the county in late October, but Bryant informed commissioners at an Oct. 6 meeting that Discovery Place couldn’t make the payment. Commissioners expressed dismay with the situation, threatening to take control of the museum’s operations and hold Discovery Place in default for the money. Board chair Mark Jerrell formed an ad hoc committee to figure out what the county was willing to agree to, and that group asked county staff to explore an independent financial review of Discovery Place’s operations, assets and

Charlotte, NC · 3d

The Gaston Gazette

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Schiele Museum's next director has spent decades there

Tony E. Pasour will become director of the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia on Nov. 9 after working at the museum for more than three decades. Pasour, currently the museum's assistant director, will succeed V. Ann Tippitt, who retired after 37 years of service to the City of Gastonia, according to a community announcement. A search committee unanimously recommended Pasour to City Manager Michael Peoples after reviewing applications from across the nation. The committee included the city attorney, four people chosen by the city manager and five selected by the museum's Board of Directors. “Throughout his thirty-plus years at the Schiele, Tony Pasour has been an innovator and leader,” Board of Trustees chair Jami Farris said. “No one loves the Schiele Museum more than Tony, and I am excited to watch and to support him as he steers the organization into its next phase.” Pasour's career at the Schiele Museum Pasour began working for the Museum Board in 1993 as an outreach educator, developing and presenting museum-based programs for students across the Carolinas. He joined the City of Gastonia in 2000 as the museum's head of education. He became head of interpretation in 2010 and assistant director in

Gastonia, NC · 1d

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Cherryville Marching Band Performs “Dragon Hunt” at Rudisill Stadium

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – The Cherryville High School Marching Band took the field at Rudisill Stadium on Friday, October 30, 2026, after the Cherryville Ironmen football game against Bessemer City to perform their set, Dragon Hunt. The performance showcased the band's musical talent, school spirit, and dedication as the...

Cherryville, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Couple Started Baking From Home, Then a Celebrity Chef Invited Them Onto Her Show

Buckeye brownies and red velvet treats helped a small-town bakery build a following. Then an unexpected invitation from a famous television chef gave the couple behind it a reason to celebrate. Their story began in a home kitchen, with recipes shared among friends and neighbors before the business grew into...

North Carolina · 12h

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 · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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HGTV's Raised-Bed Winter Checklist Starts With Clearing Dead Plants and Sealing Wood Frames Before the First Hard Freeze

HGTV's raised-bed winter checklist starts with clearing spent plants before the first hard frost and sealing wood frames. Extension guides add mulch and cover crops.

North Carolina · 1d

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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 · 21h

Queen City News

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Annual Veterans Day Parade and Festival held in Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Saturday afternoon, more than 2,000 people gathered to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual Salute to Veterans Parade kicked off in Uptown Charlotte — the start of a week of celebrations and honors events in the city. The event features high school bands, scout […]

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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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 · 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 · 3d