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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 · 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 · 1d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 2d
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Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Return To The Rock, Nov. 7

Valdese, NC –Saturday, November 7, a popular staple in the Bluegrass at the Rock season lineup will return to Valdese for an evening of exceptional entertainment. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will begin their performance at 7:30 PM, continuing the 2026-2027 Bluegrass at the Rock season. Tickets may be purchased by visiting bluegrassattherock.com or by calling 828-879-2129 to obtain the presale price of $36. Tickets will also be available at the door for $40. Doors will open the night of the show at 6:30 PM.

Valdese, NC · 1d

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Christmas Jam Sets December 12th Asheville Lineup

Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam returns to Asheville on Saturday, December 12th, with Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov’t Mule among the performers. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Eastern at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Harrah’s Cherokee Center, with doors opening at 6 p.m. The program...

Asheville, NC · 3d

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‘Every little detail tells a story’: Todd Hotel restoration honors family legacy

TODD — The Todd Hotel has been in John Baker’s family for seven generations, and he is now restoring it to its former glory. The property and hotel — an 1840s Appalachian farmhouse, built in the Greek Revival style and renovated in Victorian style — has been in the family since before the railroad came to Todd. The hotel’s first known mention in print came in 1885, when the Watauga Democrat called it a boarding house, Baker said. In 1909, his great-great-great-grandfather, Felix McGuire, purchased the hotel and farm. Baker said he believes his family bought it expecting prosperity would follow the railroad to the area. Felix’s son, T.A. McGuire, and T.A.’s wife, Mae McGuire, took over in 1912 — adding more guest rooms and renovating the hotel in the ornate Victorian style that survives today. “What was more of a simple farmhouse, they expanded into a really grand hotel — in a very optimistic way,” Baker said. “It’s really kind of based on things they saw — styles from New York — to make a really grand impression on visitors that would be coming from all over the world.” At its peak from the 1910s through the 1930s, the

Todd, NC · 2d

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Dedication Ceremony For Public Art Sculpture Installed Along OLLE Art Walk, Nov. 16

Hickory – The City of Hickory Public Art Commission (PAC) will host a dedication ceremony for a newly installed public art sculpture along the OLLE Art Walk on Monday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. Community members are invited to attend. Located on the OLLE Art Walk along Old Lenoir...

Hickory, NC · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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

Taylorsville Times

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“Local Lens” Readers’ Photo of the Week

The Taylorsville Times’ “Local Lens: Readers’ Photo of the Week” features one picture of local interest in each issue, submitted by a reader. People (with their permission) are shown in their daily activities or special events, pets, farm animals, wildlife, flowers, remarkable sunrises, sunsets, or other suitable pictures are among the possible photo subjects for the weekly feature. Times’ staff will choose the photo weekly from among the submissions.

Taylorsville, NC · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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

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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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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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 · 14h

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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

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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 · 1d