Christmas, North Carolina

2 people, 3 cats dead in Christmas morning fire in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Early Christmas morning, two people and three cats died after an apartment fire in east Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Around 3:30 a.m., crews responded to the 3500 block of Spanish Quarter Circle off of N. Sharon Amity Road about reports of a smoke odor.
North Carolina 9-year-old celebrates Christmas by giving back to Veterans
When 9-year-old Tucker Rose goes to the post office with his dad, he’s not looking for packages or typical mail. He’s looking for Christmas cards from people all across the country. “Christmas morning we wake up and we have a number of Christmas cards and we have the exact same amount
Christmas tree farmers in North Carolina struggle through a challenging season
Farmers and scientists are concerned Hurricane Helene floodwaters may have spread a deadly fungus to the region's beloved Fraser firs.
Missing 77-year-old man last seen on Christmas Eve in North Carolina
Police said 77-year-old John “Perry” Byrum was last seen on Dec. 24, driving a blueish green 2022 Toyota Corolla with North Carolina license plate OBX-94244. A photo of Byrum
Local tree farm giving away pre-cut Christmas trees
The owner of 7P Trees, located along New York Lane in Hubbard, is giving away pre-cut Christmas trees. Those who are interested just have to give a small cash donation or non-perishable food item donation to the Hubbard Schools’ food pantry.
Minnesota Christmas tree farmers face challenges from drought
As most people have already picked out their Christmas trees for the holiday season, tree farmers are turning their attention to next year's crop and hoping Mother Nature cooperates. This year's growing season for Minnesota Christmas trees held both good and bad weather.
In NC, Christmas trees are used to rebuild eroded beaches. Can the practice be used in SC?
Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation installs Christmas trees on the shores of Carolina Beach to fight erosion. SCDNR and DES say ...
Hot Springs unites for heartwarming Christmas celebration amid Hurricane Helene recovery
This Christmas is a challenging one for communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. As ...
Santa Claus spreads Christmas cheer across Helene-torn Western North Carolina
In the aftermath of recent floods and landslides across Western North Carolina, Santa Claus is bringing smiles to residents' ...
Officer Fatally Shot at North Carolina Supermarket Days Before Christmas: 'We Are Heartbroken'
An officer with the Greensboro Police Department in North Carolina was shot to death while in the line of duty two days ...
NASCAR and Lowe's Deliver Christmas Hope to Hurricane Victims
NASCAR and Lowe's partnered to provide 100 temporary tiny homes and $12 million in aid to North Carolina families devastated ...
Christmas Eve eve baby!
It's an extra special Christmas for one North Carolina family!Leaders at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center shared ...
Police officer killed in North Carolina grocery store shooting just days before Christmas
Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan, 44, was shot and killed inside a Food Lion grocery store just days before Christmas.
House fire leaves Winston-Salem family sifting through ashes on Christmas
While many families celebrated Christmas at home, one Winston-Salem mother spent the day sifting through the ashes of hers. ...