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AAA urges caution: Secure Christmas trees to prevent road hazards

December 4, 2025

Many families risk road hazards when transporting Christmas trees, as AAA reveals frequent incidents of trees falling from vehicles. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A lot of families are picking out their Christmas tree for the holiday season, but getting it home isn’t always easy. …

NC mountain communities prepare for first major winter storm of season

December 4, 2025

From Wilkes to Haywood counties, crews are working 12-hour shifts to treat roads ahead of deteriorating winter conditions. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina’s mountain and foothill communities are bracing for the first significant winter storm of the season, and utility crews say they are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.…

Man impersonating FBI agent steals money from Gaston County Subway, police say

December 4, 2025

According to a police report, the incident occurred at the Subway on West Franklin Boulevard on Nov. 29. Investigators say the thief stole nearly $600 in cash from the restaurant’s safe. The report lists two fraud charges, including computer/wire fraud and impersonation.…

HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer risk by 80%, new research confirms

December 4, 2025

Two large, independent reviews found the vaccine cuts the risk of cervical cancer by about 80 percent. Experts say the strongest protection comes when people are vaccinated early, ideally before age 16. On top of effectiveness, the safety record is very reassuring.…

K&W closure has diners swapping baked spaghetti and pie recipes

December 4, 2025

We rounded up the dishes fans shared in the comments, so you can bring a little K&W back to your own table. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — K&W Cafeteria may have turned off the lights, but fans are busy keeping the recipes alive at home.…

Charges dropped against former CMS coach in October shooting

December 4, 2025

Dia’Mond Johnson was arrested in York County on two counts of shooting into an occupied property in mid-October. Authorities said this week that the charges were dropped because they didn’t have sufficient evidence. According to documents obtained by WCNC Charlotte, investigators say shell casings found at the scene indicate there were multiple shooters and detectives cannot identify who the other shooter was. …

Stabbing in northwest Charlotte leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries

December 4, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person is hospitalized after a stabbing in northwest Charlotte early Thursday morning. According to Medic, the victim was stabbed on Oaklawn Avenue and was transported to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Details of what led to the stabbing were not made immediately available.…