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
Free Christmas meals for all in North Carolina
Hot holiday meals are spreading Christmas cheer in High Point thanks to one community organization giving back to those in need. Open Door Ministries is open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with traditional holiday meals, including turkey, ham, corn and green beans, at its shelter at 400 N. Centennial Drive.
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.
Two Hurricane Helene victims, a family of four and a Vietnam veteran, gifted campers on Christmas Day
A new family of four and a Vietnam veteran, both of whom lost their homes in North Carolina to Hurricane Helene, were gifted ...
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16-year-old girl killed in Christmas Eve shooting in North Carolina
GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An investigation is underway on Christmas Eve day in Gastonia after a 16-year-old girl ...
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 ...
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Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene
WHY WE’RE HERE We’re exploring how America defines itself one place at a time. In storm-wrecked western North Carolina, ...
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 ...
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. ...
Chase involving kidnapping suspect one of three crashes on Christmas in NC
Several North Carolina residents were involved in crashes on Christmas, one of which was the result of a chase involving a kidnapping suspect from New York.