North Carolina, Christmas

Christmas Eve fight breaks out at Target in North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — “Numerous” people were detained by Fayetteville police Christmas Eve after a fight broke out at a Target store on Skibo Road, police said. The incident was reported just after 6 p.m. at the Target at 2056 Skibo Road, according to a statement from the Fayetteville Police Department.
Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene
The storm upended the Christmas tree industry in the state’s western region. Now, farmers and residents are eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals.
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
Man charged in Christmas Eve homicide in North Carolina
A Fayetteville man was arrested late on Christmas Eve and charged in the killing of a Robeson County man, according to Sheriff Burnis Wilkins’ office. Timothy
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.
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.
16-year-old girl killed in Christmas Eve shooting in North Carolina
An investigation is underway on Christmas Eve day in Gastonia after a 16-year-old girl was tragically shot and killed, Gastonia Police said Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to calls regarding the incident around 11 a.
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 ...
16-year-old charged with murder in double shooting in North Carolina
A 16-year-old has been arrested by Laurinburg police in a Christmas Day shooting that killed a 20-year-old man and wounded his brother. Kevin Marshall died in surgery at UNC Medical Center in Chapel ...
Pair arrested after parachuting off construction crane in North Carolina
Two men were arrested on Christmas Eve after they were accused of climbing a crane and parachuting off of it in downtown Raleigh.
After Christmas, Eastern North Carolina shelters brace for rise in returned pets
As the holiday season comes to a close, animal shelters across Eastern Carolina are bracing for an influx of pet surrenders.
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 ...
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 ...
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.