McAdenville is a small town west of Charlotte, with a population of less than 1,000. But every holiday season, the town transforms into “Christmas Town U.S.A.” with over half a million lights glowing nightly across trees, homes, and a route through the town.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – at least on our TVs. As you wind down for the year, gather with your loved ones, and curl up on the couch – check out these holiday movies, filmed or set in various locations throughout North Carolina.
As immigration enforcement activity increases across North Carolina, particularly in Charlotte, families are seeking reliable information, legal assistance, and trustworthy alerts. Staying informed and prepared is one of the strongest protections communities can rely on. The following overview brings together key local, state, and national resources available in 2025 to help individuals and families stay safe, informed, and connected.
”The feature, which Instagram rolled out over the past weekend, displays users’ precise, real-time locations on Instagram’s map interface. When a user posts a story, reel, or post, the map tags their location with that post for the next 24 hours”, according to a press release from Jackson’s office.
The NC Zoo announced Edgar’s arrival on Dec. 8, following his late-October birth to first-time parents, Zarah and Zanzibar.
North Carolina offers a variety of festive train rides that are perfect for families and individuals alike. From the classic Polar Express to unique experiences like the Country Christmas Train, there’s something for everyone.
The nine-foot-long, 855-pound female manatee was reported to the Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network in late October after it was spotted near Kitty Hawk showing “concerning behavior.”
The Lofts at Elmsley Crossing feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units, and garden-style apartments. Five percent of the units are handicap accessible and another five percent are designed for those with mobility impairments.
Summertime at many of the beautiful beaches in North Carolina is one of the main reasons people from all over the county come here every summer. The emerald ocean waters, beautiful sandy beaches, and local seafood are some of the reasons you find our beaches listed yearly as the best in the country.
Did you know North Carolina leads the nation in snakebites involving venomous and non-venomous snakes annually?