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The Gastonia Police Department is looking to expand its surveillance capabilities with more cameras across the city. 

The agency tells WCNC Charlotte that having these cameras and advanced technology throughout the city will not only help solve crimes, but also prevent them from happening. This proposal also aligns with the department’s efforts to build its real-time crime center.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/gastonia-police-flock-cameras-12-3-2024/275-26b209c2-218b-4b7b-8641-bcad0ea10cd3 

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Any time there's a chance for snow in Charlotte, it's all about timing. Is it cold and wet enough at the same time? Is the air too dry? We've examined those questions during Weather IQ, and the math worked out Monday overnight to bring Charlotte its first snow since 2022.

From Monday evening through early Tuesday morning, the atmospheric conditions were favorable for a few snowflakes. 

Even with a bit of snow reaching the ground, the impact is extremely minimal. Snow flurries in December wouldn't grab much attention if it was not for the Charlotte snow drought. But it only takes a trace to break our snowless drought in Charlotte, which stood at 1,037 days. The last time there was measurable snow (including a trace) before this was on Jan. 29, 2022.

Full story: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/snow-flurries-in-charlotte-monday/275-f378502a-b9f4-4cde-aaad-aece7b70ef27

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A violent holiday weekend in Charlotte saw the Queen City pass a grim milestone. We're now at 100 homicides for the year with a whole month to go. This surpasses last year's total of 95 homicides. Richard DeVayne shares the latest on the investigations and what detectives hope will lead to less violence in Charlotte moving forward. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deadly-shooting-south-boulevard/275-b8378e29-d687-48ec-baac-7f7aab182759

We're tracking the chance of snow flurries in Charlotte. Weather Impact forecaster Larry Sprinkle has the latest update, but be warned ... we aren't expecting a winter wonderland! 

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/snow-flurries-in-charlotte-monday/275-f378502a-b9f4-4cde-aaad-aece7b70ef27 

President Joe Biden is expected to give his son, Hunter, a full presidential pardon in connection with the felony conviction he was handed earlier this year. The decision was controversial, as Biden repeatedly said he would honor the jury's decision in the trial. NBC's Brie Jackson has the latest from Washington, where lawmakers are sharing a strong reaction to the news. 

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-pardons-son-hunter-gun-tax-charges/507-346643d0-5afe-46f4-97b5-d69c4f9a9ad9 

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Is Black Friday still as popular as it used to be? 

Let's connect the dots.  

Holiday shopping fever began in 1924 with the original Christmas ad - The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - kicking off the holiday shopping season.

The term "Black Friday" didn't enter the national conversation until the late 1980s, when retailers turned it into an unofficial holiday.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/black-friday-losing-popularity/275-9a2301f1-5753-45bb-a7af-5717cde473f2

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What began as a creative marketing idea has evolved into one of the nation’s most beloved holiday celebrations, featuring giant balloons, star-studded performances, and millions of viewers each year.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an iconic American tradition, made its debut on November 27, 1924.  

Originally called the Macy’s Christmas Parade, the event was created by Macy’s employees to celebrate the holiday season, promote the department store’s brand-new location, and boost holiday sales, according to the Library of Congress.

The first parade included a lively lineup of floats, performances, and even animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo, delighting spectators along the route. The event was an immediate success, drawing crowds eager to kick off the festive season.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/when-was-first-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/85-c5b7522f-9d8d-4df7-a7e7-02c9122cd9c3

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Concerns are growing over safety in Uptown Charlotte, with business owners and neighbors saying they don't feel safe. Now, city leaders are taking action to fix the problem.

WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne shares the details you need to know from Monday night's meeting. 

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Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.

Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage in North Carolina, which a spokesperson said began Monday morning.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-airport-workers-strike-thanksgiving-travel-week/275-657ae85e-5a97-42c9-853a-880331bf8346

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While some neighbors in western North Carolina are still picking up the pieces after Helene, others have nothing left to grab.

It's a weakness that has a community praying for them, but others preying on them.

"They don't have safe housing or access to clean food and water," saidRita Sneider-Cotter, the executive director of Our Voice in Asheville.

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/human-trafficking-helene-western-nc-11-21-2024/275-ca39369e-cc34-4abc-a540-407a68745921

Plus, we're connecting the dots on the health concerns over replacing aging lead pipes with plastic utilities. Is it safe? Ben Thompson explains why some experts fear we could be in an even worse health crisis if plastic is used for water utilities nationwide. 

And finally, we're recapping the biggest headlines from across the Carolinas on this episode. 

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Thursday marks two years since missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public.

The last known video of her was taken around 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2022, and shows then 11-year-old Madalina getting off her school bus.

It took her parents three weeks to report her missing.

Here's what we know: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/madalina-cojocari-two-years-last-seen-cornelius/275-b31006b6-8986-4f92-a00a-6dc378722aa0

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North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to approve what they called a Helene relief bill Tuesday, which mostly contained unrelated provisions aimed at stripping power from the governor, attorney general and other incoming Democratic leaders.

The effort comes on the heels of victories in the 2024 elections by Democratic Governor-elect Josh Stein and Democrat Jeff Jackson, the congressman who won the race for attorney general.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/nc-republicans-helene-power-vote-11-19-2024/275-87e813b5-a35b-4088-a2f3-24cb3703b287 

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