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19+ min ago (80+ words) Dale Pollock," local film critic, writer, producer and educator returns to the Local Vibe to share his 'popcorn ratings' and insight on four popular titles. Find out what to watch this month Dale Pollock, local film critic, writer, producer and educator returns to the Local Vibe to share his 'popcorn ratings' and insight on the four titles below: Watch the video player above to watch the full segment with WXII 12's Audrey Biesk and hear Dale's reviews of each title....

40+ min ago (203+ words) Snow chances are generally low, but a few snow showers have developed at cloud level. Most of the moisture will stay in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our best local snow chance will be in the mountains and near the Virginia border through early Friday afternoon. However, the snow is not expected to be expansive enough to overcome the very dry air in place. Meteorologist Brian Slocum has your weekend forecast Snow chances are generally low, but a few snow showers have developed at cloud level. Most of the moisture will stay in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our best local snow chance will be in the mountains and near the Virginia border through early Friday afternoon. However, the snow is not expected to be expansive enough to overcome the very dry air in place. Meteorologist Brian Slocum has your weekend forecast…...

49+ min ago (318+ words) King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival. The recorded message will give Charles the opportunity to reflect on his experiences in the 22 months since he announced he would undergo treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. Charles" decision to disclose his diagnosis was a departure for Britain"s royals, who have traditionally considered their health to be a personal matter and shared few details with the public. "His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer," Buckingham Palace said at the time. Since then,…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (226+ words) But for one weekend in December, you'll be able to watch the classic Christmas movie for free." The Peanuts animated specials used to air on network TV around the holidays but this will be the fourth year in a row where you can only watch the Christmas special on Apple TV+. The streaming service became the home to all things Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, including the beloved holiday specials, back in 2020." All you'll need to do to watch is go to tv.apple.com or download the Apple TV app. There, you can search for "A Charlie Brown Christmas""and hit play to stream for free." Apple did the same thing last year, and "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" were briefly available for free in October and November, respectively." The Peanuts specials…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (333+ words) MELBOURNE, VIC " Australian accident investigators on Thursday released dramatic images of a skydiver's parachute becoming entangled on an airplane's tail, leaving him dangling at 15,000 feet. The skydiver, Adrian Ferguson, used a hook knife to cut himself free and sustained minor leg injuries during the incident on Sept. 20 that began at Tully Airport in Queensland state. The pilot and 16 other parachutists on board the Cessna Caravan that day were not hurt. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap. The plane had reached the desired altitude where the skydivers were planning to execute a 16-way formation jump. A 17th parachutist was at an open door waiting to record video as the others jumped. Ferguson was leaving the plane when the ripcord of his reserve chute became snagged on a wing flap, the report…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (227+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " A Charlotte mother reported missing last week was found dead in northwest Charlotte on Thursday, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report." Frezja Baker, 31, was last seen on Dec. 4 at a gas station on LaSalle Street in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood. Loved ones said it was unlike her to go days without contacting anyone, especially her 2-year-old son." On Thursday, CMPD announced"it was conducting a death investigation Sanders Avenue, which is just off Beatties Ford Road and Brookshire Freeway. An incident report obtained by WCNC Charlotte identified the victim as Baker. The case is listed as a murder investigation on the report." WCNC Charlotte's crew saw numerous officers and police tape blocking off an area behind a home. A car at the scene matched the police description of Baker's 2004 Honda Accord." Baker's family says she was last seen with…...

3+ hour ago (375+ words) "If you can offer a loving, supportive and structured home, that's what we need." Children's Home Society of North Carolina is actively recruiting families to adopt children who are in need of a forever home. There are more than 11,000 children living in foster care in North Carolina right now, according to CHS. Each week on WXII 12's 'A Place to Call Home', the public meets young girls and boys bravely talking about their desire to be loved and adopted. Each youth describes their longing to stop moving from home to home, wondering where they may go next. The mission of CHS is to promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe and loving family. In order to adopt, Nicole Chandler, Senior Program Director at CHS explained someone first should start by learning and attend an information session online…...

3+ hour, 31+ min ago (371+ words) The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance telling airlines they do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as meals or hotel stays, when flight cancellations or long delays are caused by aircraft recalls. The guidance, released on Wednesday, comes after widespread disruptions last month amid the busy Thanksgiving travel period in the U.S. stemming from inspections and software updates that carriers had to perform immediately for safety reasons on a widely used Airbus commercial aircraft. About 6,000 planes were impacted. Airlines worldwide scrambled to fix a computer code issue that may have contributed to a sudden drop in altitude on a JetBlue plane in October, which injured at least 15 people. Airbus said an examination of the JetBlue ordeal found a software glitch that could have affected flight-control systems on its A320 family of aircraft, the primary competitor to Boeing's 737 planes. In…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago (429+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Less than two weeks into her tenure as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department chief, Estella Patterson is wasting no time setting her agenda. In an interview with WCNC Charlotte, Patterson outlines key action items she's prioritizing as she leads the department for the first time since returning from Raleigh. "Trust of the public is super important to me and that we maintain that," Patterson said. Patterson brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to the role. She spent two decades with CMPD before serving as Raleigh's police chief. Now back in the Queen City, she's making her presence felt with immediate initiatives. RELATED: 'A community that I love': Estella Patterson sworn in as CMPD chief "I want our officers to be visible and out there," she said, pointing to special operations for Christmas, the Crown Initiative in Uptown and the…...

4+ hour, 18+ min ago (270+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " As the holiday season unfolds, many Americans are turning to feel-good Christmas movies for comfort"and mental health experts say there's science behind why these films make viewers feel better. The predictable, non-stressful nature of holiday movies can improve mood and deliver comfort during what is often a hectic time of year, according to research from Fielding Graduate University. "It is, I would call, an escape from the everyday things that are going on, having to cook the meal, having 15 people come over, having to make sure that everything tastes good," one viewer said. "When I sit down and watch a holiday movie, I don't have to worry about all of that." Christmas movies are designed to activate nostalgia, transporting viewers back to simpler times through familiar stories and music. "Nostalgia is that warm emotion linked with a memory,…...