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57+ min ago (122+ words) Top headlines from Dec. 1 - Dec. 5, 2025 Unattended candle causes $325K in damages in Charlotte house fire To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video CHARLOTTE, N.C. " A house fire caused by an unattended candle left burning resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, according to the CharlotteFire Department. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, fire crews responded to a home on Sylvania Avenue, which is just off North Tryon Street. Within 45 minutes, 30 firefighters had controlled the fire. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused $325,000 in damages, according to the fire department....

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (150+ words) The northbound lane of the 1100 block of Summit Avenue is closed, according to the city of Greensboro. City officials said the closure is from Wendover Avenue to Fourth Street. Approximately one customer is without water service. City officials told WXII the closure is for repairs on a water service line. City crews said they will be on-site until repairs are completed, which is expected by 9 p.m. Signs and traffic cones are in place, and motorists are urged to use alternate routes to avoid the area. If you notice discoloration or cloudy water coming from your tap after the repairs, run cold water for a few minutes through a faucet without an aerator until clear. For water and sewer emergencies, including main breaks and sewer stoppages, or changes in the taste, odor, or color of drinking water, call Water Resources 24-hour Dispatch…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (345+ words) A federal advisory committee is changing a decades-old vaccine recommendation for newborns, but the decision is facing widespread backlash from medical leaders. The panel was handpicked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this year, and many of its members share his skepticism of vaccines. Despite the shifting guidance, insurance plans are expected to continue covering the birth dose, and prominent medical groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics are still recommending it for all newborns. Some members of ACIP echoed those concerns. "This has a great potential to cause harm, and I simply hope that the committee will accept its responsibility when this harm is caused," said Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, who voted "no" on the new recommendation. Critics of the birth dose argue that more safety research is needed for newborns, and that the new recommendation still offers parents…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago (485+ words) Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for a third day of talks aimed at ending the nearly 4-year-old war. Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching attack, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and came as Ukraine marked Armed Forces Day, the country's air force said Saturday morning. Ukrainian forces shot down and neutralized 585 drones and 30 missiles, the air force said, adding that 29 locations were struck. At least eight people were wounded in the attacks, Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko said. Among these, at least three people were wounded in the Kyiv region, according to local officials. Drone sightings were reported as far west as Ukraine's Lviv region. Russia carried out a "massive missile-drone attack" on power stations and…...

3+ hour, 41+ min ago (160+ words) Three people were injured in a late night house fire in Durham Friday." According to the Durham Fire Department, at around 10:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Shepherd Street. When crews arrived, they found a large amount of smoke coming out the front of the house and a large fire in the basement and the first floor." Firefighters were able to find and remove one person who was subsequently taken to the hospital for injuries. Two other people were able to escape prior to crews' arrival." Crews were able to get the fire under control in about 20 minutes. The department added that there was heavy fire and smoke damage through the house. DFD said it was unsure if the Red Cross was needed at the time, and that the extent of the injuries of the three people…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago (257+ words) The Crown Jewels display was temporarily closed after members of a group called Take Back Power smeared apple crumble and poured yellow custard " two staples on British dessert menus " on the case containing the Imperial State Crown worn by King Charles III as he left his coronation ceremony in 2023 and during his speech to open Parliament in 2024. The hefty crown, containing 2,868 diamonds, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, four rubies and 269 pearls, was crafted for the coronation of Charles' grandfather, George VI, in 1937. Police said the protesters were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. But the invaluable jewels that are a major tourist draw were unharmed, Historic Royal Palaces said. The civil disobedience group that advocates for a permanent citizens' assembly and wants to tax extreme wealth said two of its members had thrown the food and two others were also arrested and taken…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago (101+ words) One person is dead after a late-night house fire, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. On Friday just after 10:20 p.m., firefighters said they were called to a reported house fire on the 2000 block of Teresa Avenue. Crews said they arrived within four minutes to find an active fire. During search operations, firefighters said they located and removed one person from the home. Crews said the victim died at the scene. Their identity has not been released. The cause of the fire was determined to be unintentional from an electrical issue. There are no further details....

5+ hour, 28+ min ago (187+ words) UNC Wilmington Seahawks (8-1) at Louisiana Ragin" Cajuns (1-8) Lafayette, Louisiana; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seahawks -11.5; over/under is 126.5 BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington visits Louisiana after Patrick Wessler scored 21 points in UNC Wilmington"s 70-69 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd. The Ragin" Cajuns are 1-2 on their home court. Louisiana is 1-2 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 12.8 turnovers per game. The Seahawks have gone 1-1 away from home. UNC Wilmington ranks second in the CAA with 26.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Wessler averaging 5.0. Louisiana"s average of 6.0 made 3-pointers per game is 2.2 fewer made shots on average than the 8.2 per game UNC Wilmington gives up. UNC Wilmington averages 10.0 more points per game (81.9) than Louisiana gives up (71.9). TOP PERFORMERS: Jaxon Olvera is shooting 36.7% and averaging 11.8 points for the Ragin" Cajuns. Milan Mejia is averaging 4.8 points. Nolan Hodge is scoring…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago (191+ words) UNC Wilmington Seahawks (3-4) at Winthrop Eagles (6-4) Rock Hill, South Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Winthrop takes on UNC Wilmington after Tocarra Johnson scored 23 points in Winthrop's 105-41 victory over the JWU Charlotte Wildcats. The Eagles have gone 4-0 at home. Winthrop ranks second in the Big South with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Johnson averaging 3.7. The Seahawks are 1-3 in road games. UNC Wilmington is 2-1 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 18.9 turnovers per game. Winthrop is shooting 41.8% from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points lower than the 42.5% UNC Wilmington allows to opponents. UNC Wilmington has shot at a 41.2% clip from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points above the 41.1% shooting opponents of Winthrop have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Mya Pierfax is shooting 49.5% and averaging 14.2 points for the Eagles. Ryiah Wilson is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers. Rori Cox is averaging…...

5+ hour, 51+ min ago (360+ words) WASHINGTON " As homes fill up with lights and decorations for the holiday season, "fire officials are reminding families to take extra precautions when putting up their Christmas trees. While Christmas tree fires are not common, they can be very "dangerous when they happen. The National Fire Protection Association reports that nearly half of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems, and heat sources placed too close to trees account for about one in four. Live Christmas trees present a higher fire risk as they dry out over time. A dry tree can burn quickly and intensely, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Here are some safety tips to stay festive and safe when setting up your tree at home, according to the American Christmas Tree Association, U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association." Safety starts before the tree…...