A family of eight has been displaced on Thanksgiving after an overnight fire at an east Charlotte residence broke out, leaving the family displaced, the Charlotte Fire Department announced Thursday. Crews responded to the incident around 1:12 a.

There's nothing like family visiting for Thanksgiving. Here are six ways to show off Charlotte, and if you need more ideas, Axios' McKenzie Rankin has you covered. Why it matters: You shouldn't be bored in Charlotte over Thanksgiving.

It's almost turkey day, which means festive events are happening all week — like Wednesday's 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. No time for a turkey coma here! Monday, Nov. 25 ⛸️ Go outdoor ice skating at Camp North End.

Several rounds of rain are expected in Charlotte this week, including Thanksgiving. Sunny skies will continue for our Monday with high temperatures around the 70-degree mark. First Alert: Our next cold front will bring rain for the Tuesday morning commute.