Three people have been charged in connection with the shooting at Concord’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, an incident that shook families attending the holiday event. Ahead of Thanksgiving, First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Marine families at Camp Lejeune, offering support to those stationed during the holidays. In Western North Carolina, AT&T says the historic destruction caused by Hurricane Helene is prompting the company to rebuild its infrastructure stronger and more resilient. Meanwhile, judges have rejected the 2023 redistricting lawsuits but issued no ruling on the new congressional map challenges now moving through the courts.