Fire and rescue officials from Waxhaw and nearby agencies helped free two people who were stuck when their SUV went into a creek on Sunday.
Waxhaw Fire Department
Two people were trapped on Sunday after they drove on snowy roads, slipped down an embankment and ended up in a creek, officials said.
Fire and rescue officials from several agencies helped free the two people from the creek off Waxhaw Highway, the Waxhaw Fire Department said in a post on Facebook.
Lancaster EMS transported one person to a hospital to be checked out.
Fire and rescue officials freed two people trapped after their SUV went down an embankment and into a creek on Sunday. Waxhaw Fire Department
“We would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution during icy conditions,” the fire department said in a statement. “Please stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Icy roadways can be unpredictable and dangerous, putting motorists and first responders at risk.”
Charlotte’s holiday season bursts with opportunities to celebrate and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Across multiple locations, events range from exploring McAdenville’s new shops to admiring Waxhaw’s extravagant light displays.
Residents have options to dine out or explore a variety of holiday traditions. In Waxhaw, Neil Heuer’s controversial light display shines with 60,000 LEDs synchronized to music, offering an elaborate holiday light show. Despite some neighborhood opposition, Heuer continues to invite visitors to appreciate his festive creation.
In Charlotte, dining options stretch from traditional roast dinners to Chinese cuisine, providing an alternative to home-cooked meals on Christmas Day.
Many local restaurants, such as 204 North Kitchen Cocktails and Gyu-Kaku, offer their own unique holiday menus for those dining out on the day.
Santa Claus continues to engage both children and adults. Rich Lange plays “The Carolinas’ Premier Santa,” adapting his role to audience needs, whether at local events or creating personalized videos for families.
Throughout Charlotte, the holiday spirit persists with various activities and interactions that celebrate the enchantment of the season.
People gather at the CLT letters at the Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field in uptown Charlotte. By Alex Cason Photography
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7323 Sherwood Forest Dr. in Charlotte. By Alex Cason
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Neil Heuer has decorated his Waxhaw, NC home with 60,000 LEDs and features an hourlong “show” he calls High Flying Lights. The display has made it into holiday lights guides but the HOA asked that the listing be removed because it does not want non-residents driving through. Heuer says that the crowds are thin and disagrees with the HOA’s position. By JEFF SINER
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Neil Heuer says he has spent countless hours and tens of thousands of dollars creating an extravaganza featuring 60,000 colorful LED lights that sync up with holiday music — and he’d love nothing more than for you to drive out to his family’s Waxhaw house after dark to see it. | Published December 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Théoden Janes
KPOT is an all-you-can-eat restaurant specializing hot pot and Korean barbecue. By Courtesy
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Assorted dishes from Lee Cafe. By Shindy Chen
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Santa at a holiday parade in Charlotte.
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The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
