2+ week, 4+ day ago (399+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, N.,C. (WTVD) -- State leaders marked Veterans Day in Fayetteville with a heartfelt luncheon, paying tribute to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. The event, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6018, brought together veterans from all branches, offering them an opportunity to reconnect and reflect on their shared experiences. Commander Perry Saunders Jr. of VFW Post 6018 described the event as more than just a meal; it was a powerful reminder of the community that the military has built in Fayetteville. "When you're here in Fayetteville, it's not just a community of citizens, but all of the military families and everybody who makes up our military community," Saunders said. Veterans from multiple generations attended the luncheon, with more than two dozen proudly displaying their branches of service. Among those in attendance were former North Carolina…...

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1+ week, 3+ day ago (262+ words) At 103 nominations, Disney set a new company record, with "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" earning the most for a series at 17 nods Once again, The Walt Disney Company has shattered the record for most nominations at the Children's & Family Emmy Awards, receiving 103 nominations across its content brands and studios: Disney Branded Television and The Walt Disney Studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Animation, Marvel Studios, National Geographic, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. "We are deeply honored by these nominations, which reflect the enduring connection our stories and characters have with children and families around the world. Congratulations to our incredible talent and creative partners who help us bring Disney magic to life every day, and congrats to all of today's nominees!" said Ayo Davis, Disney Branded Television president. Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" led the way with 17 nods, including Outstanding…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (175+ words) "HIV Unwrapped" streams Nov. 30 on Hulu Fashion designers are known to tell stories with the clothes they create. For the Hulu special, "HIV Unwrapped," design students from the Parsons School of Design partnered with the best HIV scientists in the world to change the narrative about the stigma of HIV through fashion. "We are taking science, really complex science, and fashion, two worlds that you don't normally think come together, and weirdly, they do," said Karl Schmid, executive producer of "HIV Unwrapped" and co-founder of +Life Media to On The Red Carpet. Schmid has brought "HIV Unwrapped" to Australia, England and Rwanda and he was excited to bring the conversation to New York City. The special will take viewers behind the scenes of the fashion show to see how the garments were made, how the collaborations between designers and science…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (217+ words) Join ABC11 in making holiday magic as we support Toys for Tots through the 2025 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. Support kids in the Triangle with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive that benefits Toys for Tots NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Join ABC11 in making holiday magic as we support Toys for Tots through the annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive. For nearly 80 years, the Walt Disney Company has supported the Toys for Tots program to create moments of happiness and holiday joy for children who need it most. Here's how you can help the kids in our community - Give In-person: Drop-off a new, unwrapped toy at the ABC11 Durham Studio (411 Liberty Street) on December 2 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A special thanks to all the local Rotary Clubs that have partnered with us to help brighten the holidays for kids and their families. As champions of 'Service above Self,' Rotary Clubs…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago (146+ words) It's that special time of year again: Disney+ and Hulu are rolling out an amazing Black Friday deal you really don't want to miss. The Disney+, Hulu Bundle (with ads) is just $4.99 per month for one year! Certain offer terms apply. Highly anticipated upcoming programming includes the second season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" (Dec. 10) and two new projects from Taylor Swift: a six-part docuseries that takes viewers behind the scenes of Swift's Eras Tour and a film of the final concert of the tour (Dec. 12). No. While "GMA" viewers have early access to the offer, the Black Friday offers will be made available to the general public on Nov. 25. There is no limit to how many consumers can take advantage of this promotion. Disney is the parent company of "Good Morning America," ABC News, Disney+, Hulu, and this…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (1734+ words) 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Celebrity Family Feud,' 'Shifting Gears' and more ABC shows will have special holiday episodes It's the most wonderful time of the year and ABC wants to get your jingle bells ringing with a sleigh full of holiday programming. Some of your favorite shows will have holiday-themed episodes, including "Abbott Elementary," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "Shark Tank," "Shifting Gears" and "What Would You Do?: Holiday Edition." We'll also get an all-new season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight." There are also lots of holiday specials, including "Dancing with the Holidays," "CMA Country Christmas," "The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular," "The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade" and "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025." New to the slate this year is "Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas," which shares the journey of the birth of…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago (406+ words) WENDELL, N.C. (WTVD) -- This Thanksgiving, one Wendell family is not able to celebrate this year, after 23 year old Fatima Issela Velazquez-Antonio was detained by immigration officials, and is now being held hundreds of miles away in Georgia. "I feel terrible, I feel broken inside honestly," says Velazquez's boyfriend Bryan Sanchez. "Without her, the house, feels alone without her, I feel alone without her home, I just want her back with me with the family," he says. Fatima was on the job last week in Raleigh when she was detained by immigration enforcement. As she was taken away, her friend asks Fatima if she remembers Bryan's phone number in case her phone is taken away. Her family wouldn't be able to track her down for days. "Honestly, I was crying for her, I was praying to see if she was alright I…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (455+ words) Garth Brooks' daughter and a former cop among Nashville's up-and-comers NASHVILLE -- Walk down Broadway in downtown Nashville at any time of the day or night and you'll hear music blasting from practically every establishment. Singers, songwriters and musicians, all doing what they love and hoping their music will reach a wide audience. Allie Colleen is one of those artists. Music has been her lifeblood, her passion since she was a child. And she's been listening and learning from the best ever since. "I think it was Jo Dee Messina. It was Christina Aguilera, it was Kelly Clarkson, it was Amy Lee from Evanescence, I just want to be the Amy Lee of country so bad! That's what I want to do," Colleen told On The Red Carpet. "I hope to take over the world in my life but I am…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago (430+ words) "Zootopia 2" hits theaters Wednesday, November 26. LOS ANGELES -- You could say it was a "zoo" in Hollywood! The area near the famous El Capitan Theatre was closed Thursday for the world premiere of "Zootopia 2," and yes, it was protected for Southern California's rain! In the long-awaited sequel, Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin are back as rookie cops Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps. This time, they're dealing with a new mystery in their animal metropolis. Goodwin said it couldn't get any better. "I mean, I'm a Disney nut, first of all. I used to go into the Disney offices and beg them to cast me in anything," she said. "I have gotten to play a fairy and have gotten to be a princess, but Judy is my favorite, I don't know, because she's mine!" The new characters in the sequel include Gary…...