Good morning Qcity! Can you believe it’s already December 1st? Today, the weatherman is calling for sunshine and highs in the mid 50s. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies and a low around 30°

Here's what's brewing in the news:

Church bans interracial couples

In a move reminiscent of some Jim Crow-era mandate, a small Kentucky church passed a resolution that prohibits interracial couples from becoming members and from being used in worship activities, except for funerals.

It all started after the Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church received a visit from 24-year-old Stella Harville and her 29-year-old fiancé, Ticha Chikuni, a native of Zimbabwe. The couple performed a song for the congregation. Afterwards, the church’s pastor, Melvin Thompson, informed the couple they were not allowed to perform at the church again, Kentucky.com reports. 

Thompson proposed the recent resolution, which was accepted by a 9-6 vote last week, to make it clear that the church does not condone interracial marriage. However, he says all people are welcome to attend public worship.
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TV ownership at record low

TV ownership has declined for the first time in the United States since 1970, according to Nielson Media Research’s annual “Television Audience” report. The report, which was released this week, shows that although the overall number of U.S. households has risen, the number of households with a TV has declined from 115.9 million homes in 2011 to an estimated 114.7 million in 2012. The report also found that the percentage of homes without a TV is at the highest level since 1975 (3 percent, up from 1 percent the previous year). (Read more)
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Holiday Cheer in Center City

Tonight at 6:20 p.m., the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place in Corporate Plaza at Founders Hall. The ceremony will be preceded by a performance from "The Nutcracker" at 5:30 p.m. and a performance from "Million Dollar Quartet" at 6 p.m. Other events at the square include Christmas music and appearances by Charlotte Bobcats players from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Disc Plaza. The tree lighting will be followed with a performance by Charlotte Jazz Orchestra. (Read more)
 

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