Every year the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. sets up a big ol' Christmas tree, but have you ever thought about where it comes from? On this week's Success at Six, Mark Garrison tells the story of this year's Capitol Christmas Tree travelling from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local democrat running for the State House has some explaining to do.  She claims her republican opponent was once arrested for writing a bad check. But he wasn't -- and the mug shot in the commercial was created by the television producer. Mark Garrison looks at the lie being broadcast by Diamond Staten Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The private company that runs the I-77 toll lanes has been suing drivers who end up in fender-benders.  Why? Supposedly, it blocks traffic and the company loses toll revenue. Mark Garrison talks with WSOC's Joe Bruno who uncovered this, and explains what happened when Joe started asking questions about the suits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year school board elections are getting a lot of attention from voters across the country. Issues such as dirty books, COVID shots and transgender policy are motivating factors.  Over the weekend, Mark Garrison spent time in Cabarrus County where voters are lining up to cast an early ballot. And one reason is all the controversy surrounding the school board and sexually explicit material.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Charlotte at Six -- more controversy for Charlotte City Councilman James "Smuggie" Mitchell. Mitchell was excused from a City Council vote Monday night because of a conflict of interest. Mark Garrison talks with Mitchell about why he previously failed to disclose that he owned stock in a company doing business with the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison and WBT food critic TJ Boggs are back to keep you up to date about the dirtiest places to (not) eat! Mark shares a place infested with flies, one that's been serving moldy meat+ TJ tells you where you might be able to get a haunted meal in Uptown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Garrison visits the NC State fair and had a chance to taste some of the best food around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and football season is in full swing -- fall is officially here in the Carolinas. Mark Garrison takes you along his road trip to the North Carolina mountains where he soaks in the views, meets interesting people and tries a famous snack for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As fair season gets rolling, Mark Garrison gets you informed about all the best eats at this year's North Carolina State Fair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many different things draw people to the local fair: rides, games, live music and especially food. Mark Garrison met with one newcomer to the fair food game who is watering mouths with delicious dishes at the North Carolina State Fair this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.