I hung six different strands of lights on my Christmas tree to see which looked best, and two stood out as winners for very different reasons.

Govee's smart string light upgrades are among the best, with several design changes we particularly like. These lights -- which have Matter support and work with Google Home or Alexa -- ditch the hanging bulbs for a string light design, making them a whole lot easier to place in a holiday tree, wrap around a wreath and so on.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow but some people have been in the Christmas spirit since the end of Halloween. Holiday decorations are very popular throughout Greenville. Whether it’s a yard display or stringing the lights up on the roof.

Yes, your Christmas lights can be a top fire hazard. To ensure a safe holiday, we spoke to electrical industry expert Dan Mock for seasonal tips and practices.