2-Alarm Fire Off Mt. Holly Road Now Out
Firefighters have extinguished a two-alarm fire on the 7200 block of Mount Holly Road.
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NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players’ health.
Gaston County Courthouse and DSS building evacuated following bomb threat
All-clear given following bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Gaston County Courthouse and the Department of Social Services Tuesday afternoon.
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. Meta says the new restrictions go further than its previous safeguards.
Drought has muted this year’s leaf-peeping season
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died.
Victim of deadly shooting in SouthPark identified
A woman found shot at an upscale apartment building in SouthPark has been identified by police as 45-year-old Dwanneich Hammonds.
Up ‘n Adam: Scarecrow Hollow at Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Adam Wurtzel went to Daniel Stowe Conservancy to learn more about their kid-friendly Scarecrow Hollow.
This weekend’s “Pig Pickin'” fundraiser to benefit Operation BBQ Relief
The Carolina BBQ Festival’s annual Pig Pickin’ event takes place this weekend Sunday October 19th.
California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Brandon Dawson of Santa Rosa clinched victory Monday at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.
Warm & windy days ahead
The breezy and sunny afternoons continue through the next few days as highs approach 80°.
The Edge: If you liked the new Ed Gein show on Netflix, something may be wrong with you
If you binged Monsters: The Ed Gein Story, and found yourself enjoying the gory drama, you might want to rethink what you’re binge watching.
Comfortable Fall Weather Continues
Tonight, will be clear and tranquil, with calm conditions expected. A brief dip in temperatures will move in midweek before well above average highs return.
Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
Bill Belichick has denied reports that he’s been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. Belichick says “some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that is categorically false.” Belichick was making his first public comments since a blowout loss to Clemson.
‘Tron: Ares’ steers to $33 million opening at domestic box office
(CNN) — Disney’s “Tron: Ares” revved up to gross about $33.5 million at the domestic box office,…
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown
The White House budget office says mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.
Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
Combs, 55, was convicted in July of flying people across state lines for drug-fueled marathon sexual encounters.
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
The government shutdown has begun. Trump vows to "do things that are irreversible, that are bad" as he seeks to punish Democrats, and his administration has called for mass firings.
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Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
The 55-45 vote Tuesday on the bill to extend federal funding for seven weeks fell short of the 60 needed to end a filibuster.
Trump calls for using US cities as 'training ground' for armed forces in unusual speech to generals
During his nearly hour-long speech, Hegseth said the U.S. military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and “historic firsts.”
Trump signed executive order on TikTok deal. But the deal isn’t complete
(CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday clearing the way…
An emotional Kimmel returns to ABC and assails Trump’s ‘un-American’ attacks on free speech
(CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night stage Tuesday night and…
