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13+ min ago (147+ words) Police said a 15-year-old and 16-year-old were reported missing after running away from Lancaster High School on Monday. Lancaster Police searching for 2 teens believed to have run away from school To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video LANCASTER, S.C. " The Lancaster Police Department is searching for two teenagers believed to have run away from school on Monday, Dec. 1. Cashmiere Greene, 15, and Aavianna West-Johnson, 16, were both reported missing. They were last seen walking near the Walmart in Lancaster. Greene was wearing a red jumpsuit, and West-Johnson was wearing a white puffy jacket and blue pants. "We are working to ensure their safe return home and appreciate the public's assistance in locating these two juveniles," police said....

50+ min ago (523+ words) The Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro (nearly $1.4 billion) deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada's "ugly chic" aesthetic and Miu Miu's youth-driven appeal. The highly anticipated deal is expected to relaunch Versace's fortunes, after middling post-pandemic performance as part of the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings. Related video above: Prada Galleria Fall Leather Goods 2025 Campaign Prada said in a one-line statement that the acquisition had been completed after receiving all regulatory clearances. Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will steer Versace's next phase as executive chairman, in addition to his roles as group marketing director and sustainability chief. The son of co-creative director Miuccia Prada and longtime Prada Group chairman Patrizio Bertelli has said he doesn't expect to make any swift…...

53+ min ago (336+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. " For generations, K&W Cafeteria wasn't just a restaurant " it was a ritual. A tradition." On Monday, that tradition ended abruptly as employees arrived to open the doors, only to learn that all the restaurant's locations were closed for good. At the Hanes Mill Road location in Winston-Salem, the news broke just as General Manager Daniel Proffitt poured his morning cup of coffee. Customers were just as shocked. For Bobby Williams, stopping by K&W after work wasn't just a habit " it was a part of everyday life. For seven years, he came at the same time, following the same routine. The employees became as familiar to him as the food on his tray. "I talk to the ladies here every time," Williams said. "They joke with me, they're so nice and everything." One of those employees is Emma…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (333+ words) A faith-based pregnancy center will come before the Supreme Court on Tuesday to challenge an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. Many Democratic-aligned states have sought to protect abortion access and some have investigated whether pregnancy centers mislead women into thinking they offer abortions. In New Jersey, Democratic attorney general Matthew Platkin sent a subpoena to First Choice Women's Resource Centers for donor information. First Choice pushed back, arguing the investigation was baseless and the demand for donor lists threatened their First Amendment rights. They tried to challenge the subpoena in federal court, but a judge found the case wasn't yet far enough along. An appeals court agreed. First Choice then turned to the Supreme Court. Executive director Aimee Huber said she hopes the high court will rule in their favor and send a message that protects…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (540+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " One of the Queen City's biggest days of giving is officially underway." Giving Tuesday Charlotte, led by SHARE Charlotte, is celebrating its 12th year " and organizers say the movement has already generated more than $52 million in impact for local nonprofits since it began. The annual day of generosity is part of the global Giving Tuesday initiative, but Charlotte was among the first cities in the country to launch its own local version." RELATED: Giving Tuesday: How to avoid donating to scammers The goal remains simple: Make it easier for residents to support the organizations doing critical work across Mecklenburg County. This year's headquarters event is being held at The Pearl from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., inviting community members to stop by and take part in hands-on volunteer activities. Visitors can help by stuffing postpartum kits, filling welcome baskets for families moving into their…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (1022+ words) Diplomats face an uphill battle to reconcile Russian and Ukrainian "red lines" as a renewed U.S.-led push to end the war gathers steam, with Ukrainian officials attending talks in the U.S. over the weekend and Washington officials expected in Moscow early this week. U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan became public last month, sparking alarm that it was too favorable to Moscow. It was revised following talks in Geneva between the U.S. and Ukraine a week ago. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the revised plan could be "workable." Russian President Vladimir Putin called it a possible "basis" for a future peace agreement. Trump said Sunday that "there's a good chance we can make a deal." Still, officials on both sides indicated a long road ahead as key sticking points " over whether Kyiv should cede land to Moscow and how to ensure Ukraine's…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (440+ words) Highway 12, Highway 401, Highway 407 ETR, Highway 412, Highway 418 and Highway 7A are affected Expect delays or plan an alternative route " 18 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Durham on Dec. 2, 2025: Highway 401 eastbound between Ritson Road and Harmony Road, Oshawa: two alternating lanes closed from Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. until Dec. 4 at 6 a.m. Highway 7A eastbound between Regional Road 57 South and Nesbitt Line Road, Port Perry: one alternating lane closed from Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. until Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Highway 401 westbound between Brock Road and Liverpool Road, Pickering: two left lanes closed from Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. until Dec. 5 at 5 a.m. Highway 401 westbound off-ramp at Liverpool Road, Pickering: one right lane closed from Dec. 8 at 11 p.m. until Dec. 9 at 5 a.m. Highway 401 westbound express between Brock Road and Liverpool Road, Pickering: two left lanes closed from Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. until Dec. 3 at 5 a.m. Highway 407 ETR eastbound between Enfield Road and Solina Rd, Clarington: one right lane closed…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (557+ words) Luigi Mangione is due back in court on Tuesday for the second day of a hearing in his bid to bar New York prosecutors from using evidence that they say links him to last year's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The pretrial hearing in Mangione's state murder case kicked off Monday with prosecutors playing surveillance videos of the Dec. 4, 2024, killing and security footage of his arrest five days later at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania. Mangione, 27, gripped a pen in his right hand, making a fist at times, as prosecutors played the audio of a 911 call from a McDonald's manager relaying concerns from customers that Mangione looked like the suspect in Thompson's death. Mangione's lawyers are asking Judge Gregory Carro to block prosecutors from showing or telling jurors about items seized from his backpack during his arrest, including a 9 mm…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (459+ words) The highly anticipated deal is expected to relaunch Versace's fortunes, after middling post-pandemic performance as part of the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings. Prada said in a one-line statement that the acquisition had been completed after receiving all regulatory clearances. Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli will steer Versace's next phase as executive chairman, in addition to his roles as group marketing director and sustainability chief. The son of co-creative director Miuccia Prada and longtime Prada Group chairman Patrizio Bertelli has said he doesn't expect to make any swift executive changes at Versace. But Bertelli has said that the company, which places among the top 10 most recognized brands in the world, has long been underperforming in the market. Versace has been in the midst of a creative relaunch under a new designer, Dario Vitale, who previewed his first collection during Milan Fashion Week…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago (406+ words) People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when a cough is concerning? Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs that could mean a cough is something more serious, particularly because respiratory illnesses thrive this time of the year. "Cough is one of the most common symptoms for any lung condition, cough and shortness of breath. So, lots of things cause cough. People get bronchitis. They get a cold. These are the most common things to do it. Cough that sort of persists for a little bit can be acid reflux. Could be asthma or COPD. Can even be a post-seasonal drip like allergies," Polito told sister station WBAL-TV 11 News. A cough may be from dry air or a cold, but don't ignore it…...