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2+ min ago (684+ words) Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday. It's no secret that buying things online is now a staple of many people's everyday routines. And year after year, those purchases mount during the gift-giving holiday rush. Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, even amid wider economic uncertainty. Video above: Saving for the holidays Adobe Analytics has estimated that U.S. shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, or 6.3% more than in 2024. They already spent $11.8 billion online for Black Friday and another $6.4 billion on Thanksgiving Day, exceeding Adobe's forecasts. Consumer spending for Cyber Week " the five major shopping days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday " provides a strong indication of how much…...

41+ min ago (152+ words) Featuring ballet and contemporary dance students and live music by the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra The sweetest holiday tradition returns to the community as the University of North Carolina School of the Arts brings its 60th production of "The Nutcracker" to stage. Ballet and contemporary dance students will take the stage at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro December 5-7. The beloved tale comes to life with Ilya Kozadayev's captivating choreography and Tchaikovsky's timeless score, performed live by the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra. The show is conducted by alumnus Felipe Tristan. The community is invited to make unforgettable memories while celebrating the holiday season. Endalyn T. Outlaw, Dean of the School of Dance at UNCSA joined the Local Vibe for a sit down interview to share a preview of what the audience can expect this year. Click the video above for…...

54+ min ago (416+ words) The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of standout performers in Northern California: Charlie Puth will hit the stage to sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will take on "America the Beautiful" and Coco Jones will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The performances will take place Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, the league announced Sunday. Video above: Bad Bunny to perform at Super Bowl "These artists bring a distinct voice to the moment, helping set the tone for a day that will captivate fans around the world," said Jon Barker, senior vice president of global event production for the NFL. The national anthem and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" will be performed by deaf performing artist Fred Beam in…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (86+ words) Police have not said how many cars were involved or if anyone was injured. Search location by ZIP code U.S. 29 North reopens after multi-car crash in Greensboro Police have not said how many cars were involved or if anyone was injured. Greensboro police said all lanes of US 29 have reopened after a crash involving multiple vehicles. According to police, all northbound lanes of US 29 at April Road were closed Sunday night while officers investigated the scene. This area has since reopened....

3+ hour, 3+ min ago (471+ words) An F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a civilian aircraft after it violated the temporary flight restriction airspace over Palm Beach while President Donald Trump was at his Mar-a-Lago estate. This incident Saturday afternoon was after several general aviation aircraft violations of restricted airspace in the Palm Beach area earlier this week. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, sent out jets for those violations. Trump came to Palm Beach on Tuesday and is scheduled to return to the White House on Sunday. NORAD intercepted the plane when it entered the restricted space at about 4:20 p.m. Saturday. NORAD said it safely intercepted the plane out of the area. Trump departed Trump International Golf Club around 3 p.m. and arrived shortly later at Mar-a-Lago. NORAD dispersed flares to communicate with the pilot in drawing attention to the violation. The flares, which can be visible to the…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago (311+ words) Statewide candidate filing kicks off Dec. 1, as political parties and candidates gear up for next year's midterm elections. Two Triad political science professors say there's potential for some races to heat up this December. Professor John Dinan of Wake Forest University says the next few weeks will be crucial for candidates campaigning ahead of the primary elections March 3. "You got a very short period before March to really persuade fellow republicans or fellow democrats that you ought to be the party standard-bearer," Dinan. "So there's certainly no room for resting." That means securing endorsements or running ads. Conversely, candidates who have already secured a position as their party's candidate have extra time to prepare for the general election Nov. 3 of next year. "We're talking about 11 months away even now," Dinan said. "The voters are not going to stay tuned in…...

4+ hour, 48+ min ago (50+ words) Two people have died, and 10 others have been displaced after a structure fire took place in Wilmington Island in the early hours of Sunday. Two people have died, and 10 others have been displaced after a structure fire took place in Wilmington Island in the early hours of Sunday....

4+ hour, 57+ min ago (344+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " A school bus driver in Oklahoma City knits beanies for students to spread love and warmth. Tina Hutcherson, 63, drives in the Putnam City School District and says she makes the hats'to ensure no one goes without.' She told KAKE'it takes between 30 and 45 minutes per hat after her daughter gifted her a new knitting machine, so she had the idea to make a stock of beanies for students.' "I was like, 'Oh Lord, I gotta make all my babies some hats on the bus now,'" Hutcherson told ABC News. Though she has them in abundance, enough to fill up a large portion of the school bus's dashboard, she doesn't make them to sell to students.' "I just want to knit for people, to see the smile on their face when they get it," she told KOCO. Hutcherson began knitting…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago (47+ words) Couple of chances for rain this week and chilly temperatures. Mountain snow possible this week Search location by ZIP code Below Normal High Temps All Week. Two Wet Systems This Week Search location by ZIP code Below Normal High Temps All Week. Two Wet Systems This Week...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago (284+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Typically, nothing else matters besides winning for NFL players. But teams used their platforms to promote causes that go far beyond the game on Sunday. The Carolina Panthers joined the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" initiative in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Rams. The movement allows players to represent charitable organizations of their choice. One of the heaviest tributes came from Panthers center Austin Corbett, who rocked cleats in support of "All Within My Hands," a foundation created by metal music legends Metallica. Corbett's cleats were Carolina blue with lightning inspired by Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" album. Corbett wasn't the only member of the Panthers showing support for the cause. Panthers offensive line coach Joe Gilbert wore similarly-inspired All Within My Hands cleats." The foundation says Corbett and Gilbert were drawn to the foundation due to their family's…...