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45+ min ago   (308+ words) With brutally cold temperatures in the forecast this weekend, there are things you should do now to make sure your car starts up and runs without any issues. "Charging system, alternators, batteries, belts, that's all part of the regular maintenance,…...

55+ min ago   (309+ words) WASHINGTON " The "Warriors Dividend" sent to troops in December is tax-free, the IRS said Friday. Trump announced the one-time funds during his televised address to the nation in December." He previously said the money came from his tariffs on goods,…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (371+ words) Federal and local officials are gearing up for a winter storm expected to affect over 170 million people across the United States. Federal agencies are mobilizing resources and support for state and local governments in anticipation of a massive winter storm…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (381+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " With winter weather moving into the Charlotte area, emergency officials are urging families to prepare now, warning that time is running out to gather essential supplies. The clock is ticking for residents to stock up on necessities before conditions…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (222+ words) On this occasion, and of course on many others, I am happy to support Cllr Martin Tod's comments of the changes within Jigsaw, the developer consortium partnering the council in the regeneration of central Winchester (Chronicle, January 15). When he says,…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (309+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials urged residents Friday to stay off roads and prepare for what could be one of the area's most impactful winter storms in years, with dangerous conditions expected to begin Saturday afternoon. "This is going…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (495+ words) UNION COUNTY, N.C. " Public health officials have issued more than 170 quarantine orders to students and staff at Shining Light Baptist Academy in Monroe following a measles exposure from an unvaccinated child who attended school while contagious. Union County Public Health Director…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (197+ words) WASHINGTON " The Transportation Security Administration has revealed its top 10 weirdest things found at its checkpoints in 2025. Boise Airport topped the TSA's list with a replica pipe bomb discovered in a passenger's checked bag. The incident occurred in May 2025 when a…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago   (192+ words) If the power goes out for a significant period of time, everything from meat to milk will be at risk. But when the power comes back on, how do you know if your food is still safe to eat? Here's…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (185+ words) Snow in Wilmington on February 1, 2021 Mayor John Carney has declared a State of Emergency in Wilmington due to the coming winter storm. The action directs that people deemed non-essential not drive in the city after 1:00 a.m. Sunday except for a significant…...