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40+ min ago (311+ words) SALEM " The Salem Community Theatre will present a special, one-night-only holiday event featuring country-rock veteran Mark Mackay and The Voice standout Kristen Brown. As a highlighted stop on Mackay's nationwide Christmas Tour 2025, this dynamic duo will take the stage on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. for an evening of festive music, storytelling, and high-energy performances. Touring in support of his brand-new holiday EP, Christmas Time is in The Air, Mackay will be blending his signature guitar-driven sound with Brown's heartfelt, soulful vocals. The concert promises a unique mix of rootsy anthems, holiday favorites, and original music. The Setlist: A Mix of Holiday Classics and Originals Fans can expect a spirited setlist that bridges the gap between traditional country, rock-and-roll, and Christmas nostalgia. " Holiday Favorites: The evening will feature high-octane renditions of Christmas classics like "Run Rudolph Run," soulful covers of "Last Christmas…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (317+ words) Community members in the gate city are celebrating the lives and legacies of six men who fought to desegregate the game they loved, as Sunday marks 70 years since the Greensboro Six made history. In the words of one of their sons, they refused to wait for change, so they played for it. In Greensboro, golfers of different generations hit six "drives to freedom" in honor of Dr. George Simkins Jr., Phillip Cook, Elijah Herring, Samuel Murray, Joseph Sturdivant, and Leon Wolfe. Those six men who broke the rules of the then segregated Gillespie Golf Course and changed the game of golf in Greensboro and beyond. "Dec. 7, 70 years ago, they came out here, signed their names on the course registry, each put down their 75 cents in green fees and walked out to this tee and teed off," said Chris Simkins. "They…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago (194+ words) Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education has its last meeting of 2025 Tuesday, but it's the first with new superintendent Don Phipps in charge. What's on the agenda as leaders close out a year marked by the district's financial woes: The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is set to hold its final meeting of 2025, also its first with Don Phipps as the district's new superintendent amid ongoing efforts to reduce debt. Phipps' first regular board meeting will start with the finance committee, where board members will review the district's budget expenditures and consider extending a contract with HIL Consultants. The Board of Education will vote on that, as well as its own calendar for meeting dates. A "budget update" is not listed on the agenda, as it was during interim superintendent Catty Moore's time with the district. However,…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (17+ words) Winter weather advisory for snow chances in North Carolina Winter weather advisory for snow chances in Triad...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (183+ words) A Fort Dodge boy is being rewarded for helping firefighters after heavy snowfall blocked the city's fire hydrants. 9-year-old Colton Holmes took part in a citywide contest that encouraged kids across the city to clear snow from the fire hydrants for a chance to ride to school in a fire truck. He says spending some of his time in the snow to help out was a no-brainer. "I wanted to help people out and be a hero," he said. But this nice gesture turned into a lifesaving action just a day later, when a firefighter used the hydrant he cleared to respond to a nearby structure fire. "Given the situation, the heavy snowfall recently, time was of the essence," Fort Dodge Lt. Devon Schuster said. "Fire actually doubles in size every minute, so the fact that we didn't have to…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (22+ words) Winter weather advisory for snow in the Triad Monday and across North Carolina Winter weather advisory for snow in the Triad Monday...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago (229+ words) WASHINGTON " "KPop Demon Hunters" and American apparel and shoe maker Vans teamed up to create a collection of shoes featuring characters from Netflix's hit animated musical. The collection mixes a blend of both collaborators styles, featuring classic patterns and favorite characters from the movie that has topped all charts lately." "Vans" iconic Checkerboard is featured throughout the Classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi designs while demon-inspired patterns adorn the Old Skool, seamlessly blending the two realms," a press release said. " Shoe styles range from Vans Classic Slip-On and Old Skool to their Old Skool V and Sk8-Hi. Sizes range from adults to kids." The collection sells for between $45 and $85. Shoes hit stores Friday and will sell online beginning Monday, Dec. 8." Here are some participating premium outlets already selling the shoe while supplies last:" "KPop Demon Hunters" revolves around a fictional band called…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago (382+ words) Notre Dame, the first team left out of the College Football Playoff, became the third Bowl Subdivision team to announce Sunday it will not play in a bowl game this year. Iowa State and Kansas State also said they would decline any bowl invitations despite being eligible for the postseason. Video above: Pitt, Notre Dame fans pack North Shore for College GameDay "As a team, we've decided to withdraw our name from consideration for a bowl game following the 2025 season," the Fighting Irish said a statement on X. "We appreciate all the support from our families and fans, and we're hoping to bring the 12th national title to South Bend in 2026." Miami got into the playoff as an at-large selection after moving from No. 12 to No. 10 in the final rankings. Notre Dame dropped a spot and will now stay home for the…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago (82+ words) Morning bursts of chilly rain, sleet and snow in the Piedmont, mountains and foothills may affect school openings. NORTH CAROLINA, USA " Due to inclement weather expected to hit Monday morning, schools are adjusting their schedules." Ashe County schools will be closed for students, with an optional teacher workday for educators." Watauga County schools will open on a two-hour delay. Buses will run on a Limited A Route. More information can be found on the Watauga County Schools website."...

5+ hour ago (1100+ words) American figure skater Andrew Torgashev was at an invitation-only camp organized by U.S. Figure Skating not long ago, a chance for elite athletes preparing for the high-level Grand Prix season to work out any flaws in their performances. Video above: Erin Jackson going for the gold again at Milan-Cortina He tried a quad toe loop, a four-revolution jump where skaters launch from the back outside edge of their blade with the help of a toe pick from the other foot. The jump itself is the easiest of skating's six primary jumps, but four revolutions ups the difficulty. To the naked eye, Torgashev landed it perfectly. To the camera watching him, Torgashev landed a quarter-revolution short. The app is called OOFSkate, and powered by AI technology it analyzes from a tablet or mobile phone a skater's jump height, rotation speed, airtime and…...