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LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda died in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend, the company announced Monday. He was 55. The Charlotte-based online lending platform said the accident occurred Sunday at a family farm in North Carolina. In a statement, the company said it is grieving the “unexpected loss” of its founder. “Doug […]
North Carolinians can now file court documents, search for records, and have 24/7 access to case events and court dates from the comfort of their home.
A Sunday morning interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos ended abruptly for Vice President JD Vance, as he feigned outrage over being asked about Trump border czar Tom Homan reportedly accepting a bribe. Vance appeared on This Week this past Sunday (Oct. 12), and after answering questions about the ceasefire in Gaza, Stephanopoulos pivoted […]
President Donald Trump previously mentioned his entry to heaven on the back of securing a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Columbus Day is a federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October, providing many workers a three-day weekend as fall approaches. The day honors Christopher Columbus, the explorer credited with opening the Americas to European exploration. However, the holiday has become controversial in recent years due to Columbus’ treatment of Indigenous people. As a […]
A court hearing is scheduled Wednesday afternoon in former Provost Chris Clemens’ open meetings and public records lawsuit against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The hearing in Hillsborough will address Clemens’ motion this week for “expedited discovery, preservation order, forensic imaging, and in camera review” in the case.
One year after Hurricane Helene devastated their businesses and communities, craft breweries in western North Carolina are still on the road to recovery. Western North Carolina has long been integral to the state’s craft brewing industry, accounting for roughly one-quarter of breweries in the state and playing an outsized role in shaping North Carolina’s beer…
The latest numbers from CMPD, obtained by WBT, paint a disturbing picture about crime in the center city whether it’s murders or flashers. Since January, there have been nine murders around the uptown, compared to only three killings in all of last year. That’s a 200% increase. A recent murder in the busy Brevard Court […]
NFL Turning Point USA Announces Alternative Halftime Show For Super Bowl LX Turning Point USA has announced an alternative halftime show for Super Bowl LX, following the NFL’s selection of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny as the main performer. Dubbed “The All American Halftime Show,” this event aims to provide a different option for viewers […]
Charlotte is widening its lead as North Carolina’s largest city, according to new data from North Carolina’s Office of State Budget and Management. The report, which reviewed population changes from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2024, shows Charlotte’s population has grown by about 70,000 people, reaching an estimated 944,742 residents. That’s more than 444,000 […]
Officials at North Carolina’s two largest airports, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) say flight operations are continuing without disruption despite the ongoing government shutdown. A spokesperson for the city of Charlotte told The Charlotte Observer there are “minimal short-term impacts” expected at CLT, with no immediate effect on daily operations. RDU officials […]
What Is A Fluffernutter Sandwich & How To Make One The Fluffernutter sandwich is a New England classic that combines the creamy sweetness of Marshmallow Fluff with the salty richness of peanut butter, all sandwiched between two slices of soft white bread. Here’s a quick guide to its history and how to make one yourself! […]
