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Christmas 1994 had no snow until one boy won a radio contest
41+ min ago (168+ words) In 1994, Eddie wanted snow for everyone. After he won a local radio contest, organizers delivered ski-slope snow to his yard, sparking a block-wide snowball fight. Eight-year-old Eddie was dreaming of a white Christmas in 1994, but winter had other plans. When…...
Teen survives sepsis, four amputations and makes it to prom as queen
44+ min ago (1770+ words) She barely survived sepsis. She wasn't sure she'd ever feel beautiful again. But this story isn't about what she's lost " it's about what she refused to give up. Cheryl Preheim, Makayla Richards Life after limb loss How a teen found…...
Australian PM announces gun buy-back plan, day of reflection following Bondi Beach shooting
47+ min ago (630+ words) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national buy-back scheme for firearms to "get more guns off our streets" following the Bondi Beach massacre. Speaking at a press conference in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said the scheme would buy…...
FG Communities Completes Acquisition of Two Communities in Winston-Salem, NC
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (271+ words) Strengthening our presence in the Winston-Salem regionCHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FG Communities, whose mission is to preserve and improve affordable housing by acquiring and operating manufactured housing communities, is excited to announce the acquisition of two manufactured housing communities in…...
Greensboro police honor Officer Mike Horan with bike tour
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (141+ words) A rotating memorial bike display will be touring Greensboro police substations ahead of the one-year anniversary of Officer Horan's death. Next week marks one year since Greensboro Police Officer Mike Horan was killed in the line of duty, and the…...
Police seek public's help to find missing Huntersville teenager with autism
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (300+ words) Huntersville Police said officers have remained in contact with Mensah's mom during the search and have tracked activity on an electronic device. Police seek public's help to find missing Huntersville teenager with autism To stream WCNC on your phone, you…...
US military strikes on drug boats in Latin America spark legal concerns
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (375+ words) The U.S. military has conducted over 20 strikes on alleged drug boats since September, resulting in more than 100 deaths, amid questions about the legality of these actions. The U.S. military has announced that more than 100 people have been killed in over 20 strikes on…...
High Wind Warning in the North Carolina Mountains | Blustery and cooling down in the Piedmont Triad
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (154+ words) A High Wind Warning continues for the Mountains with gusts between 55-70 mph through early evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Foothills with a chance of gusts up to 50 mph. Sustained winds will be brisk too in the…...
The Kennedy Center starts work to add Trump's name onto the building
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (295+ words) The Kennedy Center started the work of adding Donald Trump's name to the building on Friday, a day after the president's handpicked board voted to do so. Several blue tarps were hung in front of the institution early Friday to…...
Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of North Carolina plane crash that killed 7
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (725+ words) By ALLEN G. BREED and GARY D. ROBERTSON STATESVILLE, N.C. " Federal investigators on Friday will begin sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his…...