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NCDOT: I-40 lane closures planned in Canton for drainage work

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The lanes are scheduled to be closed from 7 p.m. Nov. 9 through noon Nov. 13.

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51 N.C. gas stations face scrutiny over fuel pricing complaints

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a Nov. 6 news release that his office has followed up with…

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Six months in, Asheville’s I-26 Connector begins taking shape

NCDOT says bridge foundations are progressing as crews prepare for the eventual shift of interstate traffic off the Bowen Bridges

6 hours ago in Food & Drink, Local

Taste of NC brings wine, food to Tryon tonight

Friday's event features 17 wineries and cider producers, plus food pairings from regional chefs

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

Salvage Station: ‘We haven’t given up…not even close’

After facing setbacks, including Helene and a fire, venue's owners say they still are working on a comeback.

8 hours ago in Local

Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

The conservation easement projects would protect nearly 110 acres of farmland.

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6 hours ago in Entertainment

Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant

Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

Salvage Station: ‘We haven’t given up…not even close’

After facing setbacks, including Helene and a fire, venue's owners say they still are working on a comeback.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

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7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.