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09/02/2024

The new Siamese Twins Museum in Mount Airy opened on July 1.

09/02/2024

Gay male couples tend to gravitate toward big cities, while le***an couples prefer more pastoral smaller cities or towns, according to figures from the 2020 census.

09/02/2024

The reemergence of Anthony Merseal in Festus, a town south of St. Louis, is making former followers nervous. They've started a public campaign.

09/02/2024

Depending on how and where their music is used, musicians may have grounds to take action beyond rebuking, according to legal experts.

09/02/2024

I will simply say I ruined my own day from the moment I opened my eyes this morning, and I’m not too proud to admit it.

09/02/2024

“We live on Main Street, and we always see bicyclists,” said Snypes. “It is quite a sight to see the cyclists go by.”

09/02/2024

The peak of apple season is here and The Orchard at Altapass has a fresh supply of items.

09/02/2024

“This building won't be like anything else you see in McDowell County,” said Executive Director Paula Swepson as she stood inside the old structure.

09/01/2024

At least one medical professional who specializes in football injuries is recommending that kids not play tackle football before the age of 14.

09/01/2024

Back-to-school season often comes with a return to routines, and that can mean hectic weeknights. Here are a few recipes to make the transition easier.

09/01/2024

The L.E. Bruun Collection has been insured for 500 million Danish kroner, or around $72.5 million.

09/01/2024

A “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes in Colorado is getting even bigger now that late summer is here and babies are being born.

09/01/2024

The northern bald ibis, or Waldrapp, is making a comeback, but the birds no longer know the route to migrate for the winter. Enter the foster parents.

09/01/2024

“English Teacher” isn’t a bookend to “Abbott Elementary” – it’s much more adult than that show. But it does gives outsiders a heads-up on the stakes in schools today.

09/01/2024

Israel’s largest trade union called a strike Monday following the deaths of six hostages in the Gaza Strip. The Histadrut represents some 800,000 workers in health care, transportation and banking.

Israel’s largest trade union called a strike Monday following the deaths of six hostages in the Gaza Strip. The Histadrut represents some 800,000 workers in health care, transportation and banking.

09/01/2024

Superman, in a comic or a movie, reminds us we need a place to retreat and heal. His Fortress of Solitude was important to him as a place to revive,

09/01/2024

Many retailers offer the option to get cash back when you make a purchase, but some charge a fee for that convenience. Economically vulnerable families may be hit hardest.

09/01/2024

Dolly Parton's father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read, so the country music legend made it her mission to improve literacy.

09/01/2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has touted his Nebraska roots and values. In the Nebraska towns where Walz was raised, not everyone is ready to claim him.

09/01/2024

Here's a look at some common — and not so common — mosquito-borne diseases.

09/01/2024

McDowell Technical Community College released a list of students who made the President’s, Dean’s and Honors Lists at the college during the spring and summer semesters of 2024.

08/31/2024

Tickets appeared on resale websites for as much as $7,800. Oasis warned they're "either counterfeit or will be cancelled by the promoters."

08/31/2024

A bald eagle is slowly recovering from surgeries after it was shot in Missouri.

08/31/2024

Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see not just new titles but a smattering of older films, too.

08/31/2024

Depending on your ZIP code, you may be twice as likely to be diagnosed with dementia in some areas of the country as others, a new study found.

08/31/2024

Using plenty of TV techniques from the era, directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes do a great job of conjuring more than just the devil in “Late Night with the Devil.”

08/31/2024

Dozens of school districts disregarding the order that propelled Oklahoma this summer to the center of a growing push by conservatives to give religion a bigger role in public schools.

08/31/2024

Browse through recently listed homes in the Marion real estate market and find your next home!

08/31/2024

Some prosecutors, police watchdogs and legal scholars have concerns about how AI-generated reports could alter a fundamental document that plays a role in who gets prosecuted or imprisoned.

08/31/2024

A first-of-its-kind apartment project using innovative building blocks is designed to be assembled much like a toy kit. But the blocks have been tested to withstand Category 5 hurricane winds.