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Amazon Launches A.I. Shopping Assistant “Rufus”

Amazon shoppers can now get some artificial help, as the e-commerce giant has launched a new A.I. shopping assistant, and it’s named “Rufus.”

Man Arrested In Burke County For Producing, Distributing Child Pornography

A Burke County man is facing three felony charges after allegedly producing and distributing child pornography.

January Jobs Report: U.S. Added 353,000 Jobs

The labor department says employers added a stunning 353,000 jobs during the first month of 2024 while the overall unemployment rate remains steady for a third-consecutive month at 3.7%.

Two Women Sue Figure Skating Coach For Sex Abuse

Two young women in South Carolina have filed a federal lawsuit against their figure skating coach, a former Olympian, over claims that he sexually assaulted them.

Controversial Podcast Host Joe Rogan Signs A New Deal With Spotify For Up To A Reported $250 Million

Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

Biden Looks For A Big Win In South Carolina’s Democratic Primary After Pushing For State To Go First

President Joe Biden is looking for an easy victory Saturday in South Carolina’s Democratic primary that officially kicks off his party's nominating process, validating a new lineup he championed to better empower Black voters who helped revive his 2020 campaign.

Paris Police Say Suspect In Attack At Train Station May Have Mental Health Issues

A man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people Saturday in an early morning attack at the bustling Gare de Lyon train station in Paris.

One Person Dead In Southwest Charlotte Fire

One person died as a result of a fire in southwest Charlotte on Saturday morning.

Presidential Candidates Gearing Up For Sc Primaries

Presidential Candidates Gearing Up For The South Carolina Primaries

Nikki Haley and Kamala Harris both visited the Palmetto State on Friday to speak with voters before the primaries this month.

19-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder In Hickory

A 19-year-old from Hickory is facing three counts of attempted murder in connection to Wednesday's shooting that put a juvenile in the hospital.

NCISAA Approves Name, Image And Likeness Policy For Member Schools

The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) approved a new policy that will allow high school student-athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness.

Statesville Man Facing 12 Counts of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

A Statesville man is facing 12 second-degree charges after allegedly uploading child sexual exploitation material.

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring At Groundhog Day Festivities

Punxsutawney Phil has forecasted an early spring from the largest and best-known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States at an overcast Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania. The annual event was held shortly after sunrise on Friday.

No. 3 UNC Is Leaning On A Season-Long Defensive Surge Entering Rivalry Game With No. 7 Duke

Third-ranked North Carolina is getting some of its best defensive play in years. That has helped the Tar Heels rise to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings entering Saturday's rivalry game against No. 7 Duke.

Statesville Man Facing 24 Counts Of Animal Cruelty For Illegal Dog Fighting

A Statesville man is facing a litany of charges after allegedly organizing illegal dog fights, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Carl Weathers, Linebacker-Turned-Actor Who Starred In 'Rocky' Movies And 'The Mandalorian,' Dies

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.