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What the Tech: Terms of Service

It's the biggest lie on the internet: people saying they've read the terms of service agreements before installing an app or signing up for a service

Don't Waste Your Money: Venmo and the IRS

Many people who use Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App were stunned to learn that the IRS now wants to know about large transactions.

Anti-Mask Anger Forces Colorado Children's Museum To Close

A Colorado children’s museum is the latest casualty of harassment by people angry over mask mandates designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Study: Gas Stoves Worse For Climate Than Previously Thought

A new study has found that gas stoves are worse for the climate than previously thought.

What is a Nor'easter?

A strong nor'easter is poised to bring multiple feet of snow to the Northeast this weekend... but what exactly *is* a nor'easter?

Holocaust Novel "Maus" Banned In Tennessee School District

A Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.

DHEC: South Carolina Caught Up On Backlog Of COVID Tests

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental announced on Thursday that all of its COVID-19 testing vendors have cleared their backlogs and testing wait times will return to the standard 48-hour period.

House Fire In Hickory, Dog Found Dead

A dog was killed in a Hickory house fire Wednesday night.

Charlotte's Washington, Toronto's Champagnie Fined $15,000

The NBA has announced Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington and Toronto Raptors forward Justin Champagnie have been fined $15,000 apiece for their roles in an on-court altercation on Tuesday.

Biden: 1st Black Woman Justice On High Court 'Long Overdue'

President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated his pledge to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, saying it was “long overdue,” as he praised retiring Justice Stephen Breyer as a model public servant.

Justice Breyer Confirms He Is Retiring From Supreme Court

Justice Stephen Breyer is making it official, telling President Joe Biden in a letter that he will step down from the court later this year.

Novant Health Rewards Team Members With Surprise Week Of Paid Time Off Or Cash Award

During a weekly, systemwide town hall, Novant Health President and CEO Carl S. Armato announced a surprise reward, which gives each full-time team member* the option of receiving an additional week of paid time off (PTO) or an equivalent cash award.

Lowe's Teams Up With Petco To Offer Pet Supplies, Services

Lowe’s is betting its customers want cans of dog food as well as cans of paint.

Hornets Break Franchise Record With 158-126 Win Over Pacers

The Charlotte Hornets broke the franchise’s single-game scoring record on Wednesday night and notched the highest point total in the NBA this season in their 158-126 rout of the Indiana Pacers.

Roethlisberger Retires At 39: Time To 'Hang Up My Cleats'

Ben Roethlisberger’s NFL career is over. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback has announced his retirement.

Jackpot Tops $400 Million In Friday’s Mega Millions Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is climbing higher as North Carolinians can play for a $421 million jackpot prize in Friday’s drawing.

Another Weekend, Another Round of Snow

Third weekend in a row with accumulating snow possible for the region. Blustery Saturday to follow.

North Carolina Chosen For Supersonic Passenger Jet Plant

A Colorado-based aviation company has chosen North Carolina as the location for a new plant that will manufacture next-generation supersonic passenger jets.