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Metro Diner Celebrates National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day

Metro Diner celebrates the third National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day on August 8th by holding a three-day social media contest where fans have the chance to win the dish for free for a year.

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Fiery, Not Freezing: Arctic Town Reaches 100º for First Time Ever

Charlotte hasn't hit 100º in five years, but a town in the Arctic just hit the century mark this week.

Bank of America Building-Sized Asteroid to Closely Pass Earth

Fortunately, this celestial star-slayer will keep a safe distance from our planet.

Alligator Rumored To Have Been Hitler’s Dies In Moscow

An alligator that many people believe once belonged to Adolf Hitler has died in the Moscow Zoo.

Governor Softens Order Over Jailed Texas Hair Salon Owner

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday removed jail as a punishment for violating his coronavirus restrictions following outcry by conservatives over a Dallas salon owner who was locked up for refusing to keep her business closed.

Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?

Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.

Nicole's Watchdogs Bring Weather To A "Paws"

Dogs interrupt Meteorologist Nicole Madden's forecast on Rising.

Monroe Woman Who Posed As An FBI Agent On Dating Websites Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison

A Monroe woman who posed as an FBI agent on her dating websites has been sentenced to serve 37 months in prison, according to U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.

Local Church Offering 'Drive-In' Services During Pandemic

Dozens of people listened to the Sunday message from the church parking lot

Statesville Man Killed By Falling Tree While Walking To Apartment

Police say a Statesville man was killed while walking to his apartment after being struck by a fallen tree.

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British Man Runs Marathon In Backyard During Lockdown

James Campbell, a former professional javelin thrower, spent his 32nd birthday on Wednesday doing 20-foot shuttles from one end of his small backyard to the other after promising to run a marathon if one of his Twitter messages received 10,000 retweets.