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My new computer died. Only 6 months old, and it needs a full refurb over a hardware issue. Luckily, I'd held onto my old workhorse, so I've got a functioning ...

Trivette is known to walk throughout the area and frequently visited locations along the U.S. 64 corridor in Morganton. A routine appointment at the sheriff’s office became a felony when a 47-year-old ...

A global diesel shortage fueled by wars in Iran and Ukraine is unlikely to ease before next year, according to storage market indicators and industry participants, extending a spike in fuel costs that ...

"On the driving range you're not thinking about the water. ... Mentally, that makes you swing differently if you're thinking about obstacles." ...

Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Mike Swan is the Region 7, Northwest, superintendent in the running for the title among eight school leaders.

Kyle Perry returned a deflected punt 56 yards for a touchdown and made four tackles in Catawba’s 24-10 win over Emory & Henry, earning SAC weekly honors.

A woman was charged after she fled from a wreck that caused a gas leak and damage to signs and billboards on Sept. 14, according to police.

New York City is introducing 17 new public bathrooms across all five boroughs in a $4 million pilot program that includes a 10-minute time limit with audio and visual warnings to prevent prolonged use ...

Entering the last week of the MLB season, 13 teams are still alive for October, and not one of them would be considered a totally complete team.

University of North Carolina Tar Heels receiver Jordan Shipp (1) dives for extra yards against Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday. Jordon is wearing ...

Week 2 of the NFL season saw a dip in high-scoring action compared to Week 1, with defenses stepping up and several teams held without touchdowns, highlighting an early-season adjustment phase for ...