Go See Do: Wednesday, June 20 Acro Alphabet Show: 11 a.m. today at the Lewisville Public Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Learn about life as an acrobat, the need for healthy eating and the value of hard work. The show is appropriate for all ages. For… More
State shows updated eastern beltway plans Plans for two more segments of the Winston-Salem Northern Beltway had people scratching their heads Tuesday as they tried to figure out how they will get from Point A to Point B when the work is complete. More
Clinton police shoot, kill armed man in West Point WEST POINT — The Davis County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal police shooting in West Point on Monday night. Chief Deputy Taylor West said there was an "officer-involved critical incident" in ... 12/31/2024 - 9:24 am | View Link
UPDATE: Police ID man fatally shot by officers at High Point McDonald's Jordan, 50, was reportedly acting erratically inside the McDonald's dining room Thursday morning, before he wielded a knife and officers shot him ... 12/22/2024 - 11:45 pm | View Link
How should police respond to a suicidal person with a weapon? Protocols exist but still no easy answers A 50-year-old man who has not yet been named by police, died after officers shot him at the High Point Mall Loop McDonalds on Thursday ... 12/21/2024 - 8:45 pm | View Link
1 dies after police shooting, High Point PD says High Point Police Chief Curtis Cheeks said a call was received at 11:02 a.m. about a suicidal man at McDonald's, located at 930 Mall Loop Road. The caller also said the man, ident ... 12/20/2024 - 9:27 am | View Link
By Holly Johnson, TravelPulse (TNS)
You planned the perfect vacation for your entire family, and your teenagers were more than happy to put their lives on hold to come along. But now that you’re a few days into your trip, they’re acting uninterested and staring at their phones for hours on end.
That last part is bad enough on its own, but their whole attitude is just killing the family vibe.
This is just the reality of traveling with teens, at least for a few hours here and there.
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer
Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box office is expected to end up at around $8.75 billion, down more than 3% from 2023, according to estimates from Comscore.
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It’s not as dire as it was in the pandemic years, but it’s also not even close to the pre-pandemic norm when the annual box office regularly surpassed $11 billion.
This is the year the business felt the effects of the Hollywood strikes of 2023, the labor standoff that delayed productions and releases and led to a depleted calendar for exhibitors and moviegoers.
By Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Reporting from TWENTYNINE PALMS Marine Corps base, Calif. — The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that would soon be tossed their way.
It will be a few years before the tortoises, roughly the size of playing cards, have shells tough enough to avoid becoming prey for the ravens soaring above.
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Saving for your grandchildren can help to minimize the financial burdens they may encounter as they mature. Whether it’s paying for college, buying a first home or providing a safety net in an uncertain job market, these funds can make a significant difference.
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By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press
Most of the U. S. holds its major primary and general elections in even-numbered years, but there are a handful of places where competitive congressional, state and local-level contests will be happening in 2025.
Here are the races that The Associated Press will be tracking this year:
January
January 7: Virginia holds a special general election to fill two legislative seats, state Senate District and state House District 26.
DOLPHINS (8-8) vs. JETS (4-12)
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m., Sunday, MetLife Stadium
TV: Fox (Ch. 7 in Miami-Dade, Broward counties; Ch. 29 in Palm Beach); RADIO: WBGG (105.9-FM), WINZ (940-AM), WTZU (94.9-FM, Spanish), Sirius XM Ch. 161 or 381; Palm Beach: ESPN (106.3 FM); WEFL (760-AM, Spanish)
Coaches: The Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel is 28-24, including playoffs, in his third season as a head coach; Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich is 2-8 in his first season.
Series: The Dolphins lead the all-time series with the Jets 61-56-1, including playoffs.