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The REAL ID system is now in effect in North Carolina, with an enforcement date of May 7. Those without a REAL ID can still board flights but may face additional screening. A REAL ID or other compliant form of identification with a star will be required for domestic flights and federal facilities. TSA will […]
A man is facing multiple charges after he slashed the tires of 40 vehicles in the parking lot of a Publix in Ballantyne on Saturday, May 3. Darren Anthony Ransom, 30, was arrested after witnesses reported he had been damaging vehicles for about 20 minutes at the Publix in Ballantyne Town Center. Police finally arrested […]
Mummy Pig from the popular animated show Peppa Pig has announced that she is pregnant with her third child. The new baby is expected to join the family in the autumn, and the sex of the baby has not been revealed yet. The show, which has been on air for over two decades, will feature […]
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her roles in “Harriet the Spy,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and “Gossip Girl,” has passed away at the age of 39, New York Post reports. Trachtenberg was found around 8 a.m. Wednesday at One Columbus Place, a luxury apartment complex in New York. Her death is not being investigated as […]
Meta is ending its fact-checking program and lifting restrictions on speech to “restore free expression” across Facebook, Instagram, and Meta platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that the current content moderation practices have “gone too far” and the company will focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying policies, and restoring free expression. “We’re going to get back to […]
Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged! Her red carpet appearance at the Golden Globes had fans guessing as she wore a ring on her “wedding” finger, sparking speculation about her relationship with Tom Holland. Sources close to the couple told TMZ that the ‘Spider-Man’ star proposed sometime between Christmas and New Year’s, getting down on […]
President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time Magazine’s 2024 “Person of the Year.” The legacy news magazine announced the decision Thursday morning, highlighting Trump’s political rebirth and realignment of American politics. Time described Trump on the list of finalists as having won the 2024 election “in a stunning political comeback.” “His 2024 win is history-making […]
One of the largest fast food chains in the U.S. will be downsizing at the end of the year. Wendy’s has announced plans to close 140 “underperforming” restaurants by the end of 2024. Adding that their financial performance is “well below the system average.” In an earnings call, CEO Kirk Tanner said the company “accelerated” […]
Polls opened early on Tuesday in several states, with more than 78 million voters already casting their ballots. The Election Day marks the end of a divisive campaign, with polls showing a tight race in battleground states. Both candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, made final appeals to voters in key states, emphasizing the importance […]
Families across our North and South Carolina listening areas face unimaginable challenges after Hurricane Helene. Lives have been turned upside down, homes and businesses destroyed, and many are still struggling to get back on their feet. But together, we can make a difference. The Radio One Charlotte family is joining forces with Second Harvest Food […]
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday (October 9) as a Category 3 storm, causing catastrophic damage across Florida with millions left without power and homes. Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key. Many parts of Florida are still recovering from Hurricane Helene from less than two weeks ago. Milton brought a historic storm […]
Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting the City of Naples to declare a local state of emergency and issue mandatory evacuation orders for residents in zones A and B. City officials are urging residents to prepare their homes and families ahead of Milton’s potential Category 3 or 4 landfall in Central Florida. Businesses […]