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23 hours ago in Lifestyle
What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle
Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate
Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.
5 days ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
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2 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Faulty catalytic converter, not arson, behind Fairview fires
Fire department confirms vehicle debris sparked multiple small fires along Charlotte Highway
3 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Crews near full containment of Nantahala Forest fire
Authorities seek early witness photos to investigate cause of the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
North Asheville man apprehended for child exploitation
The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, apprehended a North Asheville man for child exploitation following a months-long investigation.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville police weigh new resource center as Oakley site faces closure
Tanger Outlets location to open in March, expanding APD’s footprint to six centers
Sports
5 hours ago in Sports
LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors
LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.
5 hours ago in Sports
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics
22 hours ago in Sports
Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract
For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.
23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold
Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.
