The winter holiday season is a magical time filled with festivities, family gatherings, and the joy of giving. However, it can also be a period of financial strain, with holiday expenses quickly adding up. The…

Hurricane Helene devastated much of western North Carolina like no other storm in recent history. Rain poured down the mountains, acting like a funnel to the already-swollen streams and creeks feeding into the Broad, Toe and Swannanoa Rivers. The red clay soil, already saturated with water from three days’ rain,…

An unticketed airline passenger in Seattle managed to bypass security and airline officials before boarding a flight bound for Honolulu earlier this week – only to be apprehended as the aircraft taxied out, according to Delta Air Lines and the Transportation and Security Administration (TSA). The fare-dodger, who has not…

As the year draws to a close, the anticipation of a New Year’s Eve celebration brings excitement and joy. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and welcome the new one with open arms. Hosting a New Year’s Eve party can be a delightful way to gather with…

Mortgage rates spiked this week to the highest level in five months, ending the year slightly higher than where they started. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage jumped to 6.85%, up from last week’s reading of…