Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy. The Library of Congress has called Parton a “titan of children’s literacy” for the millions of free books provided monthly through her Imagination Library. Similarly well-known is the $1 million gift she made to Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center to help develop Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after suffering injuries.
The Monroe Police Department have arrested an 18-year-old in connection to the Skywatch Lane shooting.
Saturday brings a little bit of a break from the unsettled weather, but I wouldn’t put the umbrella away just yet. There’s still a chance for a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, August 27th.
Nepal’s disaster management authority said the number of people reported missing after a flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China has doubled to 1,924. The update on Friday came as rescuers worked through mud and debris in areas devastated by Wednesday's disaster.
Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since her death on Tuesday. The data and analytics company Luminate found that audio and video streams of Parton’s discography jumped 2,109% on the day of her death, compared to Monday.
It's just a number, or is it? Every temperature has a story. Some mark important moments in nature, others reveal incredible science, and a few might surprise you. In "100 Temperatures to Know," we'll take one temperature at a time and uncover what makes it worth remembering.
There is a special screening and Q & A for the film "Wildcards" at The Mint Museum.
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