NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.
- Daniel de Visé USA Today
Household debt nationwide totals $18.8 trillion, the highest number on record, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Back-to-school season is almost upon us and planning your list ahead of time will help you keep expenses to a minimum and help you stay within your budget. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.
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WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing Wednesday, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination and accusing Republican Sen. Rand Paul of an "unhinged" campaign to see him imprisoned.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington is the seventh-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
Nevada is the fourth-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
Illinois is the third-most fun state, according to a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states across 26 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per capita.
NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.
Community colleges offer students the ability to get higher education without having as much financial strain. During the 2025 to 2026 academic year,
tuition and feesfor full-time, in-state enrollment at a public two-year college averaged just $4,150 per year. Compare that to $11,950 at a public four-year institution and $45,000 at a four-year private school.
University education is out of reach for many Americans, but thanks to community colleges, higher education is more accessible than ever. Compared with public four-year institutions, where tuition and fees cost
almost three times as muchon average, community colleges offer significant savings for students.
Choosing where to live is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. From housing costs and job opportunities to education, safety and overall quality of life, there are many factors to weigh. Lifestyle preferences matter, too, whether you're looking for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions or a climate that suits you.
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Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival will hold a job fair Sept. 12 as it looks to hire hundreds of seasonal employees ahead of its 33rd season.
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The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
Town Creek Indian Mound Visitors Center will close for a major renovation project. The grounds will remain open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The Pentagon fired the editor-in-chief of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes on Friday after he condemned "hypothetical censorship" in an interview, multiple news outlets reported.
Navy officials might name a new aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump instead of a World War II sailor who heroically saved lives when Pearl Harbor was bombed, according to media reports.
The move gives justices additional time to consider the administration's formal request to let it continue working on the $400 million project.
U.S. Senate Democrats requested the USDA clarify the cause of a significant overstatement in beef export sales and whether staffing reductions contributed to the error, reflecting growing concerns about the accuracy of market-driving agricultural data.
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The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
The Charlotte Motor Speedway has had little difficulty winning favorable legislation from state lawmakers over the years — without the need of a lobbyist. Last year, lawmakers passed a law shielding the Concord speedway and other racetracks from noise and other nuisance complaints. In 2023, lawmakers gave it and other major sports venues in the state the right to set up sports betting hubs ...
There are a handful of unusual legal questions that tend to come up yearly during the summer months in North Carolina.
"It would be the largest teacher pay raise since at least 2006," Hall said during the May 12 presentation.