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The House committee that is investigating the January 6 attacks has scheduled its next hearing for October 13. This hearing will take place just three weeks before the critical midterm election.

Abby Zwerner's lawsuit accused an administrator of ignoring warnings that a child had a gun at the Newport News, Va., school that day. A bullet damaged her left hand and remains in her chest.

A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct during last year's riot.

Shamsia Alizada, the daughter of a coal miner, has received the highest test score in Afghanistan's university admissions exam. She will attend medical school.

Pharmacies have a backlog of insurance claims waiting to be paid after the payment system was hacked in February. Experts aim to push for better cybersecurity standards across critical infrastructure.

Police officer Daniel Hodges was attacked on Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol. He was also on duty during President Trump's inauguration last month. He reflects on the pardons attackers received.

Pop Culture Happy Hour listeners voted on the top movies of all time to win best picture at the Oscars.

In addition to seeing Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, escort this year’s holiday tree through the Entrance Gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center, visitors can also take part in snowflake-themed crafts while enjoying hot chocolate and candy canes. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. The tree, which will be harvested on Thursday, Nov. 20, is from Mountain Top Fraser Fir farm in Newland, N.C. Owner Larry Smith has previously supplied trees to the White House, North Carolina State Capitol and other prominent government buildings and residences.

An elite group of Charlotte’s top musicians have banded together to perform an evening of classic Progressive Rock for the benefit of Make-A-Wish Foundation. Imagine a single concert of songs by Dream Theater, ELP, Frank Zappa, Kansas, Kate Bush, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Rush, Steely Dan and more!

Make-A-Wish grants thousands of unique wishes each year for children with critical illnesses. It's truly amazing what wishes can do. A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible.

🧀 Mac and Cheese Contest Judges Needed!! 🧀
Join us on June 15 from 1-3pm for our annual Mac & Cheese Contest that benefits our friends at Good Soles!
Your ticket gets you in to sample 8-9 different mac and cheese dishes and vote for our top winners who stand to win some pretty fly prizes!
HALF of all ticket sales will be donated directly to Good Soles so we need your support!!
Grab your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4bnQvmA and get ready for a cheesy spoonful of fun & philanthropy!

This popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on field courses, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery before and after regular business hours.

This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more fun and engaging for all – while better connecting participants with the wonders and unique ecology of Grandfather Mountain. This year, more than ever, we hope to not only help participants learn about photography, but to also inspire them to preserve the natural world. Activities begin Friday evening and conclude Sunday midday.

Step right up! WCC presents Circus—a thrilling, music-filled celebration of all things big top (minus the elephants). Join us for a dazzling evening featuring acrobats, fortune tellers, clowns, and a commanding ringmaster! The soundtrack includes exclusive a cappella arrangements of Emeli Sandé’s Circus and Kate Miller-Heidke’s Zero Gravity (from Eurovision 2019), a drop-dead gorgeous version of Pure Imagination, and, of course, the showstopping hits from The Greatest Showman. It’s fun. It’s fearless. It’s the most musical circus in town.

O'Brien has been working in the State Department as the administration's hostage negotiator. He'll replace former Ambassador John Bolton, who parted company with Trump.

Russell Moore criticized Donald Trump and the Southern Baptist Convention's response to a sexual abuse crisis. Then he found himself on the outside.

WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his weekly On My Mind commentary, says Donald Trump has been a danger to this country through his last days in office – but he didn’t do it alone. And among those who helped him were many from the Carolinas.

Top stories include: NFL referees negotiate a tentative contract with team owners, and regular refs could be back at work today; Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak today at the U.N. about controlling Iran.

Have you ever found yourself in the library or a bookstore, about to go on vacation, with no idea what books to bring? NPR's Lynn Neary talks to three book critics about the best reads of the summer.

While most state employees would get a 2.5% raise next year, the Senate offers a much bigger raise to the governor.

Executive vice president and CFO Gustavo Arnal died on Friday. His death came shortly after the home retailer announced layoffs and store closures.

On Saturday night the Heisman Trophy will be awarded to the top individual player in college football. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis talks with Audie Cornish about who is up for the award. They also talk about bowl games, coaching woes, and collegiate realignment.