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Red flags for teen dating violence: UNCG student shares her story

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Teen dating violence often begins with behaviors that may seem small at first — jealousy, pressure or attempts to control a partner. However, experts say…

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Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and more

February 25, 2026February 26, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry…

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Surplus food from the St. Pete Grand Prix to be distributed to those in need

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the festivities around the St. Pete Grand Prix come a lot of food, but not all of it gets prepared and served. That’s…

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Remembering the ‘Greensboro Six’

February 22, 2026February 24, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Dec. 7, 1955, is a day that changed the course of history in Greensboro. Zach Tucker Source link

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NFL player meets students at his alma mater who designed his cleats

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

HAMILTON, Ohio — Every year during the NFL season, players have a chance to wear and design cleats to benefit an organization that is important to them. For one…

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FAMU’s Dr. Walter L. Smith’s lasting global impact on the Black diaspora

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — This Black History Month, the legacy of former Florida A&M University President Dr. Walter Lee Smith is being remembered not only for strengthening one of the nation’s leading…

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Ongoing water crisis in Yanceyville impacts Caswell County school calendar

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

YANCEYVILLE, N.C. — Caswell County Schools leaders are hopeful they can get back to a normal schedule next week. What You Need To Know Caswell County Schools is preparing…

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After a year of work to clear Helene’s destruction, Lake Lure filling back up

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

LAKE LURE, N.C. — After working for a year to clear mountains of debris and sediment dumped in Lake Lure by Helene, the Army Corps of Engineers crews have…

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Night to Shine lights up Pinellas for third year

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was a Night to Shine at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Friday night. The Tim Tebow Foundation held its annual prom for people with…

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Manatee and Sarasota residents compete in the Gulf Coast Games for Life

February 13, 2026February 15, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

BRADENTON, Fla. — For Janet Rumig of Sarasota, the bowling alley is a second home. She is so comfortable walking up to the lane that it is hard…

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Ohio elementary student brings cursive back to class

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a skill many adults learned in school, but for some younger students today, it can feel almost foreign — because it isn’t as commonly taught…

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Nonprofit gifts flower bouquets to widows, widowers on Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2026February 15, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-area nonprofit is brightening Valentine’s Day for those who lost their significant other.  What You Need To Know Watch Love Grow plans to gift…

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Downtown Greensboro leaders seek solutions after multiple business closures

February 11, 2026February 12, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Several well-known businesses in and around downtown Greensboro have recently closed their doors, sparking concern among city leaders and business owners about the future of…

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The Deuces: Where Black community thrived, barred from other parts of St. Pete

February 10, 2026February 16, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before the end of segregation, there were two St. Petes: a white one and a Black one.  What You Need To Know Segregation and Jim…

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Plant City church ‘explores untold stories’ of Black History Month

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

PLANT CITY, Fla. — This month, we take time to celebrate Black History Month, and one church in Plant City is doing that through an educational program known as…

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Lakeland youth step team helps preserve cultural tradition

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

LAKELAND, Fla. — You may have seen it — the perfectly timed stomps, the chants and hand claps. What You Need To Know A Lakeland-based youth step team is…

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Group that helps grieving children marks milestone graduation

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A community organization is helping grieving children and young adults succeed.  What You Need To Know  Connecting the Gap is a nonprofit organization that provides…

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Wells Fargo to lay off more than 100 North Carolina employees

February 6, 2026February 7, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

One of North Carolina’s largest employers, Wells Fargo, plans to lay off more than 100 people in Wake County. What You Need To Know Wells Fargo plans to…

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Cynthia Henderson starts Citrus County group for female veterans

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County woman started a group for other female veterans like herself. She also spearheaded an effort to get a monument for female vets…

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Winter is the perfect time to start your native Ohio gardening

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CLEVELAND — Gardening isn’t a task normally associated with winter, but February can be the perfect time to plant. What You Need To Know A free native seed library…

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