Lifestyle

How Often Do You Wash Your Clothes? Most of us do our own laundry, at least some of the time . . . but a few brave souls out there are relying on nothing but the smell test and vibes. According to a new poll, 55% of people say they “always” do their own laundry, […]

Meet our furry Friday friends of the week!! It’s a German Shepherd Friday! All of these cuties are available through You and me Furever Rescue. To meet them contact info@youandmefurever.org Ryder 8 years old. Neutered 82 lbs. Potty trained. Crate trained. Velcro dog. Excellent car rider. Non-destructive when left alone. He’s not really a fan of […]

A Study Shows That Twangy Voices Are Easier to Understand in Noisy Environments  A new study out of Indiana University shows that twangy voices are easier to understand in noisy places than neutral ones . . . especially when spoken by women.  Is this the Dolly Parton effect? Listeners in the study said twangy speech […]

Best Lunch Boxes for School in 2025 (That Kids Actually Like) Finding the perfect lunch box can make all the difference when it comes to getting kids excited about school lunch. In 2025, lunch boxes are more than just containers—they’re cool, customizable, and built to keep food fresh all day. Whether you’re packing for a […]

81% of People Drink Caffeine, and 32% of Them Say They’d Never Stop A lot of coffee drinkers would admit that they’re “addicted to caffeine” . . . but they’re usually lighthearted about it.  Even though it may have a DEATH GRIP on their mornings. In a new survey, 81% of Americans say they drink […]

Meet our Furry Friday Friends of the Week!! Both of these dogs are available through Animal Care and Control in Charlotte A1216568 Drusky. 2 year old 54 lb Lab mix. Drusky was adopted last year. His new owners called animal control and said that they found him roaming the streets. When the officer got to […]

Post Headline 50 of 70Post Lede 50 of 200 In partnership with the Mecklenburg County ABC Board, we’re proud to launch a monthly series spotlighting our Community Mental Health Initiative. This month, Brett Jensen (host of Breaking with Brett Jensen on WBT-AM) is joined by Kenneth Smith, President and Founder of GraceMar Services, to share […]

Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium, a longtime vendor at the York State Fair, is facing challenges due to rising chocolate prices. The owner, Issac Bucher, has had to discontinue making dark chocolate caramel sea salt fudge, a popular flavor, because of the increased cost of chocolate. The global cocoa supply shortage, caused by […]

America’s Favorite City Is… ???  A new survey revealed which of the 50 most populated cities in America is the most favored.  Any guesses??? It’s Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is followed by a three-way tie between San Diego, Colorado Springs, and Virginia Beach. Coming in at #5 is Charlotte, North Carolina, followed by Denver at #6, […]

PepsiCo is launching a new prebiotic soda this fall to cater to health-conscious consumers. The new Pepsi Prebiotic Cola will contain five grams of cane sugar, three grams of prebiotic fiber, and no artificial sweeteners, with 30 calories per serving. Ram Krishnan, CEO of PepsiCo Beverages U.S., stated that the new cola offers consumers functional […]

Science Says 13 Is the Minimum Age Kids Should Get a Phone How old should kids be before they get their first phone?  If your answer is 13, science agrees . . . A new study found 13 is the minimum age kids should get their first smartphone, or be allowed on social media.  Any […]

A Woman Was Flooded with Calls About a Nonexistent Cat . . . Due to a T-Shirt\  A woman named Natasha has been getting DOZENS of calls from people saying that they’ve found her missing cat, named “Torbo.”  There’s just one problem:  She’s never heard of a cat named Torbo. She lives in British Columbia, […]