Museum researchers found a small hidden passage beneath a dresser at the Merchant's House that they say connects to the Underground Railroad, and the feature faces potential harm from a proposed neighboring development.
Executives interviewed at Davos said their main concerns are finding meaningful growth, navigating political and trade uncertainty under the current administration, and managing the risks and workforce effects of artificial intelligence.
Robert Dedman Sr., Robert Dedman Jr. and Jack Nance were formally inducted Feb. 14 during Carolinas Golf Night at Pinehurst Resort; the Hall of Fame highlighted Nance's decades with the Carolinas Golf Association and the Dedmans' roles in restoring and hosting major championships at Pinehurst.
A former nursing home at 313 State St. in Augusta was renovated into 11 market-rate apartments for people 55 and older and soft-opened this weekend. The property was bought by Tony and Lori Noonan in November 2024 and did not use city tax increment financing.
A 73-year-old woman in rural Texas says she has about $39,440 in credit-card debt across 19 cards and that high interest rates prevent her from retiring.
Efrat opened an eight‑lane pool with a movable mechitza that allows men and women to swim separately at the same time; residents are split between those who praise its religious accommodations and those who say layout and scheduling hinder family use.
Colorado approved $75,000 to support the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, which manages the Paonia Creative District and plans year-round programming, artist and vendor support, public events and a new downtown co-working space.
Family and friends of 21-year-old Benjamin Montalvo held a vigil near the site where he was killed in a 2020 hit-and-run on the same day the driver was released from prison early. The family says the release followed earned credits and is pursuing changes to state law after meeting with the governor's office.
Anthony Kim shot a final-round 9-under 63 to win the LIV Golf Adelaide tournament, finishing 23-under and three shots ahead of Jon Rahm; it is his first professional win in nearly 16 years, reported as 5,795 days since his last victory.
About 76% of people report experiencing burnout, and experts describe it as a stress response linked mainly to chronic work-related demands rather than a medical disease.
