
2021 Polestar 2: The best new car you’ve never heard of
SAN DIEGO — I’ve spent a lot of time behind the wheel of various electric cars. Tesla, Hyundai, Chevrolet, and now Polestar — the new electric car brand from Volvo (kind of). Polestar began life […]

Hickory-based skin care product becomes media sensation, trending on Amazon
HICKORY — For many of us the onset of winter means dry, cracked, irritated skin commonly associated with nature’s harshest elements. Luckily, a family-owned and operated skin care business based in Hickory has come to […]

Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they’re working to confirm that. A coronavirus variant in the United Kingdom has caused alarm because of the possibility that it might […]

Blue Origin launches capsule to space with astronaut perks
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company launched a new capsule into space to test all the astronaut perks before people strap in. Thursday’s flight with a dummy named Mannequin Skywalker lasted 10 […]

THE WORD: Weakness can strengthen leaders
Moses was an unlikely leader. Abandoned at birth, he had a speech impediment later in life and disobeyed God. Yet, Moses is a leader for all time, and many other leaders of nations are compared […]

Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform
The “A-list” is back. How A-list? Try Lady Gaga and J. Lo. Inauguration officials announced on Thursday that the glittery duo would appear in person on Jan. 20, with Gaga singing the national anthem as […]