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Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C.

P.J. Walker’s first start for Carolina Panthers was a dream come true. Literally — ask his mom

November 23, 2020 at 5:09 p.m.

About two years ago, P.J. Walker's mother, Tamicha Drake, called him. She had a dream about him. At the time, Walker was a backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and...

Wildlife experts are celebrating the birth of a rare white sea turtle on Kiawah Island in South Carolina.

‘Incredibly rare’ white baby sea turtle pops out of the sand on South Carolina beach

October 20, 2020 at 5:42 p.m.

An "extremely rare" white baby sea turtle was found Sunday on a beach 25 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to Kiawah Island town officials. "You can imagine the...

One of the world’s slowest animals survived 2 massive wildfires. What was its secret?

September 29, 2020 at 8:52 p.m.

Animals survive wildfires by running, so it would be safe to assume turtles don't stand much of a chance. Yet wildlife experts in Utah say they just discovered one particular...

Carolina Panthers running back, Christian McCaffrey speaks onstage during a SiriusXM broadcast at Super Bowl LIV in Miami on January 30, 2020.

Christian McCaffrey opens up about his body, Cam Newton, becoming face of the Panthers

August 6, 2020 at 8:19 p.m.

Through all the drawbacks the Carolina Panthers suffered since the start of 2019, from the 5-11 season and the firing of Ron Rivera to the retirement of Luke Kuechly and...

Garth Brooks performs in 2019 in Los Angeles. Brooks held a concert that will be played at 300 drive-in theaters across the country.

Review: At $100 per car, was Garth Brooks’ drive-in concert worth leaving the house for?

June 29, 2020 at 1:31 p.m.

On the one hand, Garth Brooks' drive-in event could be considered a positive step in the right direction for those who crave a return to "normal" -- with normal, in...

Nurses care for a coronavirus COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit (I.C.U.) at Regional Medical Center on May 21, 2020 in San Jose, California. Frontline workers are continuing to care for coronavirus COVID-19 patients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Clara county, where this hospital is located, has had the most deaths of any Northern California county, and the earliest known COVID-19 related deaths in the United States.

Why patients’ return to doctors, hospitals will look different — in a good way

June 3, 2020 at 2:42 p.m.

Medical procedures invariably cause patients stress. COVID-19 just amplifies that. "Normally, there's a level of anxiety with any procedure. Even if it's routine for (the doctor), it's the one time...

If you're able to work from home and don't have to commute or go into work for the time being, it's a fantastic opportunity for you to finally start eating breakfast. In fact, research shows that breakfast can provide a mental boost. While the coffee is brewing, scramble some fluffy eggs and grab a slice of toast for a healthy start to the day.

Are Facebook fights over coronavirus worth unfriending your family? Survey says … yes

June 18, 2020 at 1:54 p.m.

Everyone has one, that family member who posts on social media a little too frequently about the latest multi-level marketing company selling energy drinks or skincare and won't listen to...

Column: Why I’ll keep booking vacations even though it doesn’t make sense to fly for fun now

April 24, 2020 at 6:20 p.m.

Though I fully recognize there are much more pressing issues in the world right now, I have an announcement — and I think this is a safe space to say...

Sinon said this is your biggest concern, in part because all the electronics in modern cars can drain down batteries even when they are sitting idle. "Without you driving your car on a daily basis, the battery is going to tend to go dead," said Sinon. "Some of these cars have upwards of 100 computers. It takes four or five computers just to open the door on a modern-day car." At a minimum, Sinon advises, start your car once a week and let it run for five to 10 minutes. That will get the car up to good operating temperature and recharge the battery.

Don’t ignore a sitting car during the pandemic

April 23, 2020 at 8:11 p.m.

NASCAR's tips to avoid breakdown.

Dietitian offers nutrition tips for the family during COVID-19 stay-at-home

May 5, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.

Jennifer Lowrie is a registered dietitian/nutritionist, as well as the mom of four school-age kids. Her advice for feeding a family amid stay-at-home orders: Plan ahead, but also cut yourself...

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