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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Boeing and Rivals Eye War Risks in Plane Parts Supply

A big U. S. plane maker recently sent a note to its suppliers asking them to check if war in the Middle East might slow down the flow of jet parts. The request came as oil prices climbed past one hundred dollars per barrel, making travel and shipping pricier. Flights and cargo routes in the region h

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Resilience Helps Musicians Beat Hidden Childhood Stress

Musicians sometimes suffer from a rare problem called musician’s dystonia, where their hands or arms suddenly act out of control while playing. It is a task‑specific disorder that can affect up to one in every hundred professional players, and doctors still do not know all the reasons it happens.

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Mar 16 2026SCIENCE

Rocket Journeys: From Tiny Beginnings to Giant Dreams

The first liquid‑fuel rocket, named “Nell, ” lifted only 41 feet on its debut a century ago. Though modest, it sparked the era of spaceflight that would see humans walk on the Moon decades later. Celebrating this milestone, several staff members share their most memorable launch experiences. One

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Students Get a Chance to Pick the Best Female Athlete of the Week

The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Star of the Week: Your Vote Counts!

Every week, high school boys across Southwest Florida get a chance to shine. A local newspaper team picks standout athletes from the previous week, sending their names and stats to readers for a quick online poll. The winner earns a t‑shirt from a sports brand and a tote bag, both sponsored by the n

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

Student Athletes Shine in Fayetteville’s Spring Sports Surge

The spring season in Fayetteville is heating up after the winter basketball championships wrapped up. Local high schools have seen standout performances that now set the stage for this week’s “Athlete of the Week” nominees. In baseball, a dramatic 11‑strikeout no‑hitter drew attention and several

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

High‑School Stars Shine in Western North Carolina

Western North Carolina high schools are buzzing after a week of exciting sports. Students and fans alike can now vote for the top female athlete who delivered an outstanding performance last week. The voting deadline is Thursday noon. The winner of last week’s spot was Lilly Lossiah from Cherokee,

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Community Spirit: A Portland Hub for Irish Culture

Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city

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Mar 16 2026CELEBRITIES

The Big Spend, The Big Debt: What’s Really Happening with Mayweather?

People keep saying Floyd Mayweather is broke. That rumor got louder after a journalist met a jeweler who said the champ had no money left. The story was shared on YouTube, and a former soldier who knows Mayweather talked about his huge daily spending. He said the fighter could spend around one milli

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Russia Rejects Claim That Trump Is Losing Interest in Ukraine Talks

The Kremlin has denied a claim that U. S. President Donald Trump is drifting away from the Ukraine peace process, saying the opposite is true. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian officials had read a Financial Times article that suggested Trump was more focused on Iran, but Russia disagrees with

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