Charlotte toddler Annie was watching “Sesame Street” late December when her mom, Amanda, thought she heard Grover say the “F” word. Annie’s dad (my son Thomas) replayed the segment, agreed it was debatable, posted it to Reddit, launching a top listing, 124,000 views, 3,400 comments and an international sensation.

On Valentine’s Day, make your heart happy by attending one of these feel-good events supporting local nonprofits:

Movement, grace and energy are hallmarks of the paintings of Ernie Barnes, a professional football player-turned-artist whose iconic work “Sugar Shack” was featured on a Marvin Gaye album cover and in the credits of the sitcom “Good Times.”

Just in time for Heart Month, KFC is testing its new Cheetos Sandwich in select Triad restaurants.

If you’re happy and you know it, work in Raleigh. That’s the takeaway from a recent survey ranking Raleigh No. 3 on a list of cities with the happiest employees.

Life always seems so busy, and no one wants to deal with the stress of unexpected car trouble. Here are four easy things you can do yourself to keep your car running smoothly and safely:

In 1587, after a failed first attempt, the English again tried to colonize Roanoke Island. Received peacefully by the Croatoan tribe, the English established a healthy settlement.

Get your game on, and compete for cash and prizes in “Fortnite” and “Rocket League” tournaments at the Triangle eSports Championship 2019.

I love checking out the tchotchkes while cruising through the airport terminal but am hard pressed to find many things with local flavor. That’s why I’m excited to check out Root & Branch the next time I’m in Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s main terminal.

If you’re a young professional, it’s likely that retirement is the last thing on your mind. With so many unknown factors in a lifetime, it is vital to start saving early for retirement.

Charlotte-based Chef Bruce Moffett, owner of Moffett Restaurant Group, is releasing his first cookbook, “Bruce Moffett Cooks: A New England Chef in a New South Kitchen.”

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette: