Disabled Winston-Salem woman gets help for her car

Craig Mock remembers well the day Catherine Pitts called him last month asking if he knew of anybody who could install what she called “grab bars” on her ‘96 Nissan Sentra.

Improbable end to regulation sends Lumberjacks past Rams

Cinderella lives all over the NCAA Tournament bracket and has now assumed a spot in this land of fish tacos and stunning coastline, all because Virginia Commonwealth lost a basketball game on Friday night the only way it possibly could.

Fedde goes distance to beat Aztecs

UNLV baseball coach Tim Chambers went to his ace before the eighth inning Friday and told him his night was over. Erick Fedde responded with something unprintable for a family newspaper and took the mound.

Report: California is top crime target in US

California is the top target in the U.S. for international criminal enterprises that operate from safe havens in Eastern Europe, Africa and China, according to a report released Thursday.

Jesus’ “Crown of Thorns” shown at Notre Dame

An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” has made a special public appearance at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Anita Hill in spotlight again as new film opens

It’s been more than 22 years since Anita Hill sat before the Senate Judiciary Committee in that famous bright blue suit — one she could never bring herself to wear again — to make the sexual harassment allegations against Clarence Thomas that transfixed a nation.

10 memorable NCAA tournament upsets

It can be a Florida Gulf Coast shocking a Georgetown or a Lehigh or a Mercer beating Duke. It also can be Butler, VCU or George Mason the Final Four. Weird things happen on the hardwood at this time of the year. How weird? Here’s a look at 10 memorable upsets in NCAA Tournament history:

Yoga and wine combine in new class at 103 Hot Pilates

103 Hot Pilates & Yoga plans to introduce a Yoga by the Glass class on the 13th of each month that will infuse wine and yoga. Manager ErikaRae Theobald-Grant said the wine will help class participants loosen up.

After down season, Smart’s NBA acumen up in the air

This is a truth that March bears: That no matter how celebrated a college basketball player might be, no matter the hype surrounding his game, no matter projections of an NBA lottery pick, nothing is given when the NCAA Tournament arrives.

Is bracket-busting technology the key to victory?

Each year technology has a greater impact on our lives and that may be most visible in the world of sports. Long-time sports fans have witnessed the advent of new protective equipment, slow motion playbacks and officials using instant replay to determine the correct call in major sporting events all across the country.

The best home improvement for less than $5,000

Curious which home improvement costs less than $5,000, delivers the highest return on investment and has the maximum impact on curb appeal? According to the latest studies, the answer is a new garage door.

Save green indoors and out with energy-efficient home upgrades

Many are motivated by the desire to save a little green in their wallets with a fresh new season of home repairs. If you’re one of these people, you can help save some green for the planet, as well as your hard-earned cash, by making energy efficient upgrades throughout your home.

Walking: the old way to get fit is new again

With so many fitness trends, you might not think of walking as good exercise. If you’re not thrusting a kettlebell over your head, pushing a tractor trailer tire or shaking your hips to a Top 40 dance beat in a scheduled group class, you’re not cutting it, right? Well, not so fast. Walking is actually a great way to get in shape. In fact, if you walk often enough and fast enough, the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other can satisfy your body’s daily requirement for aerobic activity.

Prepping your meals for more nutrients

Want to obtain the most nutrition out of your meals? Incorporate fresh ingredients and pay attention to how they are prepped. A variety of cooking techniques can make certain foods are more flavorful while maintaining high nutritional levels.

Sodium truths: Americans are eating the right amount of salt

Contrary to popular belief, the average American eats just the right amount of salt. In fact every single population throughout the world, regardless of location, state of development, culture and cuisine, all ingest a similar amount of salt when compared to the U.S. average. It doesn’t matter if people get their salt from packaged or restaurants foods or add it in themselves, the amount stays fairly constant.

Big family, big love: Easy entertaining tips for large groups

Between holidays, graduation parties and warm weather festivities, there’s always a reason to gather for a great meal and some fun. With a few organization tricks and cooking tips, even the largest families can come together to enjoy quality time with one another while sharing in food and fun.

Las Vegas police: Knife-wielding woman shot by officer

A female officer responding to a domestic disturbance call Friday night shot a knife-wielding woman who came at her when she exited her patrol car, Las Vegas police said.