The USDA is reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I drug (think heroin, LSD) to Schedule III—and other timely local and national news tidbits.
That’s a Rapp
One post by NC “it” Mean Girl Reneé Rapp pays more than the average monthly salary.
Taking the Temp
The latest news you need to know now, from sports betting legalization in NC to updated COVID isolation period rules and more.
Catching Z’s
TikTok’s viral sleepy girl mocktail has taken over the internet, sparking curiosity from even CNN. So, we tried it out for ourselves to see if it actually works.
Taking the Temp
The latest local and national news you need to know, from mental health resources in NC to artificial intelligence updates and more.
Castor Oil Craze
Castor oil has amassed quite the following for its myriad health benefits. We gave the essential oil a try to test if it’s a worthy concoction.
Dropped Acorns 2023
For our annual Dropped Acorns awards—aka who did it the worst—we reflect on the best blunders, flubs, faux pas and just plain screwups of 2023. Grab the popcorn.
Social Media Mayhem
From the recent launch of Threads to Twitter’s rebrand, the social media landscape is ever-evolving. Here, we unpack the “Meta” mess.
Generational $hift
Gen Alpha, now turning 13, is the largest generation ever and already has the most sizable spending power—and a lot of opinions.
Shades of Beige
Beige flags are trending. Here, the new term explained—plus the RM team waves our own beige flags.



