City of Kannapolis officials picked a great spot to send Christmas and holiday wishes to all. Everyone at the Independent ...

Filmmaker Craig Brewer of 'Hustle & Flow' returns with a quirky music biopic about a Neil Diamond cover band that opened for Pearl Jam only to be stricken with bad luck.

Nomazwi 'Norma' Keteyi, Little Miss North Coast Kiley Celliers, Miss North Coast Teen Mieke Nell helped busy Santa (Jannie Sounes) hand out presents. Happy Kids Umhlali Day Care celebrated the end of ...

You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Happy songs are hard to write. Most songwriters will agree that it’s much easier to craft a sad tune over minor chords. With upbeat numbers, it’s easier to slip into something cringe-inducing once you ...

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — The McKeesport Area High School Class of 2025 had graduation practice Tuesday, and one senior got a special surprise from loved ones who have been overseas for two ...

The official start of the summer season is just around the corner, and nothing goes together quite as well as country music and summer songs. Country has plenty of fun, upbeat summer songs that ...

There have been over 40 years of graduations since the film “Risky Business” was released back in 1983. But every year in my head, I hear that line from Guido the Pimp (played by Joe Pantoliano), who ...

Graduations are something special. They signify the end of an era, the beginning of a new chapter and, most of all, they celebrate hard-earned accomplishment. Whether you're a member of the Class of ...

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The excitement of graduation can also be an anxious time as students face their future. And then there’s the sadness of saying goodbye to friends, teachers, and the familiar surroundings of the halls ...