A live radio clash between a news anchor and weather presenter at multiple U.S. stations sparked public debate over on-air professionalism.

HGTV's *Bachelor Mansion Takeover* premieres March 2, 2026, with 12 former *Bachelor* contestants competing in design challenges for $100,000.

Raytheon shares surged 4.5% to a 52-week high on March 2, 2026, amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising defense spending expectations.

A false active shooter report at Ligon Magnet Middle School in Raleigh triggered a lockdown, but no threat was found, marking the school’s second such incident this year.

WildBrain sold its Peanuts stake to Sony for $630M, repaid debt, and boosted cash reserves.

Australian psychiatrist Dr. Andrew Amos barred from patient care and social media discussions on gender identity in Feb 2026 over safety and discrimination concerns.

La Crosse begins construction on a $53 million elementary school to replace aging buildings, funded by a 2024 vote, with completion set for fall 2027.

The Nashville Public Library’s main branch plans to reopen March 30, 2026, after a fire damaged the adjacent garage.

Pender County kept its current district maps after rejecting redistricting and district voting changes on March 2, 2026.

Dolly Parton renamed East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in a major philanthropic effort to improve rural pediatric care.