Dread Central on MSN

'Obsession' director Curry Barker trimmed graphic head smashes to avoid NC-17

Obsession director Curry Barker says he cut “six or seven” head smashes from one gory scene to avoid an NC-17 […] ...

Quentin Tarantino had to cut one gross Pulp Fiction scene to avoid an NC-17 rating

Quentin Tarantino's early "Pulp Fiction" cut included one scene that was so disgusting, it had to be removed to avoid an NC-17 rating.

Gina Gershon Says Watching Her Performance in “Showgirls” Left Her Feeling 'Tense and Anxious': 'Like a Little Bit of PTSD'

In a new interview, Gershon said she couldn't watch the erotic drama "for years" — in part due to her accent in the film Gina ...
Mountain Xpress

Staffing under consideration as Asheville faces $26 million budget gap. The long-term challenge: building the tax base

The city of Asheville's large staff is at the root of its $26.4-million budget gap, said a former Asheville City Council candidate. City leaders say staffing is a response to influx of workers, ...
Asheville Watchdog on MSN

Asheville employs more municipal workers than similar-sized cities. Is it necessary for a busy tourist town or a sign of bloat?

David Moritz’s campaign for Asheville City Council ended with a loss in Tuesday’s primary, but he hopes his message about the root cause of the city’s yawning budget gap – bloated staffing – will ...

Highly Anticipated 2026 Horror Movie Almost Got an NC-17 Rating, Here’s What Had to Be Removed

An upcoming 2026 horror movie nearly received an NC-17 rating. Obsession is a new horror movie that is being released in ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

NC Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life results for Feb. 17, 2026

All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, ...
The Fayetteville Observer

NC State basketball brings own bedazzled belt, trash talk in blowout win vs UNC

RALEIGH — UNC basketball freshman Caleb Wilson has made waves throughout the season with a bedazzled belt that he showed off after big wins against Kansas and Duke. NC State and UNC transfer Ven-Allen ...
The Fayetteville Observer

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis on NC State loss: 'Competitive fight wasn't there'

N.C. State defeated a shorthanded No. 16 UNC team 82-58, marking the Tar Heels' largest loss in the series since 1962. UNC was missing key players Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar due to injuries. Coach ...
Sports Illustrated

UNC vs. NC State Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Tuesday, Feb. 17

The No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels fell in the AP Poll after losing to Miami last week, and they find themselves as road underdogs in a rivalry matchup with the NC State Wolfpack. Star freshman Caleb ...
The Business Journals

Why NC's pension fund bought a $210M Raleigh development but won't touch the Citrix building

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min North Carolina State Treasurer ...
Covers

North Carolina vs NC State Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball Game

The No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels head to Raleigh to face the NC State Wolfpack tonight in college hoops action. ESPN has the coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels are 6.5-point underdogs ...