On this episode of The Current with K.J., we take a deeper look at Team USA’s historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a record-setting medal count and a dramatic gold medal win in men’s hockey.

We also cover a powerful winter blizzard impacting the Northeast, along with a story of bravery out of Florida where a man rescued a pregnant woman from a submerged vehicle. In entertainment, we highlight a major milestone as Survivor celebrates its 50th season and reflects on its lasting impact on television.

In Carolina Focus, we discuss the return of a North Carolina woman who had been missing for more than two decades, rising suspension rates in the Wake County Public School System, and Microsoft’s plans for a large-scale data center in Person County.

And in The Hawk’s Nest, we highlight university transfer pathways, an ongoing adult learner survey, and healthcare workforce training through Nash Community College’s Medical Assisting program.