Barge strike causes partial collapse of bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island, Texas
Officials confirmed on Wednesday that a barge slammed into a bridge pillar in Galveston, Texas on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a small island. Ronnie Varela with the Galveston’s Office
Biden and Trump agree to two presidential debates in late June and September
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed to participate in two general election debates, on June 27 and Sept. 10. Biden and Trump accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27,
Alexander County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the individual killed in the officer involved shooting
The Alexander County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the individual killed in the officer involved shooting Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Jason Melvin Williams, 39 of Taylorsville. Williams, who had five orders
Hickory Man Sentenced to 40 years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes
Roland Vance Watson, 55, of Hickory, N.C., was sentenced today to 40 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for producing child pornography and committing a felony involving a minor while being required to
Burke County Bridge Dedicated to Firefighter
MORGANTON – A Burke County bridge now bears the name of a local firefighter killed while clearing storm debris in October 2017. Triple Community volunteer firefighter Jason Keith Hensley was working to clear a tree that had been