Dow Jones Industrial Average passes 40,000 for the first time ever

The Dow Jones Industrial index exceeded 40,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a strong year of stock market gains. The Dow hit 40,000.54 before dropping back, but it was the first time it had crossed that
Sen. Bob Menendez reveals wife Nadine has breast cancer and will undergo mastectomy

Embattled New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez revealed on Thursday that his wife Nadine Menendez has breast cancer. Senator and Mrs. Menendez are charged separately in a case alleging the senator abused his position to act as
NY Rangers beat Hurricanes to clinch series; Canucks defeat Oilers 3-2 in Game 5

The NY Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 at PNC Arena on Thursday night, clinching the series in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers rallied after trailing 3-1 heading into the third
Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Denver Nuggets 115-70 to tie series, force Game 7

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-70 in Thursday’s Game 6 at Target Center. The series is now tied 3-3, to force the decisive Game 7 in Denver. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 27 points,
Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani named ‘The Voice’ Season 26 coaches

NBC confirmed that Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé will join Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani for Season 26 of the singing competition series The Voice this fall. Snoop previously appeared as a mega mentor in The Voice
Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan to star in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ adaptation

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan have joined the cast of The Thursday Murder Club, starring alongside Ben Kingsley in the new film, which is based on British TV host and producer Richard Osman‘s novel of the same
2 Suspects Arrested in Drive-By Shooting in Alexander County
Alexander County sheriff’s deputies have arrested two individuals in connection with a drive-by shooting in Taylorsville on Wednesday. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired at 98 Mallory Drive in Taylorsville shortly after 2:30 p.m. When deputies
CATAWBA COUNTY MANAGER MARY FURTADO PRESENTS RECOMMENDED FY24/25 BUDGET
NEWTON, NC – Catawba County Manager Mary Furtado presented a recommended budget of $323,999,586 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 to the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s May 13 budget workshop. The full recommended budget and supporting documents