Rep. Adam Schiff is latest Democrat to call for President Biden to withdraw from 2024 race

On Wednesday, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. became the latest Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to end his candidacy and exit the presidential race. Schiff is running for former Sen. Diane Feinstein’s seat (Feinstein died on
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for resignation of Secret Service director after Trump assassination attempt

On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Steph Curry leads USA Men’s Basketball to 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic exhibitions

Stephen Curry scored 18 points in his first 11 minutes to lead the men’s USA Basketball team to its third win in the Olympic exhibition round with a 105-79 victory over Serbia on Wednesday at Etihad Arena
Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton recovering from surgery on both ankles during offseason

According to a report from The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks three-time All-Star Khris Middleton is recovering from two arthroscopic surgeries on his ankle that took place earlier this offseason. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers also announced on a
Morgan Wallen announces second hometown stadium show in Knoxville, TN

Morgan Wallen announced his homecoming with his return to University of Tennessee (UT)’s Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. later this year as part of his One Night at a Time Tour. Wallen grew up in Sneedville, Tennessee
2024 Emmy Nominations: The Bear and Shōgun lead the list of nominees

Tony Hale (Arrested Development) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) revealed the nominations for the 76th Annual Emmy Award, making the announcement from El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 17th. The Bear and Shōgun dominates the
Glenn Close joins Kim Kardashian in Ryan Murphy’s Hulu legal drama

Glenn Close has joined the cast of Ryan Murphy’s All’s Fair, a legal drama starring Kim Kardashian for Hulu. Close will also serve as an executive producer alongside Murphy and Kardashian. All’s Fair, which was first announced
Commissioners approve resolution to join additional opioid settlement
At the July 15th meeting, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to join the Kroger opioid settlement, which would result in an additional $40 million in settlement funds across the state. Interim County Manager
Largest land trust donation in state history protects 7,500 acres in WNC
g The Biltmore Beacon reports: A 7,500-acre tract of land in Mitchell and Avery counties has been permanently protected as a nature preserve thanks to a donation to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. The property includes one
Inaugural Crack Of Dawn Dash This Saturday in Downtown Lenoir
The inaugural Crack of Dawn Dash is this Saturday July 20th in downtown Lenoir. The race offers two distances (5K & 10K) over a route that’s never been competed on before. The unique course traverses downtown on