50th Annual Harambee Arts Festival starts Saturday in Lenoir
The 50th Annual Harambee Arts Festival will be Saturday Aug. 3 through Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Come enjoy a different activity each day of the festival. All events are free!
Americans Whelan, Gershkovich among those freed from Russian prisons in multi-country swap
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia, the United States and several other countries engaged in a multi-country, 24-prisoner exchange — the largest of its kind since the Cold War. President Joe Biden said that three
14 arrested in sex-trafficking sting operation at Comic-Con in San Diego
Officials confirmed on Thursday the fourteen people were arrested and 10 victims of sex trafficking were rescued in a sting operation at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California, last week. The annual convention dedicated to
Gordon Hayward announces retirement after 14 seasons in NBA
Forward Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday. Hayward, 34, wrote in a post on social media: “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball. It’s been an incredible
Simone Biles wins gold medal in all-around finals, Sunisa Lee takes bronze
Simone Biles is officially the world’s most celebrated gymnast after narrowly defeating Rebeca Andrade of Brazil on Thursday (Aug. 1), coming in at first place at the 2024 Paris Olympics all-around finals. Andrade took silver, while Team
Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as new ‘American Idol’ judge
Carrie Underwood will replace Katy Perry as a judge on the upcoming Season 23 of American Idol. Perry announced back in February that she was stepping away from Idol, with Season 22 being her last as a
Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as new ‘American Idol’ judge
Carrie Underwood will replace Katy Perry as a judge on the upcoming Season 23 of American Idol. Perry announced back in February that she was stepping away from Idol, with Season 22 being her last as a
Kacey Musgraves honors her mentor John Prine in video for “Cardinal”
Kacey Musgraves released her sixth studio album Deeper Well earlier this year, which included the track “Cardinal,” inspired by the death of Musgraves’ mentor and friend, John Prine. Now, the seven-time Grammy-winner has debuted the “Cardinal” music
Daycare Director arrested on embezzlement charges in Alexander County
The Alexander County Sheriff’s office has made an arrest of a local daycare manager after Taylorsville First Baptist Church filed a report of a possible embezzlement by an employee. After further investigation, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office
Trespassers removed from Burke County property
BURKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE / CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS / NARCOTICS DIVISION PRESS RELEASE: On August 1, 2024, the Valdese Police Department (VPD), together with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), received information regarding multiple persons squatting/trespassing/dwelling on or about