UPDATE: Caldwell County Recovery Efforts
Paige Counts, Caldwell County Public Information Officer: Caldwell County continues to recover from Hurricane Helene with many places returning to normal operations. Debris removal started on Monday in southern Caldwell County. Crews will work from south to
Black Mountain Man Charged with Murder in Burke County
On 10/7/2024, at approximately 11:25 AM, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5319 Mountain View Blvd. in Morganton. Burke County EMS initially responded and requested the Burke County Sheriff’s Office to respond in reference to a
Burke County Transitions Donations and Volunteers to Phase II – Long Term Disaster Relief Efforts
Burke County would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has generously donated and the thousands of volunteers who have committed time and service in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The overwhelming support from our
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Is Now Available for WNC
Following a federal disaster declaration resulting from the devasting impacts from Hurricane Helene, the Division of Employment Security (DES) has announced that 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina have
Hurricane Milton on course to hit Florida as it reaches Category 5 with sustained 180-mph winds
On Monday, Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 — the strongest of the classifications — with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph. The National Hurricane Center (‘NHC’) said Milton has undergone “remarkable” rapid intensification after being upgraded from
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban
On Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban while it reviews an appeal from a lower court ruling that had struck down the law. The law had went into effect ater the U.S.
ALDS: Tigers even series against Guardians, Royals beat Yankees in Game 2
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 on Monday, evening their American League Division Series 1-1. After 8 scoreless innings, the Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase
Tampa Bay Buccaneers evacuating to New Orleans as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will evacuate Tampa on Tuesday morning, ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Milton strengthened to a Category 5 storm Monday and is on course to make landfall Wednesday in
Thomas Rhett announces 2025 ‘Better In Boots’ tour
Fresh off the release of his new album About a Woman, Thomas Rhett revealed he will hit the road next year for the Better in Boots Tour in 2025, hitting 30 cities next summer across North America. Rhett
Russell Dickerson to embark on ‘Russellmania Tour’ in 2025
Russell Dickerson will launch his Russellmania Tour 2025 next spring, kicking-off in Nashville with stops in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver, and more. The nine-date trek kicks off March 14 at The Pinnacle in Nashville and wraps April 5