THE PAPER: Keith Rigsbee is new city attorney for Morganton
MARTY QUEEN / THE PAPER The City of Morganton has hired Keith Rigsbee as its new City Attorney. “I’m really excited to be involved with the team that has led the city so successfully. It’s an honor to
Former Ohio police officer found guilty in 2020 murder of Andre Hill
A former Ohio police officer was convicted of murder Monday in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed. Adam Coy, who served nearly 20 years
U.S. Supreme Court to rule on racial dispute involving Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to to decide the ongoing legal redistricting dispute in Louisiana that could determine whether the state maintains a congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts after the 2024 election. The court’s
New Orleans Saints fire coach Dennis Allen, name Darren Rizzi interim coach
The New Orleans Saints announced on Monday that they have parted ways with head coach Dennis Allen. The move comes amid the Saints’ seven-game losing streak, including Sunday’s 23-22 last-minute defeat to the Carolina Panthers. Special Teams
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich out indefinitely due to undisclosed health issue
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will be out indefinitely after suffering an undisclosed health issue over the weekend, and will not be with the team for upcoming games in Los Angeles and Houston. According to
4th annual ‘Opry NextStage Live’ to be hosted by Lainey Wilson
The Grand Ole Opry will hold its fourth annual “Opry NextStage Live” on Dec. 9, hosted by Lainey Wilson. The show will feature emerging country artists who are part of the ‘Opry NextStage’ program, with the lineup including
Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, to headline 2025 Hoofbeat Festival
Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn, and Lainey Wilson will headline the inaugural 2025 Hoofbeat Country Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. The three-day event — formerly known as Country Fest for the past 37 years — is scheduled to
Apple TV+ renews spy drama ‘Slow Horses’ for Season 6
Apple TV+ announced that it renewed the series Slow Horse for Season 6. Season 4 just concluded Oct. 9, and the show had been previously renewed for Season 5 back in January (which Apple TV+ has yet to
Election Day: More than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to vote after record early voting
Today is election day and more than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to turn out to cast their ballot at the poles. North Carolina State Board of Elections announced Sunday that more than 4.2 million voters
Hickory Police Department’s November P.A.C.T.
The Hickory Police Department’s November traffic enforcement P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic – will be located on US Hwy 321 from 13th Street SW to Old Lenoir Road. Enforcement will focus on following too closely,