Shots fired into Morganton Dwelling
On 12/18/2024 at approximately 3:45 pm, officers with Morganton Public Safety responded to the 100 block of Vine Arden Rd in reference to shots being fired. Upon arrival officer’s discovered shell casing on the roadway and an
Open burning permit requirement reinstated for 21 counties in Western North Carolina as accessibility improves
RALEIGH – Effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, the N.C. Forest Service reinstates the requirement for open burning permits in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania,
Budd Introduces Bill To Expedite Disaster Relief For Western North Carolina
By Theresa Opeka for the Carolina Journal As the recovery process continues in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene impacted the area in late September, US Sen. Ted Budd, R- NC, has introduced two bills that he
Hickory expands public art collection at Sally Fox Park
A new metal sculpture of a butterfly adorns the grounds of Sally Fox Park in Hickory. The public art piece titled “Swallowtail II” was created by North Carolina artist Jim Weitzel and commissioned by the City of
Police launching investigation after 5 family members are found dead in Utah home
Police are launching an investigation after five family members, including three children, were found dead in a home in Utah on Tuesday. Another minor, age 17, was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound; authorities said
1 person killed, nine others hospitalized in Maryland mass shooting
A shooting in Baltimore County, Maryland, Tuesday left one person dead and nine others wounded, police said. Baltimore County Police Department officials responded to the area of Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson around 7:15 p.m. following multiple
Falcons bench QB Kirk Cousins, to start rookie Michael Penix Jr. moving forward
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback moving forward, benching QB Kirk Cousins — who signed a $180 million contract last off-season. The Falcons have
All-pro safety Budda Baker agrees to 3-year, $54M extension with Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals announced that six-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker has agreed to a three-year, $54M extension, which will keep him under contract through the 2027 season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter: “Cardinals All-Pro S Budda
Jason Isbell to embark on 2025 solo tour
Jason Isbell will embark on a solo 2025 tour that will feature the country artist playing theaters and music halls in the United States without his usual band, the 400 Unit. “An Intimate Evening with Jason Isbell” kicks
Josh Groban teams with The War and Treaty for “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
Josh Groban has teamed up with the country duo The War and Treaty for their version of the holiday classic, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” The visualizer features Groban and Michael and Tanya Trotter — the