Prank call forces McDowell High School into lockdown
PRESS RELEASE: McDowell County Schools 01/21/2025 Around 8:11 am this morning McDowell County 911 received an anonymous call of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Law enforcement and emergency personnel immediately responded. Local, state, and
Blue Ridge Energy Prepared for Extreme Cold Weather and Provides Members Tips to Save Energy and Money
Blue Ridge Energy is working with its power supplier and closely monitoring extreme cold conditions expected through Thursday, with temperatures dropping to the lowest levels in years for an extended period. High demand for electricity, primarily heating,
President Trump is sworn in as 47th President of the United States
President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in Washington, D.C. for the second time shortly after noon on Monday, Jan. 20th. Members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the Trump family,
President Biden issues pardons for close family members and Trump critics in his final moments of presidency
In the final moment of his presidency on Monday, President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members as well as several Trump critics. (per ABC NEWS.) Shortly before Donald Trump was to be inaugurated as the
Toronto Blue Jays and outfielder Anthony Santander agree to 5-year, $92.5M contract
Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a five-year deal worth more than $92.5 million on Monday, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the deal, pending
Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard Donte DiVincenzo out indefinitely with toe injury
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will be out indefinitely with a toe injury. ESPN reported that DiVincenzo – who has missed the past two games with the injury – has been placed in a walking boot, and quoted
Bailey Zimmerman to launch headlining 2025 ‘New to Country’ tour
Bailey Zimmerman will embark on his headlining ‘New to Country Tour’ this summer, hitting the road for a 16-city run at large amphitheaters across the country. Joining Zimmerman on tour are fellow country newcomers Dylan Marlowe and
Sophie Turner to play Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ Amazon series
Sophie Turner is set to play the iconic ‘Lara Croft’ in Amazon‘s upcoming “Tomb Raider” TV series. The show was greenlit at Amazon earlier this year with Phoebe Waller-Bridge set to write and executive produce. Variety confirmed
Season 3 of ‘Yellowjackets’ to premiere in February
The third season of ‘Yellowjackets’ will premiere in February, with Hilary Swank and Joel McHale joining the cast as new guest stars. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Paramount+. Yellowjackets is a survival thriller,
FireAid Benefit Concert adds additional performers including Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morisette
The star-studded FireAid Benefit Concert has added additional performers to the lineup. The event will take place Thursday, January 30 at Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, bringing together the top names in music