FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
HICKORY, N.C. –At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to
Catawba County finalizes school options for residents affected by boundary line change
NEWTON, NC – Catawba County announced today that current students enrolled in Lincoln County Schools who are affected by the boundary-line shift between Catawba and Lincoln counties may choose to remain in Lincoln County Schools through their
Valdese man federally indicted, state waiting on plea
By Saydie Bean for THE PAPER A Valdese man has been federally indicted on his child sex crimes and local courts are awaiting a plea. It has been just over a year since Zebulon Robert Lingafelt, 28, was
China retaliates against Trump with new tariffs on U.S. products
China struck back at the United States on Tuesday by announcing tariffs on select American goods, as they rolled out a series of retaliatory measures to counteract the 10% U.S. tariffs on all Chinese goods that went
FBI agents file suit to block DOJ from providing list of employees who investigated Jan. 6 cases
An anonymous group of FBI agents who assisted on the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol have filed a lawsuit in an effort to block the Justice Department’s plans to review the FBI’s workforce and
Tiger Woods announces the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, at age 81
Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother, Kultida Woods, has died at the age of 81. No cause of death was immediately available. Kultida was last seen in public attending the golfer’s TGL match in south
Los Angeles Rams seeking trade of All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver announced that the Los Angeles Rams will attempt to trade Cooper Kupp this off-season. Kupp wrote Monday on social media: “I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately
Beyoncé reveals dates for newly-announced ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Beyoncé has shared the dates for her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour, coming just after her record-breaking night at the 2025 Grammys. Beyoncé announced the tour dates on Instagram, writing, “SHE COMING.” The 22-stop tour kicks off April
Beyoncé reveals dates for newly-announced ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
Beyoncé has shared the dates for her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour, coming just after her record-breaking night at the 2025 Grammys. Beyoncé announced the tour dates on Instagram, writing, “SHE COMING.” The 22-stop tour kicks off April
My Morning Jacket share the track “Time Waited” from new album
My Morning Jacket announced their 10th studio album, Is, will be released March 21. Produced by Grammy-winner Brendan O’Brien, the LP marks the group’s first new full-length LP in more than three years. Lead singer/guitarist Jim James