Operation Red results in 27 arrests in Burke County
PRESS RELEASE: Burke County Sheriff’s Office Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated in a joint operation in Burke County on February 12 and 13, 2025. Participating agencies included the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, NC Department of Adult Corrections
Suspect arrested in deadly Catawba County hit and run
(HICKORY) – The Hickory Police Department has made an arrest in the fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Hwy 70 SE on Wednesday, February 19th. Around 8 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man lying beside the
Hickory woman honored with Congressional Medal for military service
By Kaci Jones for WCCB HICKORY, NC – History hangs on the walls of Cynthia Scott’s home in Hickory. It’s where her mother Elizabeth Barker Johnson spent the last few years of her life. Johnson was part of the
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director in narrow 51-49 vote
Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday afternoon to serve as Director of the FBI. The Senate narrowly confirmed Patel along party-lines with a vote of 51-49; only two Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine
Mitch McConnell announces retirement from Senate, will not seek reelection in 2026
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced on Thursday he will be retiring from the Senate, and will not seek reelection in 2026. McConnell, who turned 83 on Thursday, announced in a floor speech where he reflected
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone signs two-year contract extension
The New York Yankees announced that manager Aaron Boone has received a two-year contract extension that will take him through the 2027 season. The Yankees said on November 8th that they would be exercising Boone’s 2025 option,
Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games for anti-drug program violation
The NBA announced on Thursday that they have issued a 25-game suspension to Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. for a violation of the league’s anti-drug policy. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Portis tested positive for the opioid
Luke Bryan to launch 2025 ‘Country Song Came On’ tour
Luke Bryan is gearing up to kick-off the Country Song Came On tour across more than 30 cities this summer. Joining Bryan on tour will be some of country music’s up-and-coming artists as special guests, including: George
Russell Dickerson adds dates to his 2025 Russellmania Tour
Russell Dickerson has revealed ‘Round 2’ of his upcoming Russellmania Tour 2025, adding new dates to extend the tour into amphitheaters this summer. Serving as direct support on tour will be Jake Scott and Niko Moon on
See The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in the trailer for ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) stars in the official trailer for the suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, Trey Edward Shults upcoming feature film set to debut in theaters on May 16. The teaser sees The Weeknd