Higher than usual Whopping Couch cases reported in Caldwell County
Health officials at the Caldwell County Health Department (CCHD) have noticed higher-than-usual pertussis activity, also known as “whooping cough,” reported in Caldwell County in the past few months. All known pertussis cases in Caldwell County have been
Morganton internet and phone service outage adds to infrastrucure woes
By ALLEN VANNOPPEN for THE PAPER Morganton’s proprietary telephone and internet service, CoMPAS X-Stream, suffered a 90-minute system-wide outage late Thursday morning, terminating internet access and telephone service for thousands of residents and businesses throughout the city.
Fatal collision on HWY 70 in Burke County Thursday
Hildebran – On Thursday, March 6, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Burke County on US 70 near North Center Street. A 2000 Honda CR-V was traveling
Pedestrian bridge and N.C. 127 reopen after inspection
The pedestrian bridge over N.C. 127 North has been inspected and the necessary repairs identified. The pedestrian bridge and N.C. 127 have been cleared as safe to reopen to traffic and the detours have been lifted. The
House censures Rep. Al Green after outburst during President Trump’s speech to Congress
The House voted on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) for protesting and disrupting President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, which prompted his removal from the House chamber. The censure resolution
Pres. Trump pauses most tariffs on Mexico for one month after speaking with Mexican Pres. Sheinbaum
On Thursday, President Trump said he will issue an exemption on tariffs of. most U.S. imports from Mexico that are covered under a 2020 trade agreement, delaying levies imposed on the nation earlier this week. Trump announced
Cleveland Browns restructure Deshaun Watson contract to clear $36M in salary cap space
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Thursday that the Cleveland Browns have restructured Deshaun Watson’s contract to clear $36M in salary cap space by converting $44.7 million of his 2025 salary into a signing bonus. Watson, who
Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse retires from NFL after 10 seasons
Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after 10 seasons. Morse had signed a two-year, $10.5 million contract with the Jaguars in 2024. Morse, 32, said in a statement: “The things
Carly Pearce announces ‘Hummingbird’ deluxe edition
Carly Pearce is set to release ‘hummingbird: no rain, no flowers,’ a deluxe edition of her fourth studio album, on March 14. This expanded version adds five new tracks, including the brand-new song ‘no rain,’ which you
Shenandoah release mini-documentary with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan
Shenandoah has released a special mini-documentary sharing the making of the “Sunday In The South” music video, featuring Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. The footage includes Shenandoah’s Marty Raybon and Mike McGuire, Aldean, and Bryan discussing recording