Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney issues statement regarding his health
Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney has issued a statement on his recent medical emergency that forced the band to cancel their remaining 2025 tour and festival dates. Kinney’s statement on the band’s social media reads: “The
I PREVAIL announces split with vocalist Brian Burkheiser
I Prevail have announced they have parted ways with co-vocalist Brian Burkheiser. Burkheiser had been handling clean vocals for I Prevail alongside Eric Vanlerberghe since their formation in 2013. The band’s statement on social media read: “To Our
Armed robbery suspect wanted in Catawba County after standoff
Dave Faherty with WSOC reported that a police standoff was underway yesterday afternoon (Thursday 05/15) at around 3:30pm at Brandywine Condos in Conover. The SWAT team was called into assist deputies who said that they were looking
Two Hickory High students stuck crossing street on Wednesday
On May 14th at approximately 2:30 p.m. Hickory Police were called to a reported traffic crash involving two juveniles struck by a vehicle. The juveniles, both age 15, were attempting to cross 2nd Street NE at the
Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications are accepted online at https://br.energy/grants through June 30, 2025. Grants will focus on organizations impacted by Helene or helping with recovery efforts. The
NC House bill would explore open enrollment for public schools
By David N. Bass for The Carolina Journal The North Carolina House is moving forward with plans to study the feasibility and potential impact of open-enrollment policies in public schools. House Bill 981, titled “Local Schools Open