Burke County Jail inmate death reported
PRESS RELEASE: Burke County Sheriff’s Office (07/18/2025) On July 17, 2025, an inmate at the Burke County Jail collapsed while undergoing a medical evaluation. Detention staff and medical staff responded immediately with life-saving measures and requested assistance
Armed robbery suspects arrested in Burke County
In the early morning hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 2:48 a.m., the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an armed robbery at a residence on Andria Lane in Connelly Springs. The
Pres. Trump undergoes testing for swelling in legs, diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that President Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with the vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency, after undergoing testing when noticing swelling in his legs. Photos of the president at
1 killed, 13 injured by lightning strike at archery range in New Jersey
One person was killed and 13 others – including 8 children – were injured after being struck by lightning at an archery club in Jackson Township, New Jersey on Wednesday. About half of the people injured at
NFL veteran linebacker Bryan Braman dies at 38 after cancer battle
Former Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman died Thursday after seeking treatment this year for a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 38. Braman’s agent Sean Stellato confirmed his death Thursday, noting that Braman
Washington Commanders sign pass rusher Von Miller to 1-year deal
The Washington Commanders agreed to a one-year deal with pass rusher Von Miller. The Buffalo Bills released Miller in March. Miller, 36, posted photos of himself to his social media in a Commanders jersey, with the caption:
Jason Aldean, Ludacris to headline 2-day inaugural Sports Illustrated Stadium concert series
Sports Illustrated Stadium has officially announced its debut ‘Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series,’ set to take place October 10–11, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey. The two-day event marks Sports Illustrated Stadium’s first major concert series scheduled at
Singer Connie Francis dies at age 87
Singer Connie Francis, best known for her chart-topping hits in the ’50s and ’60s, has died at the age of 87. Francis’ copyrights and royalties manager, Ron Roberts, in a post on social media: “It is with
Mel Brooks and Josh Gad to helm sequel film ‘Spaceballs 2’
Filmmaker and actor Mel Brooks and actor-writer Josh Gad officially announced that a sequel to the 1987 Star Wars spoof Spaceballs is officially in the works. Deadline.com reported Brooks, Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are set to
Steve Miller Band cancels all 2025 tour dates due to recent unpredictable weather
The Steve Miller Band has canceled their 2025 headlining tour, sharing the news via social media and citing weather concerns as the main factor in the cancellation. A social post from the band read: “You make music