Arrest made in Burke County double murder investigation
On Monday September 15, 2025, investigators arrested 51 year old Michael James Moretz of Morganton on two counts of Felony Murder in connection with the deaths of Michael Curtis Hallyburton and Joseph Kincaid Byrd, Jr. There bodies
Utah governor says Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer is not cooperating with authorities

The 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is refusing to cooperate with authorities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed Sunday, citing information also shared by two law enforcement officials. Cox appeared on several Sunday morning
77th Primetime Emmy Awards: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Studio,’ and ‘Adolescence’ among the night’s big winners

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Sunday, Sept. 14 on CBS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. Among the night’s big winners were the HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt”
Sec’y of State Marco Rubio meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel to discuss war in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Israel on Sunday morning, where he held talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focused on the ongoing war in Gaza. Before his departure, Rubio posted on social media outlining
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow leaves Sunday’s game vs. Jaguars with injured toe

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sustained a left toe injury during Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The injury occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter of Cincinnati’s home opener. Burrow was sacked by Jaguars defensive
UCLA fires head coach DeShaun Foster after winless start to season

UCLA fired football head coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday, after a 0-3 start to the season. The Bruins kicked-off the season with a 43-10 loss Utah at home, followed by back-to-back losses to Mountain West teams. Tim
Ashley Cooke to debut new tracks debuting this fall

Ashley Cooke recently announced the titles and release dates of three forthcoming new tracks “swear words” dropped back in August, with the song “tin foil hat” arriving on October 3, and the fan-favorite “baby blues” dropping on
Mandy Moore reuniting with ‘This is Us’ creator Dan Fogelman for new untitled Hulu series

Mandy Moore is reuniting with ‘This is Us’ creator Dan Fogelman for a new, as-yet-untitled Hulu series. The Hollywood Reporter said Moore will co-star with Christopher Meloni and William H. Macy in the football-themed series. Fogelman posted
The Who announce final concert on North American Farewell tour

The Who have announced that the last date on their ‘The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour’ will take place on Oct. 1 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. In a post on Instagram
Shinedown to make Grand Ole Opry debut on October 6th

Shinedown will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on October 10th, to mark their foray into the country music. The band posted on X: “The four of us are beyond excited to step onto one of the