Burke County man charged with stealing first responder’s vehicle after crashing personal vehicle
MORGANTON, N.C. — A 62-year-old Hickory man faces felony charges after allegedly stealing a first responder’s vehicle during a crash response near Hidden Hill Wedding Venue on Burkemont Road, authorities reported Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Burke County
Suspect wanted in Catawba shooting
Newton, N.C. – The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the publics assistance in locating Lashawn (Shawn) Malcom Davis. Davis is charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury in connection with a shooting
Burkemont Mountain Incident Results in Road Closure and Emergency Response
PRESS RELEASE: Burke County Public Information Officer Chris White Morganton, NC – Late Saturday evening at approximately 10:51 p.m., Burke County EMS and Salem Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene of a reported motor vehicle
Severe Nor’easter brings heavy rain, flooding and winds to East Coast
A powerful nor’easter is sweept up the East Coast this weekend, putting millions of residents on alert as damaging winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding continue to impact several states. The storm system has already battered parts
ALCS Game 1: Seattle Mariners beat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday evening at Rogers Centre. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh launched a home run in the sixth inning to tie
4 people killed, 20 more injured during mass shooting at bar in St. Helena Island, South Carolina
A mass shooting at a busy bar on South Carolina’s scenic St. Helena Island left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday morning, authorities reported. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia win Chicago Marathon
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa claimed decisive victories in the men’s and women’s divisions of the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, each crossing the finish line well ahead of their competitors. Kiplimo was on a world
Luke Combs drops 3-song EP ‘The Prequel’ ahead of upcoming album
Luke Combs has released a new 3-song EP titled The Prequel, to preview his next album, due in early 2026. Combs shared a post on Instagram showcasing some artwork from the new EP, writing: “Still working on
Maren Morris’ installment of Amazon Music’s ‘Songline’ series features reimagined songs
Amazon Music debuts a new installment of its acclaimed ‘Songline’ series featuring singer-songwriter Maren Morris Songline is a series dedicated to the craft of songwriting, which invites some of today’s most intriguing artists to reimagine their music
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the beloved and trailblazing actress whose career defined generations of cinema, has died at the age of 79. Keaton’s death was confirmed by producer Dori Rath, who had previously collaborated with her. The cause of death