Gas Line Rupture Prompts Emergency Response and Shelter-In-Place Order in Drexel
Drexel, NC – November 20, 2025 — A ruptured gas line in the area of 100 Reed Street in Drexel prompted a coordinated emergency response this afternoon following a 911 call received by Burke County Emergency Communications
National Rural Health Day
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Rural Health is proud to join communities across the nation in celebrating National Rural Health Day today, Nov. 20. “Today is an opportunity for our rural
Hickory announces 2025 Business. Well Crafted. Award winners
HICKORY – In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov. 17-21), the City of Hickory is proud to announce the 2025 Business. Well Crafted. Award winners: Jason Yates and Steven Lyerly, Boundary Fencing, Lilly Thomas Boutique, DeFeet, Ella Blu, Ideal
2025 CMA Awards: host Lainey Wilson wins night’s top honor “Entertainer of the Year”
The 59th CMA Awards were held last night, airing live on ABC from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Lainey Wilson returned to host for her second consecutive year, and also walked away with the night’s top honor: “Entertainer
Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails
Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and ex-president of Harvard University, has stepped down from OpenAI’s board of directors – a move that follows mounting scrutiny over recently published email exchanges between him and Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, 70,
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to retain Jessica Tisch as Police Commissioner
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in place when he takes office in January, extending her tenure at the head of the nation’s largest police force. During his campaign, Mamdani had
Shedeur Sanders set to make first NFL start for Browns in Week 12 game vs. Raiders
The Cleveland Browns confirmed Wednesday that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get the start for Week 12 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, as Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said: “Dillon
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to have season-ending surgery on torn ACL
The Atlanta Falcons announced Wednesday that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after tests confirmed a partial ACL tear in his left knee. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport posted: #Falcons QB Michael Penix
Disney+ drops trailer for The Beatles ‘Anthology’ documentary series
Disney+ released a trailer for the restored, expanded version of The Beatles Anthology documentary series, which will stream on the service starting November 26. See the trailer: HERE. The nine-episode series, originally broadcast in 1995, has been
Disney+ drops trailer for The Beatles ‘Anthology’ documentary series
Disney+ released a trailer for the restored, expanded version of The Beatles Anthology documentary series, which will stream on the service starting November 26. See the trailer: HERE. The nine-episode series, originally broadcast in 1995, has been