Ex-Mets closer Edwin Díaz agrees to 3-year, $69M deal with LA Dodgers
Relief pitcher Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz’s agreement includes deferred payments by the Dodgers, with the deal also subject to a successful physical. He
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber agrees to five-year, $150M extension
Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, keeping the All-Star slugger with the defending National League East division champions. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and
Maddie & Tae announce split after 15 years together professionally
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are splitting professionally after 15 years. The duo confirmed the news via PEOPLE, stating that they prefer to call it a “split” rather than a “breakup,” as they
Megan Moroney to embark ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of new album
Shortly after revealing that she would be releasing her new album ‘Cloud 9’ in Feb. 2026, Megan Moroney has announced ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ in support of the upcoming project. An Instagram post reads: “THE CLOUD 9
ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ extended for one-year in deal with Disney through May 2027
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has signed a one-year extension with The Walt Disney Company to continue hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! through May 2027 on ABC. The contract extension, first reported by Bloomberg, comes after a year
Sheinelle Jones to join Jenna Bush Hager as permanent co-host on ‘Today’ 4th hour
NBC announced Tuesday that Today show host Sheinelle Jones will be permanently be joining Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of the ‘Today” show’s morning programming at 10:00 am. Jones, a longtime co-host of 3rd Hour of
Collective Soul returning to Las Vegas for 2026 residency at the Venetian Resort
Collective Soul is set to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a three-night run in 2026 over Big Game Weekend with special guest Edwin McCain. The band will be performing their
Foo Fighters set dates for 2026 Stadium Tour, share new single “Asking for a Friend”
Foo Fighters have revealed dates for their 2026 stadium tour of North America, taking place across the United States and Canada in August/September. The tour will mark the band’s first major run since 2024’s Everything or Nothing
NCDHHS 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners. While the funding was delayed following the federal government shutdown, NCDHHS and
Morganton increases free parking, puts ‘teeth to the tickets’ with new penalties
By MADISON LIPE for THE PAPER In 20 minutes the Morganton City Council may have resolved an issue Monday night that has plagued Manager Sally Sandy, she said, “the whole 3,000 years I have been here.” Downtown