Lenoir Post Office host hiring event tomorrow April 14th
The Lenoir Post Office will host a hiring event Tuesday April 14th from 10 AM to 2 PM at their 114 Ridge Street Southwest location in Lenoir. They will be hiring for ALL crafts, with opportunities that
Burning bans remain in affect
The burning ban issued by the NC Forest Service on March 28th, and all Catawba/Unifour counties remains in affect until further notice. Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning statewide, regardless of whether a
Sexual misconduct allegations against CA Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell trigger bipartisan backlash

A growing controversy surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has quickly expanded from a state-level campaign issue into a high-stakes conflict in Congress, with potential consequences for both his political future and the balance of power
President Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran talks collapse

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will move forward with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes negotiations with Iran ended without a breakthrough. The talks, held in Islamabad and involving U.S.,
Rory McIlroy wins 2026 Masters, becoming the fourth player to ever win back-to-back green jackets

Rory McIlroy delivered a dramatic finish at Augusta on Sunday, securing his second consecutive Masters title and cementing his place among golf’s legends. With the victory, he becomes just the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets,
Jannik Sinner recaptures No. 1 ranking with triumph over Carlos Alcaraz at Monte Carlo Masters

Jannik Sinner battled past Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets on Sunday to capture his first Monte Carlo Masters title and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking. The 24-year-old Italian secured a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory, extending his
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival scaled down, to feature Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow and more

Willie Nelson is bringing back his Outlaw Music Festival in summer 2026, but this time with a noticeably smaller footprint. Now in its 11th year, the traveling Americana showcase will visit just 12 cities — a sharp
Kacey Musgraves to release new album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ shares first single “Dry Spell”

Kacey Musgraves has revealed plans to release her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, on May 1st. Along with the announcement, the Grammy-winning artist introduced the project’s lead single, “Dry Spell,” accompanied by a music video which
“Fast Forever” to close out the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise with final film in 2028

The long-running racing action series Fast & Furious will conclude with its 11th installment, Fast Forever, scheduled to reach theaters on March 17, 2028. Franchise star Vin Diesel will reprise his role as Dominic Toretto in what
Season 4 of “The White Lotus” heads to France with new additions to cast

HBO is continuing to grow the ensemble for Season 4 of “The White Lotus,” adding five more familiar faces to the mix. Max Greenfield, Kumail Nanjiani, Chloe Bennet, Charlie Hall, and Jarrad Paul are all set to