Knicks deliver historic 140-89 win to eliminate Hawks and advance to semifinals

The New York Knicks turned Game 6 into a record-breaking rout, dismantling the Atlanta Hawks 140–89 on Thursday night to clinch their first-round series and move on in the playoffs. From the opening minutes, New York seized
Minnesota Wild eliminates Dallas Stars with 5-2 win to advance to second round

The Minnesota Wild are heading to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a convincing 5-2 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6, closing out the series in six games. It marks the franchise’s
Vince Gill releases the sixth EP in ’50 Years From Home’ series – ‘End Of The Night’

The sixth release in Vince Gill’s ’50 Years From Home’ series, titled ‘End Of The Night,’ is available now. The EP includes six never-before-heard songs, along with the previously-released track “Don’t Let Our Love Start Slippin’ Away”.
Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Tucker Wetmore to headline Country Splash lineup

A brand-new music getaway is set to make waves this Labor Day Weekend as Country Splash debuts along the shores of Cabo San Lucas from September 4–6. Touted as the first multi-day country music festival hosted directly on
Season 4 of ‘Ted Lasso’ set to debut in August on Apple TV+

After a lengthy break, the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso is officially back on the field. The Emmy-winning series will kick off its fourth season on August 5, marking the show’s first new episodes since its 2023
See Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman in the trailer for ‘The Sheep Detectives’

A new trailer has arrived for the upcoming mystery comedy The Sheep Detectives, featuring Hugh Jackman as a shepherd whose death sparks an unusual investigation—led by his own flock of sheep. The two-and-a-half-minute preview introduces George, a
Hayley Williams unveils new live concept with “The Hayley Williams Show”

Hayley Williams is stepping into a fresh phase of her solo career, announcing a new live experience titled The Hayley Williams Show. The upcoming performances will spotlight music from all three of her solo albums, along with
Santana and The Doobie Brothers uniting for 2026 “Oneness” summer tour

Legendary rock acts Santana and The Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a major North American run in 2026, announcing their co-headlining “Oneness Tour.” The tour begins with two special “An Evening with Santana” performances at Red
County Commissioners continue budget discussion
By Editor for the Taylorsville Times The Alexander County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for a work session to discuss the fiscal year 2026–2027 budget. Two fire departments presented requests
Family members push for answers in Alexander County homicide
By Dave Faherty for WSOC The family of a 20-year-old man is seeking answers after he was shot and killed outside his home in Alexander County. Deputies say Landon Barker was killed along Fairmont Court in Stony