Foothills Conservancy Protects Key Link in Rare Brushy Mountains Landscape
ALEXANDER COUNTY – Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) has acquired 142 acres in the Brushy Mountains of Alexander County, expanding its Joe Mountain Preserve and protecting a high-priority landscape known for its scenic, ecological, and water quality
Consumer Alert: Watch Out for Scam Calls Targeting Professional Licensees
RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is alerting licensed professionals across North Carolina about scam calls targeting their licenses and impersonating representatives of state licensing boards. The callers often have publicly available information like a name, license
Catawba County Law Enforcement participate in the Torch Run for Special Olympics
(HICKORY) – The Hickory Police Department will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 8, 2026! The run will begin at HPD’s headquarters starting at 9 a.m. Officers will make
CNN founder and cable television pioneer Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner, the bold entrepreneur who reshaped television with the launch of the first 24-hour news network and built a far-reaching media empire, has died at 87. His passing was confirmed by his company, which said he
CNN founder and cable television pioneer Ted Turner dies at age 87
Ted Turner, the bold entrepreneur who reshaped television with the launch of the first 24-hour news network and built a far-reaching media empire, has died at 87. His passing was confirmed by his company, which said he
Texas man facing federal charges after shooting near National Mall
A Texas man is facing federal charges after a shooting near the Washington Monument left a teenage bystander injured and prompted a response from Secret Service agents. The injured teenager has since been treated and released from
Knicks hold off 76ers with 108-102 win, to take 2-0 lead in Eastern Conf semifinals
The New York Knicks survived a much tougher challenge in Game 2, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 on Wednesday night to grab a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Unlike their recent blowout victories, New York
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa to undergo season-ending ankle surgery
The Houston Astros have been dealt another major setback, as shortstop Carlos Correa will miss the rest of the 2026 season following a serious ankle injury that requires surgery. The injury forced Correa to be a late
Little Big Town, Jake Owen, and Thomas Rhett added for Alan Jackson’s final concert
The lineup for Alan Jackson’s final tour stop continues to grow. The country legend has added Little Big Town, Jake Owen, and Thomas Rhett to what is already a packed roster of major artists set to celebrate
Brantley Gilbert returns with the single “Good Damn”
Brantley Gilbert is ushering in a fresh phase of his career with the release of his latest track, “GOOD DAMN,” his first push to country radio since joining BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville under Wheelhouse Records. Co-written with