CCC&TI celebrates Class of 2026
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute honored 1003 graduates during ceremonies held Friday, May 8 at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. CCC&TI’s Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Jerry Church opened the ceremonies by welcoming special
Trump slams Iran’s latest response to U.S. peace proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’
Iran has delivered its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian state media, as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing Middle East conflict continue. Tehran reportedly wants negotiations to prioritize a
Evacuation of MV Hondius cruise ship underway after deadly hantavirus outbreak
Passengers aboard the MV Hondius began leaving the ship Sunday after it arrived near Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, as authorities launched an international evacuation effort tied to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Travelers were transferred ashore in
Game 4 of semifinals sees Timberwolves defeat Spurs 114-109 to even series
San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama was tossed for the first time in his NBA career Sunday night, as the Spurs fell 114-109 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The loss evened
Knicks crush 76ers to finish sweep, will advance to Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals after overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 on Sunday, completing a commanding four-game sweep in Philadelphia. New York delivered one of the hottest shooting performances in
Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival reveals star-studded 2026 lineup
Darius Rucker is bringing his hometown festival, Riverfront Revival, back to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on Oct. 9-10, 2026, promising two days of live music and entertainment. The festival, now in its fifth year, continues to expand
Luke Bryan releases ‘Country and She Knows It’
Luke Bryan is kicking off the summer with his latest release, “Country And She Knows It,” bringing an upbeat, feel-good vibe just in time for touring season. The single is already gaining momentum, following an early preview
‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ returning to the big screen to mark 35th anniversary
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is heading back to theaters this May to mark its 35th anniversary, with Rialto Pictures and StudioCanal organizing a limited eight-week engagement starting May 22. Originally released over the July 4th weekend in
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr release first-ever duet, “Home to Us”
At a special listening session held at Abbey Road Studios, Paul McCartney revealed that his upcoming album The Boys of Dungeon Lane will feature a historic collaboration with Ringo Starr—their first time sharing lead vocals on the
Bon Jovi biopic in development from Universal Pictures
A feature film about legendary rock band Bon Jovi is officially in development, with the news coming after Universal Pictures won a competitive bid to bring the story to theaters. Screenwriter Cody Brotter—known for the upcoming crypto-themed