Graduates Earn CCC&TI’s 2026 Trustees Student Awards of Merit
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has announced the recipients of the 2026 Trustees’ Student Awards of Merit which were presented at the college’s recent graduation celebrations at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. Graduates Jaylen
Hickory’s University City Commission hosts Great College Teachers Workshop
HICKORY – The City of Hickory’s University City Commission hosted the Hickory Great College Teachers Workshop on Tuesday, May 12, at the App State Hickory campus. This event brought together expert faculty from Lenoir-Rhyne University, Appalachian State University
DOJ brings charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others have been indicted in the United States over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircrafts operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an attack that killed four
Thunder top Spurs in Game 2 of West Conference Finals to even series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to form Wednesday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals and leveling the series at 1-1. After a
Two officers file lawsuit to challenge Trump administration’s $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization” fund
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6 attack have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration’s newly created $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” arguing the program could financially benefit rioters
Golden Knights beat Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1 of Western Conference Final
The Vegas Golden Knights grabbed an early edge in the Western Conference Final, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. After a quiet first
Kip Moore unveils the single “Faith in the Wind” ahead of album release
Kip Moore is back with a contemplative new release “Faith in the Wind,” accompanied by an official music video shot in Sedona and directed by PJ Brown. The track offers another glimpse into his upcoming album Reason
Darius Rucker to be honored with Veterans Voice Award at 2026 AMAs
Darius Rucker will be recognized for his ongoing support of military veterans during the 52nd American Music Awards on Memorial Day. The singer is set to receive the Veterans Voice Award, presented through USAA’s Honor Through Action
See Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in the trailer for ‘Office Romance’ on Netflix
Netflix has unveiled an early look at Office Romance, a new romantic comedy pairing Jennifer Lopez with Ted Lasso favorite Brett Goldstein. Set to premiere June 5, the film blends workplace ambition with unexpected attraction—and a fair
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth expands summer 2026 headlining tour dates
Mammoth, the hard-rock project led by Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen), has unveiled a set of headlining Summer 2026 tour datesthat will run alongside previously announced supporting slots with Creed. The newly added schedule