Prosecutors reveal disturbing allegations against North Carolina Rep. Cecil Brockman, including illicit videos

A North Carolina lawmaker representing Guilford County, who's charged with child sex crimes, was ordered not to contact the victim by a judge on Friday while appearing in court.The District Attorney revealed more allegations against Cecil...

Poets visit City Lights

Pat Riviere-Seel and Barbara Presnell will visit City Lights on at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Riviere-Seel will share her new poetry collection, Because I Did Not Drown and Presnell her memoir, Otherwise, I’m Fine. Riviere-Seel is the author of...

These Are the Celebratory Trips Travel Advisors Are Planning for 2026

From high school graduation to retirement and everything in between, people are more inclined than ever to celebrate life’s major milestones with the trip of a lifetime – and travel advisors are often the ones making those memories happen....

Iowa libraries left in a lurch as major book supplier ceases operations

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — Well over 100 people piled into the Iowa City Public Library on Saturday to hear from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Iowa author Art...

Spanx at 25: Sara Blakely Reflects on Revolutionizing Shapewear

Sara Blakely, the 54-year-old entrepreneur who founded Spanx in 2000 with $5,000, built the brand into a market leader valued at $1.2 billion when Blackstone acquired a majority stake in 2021. Today she has shifted her attention to Sneex, which...

Bringing history to life

For two years, New Jersey has been preparing for America’s 250th anniversary, setting the bar for the nation. Among those at the forefront of that effort is Ben Theis, a Sparta resident and member of the township’s RevolutionNJ 250 Committee. Born...

Asheville ranked one of the best cities in the U.S. for singles: new report

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Just in time for cuffing season, Asheville has been ranked as one of the best cities in the nation for singles, according to a new study. The report, released by Zumper on Oct. 13, compiled a list of the top 100 cities for...

UA partners with Positive Coaching Alliance

MONROE, N.C. - Union Academy Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to developing “Better Athletes, Better People.” This partnership is part of UA’s...

Uncover the Mysterious Underground World Hiding in North Carolina’s County Park

Nest of Singing Birds coming to Music Center

The Blue Ridge Music Center will welcome Nest of Singing Birds at 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in the indoor theater. Tickets are $20; seating is limited so advance purchase is recommended. The Music Center is located at milepost 213 on the Blue...

Silvi Cement expands distribution network with new terminals in North Carolina and Ohio

US: Silvi Cement, a division of Silvi Materials, has announced a significant expansion of its cementitious materials distribution network, with new facilities in North Carolina and Ohio. The company has opened a temporary cement rail load-out...

North Carolina child fatality group links social media algorithms, AI chat bots to suicide risks

North Carolina experts tasked with lowering the number of child deaths in the state are eyeing two high-tech targets: Social media and artificial intelligence. The North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force’s Intentional Death Prevention Committee...

How much are tickets for every upcoming Andrea Bocelli show?

One of music’s most legendary singers will be coming to North America in 2025 and 2026. Andrea Bocelli will celebrate 30 years of his album Romanza. Romanza was Bocelli’s breakthrough album in 1997. The blind artist’s album became one of the...

Two candidates move to final stage in Palm Coast city manager search

The Palm Coast City Council has narrowed its city manager search from six candidates to two finalists. David Fraser and Michael McGlothlin will advance to the final interview round in November. The council used a ranking system to select the...

Daily Audio Newscast - October 16, 2025

Six minutes of news from around the nation. Child care bill seeks to expand access for parents, pay for workers; IN lawmakers confront ongoing teacher pay gap and SCOTUS hears arguments in pivotal challenge to Voting Rights Act. The Public News...

4,000 North Carolinians take advantage on first day of new DMV service

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- With the North Carolina DMV rolling out expanded service, ABC11 spoke to people about their experience at the DMV. "I went there early in the morning. I had to wait. I still got in and was able to get everything that I...

Catawba College-YouGov poll: Despite limited knowledge, North Carolinians show strong views on reforms to state constitution

Published 12:00 am Thursday, October 9, 2025 Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — North Carolinians’ attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues,...

Missouri State’s Connor Lair nominated for Orange Bowl Courage Award after cancer recovery

Missouri State fullback Connor Lair has been named this week’s nominee for the 2025 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. Lair, a junior from West Plains, Missouri, overcame stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma to return to play for the Bears. Lair...

Are college degrees worth the cost? New report shows whether a Nevada education pays off

For a generation of young Nevadans, choosing where to go to college — or whether to go at all — has become a complex calculation of costs and benefits that often revolves around a single question: Is the degree worth its price? With student loan...

'Aggies on Elm' brings family-friendly fun to downtown Greensboro for North Carolina A&T's Homecoming

North Carolina A&T State University is celebrating homecoming week with the return of 'Aggies on Elm'.It's a free block party that stretches four blocks from McGee to Market Streets. Organizers said as they host this event for the third year, they...