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The land threatened by Hurricane Helene two years ago came under threat again recently as Hurricane Isaias brought strong rains and winds to the region, causing at least five landslides in McDowell County.
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Here's some of what Kansas basketball player Tyran Stokes had to say this week during Big 12 Conference media days as the Jayhawks' season approaches.
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman wasn't sure why quarterback CJ Carr and the Irish passing game struggled in key stretches during loss to BYU.
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Deagan Erfmann leads King men’s golf at the 2026 Patriot Fall Classic, firing 73-68 to sit tied for sixth as the Tornado finish the day 11th in the team standings.
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Hickory Planning Director Brian Frazier will retire Nov. 1 after 40 years in public service, including 21 years leading city planning and major redevelopment.
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The City of Hickory will provide curbside leaf collection Nov. 9, 2026, through Jan. 15, 2027, with two pickup rounds per area and year-round bagged yard waste service.
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MediaAlpha reports that Medicare's enrollment season sees significant plan exits, especially in states like Vermont and New Hampshire, forcing many beneficiaries to seek new coverage options.
A record number of Americans are expected to take ocean cruises in 2027, according to AAA’s latest cruise forecast, and Florida’s big three ports are expected to be the top embarkation points. The company projects 22.4 million Americans sailing next year, a 3.6% increase from the 21.6 million American cruise passengers sailing in 2026. This represents the fifth consecutive year of record ...
Engine reports new federal per diem rates for lodging took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, with Aurora, CO seeing 96% of hotel rates under the cap.
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