The time to book your flights for Thanksgiving and Christmas is right now. The 2026 holiday travel season is on track to be ...

Regent Nancy Harris, First Vice Regent Sylvia Medford and member Alice Ayers delivered snacks to the EMS station on Oct. 18.

Alexander Central muddied the waters in the Northwestern 6A/7A conference football standings with a 28-21 win over Freedom on Friday. Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be ...

For the first time since 1982, the Brewers are in the Fall Classic. Their opponents, the Tampa Bay Rays, are their mirror ...

The time has come to turn unassuming pumpkins into frightful decorations. Whether you’re a veteran carver returning to tackle ...

Honesty, despite what Billy Joel said, is not a lonely word. It is in fact our first priority in this weekly preview.

It isn’t a sprint, but UNC football is showing steady progress in its second season under coach Bill Belichick.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays don’t regard themselves as heroes, saviors or being particularly influential.

James Bond is one of Hollywood’s most iconic characters, but some famous actors nearly played 007 and came surprisingly close ...

Tom Skerritt, the prolific, award-winning actor known for his roles in "M*A*S*H," "Alien," "Top Gun," and "Picket Fences," ...

Cast your vote in Hometown Showdown, a recurring reader-voting series built around local pride, school spirit and friendly ...

The Burke County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Schedule of Values at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16.