Suspect in custody after one student was killed in shooting at North Carolina high school

Authorities announced Wednesday evening that a suspect was taken into custody following a shooting at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, left one student dead.  No other details were immediately released. The victim, identified by authorities as William Chavis Raynard Miller Jr., was rushed to a hospital where he later died of a …

Luke Bryan earns his 25th No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart with ‘Waves’

Luke Bryan has earned his 25th No.1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Waves,” the fifth single from his Born Here Live Here Die Here album. Waves was preceded at No. 1 by Bryan’s singles “Knockin’ Boots” for two weeks in September 2019; “What She Wants Tonight” (April 2020), “One Margarita” (July 2020), and “Down …

Ryan Hurd announces his debut album ‘Pelago’

Ryan Hurd has announced his debut full-length album, titled “Pelago” will be released on October 15. Pelago, named after Hurd’s upbringing on the shores of Lake Michigan, was produced with the singer-songwriter’s childhood friend and creative partner, Aaron Eshuis. The album comes just as his current single “Chasing After You” (featuring wife and fellow country …

Season 3 of Netflix’s ‘You’ to debut in October

The Netflix series “You” will return for a third season in October. The streaming service shared a teaser and premiere date, Oct. 15, for Season 3 of the psychological thriller series. The teaser shows serial killer and former New York bookstore manager Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) baking a cake while pondering what to name his …

Gregg Leakes, husband of “Real Housewives” star NeNe Leakes, passes away after battle with colon cancer

Gregg Leakes, the husband of former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes, has died from colon cancer at the age of 66. Publicist and longtime family friend Ernest Dukes confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Gregg died peacefully in his home while surrounded by his family. Said Dukes: “Today the Leakes family is …

Common Ground Country Fair Cancels In-Person Activities Because of COVID-19

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has announced that the Common Ground Country Fair, scheduled for Sept. 24-26, has decided to cancel their in-person activities because of concerns of COVID-19. Here’s their statement: It is with heavy hearts that we’re writing today to let you know that we have decided not to move forward …

Drug Trafficking Operation Dismantled in Waldo County

A Belmont couple is accused of allowing an out of state drug trafficker to use their home to sell fentanyl to Waldo County residents. Maine Drug Enforcement agents in the arrest seized drugs, cash and firearms. Charged are Jere Waterman, 49, and Judy Waterman, 51, both of Belmont and Raqwan Ryant, 21, of Brooklyn, New …

Social Security won’t be able to pay full benefits in 2034 due to COVID recession

The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that Social Security trust funds won’t be able to pay full benefits by 2034, one year earlier than previously projected, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its annual summary of Social Security’s reserves, the program’s trustees said the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Disability Fund, …

Curfew issued in New Orleans as widespread power outages remain in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida

The City of New Orleans issued a curfew beginning Tuesday due to mass power outages and significant amounts of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The curfew went into effect Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. According to New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Shaun Ferguson, ‘there is absolutely no reason anyone should …

Carrie Underwood announces collaboration with Dan + Shay for “Dear Evan Hansen” movie soundtrack

Country superstar Carrie Underwood announced on Instagram a special collaboration with Dan + Shay for the highly-anticipated soundtrack for the upcoming film ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ Underwood shares in the post: “I’m so excited to share that I teamed up with @danandshay to record a very special song for the #DearEvanHansenMovie Original Motion Picture Soundtrack!”  Underwood …