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A roundup of country artists who narrowly escaped fatal incidents in 2026, shared alongside this year’s notable losses.
Published Sep 2, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Dolly Parton’s death was heartbreaking for the country music world, and it added to a growing list of stars and figures who have had a major impact on the genre who were lost in 2026
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A Grammy-winning heavy metal band has confirmed it will go on hiatus after finishing its most recent tour. Band members said the grind has become "too tiresome" after...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 8:13 AM EDT
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For prospective homebuyers watching Carbon County, this report lists properties that sold for $500,000 or less during the week of Aug. 24–30. It highlights the top five properties...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT
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Country singer Ernest, 34, announced he is stepping away from touring and has left Ella Langley’s tour for the time being. Fans responded on social media with messages...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
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Proponents of ending the twice-yearly clock change could be in for a disappointment. Daylight saving time currently runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
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Gardner-Webb University has suspended head football coach Kris McCullough after his first game at the school, the university announced. The suspension took effect immediately following his debut with...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 7:54 AM EDT
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More than 3,000 people have died as Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to spread at an unprecedented speed. Health officials say it remains the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.
Published Sep 2, 2026, 7:08 AM EDT
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Two brothers best known for their work as musicians in the 1980s were arrested on suspicion of drugs following an unusual traffic stop. The siblings are members of...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT
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David Fair, co-founder of the influential rock group Half Japanese, has died at 74. His daughter announced his death on his social media page, and fans have been...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Easton and P’burg are viewed as the leading girls cross country teams in the Lehigh Valley for 2026. The two very strong squads will meet Sept. 12 in...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
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Ten crew members are feared dead after a Turkish cargo ship sank Wednesday following a collision with a tanker off the coast of Istanbul. Two helicopters and 12...
Published Sep 2, 2026, 6:58 AM EDT