The following headlines were associated with the top five most-read stories on dailyindependent.com. Search any headline on the website to read the story.

An Israeli airstrike has flattened a three-story home in Gaza City and killed 10 people. A hospital says half of the victims ...

School is out, the days are long and the temperature is rising. For a safer, healthier summer, follow these American Medical ...

MOREHEAD The Rowan County Public Library is leading the state in sustainability, while maintaining a healthy inventory.

Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of The Daily Independent. This piece originally appeared in The Guardian.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

2024-25 Boys All-Area basketball: Honoring 'Cats and Dawgs: Carter closes historic career, joins Thompson with All-Area ...

Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a multiple-vehicle incident Wednesday afternoon involving a school bus and three ...

HitPaw, the innovative platform for creative video tools, has officially launched its global Cat Tax photo event — perfect ...

GRAYSON This year’s Grayson Memory Days will give talented area residents the chance to demonstrate what they can do.

LEXINGTON In front of a crowd that included the University of Board of Trustees, state lawmakers discussed the ample ...

2024-25 Girls All-Area wrestling: Pinning their place in history: Skaggs, Davidson lead first-ever girls All-Area wrestling ...