Welfare check leads to murder investigation
NEWTON––Checking on the welfare of a local resident has led Catawba County Sheriff’s deputies to a murder investigation.According to...
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Sgt. Matthew Clayton has purpose-driven career
SHELBY––Sgt. Matthew Clayton is taking a page out of Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life.According to the Cleveland County Sheriff&rsq...
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Public Service Announcement: Curbside Leaf Collection is Starting
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The City of Lincolnton is pleased to announce that our Curbside Leaf Collection Service will begin this week and continue thr...
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College’s work force development center OK’d
LINCOLNTON––It’s a thing sure to change the economic future of Lincoln County and the landscape of Lincolnton.It’s the coming ...
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North Wilkesboro man dies in Tuesday crash
MORAVIAN FALLS––A North Wilkesboro man died this morning (Tuesday, Oct. 21), following a collision in Wilkes County.According to Master Tr...
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Obituaries
Debra Diane Propst
HICKORY, N.C. — Debra Diane Propst, 67, of Hickory passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 22, 1957...
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GCPD seeks info on missing girl’s whereabouts
GASTONIA–– The Gaston County Police Department is actively seeking information on a missing girl.According to a Monday statement, Esmerald...
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GCPD celebrates Sherry Hopper on retiring
GASTONIA––The Gaston County Police Department enjoys celebrating all its staffers’ milestones, including retirements.And on Friday, ...
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CCSO investigates intentional fires in Casar
CASAR––The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two cases of evident arson on Friday night.According to a Monday state...
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South Carolina woman dies after crash
STATESVILLE––A South Carolina woman died after a Thursday crash in Iredell County.According to Master Trooper Christopher Casey of the Nor...
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Two Charlotte men die in Sunday crash
DENVER––Two Charlotte men died Sunday in a vehicular collision in Denver.According to Master Trooper Christopher Casey of the North Caroli...
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Notice of Public Hearings - Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and ...
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting and public hearings on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, at 6:30 p.m....
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Community
Lincoln County Crowns Its 2025 Homecoming Royalty
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — School pride was on full display this fall as Lincoln County high schools and Lincoln Charter high schools lit up Friday nigh...
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A Sweet Slice of Community Joy: Apple Festival Shines Again
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The heart of Lincolnton was bursting with smiles, music, and the mouthwatering scent of fresh apples on October 18 as the Lin...
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Features
The Overmountain Men
The Overmountain Men were the American Patriot militia from west of the Appalachian Mountains who marched over the mountains to fight and defeat Briti...
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Sports
2025 Singles & Doubles Results — 3A Women’s Western Regional
3A Women’s Western Regional Singles Results 2025FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17First Round:· Kinley Acord - Patton...
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Area High School & JV Scores
Burns 38, Cherryville 6: The Ironmen kicked off to Burns in the first quarter and with eight minutes to go after a 22-yard touchdown pass and a point ...
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Gaston County Records 15th Rabies Case of 2025
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at about 10:30 a.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a report of a ...
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