Watauga County man dies after Saturday crash
VILAS––A Watauga County man died Sunday, following a Saturday collision in this mountainous, rural region.According to Master Troope...
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Narcotics investigation leads to arrest
NEWTON––A Hickory man faces multiple charges in connection with a recent drug-related arrest.According to a Monday statement from Catawba ...
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Deputy-involved crash in Wilkes County
NORTH WILKESBORO––A deputy-involved collision occurred Sunday in Wilkes County.According to Master Trooper Christopher Casey of the ...
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GCPD seeks help in local larceny case
KINGS MOUNTAIN––The rash of robberies at local Dollar General stores continues.And just this morning (Monday, Sept. 8), the DG in Ki...
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“Shine a Light on Domestic Violence,” Sept. 25
LINCOLNTON––The annual “Shine a Light on Domestic Violence” fundraiser is coming up on Sept. 25, 6-9:30 p.m.According to...
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Features
Here Comes the Militia!
---Another article from the SAR and DAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026Following the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord in April, tens...
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Community
Hoyle Historic Homestead Announces Annual Open House
DALLAS, N.C. – The Hoyle Historic Homestead invites the community to its Annual Open House on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 ...
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Sports
Lincoln County & More Football Updates
Mustangs Triumph Over Red Devils, 49-21: East Lincoln now sports a 3-0 record with their home conference win against Newton-Conover by a score of 49-2...
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Sports
Rebels String Together Back-to-Back Wins After Tough Start
LINCOLNTON, N,C. - After a rocky outing against Bessemer City, the West Lincoln Rebels soccer team has found their stride, notching two straight victo...
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Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Sanders Pless
STANLEY, N.C. - Minister Mary Elizabeth Sanders Pless, 101, of Stanley, North Carolina transitioned on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Atrium Health &...
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Obituaries
Maria De Jesus Juarez Cirio
Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Maria De Jesus Juarez Cirio, quien partió el 23 de Agosto de 2025 a la edad de 58 año...
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News
2025 LC Sheriff Citizen’s Academy Gets Underway
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office began the Citizen's Academy on September 2, 2025, the first night of a 12-week program. Eleven ...
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Community
Annual “Spooktacular” to go on as planned
VALE––The annual Hallowe’en “Spooktacular” children’s event is set to go on as planned.That’s the word Thurs...
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Lincoln County Schools see student growth
LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Schools are seeing growth in student achievement and graduation rates.According to LCS spokeswoman Shanti C...
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Features
Pumpkin season is here~
September has a way of sneaking in on us. One day it’s still summer, the next there’s a cool breeze in the morning air, and suddenly&mdash...
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Classified
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROAD NAMING
In accordance with North Carolina G. S. 153A- 239.1, it is hereby declared that a public hearing will be held in the Lincoln County Administration Off...
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Classified
Meeting Notice – Gaston County Board of Education Committees
GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gaston County Board of Education will conduct its committee meetings on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Gaston County Schools Ce...
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Deputy Drew Yarbrough: from wrench to badge
SHELBY––At the age of 30, Deputy Drew Yarbrough began his law-enforcement journey.But after some time on the beat with the Cleveland Count...
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