School Counselor Appreciation Week
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—This past week was School Counselor Appreciation Week. Although they were out of school most of the week, schools rec...
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Cpl. Seth Canipe is GPD Employee of Month
GASTONIA––The Gastonia Police Department is congratulating Cpl. Seth Canipe.According to a Tuesday statement from the GPD, Canipe is ...
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Suspect arrested in death-by-distribution case
NEWTON––A Florida man has been indicted in connection with the drug-related death of a Catawba County man.According to a Monday ...
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GCPD Capt. Billy Downey retires after 28 years
GASTONIA––After more than 28 years, Capt. Billy Downey is hanging up his spurs.According to a Monday statement from the Gaston County...
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Obituaries
Joy Deanne Reep Sankowich
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—After fighting a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Joy Deanne Reep Sankowich, age 62, of Lincolnton, passed away on Satu...
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LC 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Begins Feb. 18
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Registration for children entering kindergarten will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and will continue through Frid...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 10 – Psalm 37:4
Bible Verse Of The Day February 10 – Psalm 37:4Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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News
Man dies in Sunday crash near Blowing Rock
BLOWING ROCK––A Lenoir man died Sunday afternoon in a crash near Blowing Rock.According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol S...
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Arrests made in school B&E, arson case in B.C.
BESSEMER CITY––Arrests have been made in connection with a Feb. 2 breaking, entering and arson case.According to a Monday statement ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 9 – Mark 12:30
Bible Verse Of The Day February 9 – Mark 12:30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and...
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Religion
Doves to perform on St. Valentine’s Day
LOWESVILLE––McCray Dove and the Dove Brothers will perform a free concert on St. Valentine’s Day.The place to be that Saturday...
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Sports
Basketball Roundup February 5-7
LINCOLNTONLincolnton Sweeps East Gaston in Home VictoryFebruary 5, 2026The Lincolnton Wolves turned in a strong all-around performance Wednesday...
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Classified
Current NCWORKS Jobs For Week Of February 8
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—You must currently be registered with NCWorks to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 8 - Matthew 6:34
Bible Verse Of The Day February 8 - Matthew 6:34“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has...
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Features
Legislating a Fledgling Nation
In early February 1776, the Second Continental Congress debated opening trade with foreign powers and forming alliances, a major step toward full sepa...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 7 - John 16:33
Bible Verse Of The Day February 7 - John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have troub...
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News
Wanted Drug Trafficker Captured in South Carolina
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. —The Gaston County Police Department announced today, February 6, 2026, the capture of a wanted drug trafficker following a ...
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Opinion
Not My Brights & Kamala Harris Was The Better Pick For Our Constituti...
Not My Bright LightsLately, I keep getting “bright lighted” when I’m driving in the evening, even though I have not turned on ...
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