Overbuilt and Overwhelmed
“Development may bring opportunity, but it also carries consequences we can’t ignore.”I moved to this county in mid-1988, when drivi...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 20 – Matthew 11:29
Bible Verse Of The Day February 20 – Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will fin...
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Obituaries
Alphonso Friday Jr.
DALLAS, N.C.—Alphonso Friday Jr., 56, of Dallas and formerly of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday, February 16, 2026 at CaroMont Health in Gasto...
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Obituaries
Brenda Joyce Compton Safrit
KANNAPOLIS, N.C.—Brenda Joyce Compton Safrit of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2026.Born on Janu...
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Community
The 2026 Early Care and Education Conference is Back!
The Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties (Partnership) in partnership with Gaston College is pleased to announce the 2026 Early Car...
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News
Hickory man dies in Thursday crash
HICKORY––A Hickory man died Thursday morning in a collision on an interstate.According to a same-day statement from North Caroli...
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News
Lincoln County sees year’s first rabies case
VALE––Lincoln County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s first rabies case for the year.According to a Thursday statemen...
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News
Dangerous felon, Otis Lamar Hunter, arrested
GASTONIA––A wanted man––a dangerous felon––was arrested in Gastonia on Thursday.According to a same-day state...
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Features
How was everyday life for 18th-century settlers?
CROUSE––What was everyday life like for the 18th century’s new arrivals in what is today known as Crouse?What did they encounte...
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Community
Robinson-Lineberger Literary Competition
LINCOLNTON––It’s time once again for the Robinson-Lineberger Literary Competition.According to Arts Council of Lincoln County s...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 19 – Galatians 5:14
Bible Verse Of The Day February 19 – Galatians 5:14For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as you...
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Community
Gaston County Family Finds Peace Through Advanced Cardiac Care
DALLAS, N.C.—When you meet Harvey, a Gaston County local and current patient at Carolina Caring, you will be greeted by a happy, grateful, and k...
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News
Yet another accused paedophile taken off streets
GASTONIA––“Off the streets!”That’s how the Gastonia Police Department put it Wednesday. In a same-day statement, GPD lea...
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News
Armed drug-trafficker sentenced to 11.5 years
CHARLOTTE––An armed drug-trafficker was sentenced to 11 and a half years in prison on Tuesday.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 18 – Romans 8:31
Bible Verse Of The Day February 18 – Romans 8:31What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
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Opinion
Let’s Celebrate Black History Month, but Reject Wokeness
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero of mine. He did so much to attain not only the civil rights of African Americans, but helped to create an A...
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Obituaries
Carroll Gene Heavner Sr.
Carroll Gene Heavner Sr., 95, left us peacefully on Sunday February 15, 2026, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. He was a loving husband, father, g...
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Community
CLT murder mystery opens this Friday
CHERRYVILLE––The Cherryville Little Theatre presents Deadline, Feb. 20-22 and again, Feb. 27 and 28.According to CLT spokeswoman Sara...
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