Sixth case of rabies this year for Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON––Lincoln County has just had another confirmed case of rabies.According to Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa ...
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Kidnapping, drugs, assault and firearms case
SHELBY––The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office and Gaston County Police Department worked in tandem, Saturday.According to a Monday s...
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Repeat offender gets four and a half years
CHARLOTTE––A Charlotte man was sentenced this week to four and a half years in prison.According to Western North Carolina District U...
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Alejandro Valverde is GPD Officer of Month
GASTONIA––Fast thinking and dedication to service recently saved an elderly woman’s life.And these are the reasons why Alejand...
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Obituaries
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Clark Jr.
GAFFNEY, S.C. - Mr. Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Clark Jr. 51, of Gaffney transitioned on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Grand Strand Medical Center of M...
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Obituaries
Kristine Keir Davis (Stowers)
IRON STATION, N.C. - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kristine Keir Davis, known lovingly as Kristi, on July 12, 2025, at the age o...
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Religion
Sound Street to perform July 26
LOWESVILLE––Oklahoma-based Sound Street will perform a free concert on July 26 at 5 p.m.The Vineyard Church of Lowesville is the place to ...
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Community
The Corner Table Launches 2025 Parade of Cans to Fight Hunger This Aug...
NEWTON, N.C. – With the back-to-school season approaching, The Corner Table is launching its annual Parade of Cans Food Drive, a month-long comm...
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Features
Unrest in the Carolinas
While history books largely exclude many of the activities in the South when discussing battles and events, there was significant activity in the Caro...
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S.C. man sentenced for oxycodone distribution
CHARLOTTE––A Moore, S.C. man was sentenced this week in connection with distributing oxycodone. According to Western North Carolina Distri...
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Community
Nellie Ashford Folk Art Exhibit Opens July 29
DALLAS, N.C. – Acclaimed folk artist Nellie Ashford opens her newest traveling exhibit, “Nellie Ashford: Remembrance and Renewal, Wisdom f...
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Classified
Lincoln & Catawba County Boundary Line Established as the 2020 Census ...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The General Assembly of North Carolina recently adopted Session Law 2025-30, which defines the Lincoln-Catawba County boundary line...
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Armed carjackers get seven years in prison
CHARLOTTE––Two armed carjackers were sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison.According to Western North Carolina District United...
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Community
Captain Jim’s Magic Coming For Two Performances July 15
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Public Library will be sponsoring two performances by Captain Jim’s Magic on Tuesday, July 15. ...
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc. event Sept. 5-6
LINCOLNTON––“Get your motor runnin.’”Just as John Kay and Steppenwolf put it all those years ago, it’s time to str...
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Community
Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s October 11
GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln County residents are invited to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer&...
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Obituaries
Claude Hendrick
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Claude Hendrick, age 86, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025.His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday...
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Obituaries
Kathleen "Kathy" Sue Foerster
IRON STATION, N.C. - Kathleen "Kathy" Sue Foerster, 71 of Iron Station died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at her Home. Born October 15, 1953 in Charlotte.Ka...
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