Danny Hester running for county commission
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Claremont man dies in Tuesday crash
CATAWBA––A Claremont man died Tuesday night in a crash near Catawba.According to Senior Trooper Jake Macchia of the North Caroli...
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Improvements may come to Little Creek Access
LINCOLNTON––Improvements may be on the way for the Little Creek Access Area in Denver.Located off Burton Lane in Denver, the area gives ac...
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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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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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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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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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Let’s try this again! School Delays For Feb. 6
This information was provided from each school’s Facebook page. Please refer to them for any overnight changes.LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLSDue t...
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GPD Canine Unit saves teen’s life in snowstorm
GASTONIA––During last weekend’s historic snowstorm, teamwork made the difference to save a life.According to a Thursday stateme...
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Measles case in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON––An unvaccinated person has tested positive for measles in Lincoln County.According to Lincoln County Government spokeswom...
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Breaking-entering, arson suspect identified
BESSEMER CITY––A suspect has been identified in a criminal damage case at Bessemer City High School.According to a Thursday sta...
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GCPD seizes more than $500,000 in drug money
GASTONIA––They’re doggone dynamite at detecting drug dollars.They’re the four-footed members of the Gaston County Police Depar...
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