The Mountains are calling me back
“The mountains are calling me.” It’s a phrase we hear often, sometimes said lightly, sometimes said with longing. But every no...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day May 8 – Mark 9:23
Bible Verse Of The Day May 8 – Mark 9:23 “ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for on...
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News
Lincoln County Detectives Arrest Shelby Man on Child Exploitation Char...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On May 7, 2026, Lincoln County Detectives arrested Charles Dover Hamrick, of Shelby, on charges of Promoting Prostitution of ...
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Community
The Revolutionary War In North Carolina
DENVER, N.C.—Did you know that more battles occurred within 100 miles of Charlotte, North Carolina than all the rest of the thirteen colon...
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Religion
“Stamp Out Hunger” drive, this Saturday
LINCOLNTON––This Saturday, May 9, brings the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign.According to executive director Mitzi Wil...
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Religion
New health initiative for men at Highland Drive
LINCOLNTON––A new health initiative for men will start on Saturday, May 23, at 8 a.m.According to Pastor Luke Johnson, Highland ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day May 7 – 2 Peter 3:8
Bible Verse Of The Day May 7 – 2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand ye...
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Community
Rya Hull is WLHS valedictorian for 2026
VALE––“Know what you want, and keep working toward your goals.”That’s the advice of Rya Hull to the class of 2026. Accor...
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News
CCSO arrests man on meth-related charges
SHELBY––A Tuesday night traffic stop resulted in methamphetamine-related charges for a Shelby man.According to a Wednesday statement...
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Community
BBB Scam Alert: Moving Scams
Moving is always a stressful project. Throw in the threat of a moving scam, and things get even worse. Before hiring a moving company, careful r...
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News
Fugitive Found Guilty to Drug and Weapon Seizure Charges
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—Dylan Lee Gates,24, pled guilty on Monday (May 4, 2026) to Trafficking in Meth, PWISD Meth and two counts of possession of ...
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Obituaries
Jerry Gene McDaris
MAIDEN, N.C.—It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing, on May 3, 2026, of Jerry Gene McDaris, 69, of Tower Road, Maiden. ...
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News
Wilkes County man dies in Tuesday crash
NORTH WILKESBORO––A North Wilkesboro man died in a Tuesday night crash.According to a Wednesday statement from North Carolina S...
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News
Water advisory issued for section of Denver
DENVER––A water advisory was issued Tuesday for a pond in a section of Denver.According to a Wednesday statement from Lincoln C...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day May 6 – 1 John 4:12
Bible Verse Of The Day May 6 – 1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is mad...
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Obituaries
Becky Kay Hester Knight
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Becky Kay Hester Knight, age 72, of Pell Drive in Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.A memorial service will ...
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News
Charlotte Man Arrested in Numerous East Lincoln County Vehicle Break-i...
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with multiple vehicle break-ins in eas...
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Lincolnton Man Arrested on Forgery Charges
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Eric Michael Garrison, of 144 Tin Lane, Lincolnton, NC was arrested and charged with two counts of Common Law Forgery a...
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