Woman Accused Of Murdering Man Who Was Reported Missing From Lincolnto...
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Friday, June 5, 2026, Detectives obtained warrants on Kayla Rose Bessette for the murder of Tony Maddox. The charges a...
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Hickory woman dies in Friday crash
HICKORY––A Hickory woman died Friday morning in a crash in Claremont.According to North Carolina State High...
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LPD: Help us keep Lincolnton safe!
LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton Police Department is asking you to help keep Lincolnton safe.That’s the word from the department in...
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Homeland Security’s efforts sink illegal alien
CHARLOTTE––A Homeland Security task force’s efforts have resulted in sentencing for an illegal alien.According to spokeswoman ...
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LPD canine receives donation of body armor
LINCOLNTON––Police dog Mylo has received a donation of body armor.A Lincolnton Police Department canine unit member, Mylo recently got a p...
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Tony Maddox Found Deceased In Wooded Area
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., search and rescue personnel located a deceased individual in a wood...
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Gastonia Police assist in finding fugitive
MOUNT AIRY––The Gastonia Police Department assisted in apprehending a fugitive Sunday night.According to a same-day statement from North C...
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Loki retires from Catawba Sheriff’s Office
NEWTON––After years of dedicated service, Loki is putting his paws up on the porch.According to a Monday statement from the Catawba County...
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Catawba County Schools Celebrates Employees
NEWTON, N.C.—Catawba County Schools rolled back the clock and kicked off the morning in style as employees came together for the district&...
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Shelby Police Department officer turns self in
SHELBY––A former Shelby Police Department officer turned himself in on Monday.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina ...
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Congratulations Lincoln County Class of 2026
Last week the entire Lincoln County Schools community celebrated the Class of 2026 and their milestone moments with staff, families and friends. Cerem...
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GCPD patrol boats out in force on local lakes
Calendrically speaking, of course, summer won’t arrive for another three weeks and change.But with Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror and the ...
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Lincoln County Schools 2025-26 Retirees
We celebrate a remarkable group of individuals whose dedication, compassion, and hard work have significantly contributed to our schools and com...
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Five suspects face fentanyl charges
CHARLOTTE––Five men were charged Wednesday with federal drug-trafficking and gun charges.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of t...
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Convicted felon gets 22 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––A previously-convicted felon was sentenced Thursday, getting 22 years in prison.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of...
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Lincolnton Police Dept. seeks missing man
LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing man.According to a Thursday statement fr...
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