County enters Stage II drought restrictions
LINCOLNTON––It may be 2007 all over again.As was the case during the once-in-a-century drought of 19 years ago, in which grass grew ...
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Statesville man dies in Friday crash
STATESVILLE––A Statesville man died Friday night, following a collision in Iredell County.According to a Saturday statement fro...
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested
CHARLOTTE––A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Sunday in connection with alleged threatening behavior.Accord...
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Gaston County High Schools to Conduct Graduation Ceremonies for Class ...
GASTONIA, N.C. – Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Friday, May 22, and ten high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplom...
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LCSO Investigates Hidden Camera Incident; One Arrested
DENVER, N.C.—On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspected secret peeping involvi...
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FAST Team Arrests Wanted Drug Trafficking Suspect
GASTON COUNTY, N.C.—On May 1, 2026, officers with the Gaston County FAST Team located and arrested Helen McKnight after receiving assistan...
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Man Sentenced on Break-in and Larceny, Habitual Felon Charges
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 28-year-old Lance Vaughn Alton pled guilty to Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking a...
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Charlotte man gets three years for stolen checks
CHARLOTTE––He once boasted of having “the keys to the streets.”But now the only keys in Tyrell DeShaun Pace’s life...
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Lenoir woman dies in Wednesday crash
STATESVILLE––A Lenoir woman died Wednesday morning, following a collision in Iredell County.According to North Carolina State Hi...
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Meetings about old courthouse start May 13
LINCOLNTON––A series of public meetings will be held to address the future of the old Lincoln County Courthouse.According to Li...
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Charlotte company to pay $1.2 million for fraud
CHARLOTTE––A Charlotte company has agreed to pay nearly $1.2 million in connection with alleged fraud.According to a statement ...
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Catawba County Schools Announces Six Leadership Appointments
NEWTON,N.C.— Catawba County Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Stover announced six leadership appointments, including one principal and five direc...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—After the use of modern technology and surveillance, the Lincoln Sheriff’s Office narcotics Officers were able to l...
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Arson; Vehicle Pursuit ...
DENVER, N.C.—At approximately 2 a.m. on April 27, 2026, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported ar...
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Murder suspect Elijah Craig arrested Monday
GASTONIA––A murder suspect, wanted in connection with a shooting four weeks ago, was arrested Monday.According to a Tuesday statemen...
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Lenoir man dies in Friday crash
BATON––A Lenoir man died Friday, following a high-speed crash that occurred late that night.According to a Saturday statement f...
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