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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NLMS Teacher Named 2026–27 Belk Foundation Honored Educator Scholar
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lincoln County Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Laurie Dymes of North Lincoln Middle School has been named a 2026&nd...
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GCPD, LCSO officers, more hold joint training
GASTONIA––Law-enforcement personnel are always engaged in constant training.Honing their skills makes them serve their communities e...
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Jury Finds Man Guilty of Felony Child Sexual Assault
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Following a trial in Lincoln County Superior Court, a jury has found 46-year-old Ricardo Leal Tapia guilty of multiple severe f...
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Woman Charged With Identity Theft
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—A Lincoln County woman has been charged in connection with an identity theft and online payment fraud investigation.Accor...
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Conover police officers struck on Sunday
CONOVER––The Memorial Day weekend was marred by a collision in Conover on Sunday.According to a Monday statement from North Carolina...
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