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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Schools Will Open With Delays On Feb. 5
To provide additional daylight for morning travel, LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS will operate on a one-hour delay for both students and staff on Thursday, Fe...
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Catawba Valley Crime Task Force created
NEWTON––A multi-agency task force has been formed to tackle violent crime in the Catawba Valley region.According to a statement from ...
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Area School Information for Wednesday, February 4
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLSDue to continued snow and ice on secondary roads across the county, Lincoln County Schools will be closed for in-person in...
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Two People Facing Felony Fraud Charges
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. - Two individuals received criminal charges for an incident that occurred in the summer of 2025 at the financia...
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Cancellations/Delays For Tuesday, Feb. 3; Schools Closed
Catawba County Board of Elections Meeting for Tuesday, February 3 has been Cancelled.Gaston County Schools for Tuesday, February 3 will be a remote le...
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Lincoln County Schools Curriculum Nights Feb. 4-5
EAST LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHTWednesday, February 4, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m.Join us in the new gym for East Lincoln High School's Curriculum...
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Crouse group launches “Did you know?” series
CROUSE––The Crouse Community History and Photo Project is making a major announcement.The group is today (Feb. 1) launching its “Did...
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CCSO Deputy Alan Peter Sobotkin dead at 86
NEWTON––Longtime Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Pete Sobotkin died Jan. 27.According to a Thursday statement from the CCSO, ...
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Missing Woman in Lincoln County Located
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives have reported that 67-year-old Margaret Louise McCalister has been located. Sh...
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Kimberly Pagano murder remains unsolved
SHELBY––The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is observing a somber anniversary.According to a Friday statement from the CCSO,...
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Canine units make difference for GPD cases
GASTONIA––You might say that they’re bringing a storm of their own this week.They’re the canine and patrol units of the Gaston...
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Charlotte businessman indicted for fraud
CHARLOTTE––You might say it’s a real Kahn job.Charlotte-based businessman Michael Kahn faces four counts related to serious fr...
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Missing Woman in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Margaret Louise McCalister, 67, was last seen on January 29, 2026, at approximately 12:32 p.m., walking toward U.S. Highw...
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Lincoln and Gaston County Schools 2-Hour Delay January 30
The following information has been received about school delays on Friday, January 30.LINCOLN COUNTYLincoln County Schools will operate on a 2-hour de...
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Gaston Countty Man Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges in Lincoln Coun...
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 29-year-old Michael Lee Raines, of Gaston County, following an inv...
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