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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Community
Early schools in Crouse and Lincoln County
CROUSE––With the gradual return of stability after the American Revolution, education became an increasing concern.According to spokeswoma...
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Features
The Distance Between Hello and Goodbye
I said my final goodbye to Marie a few days ago. We first met in 1995, when I moved in next door to her house.Over the years, we laughed togethe...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day June 5 – Hebrews 10:24-25
Bible Verse Of The Day June 5 – Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not ...
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GCLMPO Has Established A Public Comment Period June 1 - 30
THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO) HAS ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO AMEND THE 2026-2035 TRA...
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News
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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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day June 4 – Psalm 121:1
Bible Verse Of The Day June 4 – Psalm 121:1 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?”
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Community
Mitchem, Dillon earn livestock scholarships
VALE––Two local up-and-coming future farmers were recently recognized with scholarships.According to the North Carolina Department of Agri...
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Obituaries
Clyde Edward Taylor
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C.--Clyde Edward Taylor, 89, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2026, following a period of decli...
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News
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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Community
CLT’s “We Will Rock You,” June 12-14, 19-21
By THOMAS LARKEditorLINCOLNTON––Boom-boom-clap, boom-boom-clap…That unmistakable percussive pounding is of course the beginning of ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day June 3 – Isaiah 1:18
Bible Verse Of The Day June 3 – Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins...
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Community
How Much Do You Know About Charlotte?
DENVER, N.C.—From Fields to Factories to Finance — Dr Tom Hanchett will trace how the Charlotte region has reinvented itself time an...
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News
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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Religion
Luke Johnson appears on “Charlotte Today”
LINCOLNTON––Luke Johnson recently appeared on the local television program, “Charlotte Today.”The pastor of Highland Dri...
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