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The Star

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This historic Kings Mountain mill could soon become apartments

A historic Kings Mountain mill that was originally opened in the late 1800s by one of the town's founders could soon be transformed into luxury apartments. The Kings Mountain City Council voted 6-1 to rezone the historic Phenix Mill property from light industrial to semi-urban residential. The change allows a developer to turn the building into apartments. Councilman Tyler Fletcher was the sole dissenting vote. Originally known as the Dilling Cotton Mill, it was built by Freno Dilling around 1892. The property is located on Phenix Street with U.S. 74 to the north and bordered by Norfolk Southern railroad tracks along the northwest. Brad Lagano, city planning director, said the property is just under 10 acres and the semi-urban residential designation fits with the surrounding area. Many of the homes near the building are former mill village houses. According to Cleveland County property records, the land is valued at $124,000. Lagano said the Dilling Mill operated for 50 years until it was purchased by Burlington Industries and renamed Phenix Mill in 1940. He said it was in operation until 1982 and has been sitting vacant for the past 40 years. A rusted chain-link fence with a no trespassing sign surrounds

Kings Mountain, NC · 1d

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Some bus routes canceled this week by school in Gaston County: What we know

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A school in Gaston County had to cancel two bus routes this week, officials said. Hunter Huss High School said Bus 504 and 512 routes will not run Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 4-6. In a social media post, the school attributed the route cancellations to a shortage of...

Gaston County, NC · 2d
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You Can Comfortably Retire On Just Social Security In This Affordable North Carolina City

Retirement doesn’t have to mean choosing between groceries and your electric bill, and Gastonia, North Carolina is living proof of that. This city of roughly 80,000 people sits just west of Charlotte, and it’s quietly becoming one of the smartest places in the entire state to stretch a fixed income without feeling like you’re stretching it at all.

Gastonia, NC · 5d
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Charlotte Observer

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2026 election: Live results for Gaston County midterm races

Here are unofficial results for the 2026 general election in Gaston County. Polls across most of North Carolina will close at 7:30 p.m., and the graphic below will populate with live results as they’re reported — likely starting after 8:15 p.m. The graphic below includes all races that voters in the county cast ballots for. Results for each race reflect only the total votes cast in that county, not across the state or across multi-county districts. 🟦🟥 Live voting results: ››› North Carolina (US Senate race) ››› Mecklenburg County ››› Cabarrus County ››› Gaston County ››› Iredell County ››› Lincoln County ››› Union County >>More coverage ◽️ Get Charlotte Observer headlines in your inbox .

Gaston County, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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‘Didn’t expect it’: Gaston County gets its first Black congresswoman after surprising NC-14 election

For the first time, Gaston County will be represented in Congress by a Black woman. Democrat Lakesha Womack defeated Republican incumbent Tim Moore in Tuesday’s historic election.

Gaston County, NC · 19h

The Gaston Gazette

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Carver unseats Loftis in NC House 109 race plus more Gaston results

(This story was updated to add new information.) Democrat Mark D. Carver, a longtime Gaston College history instructor, defeated Republican Rep. Donnie Loftis in North Carolina House District 109 on Tuesday, Nov. 3. It ended Loftis’ run in the seat on a night when Democrats made sweeping gains across the state and Republicans held on to most local contests in Gaston County. According to unofficial results, Carver received 18,775 votes, or 51.62%, to Loftis’ 17,598 votes, or 48.38%, a margin of 1,177 votes. The results will not be official until the Gaston County Board of Elections completes its canvass, scheduled for Nov. 13. Loftis, a former Gaston County commissioner and Army veteran, was chosen by local Republican leaders to fill the seat after the October 2021 death of Rep. Dana Bumgardner. Carver: People 'Fed up and tired' Carver said the win is “still kind of surreal.” He credited a national mood. “I think a lot of people are just fed up and tired, and they want government to do its purpose, which is to make people’s lives better,” Carver said. Carver has taught history at Gaston College for 20 years and said he will retire by the end of the

Gaston County, NC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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Concerns over future of Limestone University

Gaffney mayor addresses rumors that site of Limestone University could be used for a data center.

Gaffney, SC · 3d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Bringing light, color and beauty to an otherwise dark place

LINCOLNTON – The tunnel that crosses under E. Main St. on the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail was, at one time, a pretty dark and uninviting place. That’s all changed thanks to John “Kenzy” MacKenzy Baxter. A third-generation painter, Baxter has completed projects in multiple locations, including multiple commercial construction projects in and around Denver. He’s currently working on the new Holy Spirit Catholic Church on N.C. 16 Business.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d

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Following Michael Whatley on election night: Updates from Gastonia, N.C.

GASTONIA, N.C. (WLOS) — Update: Democrat Roy Cooper is the projected winner of the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina. Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is in his hometown of Gastonia, North Carolina, as Election Day results come in. At 9 p.m., the Associated Press reported...

Gastonia, NC · 2d

The Star

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Cleveland County voters select two candidates for commissioners seat

In a trend that was repeated across all races in Cleveland County, voters selected Republicans to fill two seats up for election on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners during the Nov. 3 election. Incumbent Doug Bridges took the top spot with 19,508 votes or 30.58% and Wayne King followed closely on his heels with 19,272 votes or 30.21%. The two men ran against Democrats Curtis Pressley and David Peace. Pressley earned 20.87%, or 13,314 votes, while Peace garnered 18.34%, or 11,700 votes. Bridges, 73, is a Cleveland County native who retired as manager of Bridges BBQ Lodge and has spent eight years on the board. King, a businessman and entrepreneur, is the former vice chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. Cleveland County had a nearly 50% turnout in the midterms, with 34,738 voters casting ballots out of 69,909 registered voters. This article originally appeared on The Shelby Star: Cleveland County voters select two candidates for commissioners seat

Cleveland County, NC · 2d

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Gaston County health official works to expand mental health resources for teens

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Trey Sarter, mental health coordinator for Gaston County Public Health, is working to reach the county’s younger population, a group he said has become a top priority for local public health leaders. Sarter works at the Highland Health Center in Gastonia. WBTV has partnered...

Gaston County, NC · 1d

The Star

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Cleveland County Board of Education election results

The Cleveland County Board of Education will see familiar faces following the midterm election. Voters reelected the three incumbents who were running — Aaron Bridges, Danny Blanton and Ronnie Grigg — and elected Robert Queen, who previously served on the board from 2020 to 2024 before losing his seat in the primary. The nine-member board, which was formerly nonpartisan, will consist entirely of Republicans. The winners will join Walter Spurling, Kenneth Ledford, Joel Shores, Gloria Sherman and David Fisher. Bridges narrowly took the top spot with 19,624 votes, followed by Grigg with 19,105. Blanton received 18,653 votes and Queen received 17,957. Blanton has served on the board for 14 years, while Grigg and Bridges each have served four years. Democrats Coleman Hunt and Jenny White lost their bids, receiving 15,326 and 13,430 votes, respectively. A total of 34,738 ballots were cast in Cleveland County, representing 49.69% of the county's 69,909 registered voters. Early voting drew more voters than usual in Cleveland County, with 20,413 casting ballots before Election Day. This article originally appeared on The Shelby Star: Cleveland County Board of Education election results

Cleveland County, NC · 2d

Charlotte Stories

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York County’s Secret ‘Project Utopia’ Revealed as German Chemical Manufacturer

York County has just unveiled their latest ‘code name’ project — and once again, it involves a major industrial operation. At Monday night’s York County Council meeting, it was revealed that ‘Project Utopia’ is MÜNZING North America, a German specialty chemical manufacturer planning a $17 million headquarters and manufacturing facility in Clover. The project would add 56 jobs averaging about $145,475 per year, a new research building and expanded North American headquarters operations.

York County, SC · 3d

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Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Charlotte's first full weekend of November brings candlelit music, a holiday camp, and big laughs. Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines the country legend's classics for strings at Triple C Brewing, while drag stars Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme kick off their tour with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Blumenthal Arts Center. Comedian Luenell brings her bold stand-up act to The Comedy Zone. Jazz, Checkers hockey, and Little Big Town round out the weekend, and the Hornets, Sleeping With Sirens, and more keep the momentum going into next week.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Ex-Hendrick Employee Says His Supervisor Struck Workers in the Head and Neck for a Decade, and N.C. Appeals Court Lets His Lawsuit Proceed

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled on Oct. 7 that Randy Hembree, a former employee of Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group, can keep suing his supervisor, Eric William Wright, over allegations that Wright struck subordinates in the head and neck to motivate them. The allegations are unproven, and the ruling does not decide them. It decides where the fight happens: a superior court, not the state’s workers’ compensation agency.

North Carolina · 3d

The Post and Courier

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York County election results are in. Here are the newly elected local officials.

YORK COUNTY — Polls are closed, ballots are counted and the nation is discussing flipped seats in Republican strongholds, including South Carolina’s Senate race where Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews upset incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Darline Graham. You can go here to read The Post and Courier’s coverage of statewide elections. National and state elections draw a lot of attention, but voters elected local officials in York County, too. Here are the results. Probate JudgeRepublican Anna Miller ran unopposed for the seat, having beat out Daniel Harshaw in the Republican primary. She previously serv...

York County, SC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte just changed its water restrictions. Here's what homeowners should know

Charlotte’s mandatory water restrictions have finally eased after nearly six months, allowing Charlotteans to go back to pampering their yards and vehicles. As of Nov. 2, Charlotte Water moved to a Stage 1 “Low Inflow Protocol,” which means conservation is voluntary. “The change reflects improving conditions across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin,” Charlotte Water said in a news release. “Customers are no longer required to follow mandatory restrictions, but are encouraged to continue conserving water, reducing non-essential use and avoiding waste.” The city had adopted Drought Stage 2 water restrictions in May, “due to ongoing dry conditions,” Charlotte Water said in a May 1 Facebook post. The restrictions put a temporary end to washing cars at home, filling residential pools, non-essential power washing and operating decorative water features. Fundraising car wash events were halted, and irrigating lawns was cut back to two days a week, and only between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Nearly 3,000 restriction violations had been reported to the city since May, and 415 were confirmed as of Oct. 29, Charlotte Water says. The southeastern corner of Mecklenburg County continues to be classified as abnormally dry, along with large portions of Union and Cabarrus counties, according to the

Charlotte, NC · 3d

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Lake area towns to honor servicemen and women

LAKE NORMAN – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice that ended the fighting took effect on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. Armistice Day later evolved into Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

The Star

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Cleveland County commissioners approve large-scale battery storage facilities

Cleveland County commissioners have approved an amendment to the county’s unified development ordinance allowing large-scale battery storage facilities in industrial zones. The ordinance governs zoning and land-use decisions throughout the county. Commissioner Johnny Hutchins, who said he has experience working with lithium, was the sole vote against the amendment. Chris Martin, Cleveland County planning director, said Duke Energy petitioned to add the facilities to the UDO. A Duke Energy spokesperson said the text amendment does not approve a specific project, but instead establishes a pathway for future battery storage proposals while preserving local oversight. Martin said the approved amendment includes the definition of battery storage facilities, creates development standards and safety guidelines and outlines compatibility requirements with properties around the facility. The facilities will only be allowed in the county's light and heavy industrial zones. "There are very few parcels that would permit this use if approved," Martin said. The amendment defines lithium battery storage facilities as battery storage systems that store electricity, supplying it to the power grid, and are connected to an electric public utility's transmission system. "That would limit it to facilities with an agreement with a power supplier owner and redistribute power back into public utilities,"

Cleveland County, NC · 2d