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Taylorsville Man Killed in Head-On Motorcycle Collision in Alexander County

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A 50-year-old Taylorsville man was killed Monday afternoon, November 9, following a head-on collision involving his motorcycle and an SUV on Teague Town Road in Alexander County. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, troopers responded to the collision near Jack Shook Lane at...

Alexander County, NC · 2d
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WSOC Charlotte

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2nd suspect arrested in fatal Hickory double shooting

Authorities made a second arrest overnight in a double shooting investigation in Hickory, where one person died last month along 14th Street Southwest.

Hickory, NC · 11h

hoodline.com

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Masked Robber Beats Employee, Flees Statesville Vape Shop With Cash

A masked man robbed Statesville Tobacco & Vape on Wilkesboro Highway Sunday morning, assaulted an employee, and ran off with cash before anyone could stop him. The worker was hurt badly enough to be taken to the hospital, and as of this week, the attacker is still out there. According...

Statesville, NC · 2d
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WJHL

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N.C. man charged with kidnapping after missing girl found in Johnson County

An Iredell County man is behind bars after authorities say he kidnapped a girl who was later found in Johnson County, Tennessee.

Johnson County, TN · 15h

WSOC Charlotte

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Neighbors say smoke from ongoing chicken waste fire is making it hard to breathe

Some families in western Catawba County have avoided going outside for weeks due to a fire at a barn that holds chicken waste. It’s been burning since Oct. 27.

Catawba County, NC · 1d

WBTV

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‘I want him caught’: Robber attacks woman with brick at Statesville smoke shop

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A masked man threw a brick at a woman’s head on Sunday during a robbery at a Statesville smoke shop. Victoria Lundy tells WBTV that she’s grateful she didn’t suffer serious brain damage after the man threw a brick at her during a robbery on Sunday, Nov. 8. Lundy was working at the Statesville Discount Tobacco and Vape store on Wilkesboro Highway when it happened.

Statesville, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Lithium-ion battery sparks 3rd Alexander County house fire this year

Fire investigators in Alexander County believe a lithium-ion battery on an e-bike started a recent fire that destroyed a home south of Taylorsville.

Alexander County, NC · 9h

familyvacationsus.com

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The Steak People Drive Hours For Comes From This Remote North Carolina Restaurant

The ribeye here gets aged for at least 28 days, then chargrilled over an open wood fire. The restaurant’s prime rib is aged before being slowly roasted and served. That kind of patience is rare, and I think it shows. The building is a rustic log cabin with oil...

Sherrills Ford, NC · 2d

Taylorsville Times

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Man in custody for five murders enters plea, receives “time served” sentence

On Monday, November 9, 2026, illegal alien Areli Aguirre Avilez entered a guilty plea pursuant to Alford (meaning he maintained his innocence) in Alexander County Superior Court to three counts of Voluntary Manslaughter for a single consolidated sentence of 71-98 months. This is a time-served plea, according to a press release from defense attorneys Kellie Mannette, of Thomas, Ferguson & Beskind, LLP, of Durham, and Christine Malumphy of Malumphy Law, PLLC, of Greensboro.

Alexander County, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Former NC lawmaker indicted on embezzlement, other charges in Bourbon Trail probe

A former high-ranking Republican lawmaker now faces criminal charges in a public corruption probe that has rattled politicians and lobbyists alike since it began last year, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman told WRAL Thursday. Jason Saine, a Republican from Lincoln County, was indicted by a Wake County grand jury...

Wake County, NC · 14h

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Holidaypalooza In Hickory On Saturday, November 21

Hickory – The holiday season continues in downtown Hickory with Holidaypalooza, a festive family event presented by the City of Hickory, Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA), and the Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Union Square. Holidaypalooza follows the City of...

Hickory, NC · 1d

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America 250 Event To Highlight Alexander Co.’s History, Veterans, And Early Settlers, November 14

Alexander County, NC – The Alexander County America 250 Committee invites the public to a special America 250 event on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The afternoon will feature a history lecture, “The Impact of Veterans and Early Settlers on Alexander County,” by Dr. Warren Hollar, along with patriotic music by The Barnes Family and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team.

Alexander County, NC · 1d

Taylorsville Times

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Thirteenth Annual Readers’ Choice Awards announced

Alexander County Economic Development and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Thirteenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. In the special section inside the Nov. 11, 2026 print issue, there is a complete listing of the many businesses that were voted...

Alexander County, NC · 1d

iredellfreenews.com

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Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department hosts 19th Annual Cruise-In

The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its 19th Annual Cruise-In. The department’s parking lot was overflowing with an amazing showcase of cars and trucks. Local cruisers make this annual event such a success and this year included numerous new cruisers. This year’s theme was “Small Town BIG...

Stony Point, NC · 13h

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Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (11/11/2026)

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!. Residential and commercial garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, will both take place on Tuesday, November 10. There will be no garbage collection on Veterans Day.

Statesville, NC · 2d

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City Of Hickory To Kick Off The Holidays With Downtown Parade & Tree Lighting, 11/20

Hickory – The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree.

Hickory, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Lincoln Landmarks secures grant for Brevard’s Chapel Church project

DENVER – Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a preservation nonprofit based in Lincoln County, has announced it has received a $50,000 grant to support the restoration of Brevard’s Chapel in Denver. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is not only historically and culturally important, but also architecturally important as...

Denver, NC · 1d

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7 North Carolina Dairy Farms Where You Buy Fresh Milk or Cheese Right Past the Barn Door

Some of the best food in North Carolina is sold in small shops sitting just steps from where the cows and goats spend their day. You pull up a gravel drive, smell fresh hay, and walk out with a cold bottle of milk or a wedge of cheese made only a few yards away.

North Carolina · 2d

Charlotte Stories

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Lake Norman Drivers Brace for Closures on I-77 as 10-Lane Bridge Project Begins

Temporary single-lane closures began this week near Exit 36 and N.C. 150 in Mooresville. Crews are installing a new safety barrier and pavement markings before shifting traffic. Once that work is complete, I-77 traffic will move from the median toward the outside lanes. Crews will then begin constructing interior supports...

Mooresville, NC · 2d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Improving drought conditions prompt easing of water restrictions

Recent rainfall has improved water availability across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, prompting officials to ease drought-related water restrictions while encouraging residents to continue conserving water. The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced that the basin has moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 of its Low Inflow Protocol (LIP),...

Lincoln County, NC · 1d