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Hickory Locals Pack The Drive-Thru At This Family-Owned North Carolina Chicken Joint Instead Of Hitting Fast Food

Every weekday around lunchtime, a line of cars snakes around a small building on a busy Hickory highway. The people in those cars could hit any big chain in town, but they keep coming back here instead. Some of them drive half an hour, and at least a few have...

Hickory, NC · 1d
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Former Daytona 500 Champion Sells Stunning Lake Norman Mansion for $9.2 Million

Former Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray has officially parted ways with a sprawling piece of North Carolina real estate, and the final sale price is enough to turn a few heads. The retired NASCAR driver and current television analyst sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate in Mooresville for $9.2 million,...

Mooresville, NC · 1d
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White powder identified after going airborne, sending 14 to hospital at Caldwell County facility

“We’re working with the hazmat team to ensure we have a complete understanding of their findings."

Caldwell County, NC · 23h
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Asheville HAZMAT team identifies white powder that sickened 22 workers at recycling plant

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A white powder that sickened 22 people at a North Carolina recycling plant has been identified as urea, a chemical used in fertilizers and products that clean diesel fuel systems. Asheville Fire Department's hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team responded to Prime Recycling in Lenoir to help...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Former NC lawmaker and former Mooresville commissioner face embezzlement charges

Mooresville, NC · 18h

Charlotte Observer

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Asphalt as a souvenir? NASCAR fans seek chunks of historic NC track as keepsakes

One of the small North Carolina racetracks that helped give birth to NASCAR is being repaved for the first time in 34 years, and chunks of the old track have become a hot commodity among racing fans. Hickory Motor Speedway apparently understands that kind of devotion to the sport, and it intends to oblige the unusual requests. The track is about a 45-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte. “We greatly appreciate all the interest in the paving project and the possibility of an historical souvenir. However, we request your patience and understanding while the project is undergoing and until completion,” the track wrote in a Nov. 9 Facebook post. “At this time we are working to determine the best way to provide for those who desire the opportunity for an historic souvenir from Hickory Motor Speedway’s decorated past. With the track being an active construction site please refrain from entering the speedway at this time. We will do our best to keep everyone updated.” An open house is being considered for such fans, but only after the paving project is completed, officials said. The speedway opened in 1951, and is considered “one of stock car racings most storied venues,” NASCAR

Hickory, NC · 2h

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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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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

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I-77 Lane Closures Begin for Major Bridge Project in Mooresville

Drivers in the Mooresville area encountered single-lane closures on a major roadway on Monday, Nov. 9. Crews began the temporary closures on Interstate 77 near the N.C. 150 exit 36 in Mooresville. The lane closures are part of construction to build a new 10-lane bridge. According to a Charlotte Observer...

Mooresville, NC · 21h

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Lake Norman Real Estate Market Report | November 2026

The Lake Norman real estate market changed character this fall, and October’s numbers show exactly how. Homes are taking longer to sell, sellers are keeping less of their first asking price, and buyers have more choices than they’ve had in years. If you own a home around the lake and you’re weighing a listing before the holidays against one in spring, those numbers matter more than the calendar does.

Lake Norman, NC · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Jamie McMurray’s 33-Acre Lake Norman Estate Sold for $2.8M Under His First Ask

Jamie McMurray sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate for $9.2 million on Oct. 15, $2.8 million below the $12 million he first asked in August 2025.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

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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

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With Jamie’s help, Carter McMurray is already stacking wins at Hickory Motor Speedway and building on his family’s legacy

HICKORY, N.C. – The November evening air may have been cold during the closing laps of Saturday’s Limited Late Model feature as part of the Fall Brawl at Hickory Motor Speedway, but 15-year-old Carter McMurray knew the heat was about to get turned up. Four laps were going...

Hickory, NC · 3d

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Thom Tillis’ Upcoming Employment at Davidson

In early October, the Martin Institute of Public Good announced that Republican Senator Thom Tillis would be serving as a “leader-in-residence” for one year starting in spring 2027. In addition to Tillis, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice and President of the Arab American Institute James Zogby will serve as leaders-in-residence next year.

Davidson, NC · 2d

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Raising the self-esteem of children, inch by inch

LINCOLNTON – They say, “clothes make the man,” which may be true, but clothing may be even more important when it comes to school-aged children. A child that comes to school with dirty, severely worn or torn clothing, or wears the same piece of clothing day in and day out, may be bullied by their peers.

Lincoln County, NC · 2d

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Iredell Health breaks ground on new primary and urgent care clinics in Mooresville

Iredell Health System announced Tuesday plans to open Perth Primary Care and Iredell Urgent Care – Perth Road in Mooresville by next fall. These new practices will be located on Kingshall Road off Perth Road. This addition comes in response to the significant growth in the Lake Norman area.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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

WSOC Charlotte

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Mooresville school extends remote learning due to mold in building

Students at a school in Mooresville will be learning from home for the rest of this week as the school works to clear out this mold.

Mooresville, NC · 1d