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Sheriff: Harmony man faces felony drug charges

A Harmony man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on West Memorial Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Clifford Dale Billings, 46, of East Memorial Highway, Harmony, in a news release Wednesday. Deputy J. Greene, who is assigned to the...

Harmony, NC · 2d

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Traffic stop leads to Iredell County deputies finding drugs, brass knuckles

They say it happened on October 29 at 5:30 p.m., when a deputy conducted a traffic stop on West Memorial Highway.

Iredell County, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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I-77 lanes to close near Lake Norman for construction of a 10-lane bridge

Beginning Monday, crews will install temporary single-lane closures on Interstate 77 near N.C. 150 exit 36 in Mooresville for construction of a 10-lane bridge, state highway officials said Friday. The closures will allow Charlotte-based contractor Blythe Development to build a new safety barrier wall and add pavement markings, according to a news release by the N.C. Department of Transportation. “Once those are installed, traffic will shift from the median to the outside lanes while crews begin building interior bridge bents,” according to the news release. Officials didn’t say how long the closures will last. Project will ease congestion, NCDOT says The Lake Norman-area closures are part of a $249 million project to improve the I-77/N.C. 150 interchange and widen N.C. 150 from N.C. 16 in Catawba County to the U.S. 21/N.C. 150 interchange in Mooresville. “The improvements will accommodate growing traffic volumes and ease congestion,” officials said. Construction began last year with crews improving storm drainage, installing utilities and moving traffic signals, according to NCDOT. “Bridge construction will be broken into multiple phases, and traffic will be maintained on the existing lanes of N.C. 150 at all times,” according to Friday’s statement. Work on the overall 15-mile project is expected

Mooresville, NC · 15h

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Concerns raised over traffic congestion near Burke County elementary school

Traffic congestion around Mull Elementary south of Morganton is raising safety concerns for some parents.

Burke County, NC · 1d

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Sheriff: ICSO ACE team assists probation officers with searches, leading to two arrests

Two individuals on probation face new charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted N.C. probation officers with searches. Members of the ICSO Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team worked with probation officers on Wednesday, November 4, Sheriff Darren Campbell said. Both searches resulted in the discovery of illegal narcotics and...

Iredell County, NC · 11h

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Denver Vietnam veteran punches out Parkinson’s

DENVER – Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in early 2021, Charles “Chuck” Killingsworth, a Vietnam War veteran, is one of the many veterans exposed to Agent Orange who suffer from the exposure. “I was exposed to Agent Orange when I was a Marine in 1966,” he said....

Denver, NC · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Refurbished vehicle given to Mooresville veteran

MOORESVILLE – For Navy veteran Delvin Allen, a new set of keys means more than reliable transportation. It means more opportunities to make memories with his children. Allen received a refurbished 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE on Oct. 6 through the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides program. Donated by Allstate and refurbished by Maaco, the vehicle was presented at Maaco’s Mooresville location.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

The National Law Review

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Jury Awards and the Limits of Bankruptcy Sanctuary

Consider this scenario: You are defrauded by a company and its CEO. You sue both in state court and, after three years, a jury awards you millions in damages against both. But as the state court judge is finalizing the judgment, the company files bankruptcy. Does the bankruptcy filing nullify the state court lawsuit? And does the company’s bankruptcy automatically protect the CEO? A recent order from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina tackles both questions – and plaintiffs will like the answers. Background Systematic Audio and its manager, Scottie Johnson, spent three years defending a lawsuit in Catawba County. After a three-week trial, a jury found Johnson personally liable for fraud and interference with contract, awarding over $5 million in compensatory damages and more than $16 million in punitive damages. But before the state court judge could enter a final judgment, Systematic Audio filed Chapter 11, triggering the automatic stay on efforts to collect from the company. The company then asked the Bankruptcy Court to extend the stay to collection efforts against Johnson on the theory he was too important to the business to be distracted by litigation. The Bankruptcy Court Can Allow

Catawba County, NC · 17h

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North Carolina HOA fees jumped from $158 to $2,500 a month in 5 years — and the board blames residents who sued

It could have been worse. The original proposal called for a $7,500 per month fee.

Sherrills Ford, NC · 1d

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Focus remains on future growth despite N.C. 150 project withdrawals

MOORESVILLE – Substantial residential development proposals expected to highlight the agenda and dominate discussion at the town board’s Nov. 2 meeting were withdrawn from consideration, but commissioner conversations stayed focused on growth and methods to manage it. The withdrawals involved two separate but interdependent projects proposed on the...

Mooresville, NC · 2d

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Morganton Marks 50 Years of Holiday Parade Tradition at Riddle Center

A Morganton tradition that has drawn families to the sidewalks for half a century returns next month, with the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center set to host its 50th annual Holiday Parade at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The milestone event carries the theme “50 Years of Holiday Traditions,” marking the parade's 50th annual edition.

Morganton, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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Statesville McDonald’s hosts surprise birthday celebration for 5-year-old craniofacial awareness ambassador

STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A local Statesville McDonald’s hosted a surprise fifth birthday party for Asher, a young boy whose journey with craniofacial differences has inspired communities across the Carolinas. Friends and family of Asher celebrated his milestone with special treats and his favorite meal, McDonald’s cheeseburgers, of course. “Dawn (Dandridge) was awesome […]

Statesville, NC · 2d

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Farm City Banquet And Holiday Market On Nov. 17

Hickory – The Catawba County Farm City Banquet will be on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the new Catawba County Government Center-Hickory Campus. This year’s theme is Celebrating the Women in Agriculture of Catawba County. We will recognize the contributions of local women in agriculture. The...

Catawba County, NC · 2d

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I-SS selling used iPads for $100 on November 7, December 12

Iredell-Statesville Schools hopes to sell approximately 4,000 used iPads for $100 each during the next five weeks. The district will hold the first sale on Saturday, November 7, and the second on Saturday, December 12, at Career Academy and Technical School, located at 350 Old Murdock Road in Troutman. The...

Statesville, NC · 16h

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Olde Hickory Brewery Receives Bronze Medal At Great American Beer Festival® Competition

Hickory — Olde Hickory Brewery earned a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, hosted and presented by the Brewers Association®. As part of the 2026 competition, craft beverages spanning 105 beer categories and five cider categories, including 131 subcategories, were carefully judged by a panel of competition judges from around the world. New for this year, the GABF competition added new categories such as Rice Lager, Hop Water, a one-time Craft-Malt category, plus two Specialty beer subcategories, in addition to three new standalone categories for Gluten-Free Styles. Winning a medal at the Great American Beer Festival competition is one of the most important designations a brewery can receive signifying brewing excellence and mastery in the quality and style accuracy of the beer or cider.

Hickory, NC · 2d

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Public Service Announcement: Solid Waste Schedule Change

City of Lincolnton Veterans Day Holiday Collection Schedule - Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The City of Lincolnton Solid Waste Department announces a temporary adjustment to the trash collection schedule in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. All City administrative offices and departments will be closed...

Lincolnton, NC · 1d

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Birth Announcements: October 23-31

The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births:. ♦ A girl, Avalyn Diane Marshall, born to Aaron Marshall and Lenae Brainard of Kannapolis. ♦ A girl, Ada Ruth Campbell, born to Chet and Dakota Campbell of Union Grove. OCTOBER 25. ♦ A boy, Dion Lee Freeland, born...

Statesville, NC · 2d

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Lincoln concert series to feature bluegrass band with deep local roots

LINCOLNTON – The Cockman Family from Sherrills Ford will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 8, as part of the Lincoln County Concert Association series. This popular band has developed a distinct bluegrass gospel style that has gained audiences throughout the Southeast. Their arrangements of old gospel songs have been very popular. Their tight harmonies and original songs have been applauded for their unique sounds.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d