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The Gaston Gazette

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Second round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football

Thirteen high school football teams remain in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. Here are previews for Round 2 matchups featuring area teams, with reporter Joe Hughes making a prediction for each game. Watch high school sports on NFHS Network Round 2’s top games Ashbrook (6-5) at (5) Mount Tabor Records: Ashbrook is 6-5; Mount Tabor is 6-4. Rankings: Ashbrook is ranked 12th in NCHSAA 6A West. Mount Tabor is the bracket’s 5-seed. The word: Ashbrook heralded a return to the explosive offense it enjoyed much of the 2026 campaign, racking up 472 yards and 47 points in its rout of Central Cabarrus. Quarterback A.J. McClain threw for 233 yards, in addition to the Green Wave having a 100-yard rusher (Messiah Patterson) and a 100-yard receiver (Zyere Dixon). After starting 0-4, Mount Tabor has won six consecutive games. It particularly ran roughshod over Piedmont Triad 5A/6A opponents, allowing 35 total points over five games. Winner takes on Kings Mountain or Watauga in Round 3. Pick: Ashbrook RANKING AREA TEAMS: Ranking Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams as Round 2 looms TURNING IT UP A NOTCH: Ashbrook football scores dominant NCHSAA 6A Round 1 win. Here's how. ON TO THE NEXT ONE:

Gaston County, NC · 3d

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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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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

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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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Atlas Copco Expands Rock Hill Operations, Adding 100 Jobs at Fifth Local Facility

A new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing center marks another major investment in York County, strengthening the region’s position as a growing manufacturing hub. Rock Hill, South Carolina, continues to attract significant manufacturing investment, as global industrial manufacturer Atlas Copco expands its local footprint with the opening of a new facility expected to bring approximately 100 jobs to the area.

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

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Crouse and the Last Year of World War II

Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside for all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In 1945, while the gins still ran, the churches held services, the stores stayed open, and families went about the daily work of Crouse, the Lincoln County News carried short notices about sons and daughters of the same households who were overseas. The names that appeared in those columns belong to the families whose houses, farms, and businesses have filled earlier installments of this series. The war news and the community news arrived in the same paper.

Crouse, 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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Lincoln County Honors Veterans, Announces New Relief Program During Veterans Day Ceremony

Lincolnton, NC (WNN) - November 11th is known throughout the United States as Veterans Day. This holiday celebrates those in service who came home, which distinguishes it from Memorial Day, which honors those who were lost. While almost every city and town in America does something to celebrate, we took a look at Lincolnton's parade and ceremony.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia-area restaurants open for Thanksgiving or offering takeout

Roasted turkey with a view of the lake. A "steaks-giving" dinner in a restored 1920s theater. A pan of mac and cheese you can pick up before noon and call your own. If your Thanksgiving plans involve letting someone else handle the stuffing, Gaston County has plenty of options. The list below includes restaurants that have announced plans and others that were open last year. Holiday hours can change, so call ahead. Dine-in with special menus Drift on Lake Wylie , 315 M Lanyard Lane in Belmont, will serve a three-course, prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu for $60 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Reservations start at 11:30 a.m. and are available through OpenTable. The restaurant will close at 8:30 p.m. It is the only menu offered that day. Diners choose a wedge, Caesar or market greens salad, or shrimp and lobster bisque. The main course is roasted turkey with sweet onion apple stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish and two sides. Dessert options are cheesecake with pumpkin anglaise, Key lime pie or crème brûlée. The phone number is 980-351-0111. Webb Custom Kitchen , 182 S. South St. in downtown Gastonia, will serve a Thanksgiving menu from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in

Gastonia, NC · 4d

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Press Release: Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project

Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project and East Virginia Avenue Redevelopment. Major public safety investment will support growing emergency service needs while creating new opportunities for downtown redevelopment and economic growth. BESSEMER CITY, N.C. – The City of Bessemer City is moving forward with a major investment in public...

Bessemer City, NC · 2d

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NL Knights sweep 5A; LNC, PLP, CTK ladies win XC championships

KERNERSVILLE – Several lake area programs returned home with hardware after competing in the cross country state championships last weekend. The North Lincoln boys and girls each won in the 5A ranks, while three girls teams all hailing from the Catawba Shores Conference – Christ the King, Pine Lake Prep and Lake Norman Charter – won the 2A, 3A and 4A championships, respectively.

Lincolnton, NC · 23h

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Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt Receives the 2026 Community Impact Award

Dr. Jacqueline Betancourt, Senior Community Health Worker with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center’s SHIELD Program, has been selected to receive the 2026 Community Impact Award from Limitless Community Development. The award will be presented during the organization’s Annual Snow Ball Gala on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the M Garden.

Newberry County, SC · 4d

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IRS Raises 2027 Standard Deductions, But Savings May Be Modest

LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has announced increases to federal standard deductions and income tax brackets for 2027. While the changes could reduce taxes for millions of Americans, much of the adjustment is designed to keep pace with inflation rather than provide substantial new tax relief. According...

Lincolnton, NC · 1d

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New vehicles help Pardee Home Health clinicians reach patients across WNC

Four new Subaru Crosstrek vehicles are helping Pardee Home Health clinicians travel the back roads and rural communities of Western North Carolina to provide care where patients need it most. “Home health is really the bridge between the hospital and the patient,” said Chloe Aguilar, a licensed physical therapist with...

Polk County, NC · 2d

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Deadline Approaching to Register for 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade

Time is running out to register for the 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lincolnton. This year’s theme, “Christmas Through the Decades – A Journey Through Christmas Past, Present & Future,” invites participants to bring the magic of Christmas from different eras to life. Floats and other entries can showcase everything from early 1900s Christmas traditions and the rocking '50s to the neon '80s and even a futuristic holiday celebration. Santa Claus will bring the parade to a grand finale.

Lincolnton, NC · 1d

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Gaston County WWII veterans recall plan to invade Japan before the atomic bomb

Two Gaston County men say they were drafted as teenagers in World War II, as the U.S. made plans to invade Japan.

Gaston County, NC · 1d