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Here's how Marshall McGowan propelled Burns baseball into Round 4 of NCHSAA state playoffs
LAWNDALE — Not making the type of contact he’s accustomed to, Burns baseball's Marshall McGowan spent early April lamenting over his “woes” at the plate. “(McGowan) put too much worry on himself early in the year. He was banged up early in the year,” said Burns baseball coach Alex Leonhardt. “He was still...
Man fatally shot Friday afternoon in Shelby
The Shelby Police Department responded to the 600 block of East Warren Street to reports of someone being shot Friday afternoon. On the scene, officers located a male suffering from a single gunshot wound at 605 East Warren Street.
Mental Health Association hosts events for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mental Health Association of Cleveland County is raising awareness and destigmatizing the issue. “In today's hectic world, it's important to acknowledge that mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being," said Melodie McSwain, MHACC’s executive director. "Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel and act. Just as we take care of our physical health, nurturing our mental health is equally vital for leading fulfilling lives."
Cleveland County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Cleveland County listed for $296,450 in April, up 4% from the previous month's $285,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 4% from $285,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Cleveland County, not houses...
Gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.45 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.43 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 10 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18,...
School Closures Thursday After Severe Weather
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Several local schools and school districts will be closed today after severe weather swept through the area Wednesday and earlier this morning. Gaston and Cleveland County schools are closed. Several Char-Meck schools are also closed, and are listed below. Due to severe weather that has caused...
Here's how Lincolnton's soft launch of its new social district is going
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Social districts are popping up throughout North Carolina. Towns like Mooresville, Hickory and Kannapolis recently added to the growing list that allows open containers in designated spaces. Now, Lincolnton is the latest place to add a social district in our area. Community members like Trent Mason...
‘Wild hair’ leads Lincoln County man to a $10 million prize
RALEIGH, N.C. — Sean McIntosh of Maiden said a wild hair convinced him to purchase a $50 scratch-off Wednesday and it paid off when he uncovered a $10 million prize. “If I get a wild hair to do something, I’m going to listen,” he laughed. McIntosh bought the lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from Jones […]
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