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Man arrested after missing Lincoln County girl found in Tennessee

Deputies said a child was reported missing from the Denver area Tuesday and was believed to have left with Arthurs.

Lincoln County, NC · 2d

The Gaston Gazette

Georgia commit Jaxon Dollar exits East Lincoln football playoff game with injury

This story has been updated with more information. DENVER — Georgia football recruit and East Lincoln senior standout Jaxon Dollar left the first half of his team’s NCHSAA 5A West second-round matchup against Forest Hills with an upper-body injury. The injury occurred when the Mustangs' all-purpose man fell awkwardly on his shoulder at the tail end of a catch-and-run in the second quarter. Dollar immediately left the field, favoring his shoulder as he received medical treatment. He did not return. North Carolina high school football live updates second round playoffs in Gastonia, Shelby 3 Gastonia, Shelby high school boys soccer teams to vie for regional titles At the time, East Lincoln led comfortably in what wound up being a 49-16 win. Despite only playing the better part of the first half, Dollar made his impact felt with a fumble return for a touchdown, in addition to a TD reception. East Lincoln football coach David Lubowicz was optimistic regarding his prognosis for the team's Round 3 matchup at Franklin, though admitting he’ll learn more in the coming days. “I think he’ll be fine. The doctor looked at him right before halftime (and the news was positive),” Lubowicz said, “We were a

Denver, NC · 13h

gofoothills.com

Moganton man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl

A Morganton man will serve seven to 10 years in prison following his conviction for trafficking fentanyl by possession and resisting an officer during a session of Catawba County Superior Court. Sixty-year-old Juan Gregory McPherson was given the active prison term by the Honorable Karen Eady-Williams, Superior Court Judge from...

Morganton, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

Police seek driver 5 months after deadly Gastonia hit-and-run

Gastonia police are asking for the public’s help finding the driver who hit and killed a man riding a moped five months ago.

Gastonia, NC · 22h

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 · 2d

TheTrucker.com

North Carolina trucker killed in Indiana crash

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A big rig driver from North Carolina was killed on Interstate 65 near Columbus. Indiana State Police (ISP) said in a news

Columbus, IN · 2d

wisenewsnetwork.com

Cherryville Weighs Funding for Proposed Baseball Field Parking Lot

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – On Monday, November 9, 2026, the Cherryville City Council recognized local veterans, honored two state lawmakers, approved a rezoning request, and discussed several city projects during its regular meeting. The meeting opened with recognition of veterans in attendance ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November...

Cherryville, NC · 2d

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Publix Targets 2027 Opening at Redhawk Pointe in Cramerton

Publix is targeting a 2027 opening for a new supermarket at Redhawk Pointe, a planned shopping center along South New Hope Road in Cramerton, North Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer confirmed the upcoming location alongside another Charlotte-area store in Matthews, according to a November 2026 announcement reported by CBJ Newsroom on Instagram.

Cramerton, NC · 2d

Yahoo!

A Charlotte Cop Allegedly Ran 1 Plate Through Flock for a Friend, and the Phone Search Turned Up a Group Text Tied to 6 More Officers

Seth Elliott, a 25-year-old Charlotte, N.C., police officer, ran one license plate through the Flock Safety network and a state criminal justice database on June 16, 2026, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The State Bureau of Investigation arrested him July 29 on a charge of illegally accessing a government computer, which CMPD's release calls a Class 1 misdemeanor. The CMPD Flock investigation then grew well past the lookup: state agents working the case pulled data from Elliott's phone and found a group text thread that CMPD has tied to six other officers.

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NCHSAA Round Two State 2A Football Playoff Preview, Cherryville at Alleghany

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - The Cherryville Ironmen will head to the mountains of Sparta, NC, for a second-round playoff matchup at Alleghany High School on Friday, November 13, 2026. The number five seed, Alleghany Trojans, were idle last week after earning a first-round bye. Cherryville, the number twelve seed, is coming off a dominating 63-0 performance at home against Elkin High School. This time of year is what many refer to as the second season, or the real season. Each game matters; simply put, you win, you advance; if you lose, your season is over. Each round, the competition potentially gets tougher as fewer teams remain in contention for the coveted state championship.

Cherryville, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte Nov 13-15

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s what’s happening around Charlotte.

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 · 2d

The Gaston Gazette

Gastonia, Shelby high school football NCHSAA second round honor roll

Round 2 of the NCHSAA high school football playoffs is in the books. Here’s a look at noteworthy performances among players in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties for games played Friday, Nov. 13. Isaiah Ashe, Ashbrook: Returned a kickoff 53 yards for a touchdown in the Green Wave’s 29-28 win over Mount Tabor. Zyere Dixon, Ashbrook: Had a 78-yard touchdown reception. JaKobi Freeman, Ashbrook: Blocked Mount Tabor’s attempt at a game-winning field goal as time expired. Dylan Garcia, Ashbrook: Kicked the game-winning field goal with 1:37 remaining. A.J. McClain, Ashbrook: Threw three touchdown passes. Braylon Smith, Ashbrook: Had two touchdown receptions. ON A ROLL: East Lincoln football hammers Forest Hills in playoff rout. Here's how INJURED: Georgia commit Jaxon Dollar exits East Lincoln football playoff game with injury Markalen Camp, Burns: Had an interception in a 49-14 win over Bunker Hill. Max Davis, Burns: Had touchdown runs of 15, 25, 5, 18 and 4 yards. Kamarion McKinzie, Burns: Had a 15-yard touchdown run. Jorian Ussery, Burns: Had a 42-yard touchdown run. Jackson Heavner, Cherryville: Rushed for three touchdowns and had a TD reception in the Ironmen's 35-28 win over Alleghany. J.J. McElhaney, Cherryville: Rushed for a touchdown. K.J. Bell, Crest:

Gaston County, NC · 7h

wataugaonline.com

Watauga’s Title Defense Ends in 42-0 Loss at Kings Mountain

KINGS MOUNTAIN — Watauga’s bid to defend its 6A state championship ended Friday night with a 42-0 loss to No. 4 seed Kings Mountain in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A West playoffs. Kings Mountain led 28-0 at halftime and added 14 more points in the second...

Kings Mountain, NC · 13h

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This North Carolina Town Still Pulls A Giant Christmas Log Through The Streets Like It’s 1949

Every December, kids grab a rope and haul a giant Yule log on a vintage sled through a tiny downtown. A high school band leads the way, and everyone sings as they go. Then the log is placed into the Memorial Yule Log Fireplace and ceremonially lit as part of a tradition dating back to 1949.

Mcadenville, NC · 2d

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WCCB Charlotte Recounts Palm Berries' Truck-to-Franchise Path

1111 Metropolitan Ave., Suite 150 — Charlotte Palm Berries Franchise Location. A 6-by-6-foot food truck is a modest place to start a franchise, which is the story Palm Berries is telling Charlotte. The family-run açaí business began in Denver, North Carolina, in 2019 and now has locations across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

Denver, NC · 1d

1053rnb.com

New Location For Everyone Favorite Soul

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte soul food favorite is taking its family recipes and Southern hospitality beyond the Queen City. Nana Morrison’s Soul Food is expanding with a fifth location planned for Huntersville in the Lake Norman area. The new restaurant is expected to open at 9810 Gilead...

WSOC Charlotte

Warming shelter not expected to open before first freezing temperatures arrive

As temperatures are expected to drop to freezing this weekend, people experiencing homelessness in Gaston County are bracing for dangerous cold without a warming shelter.

Gaston County, NC · 1d

Wbt.com

11-12-26: Fallout From Proposed CMS Breakup

Tune in here to this Thursday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about a proposal from North Carolina State Representative David Willis to potentially break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools into smaller school systems. Brett revisits his exclusive interview with Willis and discusses the growing concerns surrounding CMS, including ongoing state and federal investigations into the district’s finances and leadership.