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The Gaston Gazette

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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 · 8h

WSOC Charlotte

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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 · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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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

thecharlotteweekly.com

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South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Nov. 5-11)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 5 to 11:. • Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 7725 Colony Road – 99 • Food Lion (deli), 7400 Candlewyck Lane – 99.5. • Food Lion (meat market), 7400 Candlewyck Lane – 99.5. • Great Wall of China South,...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

lincolnherald.com

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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 · 2d

BroBible

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North Carolina’s Top-Ranked High School Football Team Dismantles Whistleblower Allegations On Playoffs Eve

Hough is set to begin the high school football playoffs in North Carolina on Friday night. It was cleared of wrongdoing from an investigation into eligibility violations on the night before the postseason. The Huskies completely dismantled the attempted whistleblower’s allegations. Whomever it was that tried to destroy the best high school football team in […] The post North Carolina’s Top-Ranked High School Football Team Dismantles Whistleblower Allegations On Playoffs Eve appeared first on BroBible.

Cornelius, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

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Mecklenburg Jail Inmate, 65, Dies at Hospital as State Investigates Second Death This Year

A 65-year-old man who had spent more than a year in custody at Mecklenburg County's Central jail has died at a Charlotte hospital, and the State Bureau of Investigation is now looking into his death. Christopher Green had been held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central on East Fourth Street since Aug. 9, 2025, before he was hospitalized late last month and ultimately died this week.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

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HEARTS announces fall and winter cultural events

HUNTERSVILLE – Upcoming events in Huntersville, Denver and Statesville by HEARTS Collaborative bring new life to old places through community gatherings, historical presentations, seasonal teas, community service days and living history demonstrations across historic locations in three counties. Held at landmarks including the historic Hugh Torance House and Store,...

Denver, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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This city ranks No. 31 on new list of best small cities in America

Livability.com weighed 100 data points across eight categories: economy; housing and cost of living; amenities; transportation; environment; safety; education; and health.

Huntersville, NC · 1d

The Star

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KM football's Devin Hopper overcomes fear, flourishes in senior season

For Devin Hopper, there’s nowhere he’d rather be on fall Friday nights than a football field . “It’s amazing, it’s a great feeling,” he said. “Coming out on Friday, seeing everybody (and) the whole community supporting us, giving us energy, filling us (with energy) for the next play. Getting after it all game, it’s a great feeling.” The Kings Mountain senior wide receiver has dazzled this fall, setting single-season career highs with 29 receptions for 671 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s also returned two kickoffs for TDs. Such dwarfs the production of his previous two seasons in which he had 15 total receptions for 146 yards and two TDs. WHO SURVIVES AND ADVANCES?: Second round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football MOVING ON UP: Why maturity may benefit Kings Mountain football after year taking lumps Hopper's performance has earned him offers from Brevard College and Concord University. “As a coach, you want players like him, both as a football player and as a person,” said Kings Mountain football coach Strait Herron. “We as coaches want to give him every opportunity to have the ball in his hands, because we know he can take it a ways

Kings Mountain, NC · 2d

oilcity.news

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Pokes head to Front Range foe Denver on Saturday

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Cowboys basketball team will remain on the road with a trip to Front Range foe Denver on Saturday. It marks Wyoming’s first trip to the Pioneers since the 2019 season. The contest is slated for a 1 p.m. start on ESPN+. Wyoming heads into...

Laramie, WY · 18h

corneliustoday.com

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Huskies Aim to Build on First Season Under Maye

By Ryan Moxon – The Hough boys basketball team begins their season tonight with a new standard, a challenging schedule and a coach who wants his players to be the toughest team in the gym every night. Head coach Beau Maye, beginning his second season at the helm, is...

Cornelius, NC · 2d

Neuse News Sport

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Howard’s 33 points lead Faith Christian past Cramerton Christian 63-55

Jaxson Howard scored 33 points as Faith Christian Academy of Goldsboro defeated Cramerton Christian Academy 63-55 in the Southeastern Tip-Off Tournament.

Cramerton, NC · 22h

The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia apartments ​for rent saw slight price decreases since last October

Renters in Gastonia saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from October 2025's median of $1,395, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,375 in October. Median listing prices in Gastonia are trending 8% downwards from the previous month's $1,495 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gastongazette.com Out of 359 rental listings in Gastonia, three are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,375. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,060, slightly lower than September, when they were $1,080. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,100. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly lower than September at a central price of $1,230, compared to $1,250. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,250. Statewide, North Carolina rental listing prices are

Gastonia, NC · 3d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Huntersville board approves land annexations; Palillo proposes ordinance changes

HUNTERSVILLE – The town of Huntersville grew by more than 192 acres at the Nov. 2 town board meeting, where commissioners voted unanimously to annex two areas into town limits. Commissioners adopted an annexation ordinance to bring Shea Homes’ Carolina’s Westmoreland Farms, which comprises nearly 184 acres across 13...

Huntersville, NC · 2d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Eagles advance in soccer playoffs with ‘next man up’ mentality

DENVER – Watching Lincoln Charter handle its business in a 3-0 defeat of Brevard in the third round of the 4A soccer state playoffs on Nov. 9, adversity isn’t the word that would come to mind for most. For the casual observer, it would likely come as a shock to find out the Eagles delivered such a performance without the team’s leader in goals and assists.

Denver, NC · 2d

gcrhinos.com

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Gaston College basketball improves to 5-0 with impressive performance

Gaston College got balanced scoring from its entire roster as the Rhinos improved to 5-0 on the season with a convincing 119-83 victory over Catawba Valley Community College on Tuesday night at Gastonia's Ashbrook High School. Tony Goodman had 27 points and 10 assists as the Rhinos has six double...

Gastonia, NC · 3d

lakenormanpublications.com

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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 · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Goats to tackle invasive plants at Huntersville park

Huntersville Parks and Recreation has deployed a herd of goats to North Mecklenburg Park to help manage invasive plants along the greenway and mountain bike trail.

Huntersville, NC · 2d

wisenewsnetwork.com

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Les Misérables Comes to Gastonia's First United Methodist Church

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - Starting this weekend, Friday, November 13, 2026, the First United Methodist Church of Gastonia Theatre will be presenting the classic Les Misérables at the theatre across the road from the church, located at 162 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. Les Misérables. The classic...

Gastonia, NC · 1d