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Hickory Locals Pack The Drive-Thru At This Family-Owned North Carolina Chicken Joint Instead Of Hitting Fast Food

Every weekday around lunchtime, a line of cars snakes around a small building on a busy Hickory highway. The people in those cars could hit any big chain in town, but they keep coming back here instead. Some of them drive half an hour, and at least a few have...

Hickory, NC · 1d
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Former Daytona 500 Champion Sells Stunning Lake Norman Mansion for $9.2 Million

Former Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray has officially parted ways with a sprawling piece of North Carolina real estate, and the final sale price is enough to turn a few heads. The retired NASCAR driver and current television analyst sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate in Mooresville for $9.2 million,...

Mooresville, NC · 1d
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Asheville HAZMAT team identifies white powder that sickened 22 workers at recycling plant

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A white powder that sickened 22 people at a North Carolina recycling plant has been identified as urea, a chemical used in fertilizers and products that clean diesel fuel systems. Asheville Fire Department's hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team responded to Prime Recycling in Lenoir to help...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Holidaypalooza In Hickory On Saturday, November 21

Hickory – The holiday season continues in downtown Hickory with Holidaypalooza, a festive family event presented by the City of Hickory, Hickory Downtown Development Association (HDDA), and the Hickory Farmers Market on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Union Square. Holidaypalooza follows the City of...

Hickory, NC · 1d
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Jamie McMurray’s 33-Acre Lake Norman Estate Sold for $2.8M Under His First Ask

Jamie McMurray sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate for $9.2 million on Oct. 15, $2.8 million below the $12 million he first asked in August 2025.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Lake Norman Drivers Brace for Closures on I-77 as 10-Lane Bridge Project Begins

Temporary single-lane closures began this week near Exit 36 and N.C. 150 in Mooresville. Crews are installing a new safety barrier and pavement markings before shifting traffic. Once that work is complete, I-77 traffic will move from the median toward the outside lanes. Crews will then begin constructing interior supports...

Mooresville, NC · 2d

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Cornelius Doctor Pens New Thriller

By Jon Show – A local doctor has branched into the literary world with her debut novel, a thriller about genetics and the promise of eternal youth. Dr. Minni Saluja, owner of Saluja Cosmetic and Laser Center in Cornelius, is board-certified and has advanced training in cosmetic skin treatments. She wrote the biotech thriller set in the world of regenerative medicine.

Cornelius, NC · 2d

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The Steak People Drive Hours For Comes From This Remote North Carolina Restaurant

The ribeye here gets aged for at least 28 days, then chargrilled over an open wood fire. The restaurant’s prime rib is aged before being slowly roasted and served. That kind of patience is rare, and I think it shows. The building is a rustic log cabin with oil...

Sherrills Ford, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Precautionary whooping cough tests are straining resources in Iredell County, health officials say

DiSanto said resources at urgent care and the emergency room are overwhelmed.

Iredell County, NC · 14h

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Iredell Health breaks ground on new primary and urgent care clinics in Mooresville

Iredell Health System announced Tuesday plans to open Perth Primary Care and Iredell Urgent Care – Perth Road in Mooresville by next fall. These new practices will be located on Kingshall Road off Perth Road. This addition comes in response to the significant growth in the Lake Norman area.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

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CMS Outlines New Middle School Boundary Lines in Cornelius

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to redraw middle school boundary lines in Cornelius, presenting two options that would send students living west of Interstate 77 to a new middle school planned at 13832 Stumptown Road in Huntersville. The proposed changes would also affect some students living near Sam Furr Road. According...

Cornelius, NC · 1d

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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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Lake Norman Real Estate Market Report | November 2026

The Lake Norman real estate market changed character this fall, and October’s numbers show exactly how. Homes are taking longer to sell, sellers are keeping less of their first asking price, and buyers have more choices than they’ve had in years. If you own a home around the lake and you’re weighing a listing before the holidays against one in spring, those numbers matter more than the calendar does.

Lake Norman, NC · 3d

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America 250 Event To Highlight Alexander Co.’s History, Veterans, And Early Settlers, November 14

Alexander County, NC – The Alexander County America 250 Committee invites the public to a special America 250 event on Saturday, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church. The afternoon will feature a history lecture, “The Impact of Veterans and Early Settlers on Alexander County,” by Dr. Warren Hollar, along with patriotic music by The Barnes Family and the Third Creek Baptist Church Praise Team.

Alexander County, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Mooresville school extends remote learning due to mold in building

Students at a school in Mooresville will be learning from home for the rest of this week as the school works to clear out this mold.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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City Of Hickory To Kick Off The Holidays With Downtown Parade & Tree Lighting, 11/20

Hickory – The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree.

Hickory, NC · 1d

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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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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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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