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The Gaston Gazette

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Gaston County board deadlocked on property values; revote on Friday

(This story was updated because the original included inaccuracies. In the original, County Tax Assessor Chelsea Tarbush's last name was misspelled. The name of Brittany Millwood Elkin, a local Realtor, was also listed incorrectly.) GASTONIA – In theory, it all comes down to a Cherryville commissioner who is a licensed and active Realtor about what your property taxes will be like next year. That is, if Gaston County Commissioners hold true to their deadlocked votes from Tuesday night, Oct. 27. That night, Commissioner Tom Keigher made the motion to approve the 2027 Schedule of Values, and Chair Chad Brown seconded it. Commissioners Scott Shehan, Jim Bailey and Cathy Cloninger voted no, while Brown, Vice Chair Bob Hovis and Keigher voted yes. Commissioner Allen Fraley was absent, so the 3-3 tie meant the motion failed. When the board meets Friday to revote, Fraley’s vote will decide whether the schedule that sets how property is valued in 2027 is adopted. If the three commissioners on each side stand firm, he is the deciding vote. Based on more information from the Gaston County Tax Office and staff sought by Brown, they will vote again within 66 hours of that deadlock on the document

Gaston County, NC · 8d

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McDowell Nature Preserve joins map of the country’s oldest forests

Old-growth forests are increasingly rare in the Carolinas. But in Mecklenburg County, you don’t have to travel far to find a mature, biodiverse forest. The Old-Growth Forest Network is compiling a map of the country's oldest remaining forests. The nonprofit has added the mile-long Chestnut Loop Trail in McDowell...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 7d
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Fort Mill Sun

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Fort Mill Sun to carry live AP election results on Nov. 3

The Fort Mill Sun will publish live election results from The Associated Press on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving readers in Tega Cay, Fort Mill and across York County real-time vote counts and race calls in one place. The results feed below updates automatically as votes are reported. Readers do not need to refresh the page.

Fort Mill, SC · 7d

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte mayor: Why you should vote ‘yes' on the city's bond package | Opinion

Charlotte is growing, and with that growth comes a responsibility to maintain our infrastructure, strengthen our neighborhoods and ensure residents have access to housing they can afford. As mayor, I understand families are concerned about the cost of living. That’s why it’s important to know that the city has planned to fund the $425 million bond package on November’s ballot without any additional property tax rate increase. Voters may notice the ballot refers to property taxes, interest payments, and the city’s authority to levy taxes. It might be confusing, but it’s there because North Carolina law requires that language to appear on all general obligation bond questions. It explains the city’s legal obligation to repay borrowed money, including the authority to levy property taxes if necessary. But the city’s financial plan tells another important part of the story. Charlotte has already incorporated the proposed bonds into its budget and debt repayment projections. Based on those projections, the city intends to pay for the bonds using existing revenue sources, including property and sales taxes, without any further property tax rate increase attributable to these bonds. Voting “YES” for the bonds will not result in a tax increase. So, what would a

Charlotte, NC · 8d

thecharlotteweekly.com

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Matthews leaders celebrate career of retiring fire chief

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews thanked Fire Chief Rob Kinniburgh on Oct. 26 for his 10 years leading Matthews Fire & EMS. Kinniburgh is retiring at the end of the month after nearly 50 years of service in fire and emergency services, according to Mayor John Higdon. Thirty-five of those years were with the Charlotte Fire Department.

Matthews, NC · 9d

Charlotte Stories

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$165 Million I-77 Overhaul in Fort Mill Delayed Into 2028

One of York County’s biggest highway projects just got delayed…by a lot. The $165 million rebuild of I-77 Exit 85 at S.C. 160 in Fort Mill is now expected to finish May 30, 2028 – a project that was originally scheduled to open in November 2027. SCDOT...

Fort Mill, SC · 10d

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Janet Paterson Named Citizen of the Quarter

By Dave Vieser — Cornelius resident Janet Paterson, a longtime member of the North Mecklenburg Rotary Club, received the Citizen of the Quarter award from Cornelius Mayor Denis Bilodeau at the Oct. 19 Town Board meeting. A large contingent of Rotary members and friends attended the ceremony at Cornelius Town Hall.

Cornelius, NC · 8d

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Cornelius Christmas parade comes to Old Town

With the annual North Mecklenburg Holiday Parade unable to take its traditional route down Main Street and into downtown Cornelius this year because of road construction, Old Town Cornelius Inc. has worked with the town to organize the Cornelius Christmas Parade. The one-year change will bring a parade to downtown...

Cornelius, NC · 9d

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South Carolinians vote early ahead of midterm elections

Voters share their thoughts on the midterm elections after casting their ballot early at one polling station in Fort Mill, South Carolina on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP video/Erik Verduzco)

Fort Mill, SC · 9d

gogastonnc.org

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Jingle All the Way: Gaston County's Christmas Parades

Step into a holiday wonderland as our small towns come alive with festive cheer. Join us as we light up the season with dazzling floats, jolly participants, and heartwarming moments as each town in Gaston County puts on its annual Christmas Parades. Come for the parade, and stay for the...

Gaston County, NC · 10d

Tega Cay Sun

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Pump Station Failure Sends 500,000 Gallons of Sewage Into Little Allison Creek

An estimated 500,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Little Allison Creek in Lake Wylie after a York County Utilities pump station lost power Monday evening, county officials said. The Little Allison Creek Pump Station is equipped with a backup generator and an alarm system designed to alert staff to problems. Neither worked, according to a...

York County, SC · 9d

Fort Mill Sun

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Rabid Bat Found in Rock Hill, York County’s Eighth Rabies Case of 2026

A bat found near Pinewood and Belleview roads in Rock Hill has tested positive for rabies, the South Carolina Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. The state agency also confirmed a rabid bat in Greenville County, found near Bessie and North Flat Rock roads in Piedmont. One person was exposed to that bat and has […]

York County, SC · 9d

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Relive Your Childhood At This Wonderfully Nostalgic North Carolina Comic Book Store

There are places in this world that exist purely to remind you of who you used to be before life got complicated. Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find in Charlotte, North Carolina is one of those places, and it does its job beautifully. Let’s start with the outside, because the...

Charlotte, NC · 8d

WBTV

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Hundreds of UNC Charlotte students march to polls during early voting

Students representing about 20 campus organizations gathered with signs encouraging voting around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for the march to the polls.

Charlotte, NC · 9d

Lincoln Chronicle

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Electing Casey Miller Nov. 3 can help fix Lincoln County administration

To the editor: The war between Lincoln County’s commissioners and the district attorney, the war amongst the commissioners themselves, the huge waste of money investigating baseless claims against a commissioner, the empty office the county paid for when we can’t even afford new hires, closing of public meetings . . . all of these happened with the blessing of, and apparently often at the instigation of, our county counsel. We’ve paid to defend countless lawsuits, many decided against us, for conduct that county counsel approved. County counsels can be dangerous. We don’t elect them – they are hired by county

Lincoln County, NC · 8d

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Parades, Tree Lightings and Holiday Events this Christmas in Gaston County, NC

From glowing lights to festive parades and holiday markets, Gaston County has transformed into Christmas County, USA! Each town celebrates in its own magical way, making it perfect for a day trip or an extended holiday getaway. Here’s a guide to all the holiday happenings across our charming towns.

Gaston County, NC · 9d

WBTV

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Charlotte woman running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14 served felony warrant: What we know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14 was served a felony warrant earlier this month. On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office served 49-year-old Lakesha Womack with a felony warrant charging her with failure to return hired motor vehicle with a value over $4,000.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

WCNC

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Flashpoint | Senate race in South Carolina could have unexpected results

Charlotte, NC · 8d

WSOC-TV

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Monroe to remove Lake Minehaha Dam

MONROE, N.C. — Staff estimated the costs to repair the dam at $230,400. Staff determined that the costs to repair, maintain, and stay in regulatory compliance with the dam and lake outweigh the benefits. Staff said by removing the dam, it absolves the city’s obligation of NCDEQ compliance.

Monroe, NC · 8d

WSOC Charlotte

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Neighbors, businesses cry foul over trees removed near Independence Boulevard billboard

Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured crews clearing a section of trees between Plaza Midwood and Independence Boulevard.

Charlotte, NC · 10d