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Kings Mountain man injured in Shelby wreck
A Kings Mountain man was airlifted to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte Tuesday night after he went through a red light and was struck by a transfer truck on U.S. 74, according to Shelby Police. According to the police report, the incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. A...
Fugitive Caught; 89 Citations Issued
Four mobile testing labs and law enforcement from nine agencies issued 89 citations, charged one person with driving while impaired and arrested a wanted fugitive Thursday (May 30). Operation Heat Wave was coordinated by the Columbus Sheriff’s Office as part of the Memorial Day Click it or Ticket/Don’t Drink and...
Low-Fat Vegetable Dip
MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — Low-Fat Vegetable Dip. In a food processor or blender, puree the cottage cheese until smooth. Add all spices and herbs to the pureed cottage cheese and blend until incorporated. Dispense into a serving bowl, covered and refrigerate for one hour. Serve with veggies like carrot...
Suspended Blue Ridge Community College police trainers to appear before NC standards board
Six suspended police instructors from a halted law enforcement program at Blue Ridge Community College in Henderson County are set to appear before a state board with the power to revoke trainer and law enforcement certifications. That is according to the chair of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and...
Maranda Walker Dowell: Meet The Woman Building A Shopping Center And Community In Rhode Island
Maranda Walker Dowell is breaking new ground in real estate development, as a driving force behind a transformative project in Rhode Island.… The post Maranda Walker Dowell: Meet The Woman Building A Shopping Center And Community In Rhode Island appeared first on Shine My Crown.
North Carolina woman wins $1 million after buying $10 scratch-off at convenience store
SHELBY, N.C. (WGHP) — Tyeshia Hopper, of Shelby, bought a $10 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million top prize, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. Hopper bought her winning 50X The Cash ticket from Eastside Kwik Stop on Lineberger Street in Shelby. When Hopper arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday, she had a […]
Two charged with drug trafficking after 'knock and talk' leads to large amount of fentanyl
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two men have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking after Rutherford County investigators searched a residence and found large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said on June 4, investigators with its A.C.E. Team began an investigation into 127 Hill...
Pickin' on the Square returns to Shelby
The Earl Scruggs Center kicks off its 10th annual Pickin’ on the Square series Saturday. Set against the backdrop of the historic Cleveland County court square, the events celebrate music and community. The Pickin’ on the Square series takes place on the second Saturdays of June, July and August...
Black Mountain native follows lineage to historic Carson House
As Regina Lynch-Hudson walked through the halls of the Historic Carson House, May 17, a complex and often obscured aspect of the nation’s collective story resonated throughout the ornate home. On these grounds, more than two centuries ago, a valiant Revolutionary War officer settled his family, only a decade into America’s existence.
Coaches Confidential: Gastonia, Shelby coaches reveal the best players they've ever seen
Each spring, dozens of high school baseball and softball players take the field with teammates in a shared pursuit of NCHSAA and NCISAA state gold. Of those, a select few will become household names in their own right. We granted area coaches anonymity, allowing them to offer perspective on a bevy of topics affecting high school athletics as part of a series entitled “Coaches Confidential.” Today’s question: In your time as a player, assistant or head coach,...
Mayor of Kingstown: Does Mike’s Mom Miriam McLusky Die in Season 3?
Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 premiered on Sunday, June 2, and viewers want to know if Mike’s Mom Miriam McLusky (Dianne Wiest) is dead or not. The previous season ended on a cliffhanger with Miriam battling for her life after a gunfight at her home. As she is one of the main characters of the series, fans have been wondering about her fate since Season 2 finale aired in March 2023.
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