Second suspect arrested in deadly Hickory shooting that killed 23-year-old man

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Hickory that left one man dead and another injured.

N.C. man charged with kidnapping after missing girl found in Johnson County

An Iredell County man is behind bars after authorities say he kidnapped a girl who was later found in Johnson County, Tennessee.

Ironmen Win Friday the 13th Thriller over Alleghany in the Second Round of the NCHSAA 2A Football Playoffs

Sparta, NC (WNN) - The number 12 seed, Cherryville Ironmen, upset the number 5 seed, Alleghany Trojans, in the second round of the NCHSAA 2A State Football Playoffs in Sparta, NC, on November 13, 2026, 35-28. Trailing most of the game after an early 2-0 lead, it appeared Friday the 13th might be unlucky for the Ironmen. The windy, cold conditions forced Cherryville to abandon their normal pass-first strategy and rely more on the ground game. They used the legs of Jackson Heavner and some outstanding defense from Naveon Bush, Jordan Gill, and JJ McElhaney to outscore Alleghany 20-0 in the fourth quarter. The victory ties a modern-era record for the deepest advance into the playoffs; next week’s appearance will be round three, and the 2006 team also advanced to the third round. The Ironmen also captured their first 8-win season in the modern era. The all-time record is 11 wins set in 1951.

Former Lincoln County lawmaker Jason Saine charged with embezzlement, fraud in corruption probe

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A former top North Carolina lawmaker is facing four felony charges in connection to an ongoing public corruption investigation into conservative nonprofit Greater Carolina. Jason Saine, a former Republican state representative from Lincoln County and top budget writer who resigned in 2024 to become a lobbyist, is accused of ‘aiding and […]

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.

He Handed Over $22,000 at Family Dollar to Avoid Arrest. Deputies Say It Was a Scam

An elderly North Carolina man handed over $22,000 in cash at a Family Dollar after a caller threatened to have him arrested. The caller claimed ... Read More

Shelby's Rebuilt McDonald's Near Cleveland Mall Reopens as High School Band Warms Up Crowd

A brand-new McDonald's has taken the place of the old restaurant near Cleveland Mall in Shelby, reopening roughly 125 days after the former building was demolished. Shelby High School's marching band warmed up outside the new location on East Dixon Boulevard as a small crowd gathered to mark the occasion.

Denver woman's pet bird becomes social media sensation

A Denver woman's pet bird has become a social media sensation.

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...

North Carolina high school football second round playoff scores in Gastonia, Shelby

Welcome to the Foothills high school football scoreboard, where you can keep up with scores of games in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties — and beyond. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, keep you up to date as changes occur. Watch football games on NFHS Network Here are second round results for area teams. Ashbrook 29, Mount Tabor 28 Burns 49, Bunker Hill 14 Cherryville 35, Alleghany 28 Crest 42, Parkwood 14 East Lincoln 49, Forest Hills 16 Kings Mountain 42, Watauga 0 Lincolnton 35, Mountain Heritage 30 Mitchell 14, Mountain Island Charter 7 Monroe 56, North Lincoln 13 Shelby 41, West Lincoln 13 South Point 40, Smoky Mountain 0 Stuart Cramer 52, Foard 13 WHO SURVIVES AND ADVANCES?: Second round state playoff preview, picks for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln football LEADING BY EXAMPLE: A.J. McClain's leadership an X-factor for Ashbrook football. Here's how Live high school football scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } NCHSAA football playoff brackets .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Open the full football bracket in a new tab Round 1 Rewind ‘Playoff mode engaged’ by Ashbrook football in NCHSAA 6A West first round win 🎥

Atrium Health advances $450 million hospital campus near Interstate 77 in Fort Mill

Site preparation and development work are moving forward on a $450 million Atrium Health medical campus at the Interstate 77 and Sutton Road interchange, marking a major expansion of health care infrastructure in rapidly growing York County. The project, named Atrium Health Fort Mill, spans more than 83 acres at the southwest corner of the […]

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...

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.

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

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Burns dominates Bunker Hill 49-14 in NCHSAA 4A second round

LAWNDALE, N.C. (WBTV) - For the second-straight year, Burns is on to the third round of the NCHSAA 4A playoffs after getting a first-round bye. The Bulldogs cruised to a 49-14 win over Bunker Hill at Ron Greene Stadium Friday night. Next up, Burns (8-3) will host Wilkes Central in...

Lane Closures Planned on I-77 Northbound for Bridge Repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close two northbound lanes of Interstate 77 over Celanese Road (SC 161) beginning Sunday, Nov. 15, for bridge repairs in York County. The closures will affect the two left lanes of I-77 northbound between mile markers 81 and 82. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Sunday […]

Enjoy an immersive Hmong New Year event and support a Shelby nonprofit

The Broad River Community Market is teaming up with a local farm to host a cultural fundraising dinner this weekend that will feature traditional Hmong cuisine, games, live music and mochi making. The Hmong New Year dinner, hosted by Mee Moua and Yee Chang at their farm, Roots & Branches, 130 Moran Drive in Lawndale, is from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. The menu includes venison steak, chicken tofu soup, stir-fry mustard greens and venison pad krapow. For dessert there is mochi and sesame balls. Tickets are available at Broadrivermarket.org and can be purchased the day of the event. Hmong New Year is an annual celebration held in the fall, with dates varying by region. The celebration honors ancestors, gives thanks for the completed harvest and welcomes a new beginning. The Hmong are an Indigenous ethnic group with roots in Southeast Asia, particularly China, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Moua and Chang are from Laos. Grace Boston, communications manager for Broad River Market, said the nonprofit has teamed up with Chang and Moua to host dinners throughout the year. This is the second year they've participated in the Hmong New Year dinner. "We're very excited," Boston said. She said

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.

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.