When the Crawdads took four of six overall from Columbia last week, it was the first series win at L.P. Frans since April 14-19.
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Cogdill guided the team to a record of 6-15.
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The fourth-place finish was the best showing in a major for Poston.
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Check out these patriotic events happening in Catawba County through the July 4 weekend.
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This feature mines the McDowell News archives for what was going on this week in local history.
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"Carter and Kevin represented McDowell Tech, McDowell County and North Carolina with skill, maturity and determination, and we could not be more proud of them.”
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He was a detention officer in the county jail but he wanted to go to Basic Law Enforcement Training.
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Timothy Clinton Pruitt, 72, of North Wilkesboro is charged with three counts of first-degree statutory sex offense, three counts of indecent liberties with a child and three counts of engaging in a sex act as a substitute parent, according to an arrest warrant.
Female staffer alleged that Causey, a Guilford County native, sent inappropriate text messages.
House 1094 would treat a driver's license renewal earlier than 180 days before expiration similar to a duplicate license.
“It’s important for us to use the greenhouse and not just have it sit there idle because we have so much food insecurity here in our community and we can grow lots of fruits and vegetables for the community,” Parkland High School gardening club co-sponsor Rhonda Higgins said.
The bill would keep healthcare systems from requiring and enforcing noncompete contracts.
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Statesville updates utility rates and fees, announces holiday sanitation changes, promotes July 3 fireworks, and highlights summer fun at the Leisure Pool.
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Visit Hickory has released its 2026 Visitor's Guide, showcasing attractions, dining, shopping, and community stories throughout Hickory and Catawba County.
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Mayor J. Douglas Hendrix proclaims June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Statesville, urging residents to honor freedom through reflection, education and service.
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Facebook is now reposting old “memories” for us on our pages and, I have to say, it can be a nice thing. But if you see a picture of you and your ex, or a post about another loss or hard time, it can trigger difficult feelings. I know because it just happened to me. I was reminded that a year ago was the beginning of my dog’s last days, and yes, it did make me a little “misty,” as we used to say. Still I shared it with my FB Friends, and it inspired this column.
Q. Now that school has ended, our 5-year-old daughter has the chance to go to her father’s in the mornings before he goes to work at noon or go to extended learning at her school where she can play with kids and do crafts. I decided to ask her what she wants to do and she said, “Go to school,” so I signed her up. Her father is furious because I didn’t consult him. I’m “putting her first!” You ...
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