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More than 1K customers without power in Gaston, Lincoln counties
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 1,000 customers are still without power in Gaston and Lincoln counties on Monday afternoon. Duke Energy’s outage map showed about 3,500 outages in the Mount Holly area, and 1,200 more near the intersection of Highways 16 and 73 in Lincoln County by 8 a.m.
Construction Notice At Lincoln County DSS July 8-12
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, The Main Entrance Of Lincoln County DSS will be blocked for installation of replacement sliding glass doors. Entry to the main lobby of DSS will be re-routed. Expect to see signage for directions. If assistance is needed for entry, please call 704-732-0738.
Popular LKN band seamlessly transitions to new singer
CORNELIUS – An iconic retro cover band that has become a staple at live music events in Lake Norman over the last two decades is completing a metamorphosis months in the making. Owner, manager and long-time lead singer of Blue Monday Lizette Totillo leaves next week to build a...
‘Float it Forward’ advances water safety initiatives for Lake Norman
CORNELIUS – Float it Forward continues to advocate for water safety measures on Lake Norman. After watching a young man, Mateo Lopez, drown off their neighbors’ dock in 2022, Cade Redmond (now age 15) and his mother, Elise, are carrying out their commitment to honor the memory of Lopez by encouraging the community to learn how to stay safe when near water.
Mooresville Spinners, Statesville Owls sit atop SCBL standings
MOORESVILLE – With Independence Day in the rearview mirror, the Mooresville Spinners are set for a mad dash to the finish with sights set on winning a fourth consecutive Southern Collegiate Baseball League (SCBL) championship. Homegrown stars. This year’s Spinners squad is loaded with local talent, including several players...
Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office investigating cause of blaze that sent two firefighters to hospital
Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department personnel and nearby departments were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. for what was initially reported as a structure fire at 130 Ritchie Foam Lane.
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
Low turnout, costs cited for possible Mooresville charter change eliminating primaries
MOORESVILLE – In 2017, four people filed as candidates to run for mayor in Mooresville while the race for one at-large seat on the six-member town board attracted five hopefuls and competition for the Ward 3 seat on the board attracted multiple candidates. Based on town charter rules established...
UNC System issues new DEI guidance in light of Board of Governors repealing 2019 policy
New guidance has been sent to North Carolina universities to help them navigate changes to diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The four-page document that was sent to legal staff in June details how all 16 University of North Carolina System schools will abide by "institutional neutrality," a concept that aims to keep universities from weighing in on political matters or social issues.This all became necessary when the UNC Board of Governors voted to repeal its DEI policy in May. That policy had been in place since 2019.The guidance specifically discusses 13 topics, although it prefaces them by saying they do...
Struggling Salt Life, Soffe parent could cut 224 NC jobs
The struggling apparel company behind the Salt Life beachwear and Soffe activewear brands plans to eliminate 224 jobs in North Carolina if efforts to sell itself fall through. In notices filed with the state Department of Commerce, Delta Apparel Inc. said it’s trying to sell the company. If it isn’t able to close a deal, it would cut 181 jobs in Cumberland County, 46 jobs in Robeson County and 22 jobs in Cabarrus County, the Duluth, Georgia-based company said.
NC officers team with feds to locate missing children in Triangle: Operation We Will Find You 2
The U.S. Marshals Service announced they recovered 200 missing children as part of a nationwide investigation called Operation We Will Find You 2.Over six weeks in May and June, federal and local authorities teamed up in seven districts, including North Carolina's Eastern District. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, their efforts in North Carolina focused on 12 counties (New Hanover, Brunswick, Harnett, Onslow, Pitt, Wake, Johnston, Robeson, Cumberland, Sampson, Nash, and Pender)."Before the operation started, we had approximately 50 open cases as it relates to missing and endangered children," said Glenn M. McNeill, Jr., U.S. Marshal...
Granville County man wins $487,750 prize in Cash 5 lottery game
An Oxford man bought a $1 Cash 5 ticket and won $487,750 jackpot on Monday night, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced. Jack Dixon bought his winning Quick Pick ticket using Online Play. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are one in 962,598. On Tuesday, Dixon...
Fans Can Pay Their Respects at Lizzy Musi's Memorial Service Via a Live Broadcast
Fans of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings were devastated when one of the show's fan-favorite racers, Lizzy Musi, passed away at just 33 years old. Her unexpected death was announced by her father, Pat Musi, on social media. "Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven," the post read. "At this time, the family would like to have time to process, [grieve], and make arrangements in peace."Now that some time has passed, many fans are wondering whether a public funeral will be held for Lizzy where they can share their condolences and...
Ahead of July 4th, North Carolina’s best beaches ranked
With July Fourth festivities just around the corner, many North Carolina residents will be searching for the perfect beach destination to watch fireworks in the sand. Luckily, there is no need to travel out of state to find an ideal beach getaway.
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