‘Monumental’: Campground celebrates post-Helene reopening
A campground in Boiling Springs celebrated its post-Helene reopening just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Latest Headlines by Ken Lemon
‘Not right’: Teacher faces charges after coworker finds gun in her purse at school
A teacher appeared in court on Friday after a gun was discovered in her purse while at school.
Police chief suspended, accused of starting fight at demolition derby
A couple says the top cop in Boiling Springs threatened them and got into a fight in public at a demolition derby.
Charlotte Douglas welcomes Etihad Airways, flights to Asia
Charlotte Douglas Airport is welcoming a new international airline, with flights starting in May 2026.
Loved ones outraged after accused killer named ‘Biggest Flirt’ in Gastonia high school yearbook
A family is outraged after their loved one’s accused killer was featured in his high school yearbook as one of its “Biggest Flirts.”
Robbery planned on WhatsApp turns into deadly shooting of Lancaster woman
Prosecutors say the teens accused of killing an innocent woman in Lancaster met each other through a soccer team and planned the crime on WhatsApp.
New hiking trail could connect Gaston and Catawba counties
A new effort at the North Carolina state capital could connect Gaston and Catawba counties by hiking trails.
‘He wasn’t alone’: Grandfather, granddaughter, pet killed in Mother’s Day house fire
A Gaston County house fire killed two people and their dog on Mother’s Day.
Cleveland County residents reflect on deadly tornado 36 years later
Some residents in Casar can still remember a deadly tornado that happened 36 years ago.
‘A certain calm’: Local bishop recalls one-on-one meeting with new pope
In September, Bishop Michael Martin said he had a one-on-one meeting with the man who is now the pope.
Family of innocent victim outraged after man gets 12 years in gang-related killing
Travelers with no Real ID can fly for now. What to know at Charlotte Douglas
Toddler thrown from car during crash into Gastonia home
‘Unreal’: Teen driver ejected after SUV crashes into Gastonia home
45-year-old woman dies in apartment fire, Kings Mountain police say
Man charged with arson, attempted murder after house fire, Rock Hill police say
‘I just feel empty’: Mother remembers son killed in NY shooting after suspect’s arrest in Gastonia
Investigation underway after cars catch fire at Gaston County apartment complex
‘Beyond unfair’: Father killed in ‘senseless’ shooting outside Gastonia home
Father sentenced in fentanyl death of 18-month-old in Gastonia
Staten Island murder suspect arrested in Gastonia neighborhood
Advocates target high-risk domestic violence cases to prevent tragedies
Local food banks struggle as federal funding dwindles
Community rallies around girl after accidental shooting
Lowell BBQ restaurant, owner to pay $1.5 million over pandemic relief fund fraud allegations
More than 30 agencies respond to, battle scrapyard fire for 5 hours
Mother sentenced after letting 18-month-old die from fentanyl exposure
Search underway in Lincoln County connected to Asha Degree case, deputies say
Speeding suspected in fatal Gastonia crash
High lead levels found at several Cabarrus County schools
