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Adrian Man Dies After 13-Month ALS Battle

Abelardo Garcia, 52, was a devoted father and car enthusiast who fought his terminal diagnosis with courage.

Columbus County Manager Announces Retirement

Eddie Madden to step down after 25 years in local government

Beloved Reidsville Man Charles Richard Ratliff II Dies at 51

Ratliff was remembered as a loyal, hardworking family man who loved the outdoors

Pedestrian dies days after crash on Greenville Boulevard

Driver will not face charges as investigation continues

Greensboro activist Terence 'T.C.' Muhammad spotlighted at Beloved Community Center

New photo gallery captures community leader among images of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson

North Carolina's Iconic Drawl Fading as Residents Hide Southern Accents

A new study finds people are increasingly tucking away their regional voices unless among family or locals.

North Carolina Strawberry Festival Returns in 2026

Annual celebration of the region's strawberry harvest to feature wine social, chicken bog supper, and family-friendly events

Coastal BUDS Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Event features live music, food, games, and more to support people with Down syndrome.

Leona Presnell, 59, Passes Away in North Carolina

Beloved community member remembered for her kindness and devotion to family

Lisa Lynn Jennette Stowe, 63, Passes Away in North Carolina

Beloved hairdresser and community member leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and friendship.

Mooresville Rotary Club Sponsors New Club in Uganda

Local members play key role in launching new Rotary chapter in Greater Nebbi, Uganda

Remembering 'Bubba' Hendry, a Beloved Statesville Resident

Steven 'Bubba' Hendry, known for his larger-than-life personality and passion for sharing family history, has passed away at the age of 66.

Lexington Library Hosts Local Author Showcase

Friends of the Lexington Library invites community to celebrate regional literary talent

13 Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Charlotte

From comedy shows to ballet performances, art exhibits, and more, there's something for everyone in the Queen City this weekend.

Longtime North Carolina Resident Linda Ann Morgan Dies at 83

Morgan was a devoted homemaker and faithful member of Trinity Wesleyan Church in Eden

AVL Sounds Fest and Asheville BuskerFest Bring Music and Street Performers to the City

Riverview Station sold for restoration, Asheville Regional Airport gets $2.5M for new taxiway

Wilmington Diner Jimbo's Breakfast and Lunch House Carries on Legacy After Owner's Passing

The Patsalos family continues to run the iconic restaurant that has remained largely unchanged since opening in 1977.

Longtime Hospice Worker Gary Switzer Dies at 79

Switzer served in Vietnam, worked at HPH Hospice until retirement

Linda Diane Garland Leach, 70, Passes Away

Longtime Rockdale Rd resident and Rockdale Missionary Baptist Church member remembered for her kindness and community spirit.

Obituary: Wayne Quinn, Longtime Tar Heels Fan and Army Veteran, Dies at 62

Quinn, known for his political opinions and love of Pepsi, is survived by his children and grandchildren.