Raine of Monroe passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 24, 2026. He was surrounded by people he loved and who loved ...

MONROE, N.C. — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Austin on April 23, 2026. Ken was born on March ...

Monday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at police department. The free course will cover responsible alcohol service, identifying fake IDs, recognizing intoxication, and understanding legal ...

The state legislature’s rapid attempts to limit property tax increases overlook the complexities local governments manage, ...

Columnist Lib Campbell reflects on how technology and social media have isolated people, while emphasizing that real ...

Unemployment insurance benefits vary widely by state, with weekly amounts ranging from under $300 in some states to over $900 ...

Monroe City Council postponed discussion on abandoning a walkway near East Elementary School to gather more public input ...

The 30th annual Jesse Helms Center Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge continues to inspire youth nationwide with week-long ...

Porter Ridge High School boys basketball welcomes new head coach Bobby Scriven aiming to rebuild the program after finishing ...

The Southern Carolina Conference softball finals saw Weddington High secure their first tournament title in 24 years with a 7-4 victory over Piedmont, highlighted by key home runs from seniors Ciara ...

Parkwood High School’s stunt team finished its second season undefeated by tackling each goal one competition at a time, ...

Jim Walker was recently inducted into the North Carolina Lions Hall of Fame in recognition of his decades of dedicated ...