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A federal judge sentenced a Holmen man to 8 years in prison for meth and gun convictions Wednesday.

The race for Hickory mayor may be headed for a recount after the bottom two candidates finished with fewer than 30 votes separating them in the unofficial election night tally.

Three candidates are vying in the Republican primary for the N.C. House District 89 seat this year.

Candidates in four primary races took part in a debate hosted by the Catawba County Republican Women’s Club at Pin Station in Newton on Tuesday evening.

The May 17 primary will help decide which candidates for North Carolina General Assembly appear on the ballot in November. These are the state lawmakers that create policy that impacts residents across North Carolina. Here’s a quick look at which Charlotte-area candidates are on the ballot in May.

The May 17 primary will help decide which candidates for North Carolina General Assembly appear on the ballot in November. These are the state lawmakers that create policy that impacts residents across North Carolina. Here’s a quick look at which Charlotte-area candidates are on the ballot in May.

Election filing concluded Friday, locking in a field that has few competitive races.