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NEWTON — Retired U.S. Army Col. Martin Falls, a native of Hickory, will be the keynote address speaker for the 133rd Soldiers Reunion on Thursday, Aug. 18.

A former Western Carolina University vice chancellor for advancement and external affairs who enjoyed successful careers as a community journalist and...

The Lewisville Historical Society invites the public to enjoy the free program, “All About Antique Toasters,” at 6 p.m. July 11 at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren

Tommy and Barbara Moore place a marker at Union Point Park to commemorate Guinness World Record achievement more than 10 years ago.

On Monday, June 27, Elon Town Council is rededicating the Town Hall municipal building to honor former mayor, Jerry Tolley, for his service as an elected official.

LINCOLNTON – At what was County Manager Kelly Atkin’s last meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners before his retirement, he received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf

CROSSNORE — Rachel Deal, one of the most well-known and well-loved volunteers in Avery County, passed away on Tuesday, June 14.

MINT HILL, NC - Former Mint Hill Police Chief Timmy Ledford is a recipient of the most coveted honor and award the Governor of North Carolina can bestow upon a citizen, the highly-valued than The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award was created in 1963, and it has been presented to honor civilians

Warren Wilson president Lynn Morton received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on May 12, the highest honor conferred by the governor for state service.

Fred Erwin Whitesell, 85, of Carthage, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.