Stanley resident Michael Harlow won a lottery prize worth $100,000 in December, just in time for he and wife to go on a cruise for their anniversary.“It’s not just a chance to celebrate,” Harlow said in a press release from the N.C. Education Lottery. “My wife is battling breast cancer right now, and having something to look forward to will […]

State champion Hudson claims third straight tournament title
CHARLOTTE – For the third time in as many years, West Meck senior wrestler Eric Hudson Jr. claimed victory in his weight class at the annual E.B. Memorial Clash at the Creek tournament held at Mallard Creek High School. Hudson, the defending 4A state champion in the 195-pound weight class, continued his dominance at the event with a 10-3 decision victory […]

East Lincoln girls basketball Raven Ross
East Lincoln’s Raven Ross runs the ball against a Kings Mountain player during the East Lincoln Winter Jam.

Pepper’s provides an education on Louisiana cuisine
CHARLOTTE – In large cities, the hole-in-the-wall eateries are often the ones sought out by foodies for original and delicious fare.{{tncms-inline alignment=”right” content=”<p class="p1"><strong>Pepper&rsquo;s Louisiana Kitchen</strong></p> <p class="p4">Address: 8432 Old Statesville Road, Suite 300, Charlotte</p> <p class="p4">Phone: 980-498-0474</p>” id=”37cd6d0b-f809-4208-bd1c-60d20f014c79″ style-type=”fact” title=”Want to go?” type=”relcontent” width=”half”}}Charlotte is shoring up its gastronome reputation with Pepper’s Louisiana Kitchen, which is indeed small and […]
Pepper’s Louisiana Kitchen jambalaya
The homemade jambalaya at Pepper’s is made with rice, sausage, chicken and shrimp.

East Lincoln basketball Allden Horne
East Lincoln’s Allden Horne goes to the basket in the first round of the East Lincoln Winter Jam.
Michael Harlow Stanley lottery
Michael Harlow upgraded his planned cruise when he won a lottery prize in December.

Proposed 55-townhome development would connect to Riverbend, subdivision
CHARLOTTE – Despite the enormity of the under-construction Riverbend development, there is still a sliver of land remaining before reaching the next section of built-upon property to the east.A proposed rezoning would clear the way for 55 for-sale townhomes to be built on the 5.5-acre plot, which would have an entrance on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road and run roughly parallel to […]
Mount Holly-Huntersville townhome site.
A strip of land between the Chastain Parc neighborhood and Riverbend development could have 55 townhomes built on it.