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Police investigate $1,000 in damages to school bus
Police say seven buses at Fallston Elementary School were vandalized after Thursday's business hours ended.
If you hear the sound of banjos, mandolins and fiddles on Saturday evening, it might be Steve Leatherwood and a few of his bluegrass buddies.
Food wonders of Cleveland County
When I think of Cleveland County and food, two obvious things come to mind. Barbecue. And livermush.
Police seek leads in armed robbery case
A 22-year-old Vale resident told authorities he came face to face with the barrel of a pistol last week before losing $440 in a robbery.
Woman arrested after manhunt is found not guilty
Had her cellmates not been there for support, Tira Roberts said she might have suffered a nervous breakdown.
Wreck keeps firefighter from responding to blaze
A volunteer firefighter en route to a blaze wrecked his truck Wednesday afternoon after another driver pulled out in front of him, officials said.
Woman inspired by Star article makes future brighter for women, children in need
When Jane Grigg called the women's shelter and asked what they needed the most, she was surprised at the answer.
Registration ongoing for Fallston 5K
Where: The 5K will begin and end at Fallston Elementary School and the Kids Fun Run will be on the track behind the school When: 5K is Saturday, Oct.
Yoga studio holds open house Saturday
In recognition of September as National Yoga Awareness Month, Yoga4Joy yoga studio in Fallston is holding an open house Saturday, from 9 a.m.-noon. Come by and tour the studio located at 4809 Fallston Road and sample some yoga to get a sense of what it's all about.
Alan Ford's column: What are your shortcuts?
It seems to run in the family. Does anyone in your clan possess what I call "the shortcut" gene? What I'm referring to is the constant search for a shortcut or alternative route to the conventional way of driving from point A to point B. When you make a trip frequently, often boredom leads to exploration.
Trio honored at annual women's banquet
"Lessons learned at home" could have been the theme for Thursday night's Distinguished Women's Banquet.
Fighting for her life: 10-year-old diagnosed with adult form of cancer
In July, 10-year-old Carey Heavner's toughest challenge was playing and beating her brother and sister at Wii.
Trio honored at annual women's banquet
"Lessons learned at home" could have been the theme for Thursday night's Distinguished Women's Banquet.
Distinguished Women: Lessons learned at home
"Lessons learned at home" could have been the theme for Thursday night's Distinguished Women's Banquet.
New book details history of the Crest school district
After more than a decade of research, writing and gathering photos, the Cleveland County Retired School Personnel is nearing the end of its history books that cover all of the schools in Cleveland County.
Trees down, wrecks reported following severe thunderstorm warning
A series of storms swept through Cleveland County Wednesday evening, leaving a small path of destruction in its wake.
Trees down, wrecks reported following severe thunderstorm warning
A series of storms swept through Cleveland County Wednesday evening, leaving a small path of destruction in its wake.
N.C. school proficiency reports are released: See how your school did
These results are preliminary pending State Board approval on August 6, 2009. 23 school out of 28 made Adequate Yearly Progress What is AYP? For a school to make AYP, each student group in the tested grades must meet proficiency targets in reading/language arts and math and each student group must have at least a 95% participation rate in the ...
Witnesses: Serial killer visited Fallston in midst of killing spree
It began June 27, a series of brutal killings that put communities on alert in two states and made international headlines.