Week 1 of high school football in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties is in the books. Here are a few takeaways from the first week of action.

Here are nominees for boys and girls athlete of the week in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the week of Aug. 18-23. Vote for your favorite before 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

Mark Carver leaves the Community Safety Unit without an ankle monitor at the Gaston County Courthouse Friday afternoon, Aug. 12, 2022. Mark Carver leaves the Community Safety Unit without an ankle ...

Jeffrey Douglas of Cherryville had a wedding anniversary to remember when a $50 scratch-off won him thousands.