Jul 23, 2009 | The Star Online
The Rev. Sam Raper remembered as "man of purpose"
Family and friends will gather Thursday night to celebrate the life of the Rev. Samuel Raper and to start the good-bye process.
Storms strike Cleveland County, trees block I-85
Gaston County narrowly escaped the rash of storms that produced hail, heavy rains and lightning and wreaked havoc on neighboring Cleveland County today.
Cleveland County authorities are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with several recent thefts of chairs and aluminum ladders from the porches and yards of homes.
Amy Elizabeth Philbeck and Nicholas John Causby of Lawndale were married on April 18, 2009, at Coopers Cove in Lincolnton.