Catawba County Worker injured by fall at Oxford Dam in Catawba County; Severity of injuries unknown s_johnson Oct 29, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 Construction workers walk along scaffolding at Oxford Dam on July 27. s_johnson Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save s_johnson A contractor working on an improvement project at Oxford Dam was injured after falling from the dam on Wednesday, according to Duke Energy.kAmsF6 E@ E96 :?;FCJ[ H@C< @? 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Mount Pleasant woman wins $1.9 million jackpot on first try at online lottery game The odds were 1 in 150 million. A Mount Pleasant woman beat them on her first try at a digital lottery game.
Cabarrus County receives $357K grant to preserve 88 acres of farmland More than 88 acres of Cabarrus County farmland could be protected from development thanks to a $357,851 state grant. Here's how the preservati…
Atrium Health, State Health Plan reach deal to keep hospitals in network for 2027 After months of contentious negotiations, Atrium Health and the State Health Plan have reached a deal on coverage for 2027. Here's what changes.
Mooresville woman charged with arson, animal cruelty in Rowan County house fire A trapped dog survived the fire unharmed, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
China Grove dance studio wins national honor at 2026 Industry Dance Awards Eleven dancers from across the region helped bring home a prestigious national honor for China Grove's Center Stage Dance Company.
