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The News-Topic is based in Lenoir, which is the county seat of Caldwell County, located in the picturesque foothills of North Carolina, nestled between Blowing Rock and Hickory. This publication has its roots in the region's first newspaper, The Caldwell Messenger, which started its journey in September 1875.

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Was That Jensen Ackles Line a ‘Supernatural’ Reference on ‘Countdown’?

3 days ago | newstopicnews.com | Meredith Jacobs

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Countdown Season 1 Episode 2 “Dead Lots of Times.”] Prime Video’s new drama premiered on June 25 with the first three episodes, and considering how many times Jensen Ackles‘ Supernatural character, Dean Winchester, died (including in a Groundhog Day situation, when he was dragged to hell after selling his soul, and in the series finale, on a routine hunt), the title of the second certainly stands out — since it’s said by his Countdown character,...
‘My Life with the Walter Boys’ Season 2 Premiere Update & First Photos Revealed

4 days ago | newstopicnews.com | Avery Thompson

Jackie’s life with the Walter boys is just beginning! Netflix’s teen drama My Life with the Walter Boys will return for Season 2 this year, and we’ve finally got premiere date news. The series, based on Ali Novak’s novel of the same name, got an exciting update on June 24. Not only did Netflix announce the timeframe of Season 2’s debut, but the streamer revealed the first photos of the upcoming season.
For Trump, loyalty, to him, is all that matters

3 weeks ago | newstopicnews.com | Jonah Goldberg

Last week, the Court of International Trade delivered a blow to Donald Trump’s global trade war. It found that the worldwide tariffs Trump unveiled on “Liberation Day” as well his earlier tariffs pretextually aimed at stopping fentanyl coming in from Mexico and Canada (as if) were beyond his authority.
Employment gains reflect policy successes

4 weeks ago | newstopicnews.com | John Hood

RALEIGHNorth Carolina’s strong economic performance persists — as do the lessons it reveals about politics and public policy. The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that North Carolina added 76,700 net new jobs over the last 12 months, an increase of 1.5%. Only five states posted larger employment gains. Expanding beyond a single year produces a similar outcome.
Remembering on Memorial Day

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Bo Wagner

Deuteronomy 32:7 Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee. In the life of God’s people, Israel, there was a constant push by God and godly leaders for people to do whatever was necessary to remember their own past.
Man skateboarding 1,500 miles from UK to Africa

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Imogen Howse

By Imogen HowseMeet the man attempting to skateboard 1,500 miles from Britain to Morocco. Sam Allison, 21, is skateboarding from his home in Brighton to Tangier to raise money for mental health charity the Ben Raemers Foundation. He decided to take on the challenge after struggling with his own mental health issues, which he says skateboarding "saved" him from.
Gas Up and Go: These Car Shows Are the Ultimate Road-Trip Destinations

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Courtney Ciandella

If you're a car enthusiast, you've most likely been to a car show or two in your lifetime. These events feature prized vehicles from fellow car lovers, collectors, and drivers, and are can't-miss affairs for any motorhead seeking like-minded individuals and to gawk at their rides. Participants usually line up in designated parking lots or fairgrounds, with weekly, monthly, or, for larger-scale events, yearly meetups that attract attendees from all over.
Zookeeper hand raises baby gorillas in need

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Lauren Beavis

By Lauren BeavisMeet the zookeeper who was a surrogate parent to baby gorillas in a UK first - and even had them stay in his home. Alan Toyne shared everything with newborn western lowlands Afia and Hasani - including his dining table, bed and family home. He even wore a string vest to replicate their gorilla fur, which the babies would hang onto “wherever he went”.
Baseball signed by Pope Francis to fetch thousands at auction

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | Ben Barry

By Ben BarryA baseball signed by Pope Francis is set to fetch up to $15,000 at auction during the conclave to decide the next pontiff. Randy Kaplan, a longtime collector from Long Island, New York, spent years trying to obtain "one of the rarest autographs in the world."During Pope Francis's 2015 visit to the US, Randy appealed to a high-ranking Vatican official, and a few months later, a package arrived from Vatican City.
Higher costs threaten housing affordability

1 month ago | newstopicnews.com | John Hood

Few states are adding housing stock more quickly than our state — but far too many North Carolinians struggle to find reasonably priced residences to rent or buy. Those are among the findings of a recent report by the National Association of Realtors that assessed each state on two sets of criteria: homebuilding and affordability. In the first category, North Carolina fares well.