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Lincolnton's new Social District officially got underway on Friday evening (May 10th).
A packed crowd at Hickory's Ridgeview Library Wednesday (May 8th) heard details and expressed opinions on Charlotte Water's intent to increase its interbasin transfer of water from the Catawba River to the Rocky River basin to 63 million gallons per …
On Thursday, the North Carolina State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a case of rabies found in a bat in Lincoln County. This is the county’s first report of rabies this year.
Subscribers to the local print newspaper, the Lincoln Times-News, probably noticed they didn't receive a Thursday paper this week. The paper, which had been publishing on Mondays and Thursdays, is switching publication days effective next week.
It wasn't Hugo (the Sept. 1989 hurricane) but in some locations, damage was reminiscent. Most of the electric and cable/satellite outages have ended and service restored, but the cleanup will continue through the weekend.
Thursday was cleanup day for many in our area after the deadly storm that hit Wednesday afternoon (May 8th).
A raccoon found in a barn off Stanley-Lucia Road was confirmed to have rabies. It was the third case (all in wild animals) in Gaston County this year.
Thousands were left without electricity, some roads were closed, one person was killed in Gaston County, and students in Gaston & Cleveland counties won't have school Thursday (May 9th) due to the Wednesday afternoon storm.
Sports
Registration is now open for the Boger City Optimist Youth Football and Cheerleading programs for the 2024 season for ages 4-12.
For some of us, it's hard to believe that it was 1971 (53 years ago) that Helen Reddy recorded the anthem of the movement for equality for women. It's also hard to believe that misogyny, like racism, is still a …
On April 12, 2024 Lincolnton High School Senior, Vanessa Cespedes, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Soccer for Salem College to further her soccer and academic career.
George Smith, who for many years was the voice from the pressbox at Lincolnton High School games, passed Tuesday (March 26th). He was 83. [See obit under Obituaries.]
The NC State Wolfpack is in the NCAA Basketball Sweet 16; their chances of winning a national title are not considered good by most sportswriters, but some of us old-timers still remember the 'Cardiac Kids' of 1983 and the superb …
Austin Lineberger, a senior at Lincoln Charter School, signed his National Letter of Intent to play golf for Montreat College starting this fall.
Community
Called “A Walk in the Woods,” the exhibition will run May 16-June 8. The place to be is in the Carolina Mills Gallery of the Lincoln Cultural Center. The exhibition’s opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 18, 4-7 …
The Cline Reunion will be held June 28-30 at the Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton, the ancestral church of the local Cline/Klein family. Registration is required for Friday and Saturday attendance.
The evening highlighted the academic and service achievements of high school seniors, the induction of new members and recognition of long-standing members.
The North Lincoln Drama Club is celebrating nominations for multiple Blumey Awards for their presentation of "Beauty & the Beast" in March.
The weather forced the postponement of the Food, Wine & Brew Fest until September, but Alive After Five for 2024 is coming Thursday May 23rd.
The 8th Annual event will be held Thursday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. on 12th Street in Bessemer City. The event is free to the public and will include free resources and information in various areas of child injury prevention.
Religion
The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and...
Last week’s first-ever bingo game raised more than $5,000 for the LINC Home-Delivered Meals Program. The annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive that is co-sponsored by the National Association of Letter-Carriers is May 11th.
Community Breakfasts, FREE Yard Sale, Gospel Concert, plus more dates to save for upcoming events! Email your events to us.
Commentary & Features
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026. In this article, Jennifer Baker provides information about the Massachusetts Government Act, one of the many …
It's a question that has been asked many times before, and it came up again during the Public Comments portion of Monday night's (May 6th) Lincoln County Commissioners meeting: why don't we have district representation on the Board of Commissioners?
This is another of the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026. This week, a brief history of the French factor in the War for Independence and King …
The Pre-k Students at Pumpkin Center Primary on King Wilkerson Road in Lincolnton are proud to show their respect to Charlotte's four fallen officers.
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026.
I can’t say how many times strangers have asked me for directions—even in the age of Siri and cell phones. People still flag me down in airports, ticket lines, and check-out lanes.
Obituaries
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Naomi “Tut” Canipe Robinson, age 92 of The Greens in Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her family.
IRON STATION, N.C. - Shirley Elizabeth Perkins Richard, age 88, of Stagecoach Road in Iron Station passed away on Monday May 6, 2024.
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Walter Floyd Reynolds, age 76, of West Main Street in Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.
MAIDEN, N.C. – Kay Walker Johnson, 77, of Maiden, passed away on May 7, 2024 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton.
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Mr. Joel “Uncle Joe” Ransom, 73, of Lincolnton transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Atrium Health – Cleveland, Shelby surrounded by his loving family.
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Deborah Ray Coster, age 75, passed away on May 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Classifieds
Job Listings for the Week of May 12, 2024. You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs.
The Planning Board took the following action on Monday evening (May 6, 2024) concerning the legislative zoning cases for May 2024
Crouse United Methodist Church will host a benefit for 13 year old Murphy Clark on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. who needs a heart transplant. The event will be held RAIN or SHINE!
Saturday, May 4: Yard sale will begin at 7 a.m.; BBQ at 10 a.m. until we run out! Donations welcomed.
Job Listings for the Week of April 28, 2024. You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs.
Parties in interest and citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard and may obtain further information on the scheduled public hearing from the Planning Department on the second floor of City Hall.
Today In History
Today In History in 2002 former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since the Cuban …
Today In History in 1997 Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats Garry Kasparov in the last game of the rematch, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format.
Today In History in 1773 the Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the British East India Company by reducing taxes on its tea and granting it the right to sell tea directly to North America. …
Today In History in 1671 Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal England's Crown Jewels from the Tower of London; and in 1901 Australia opens its first national parliament in Melbourne.
Today In History in 1886 pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine; and in 1970 The Beatles release their 12th and final studio album Let It Be.
Our on this day in history archives contain over 200,000 events, birthdays and deaths from 6,000 years of history. Here is a roundup of a few more of them.
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State News
Lincolnton doesn't have a municipal election in 2023, but many towns do; and a voter ID will be required.
Lincoln County's unemployment rate for April was the 6th lowest in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced the six inductees that will comprise the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony on October 19 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center. Inductees include Scotty McCreery, …
NC MedAssist earned a 2023 Gold/Silver/Bronze Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic's mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare.
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May 12, 2024