East Lincoln Boys Hold Off North Lincoln; Lincolnton Sweeps Shelby
DENVER — January 23, 2026 — The East Lincoln Mustangs used a strong fourth-quarter push to secure a hard-fought 58–54 Western Foothi...
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Features
The Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Battle of Cowan's Ford, fought on February 1, 1781, was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, where American militia att...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 25— John 1:5
Bible Verse Of The Day January 25— John 1:5“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
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Community
Lincoln County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Lincoln County officials have declared a State of Emergency effective January 24, 2026, in response to a significant wint...
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Obituaries
Terry Lee Campbell
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Terry Lee Campbell, 66, of Lincolnton transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his residence.He was born i...
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Obituaries
Idalia Pineda
NEWTON, N.C.—Idalia Pineda, 69, of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, surrounded by...
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News
Mexican illegal alien sentenced on gun charges
ASHEVILLE––A twice-removed illegal alien was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in prison.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of...
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News
Federal grand jury indicts Charlotte man
CHARLOTTE––A federal grand jury has returned a criminal indictment against a Charlotte man.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavan...
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News
Detective earns advanced-level certificate
GASTONIA––Gaston County Police Department Detective Zully Castañeda was recently recognized for excellence.According to a GCPD...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 24— Deuteronomy 6:5
Bible Verse Of The Day January 24— Deuteronomy 6:5Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your stre...
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Community
Partnership for Children’s new literacy effort
DALLAS––Literacy is the single most important skill children will ever learn.Why? Because it opens the doors to all other areas of learnin...
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News
Police seek help in breaking-and-entering case
RIVERBEND––The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public’s help with two breaking-and-entering cases.According to a...
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News
Winter Storm Preparation - Emergency On-Street Parking Notice & Solid ...
With a winter storm approaching our area, the City of Lincolnton Public Works Department is working hard to ensure our roads remain safe and passable....
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Features
Everyone Has a Story
Everyone has a story, even if they don’t yet know they have one.Most folks think a story has to be something grand: a turning point, a tragedy, ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 23— Hebrews 13:16
Bible Verse Of The Day January 23— Hebrews 13:16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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News
Heafner-Williams Vocal Comp. is March 28-29
LINCOLNTON––It’s among the brightest jewels in Lincoln County’s cultural crown.It’s the Heafner-Williams Vocal Competiti...
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Classified
Cancellation of Water Activity Advisory in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On January 22, the Lincoln County Health Director cancelled the water activity advisory for Millstream Road in Denver. The advi...
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News
Two Men Charged with Felony Larceny
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On January 20, 2026, Deputy Ervin responded to a call from AT&T in reference to some of their wire being cut off a ...
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