At the Crouse roads of history
By MONA RAMSEYCrouse Community History and Photo ProjectCROUSE––The story of Crouse is the story of Lincoln County itself.It’s a pla...
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Features
Angels Among Us
There are angels all around us, even when we don’t recognize them at first. A few days ago, the world changed for my husband and I in the ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 6 - Proverbs 13:20
Bible Verse Of The Day February 6 - Proverbs 13:20Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
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News
Let’s try this again! School Delays For Feb. 6
This information was provided from each school’s Facebook page. Please refer to them for any overnight changes.LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLSDue t...
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Obituaries
Judy Ellen Harkey Buff
Judy Ellen Harkey Buff, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home.Judy was born on January 26, 1948 in Lincoln County, and was a daug...
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Religion
Ministry meeting rescheduled yet again
LINCOLNTON––Hopefully, the third time is the charm.Christian Ministry has had some rotten luck, thanks to Mother Nature, of late. Ice and ...
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News
GPD Canine Unit saves teen’s life in snowstorm
GASTONIA––During last weekend’s historic snowstorm, teamwork made the difference to save a life.According to a Thursday stateme...
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Features
Along the banks of two creeks
By MONA RAMSEYCrouse Community History and Photo ProjectCROUSE––Picture it.It’s the 1750’s, and Indian Creek flows gently thro...
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News
Measles case in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON––An unvaccinated person has tested positive for measles in Lincoln County.According to Lincoln County Government spokeswom...
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Obituaries
Richard Ray Ellison
CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Richard Ray Ellison, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Peak Resources. He was bor...
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Obituaries
Daniel “Danny” Gene Potter
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Daniel Gene Potter, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.&nb...
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Obituaries
Tra’Neia Brishan “Sassy” Whitener
HICKORY, N.C.—Tra’Neia Brishan “Sassy” Whitener, 32, of Hickory transitioned on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Hickory.She was bo...
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News
Breaking-entering, arson suspect identified
BESSEMER CITY––A suspect has been identified in a criminal damage case at Bessemer City High School.According to a Thursday sta...
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Community
GCLMPO Draft 2055 MTP Public Drop-In Meetings Rescheduled
The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) has rescheduled the public drop-in meetings for the Draft 2055 Metropol...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 5 - Ecclesiastes 3:11
Bible Verse Of The Day February 5 - Ecclesiastes 3:11He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; ...
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News
GCPD seizes more than $500,000 in drug money
GASTONIA––They’re doggone dynamite at detecting drug dollars.They’re the four-footed members of the Gaston County Police Depar...
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News
Schools Will Open With Delays On Feb. 5
To provide additional daylight for morning travel, LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS will operate on a one-hour delay for both students and staff on Thursday, Fe...
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Sports
LHS Wolves Wrestling Team wins big
LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton High School Wolves Wrestling Team recently made history.According to Lincoln County Schools spokeswoman Sh...
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