What’s Happening December 29 - January 15
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — New Year Shooters, Library Events and More! Check out upcoming events in our area during January. Be sure to look at future e...
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Community
American Red Cross Assisting People Displaced by Apartment Fire in Gas...
GASTONIA, N.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are currently assisting people displaced by an apartment fire at the 1600 block ...
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Obituaries
Crystal “Crissy” Welch Scronce
VALE, N.C. — Crystal “Crissy” Welch Scronce, age 56, of Wyant Road in Vale, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025...
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Obituaries
Tonya Anitra Link
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Ms. Tonya Anitra Link, 51, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned at her residence on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.She was born i...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 27—Luke 2:13-14
Bible Verses Of The Day December 27—Luke 2:13-14The heavenly host appears. 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the an...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 26—Luke 2:8-12
Bible Verses Of The Day December 26—Luke 2:8-12The announcement to the shepherds8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keep...
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Features
A Gentle Pause before January
As December draws to a close, we find ourselves standing in a quiet in-between. The calendar is nearly full, yet our hearts feel unfinished, lingering...
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News
Drug ring member gets 5.5 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––A member of an Asheville-based drug ring got five and a half years in prison for her illegal activities.According to ...
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News
Armed drug-trafficker gets 21 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––The drug and gun-related activities of a Candler man recently won him 21 years in prison.According to spokeswoman Li...
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News
Arts council to sponsor photographic contest
LINCOLNTON––Calling all shutterbugs!The Arts Council of Lincoln County and the Lincoln Cultural Center are co-sponsoring their annua...
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News
“Relentless Justice” op nabs 293 offenders
CHARLOTTE––A nationwide crackdown has resulted in indictments for 293 people accused of child sexual abuse.According to spokeswoman L...
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Community
A Christmas & New Year’s Message from the Staff of The Lincoln Heral...
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season surrounds us with light, warmth, and reflection, the staff of The Lincoln Herald would like to ext...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 25—Luke 2:6-7
Bible Verses Of The Day December 25—Luke 2:6-7The Birth of Jesus (Continued)6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 an...
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Religion
Advent: Christmas Day December 25
Read John 3:16; 5:24 on Christmas DayThe word Christmas begins with Christ: the virgin-born Christ child, our Savior. The babe of Bethlehem was ...
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News
Trump taps Ferguson to helm top attorney office
CHARLOTTE––It’s official.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North Carolina Western District United States Attorney&r...
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News
Roaring River man dies in Tuesday crash
RONDA––A Roaring River man died in a collision on Tuesday night.According to Senior Trooper Jake Macchia of the North ...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 24—Luke 2:1-5
Bible Verses Of The Day December 24—Luke 2:1-5The Birth of Jesus2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of...
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News
LCSO 2025 Officers of the Year Awards Announced
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers of the year awards were presented on December 16, 2025, at...
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