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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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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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 4 - Matthew 5:48
Bible Verse Of The Day February 4 - Matthew 5:48“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
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News
Catawba Valley Crime Task Force created
NEWTON––A multi-agency task force has been formed to tackle violent crime in the Catawba Valley region.According to a statement from ...
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News
Area School Information for Wednesday, February 4
LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLSDue to continued snow and ice on secondary roads across the county, Lincoln County Schools will be closed for in-person in...
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News
Two People Facing Felony Fraud Charges
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. - Two individuals received criminal charges for an incident that occurred in the summer of 2025 at the financia...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 3 - Numbers 6:24
Bible Verse Of The Day February 3 - Numbers 6:24 ‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gr...
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News
Cancellations/Delays For Tuesday, Feb. 3; Schools Closed
Catawba County Board of Elections Meeting for Tuesday, February 3 has been Cancelled.Gaston County Schools for Tuesday, February 3 will be a remote le...
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News
Lincoln County Schools Curriculum Nights Feb. 4-5
EAST LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHTWednesday, February 4, 5:45 – 7:30 p.m.Join us in the new gym for East Lincoln High School's Curriculum...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 2 - 1 Peter 5:7
Bible Verse Of The Day February 2 - 1 Peter 5:7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Sports
Lincolnton earned a solid road victory on January 30
LINCOLNTONJanuary 30BOYS: Lincolnton 73, Stuart Cramer 58Lincolnton earned a solid road victory on January 30, defeating Stuart Cramer 73–58.The...
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