Lincoln County Animal Cruelty Case Investigation
LINCOLNTON, N.C.— Lincoln County Animal Services aided the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office in an animal cruelty case which...
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Features
Reflections of Christmas from Childhood
There are certain seasons in life that never really leave us. They settle into our hearts like soft snowfall… quiet, steady, unforgettable. Chr...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 12—Luke 1:42-45
Bible Verses Of The Day December 12—Luke 1:42-45Mary Visits Elizabeth (Continued)42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among ...
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News
Melissa Culp is Regional Teacher of the Year
DENVER––Melissa Culp is the 2026 Burroughs-Wellcome Fund Southwest Region Teacher of the Year.According to Lincoln County Schools spokeswo...
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News
City of Lincolnton releases Christmas schedule
LINCOLNTON––The City of Lincolnton has released its schedule of services for upcoming holidays.According to City Manager Ritchie Hayn...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 11—Luke 1:39-41
Bible Verses Of The Day December 11—Luke 1:39-41Mary Visits Elizabeth39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of...
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News
Schedule for Christmas, New Year’s Day is set
LINCOLNTON––Lincoln County Government offices will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26 for Christmas.They will also be closed Jan. 1 for New Year...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 10—Luke 1:36-38
Bible Verses Of The Day December 10—Luke 1:36-3836 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to...
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News
Gaston County sees year’s 18th, 19th rabies cases
CHERRYVILLE––Gaston County just saw its 18th and 19th cases of rabies for the year.According to a Tuesday statement from th...
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Community
Carolina Caring Recognized for Award-Winning “Culture of Caring”
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Carolina Caring earned top recognition at the annual Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) confer...
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News
Stay Safe This Sick Season: Ways You Can Help Prevent The Spread Of Il...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., — As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them. Si...
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Features
A Choral Christmas Tapestry 250 Years in the Making Dec. 12–14
HICKORY, N.C.—When I think of childhood Christmas gatherings at the Luhrs’ home, my mind instantly goes to the CDs we played throughout th...
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News
David Carpenter running for county commission
EDITOR’S NOTE: We here present our ongoing coverage of the candidates running in local elections for 2026. Said coverage should not ...
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Community
New Girl Scout Sandwich Cookie Joins Nationwide Lineup for 2026 Season
HICKORY, N.C. – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) welcomes Exploremores™, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandw...
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Opinion
My Christmas Wish: Let’s All Be Kinder on Social Media
My Christmas Wish: Let’s All Be Kinder on Social MediaStop Hating on Lincolnton's Christmas TreeFirst, in my last article, I did overall c...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 9—Luke 1:34-35
Bible Verses Of The Day December 9—Luke 1:34-3534 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”35 The...
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News
Area School Systems Announce Two-Hour Delay for Tuesday, December 9
With freezing overnight temperatures and lingering moisture on the roadways, several local school districts have announced schedule adjustments for Tu...
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Community
Lincoln County Senior Services Christmas Craft Bazaar
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The holidays are the perfect time to shop with purpose—and Lincoln County Senior Services invites the community to do jus...
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