Advent, Christmas & Epiphany During The Pre-Revolutionary War Era
For those unfamiliar, Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebrat...
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Check Lincoln County Sanitation Scores Today!
Stay informed about the cleanliness and safety of your favorite dining spots in Lincoln County. Sanitation scores are now easily accessible onli...
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Community
Lincolnton Prepares For Annual Apple Drop
LINCOLNTON––The real Big Apple ain’t got nothin’ on Lincolnton. And this Tuesday, Dec. 31, 5-8 p.m., local folks will see a re...
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News
Cleveland Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scams
SHELBY––The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office wants you to be aware of a new telephone scam.According to a recent statement from the...
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News
GCPD’s Charlie Craig Dead At 74
GASTONIA––Longtime Gaston County Police Department stalwart Charlie Craig passed away on Dec. 16.Known for his work as a police records sp...
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Gaston, Lincoln County Cops Collaborate
GASTONIA––The Gaston County Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office collaborated Friday night.According to a statement...
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Three Charged & Arrested in Murder Of 16-Year-Old
LINCOLNTON, NC. - On Friday, December 27, 2024, Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office charged three subjects with the murder of a ...
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Mayor Ed Hatley Looks Back & Ahead
LINCOLNTON––As the year wanes, it’s time to reflect upon both the past and the future.And that’s just what Lincolnton Mayor Ed...
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Community
Catawba Seniors Morning Out For January
HICKORY, N.C. –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstr...
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Today In History
Today In History – December 28
Today in History in 1867 – The United States claims Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, northwest of Hawaii. This is the first US annexation of t...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day December 28 – Philippians 2:8-10
Bible Verse Of The Day December 28 – Philippians 2:8-10And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death&...
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Classified
LC Commissioners, Planning Board – Joint Public Hearing Jan. 6
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting and public hearings on Monday, January 6, 20...
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Sports
East Lincoln Mustangs Dominate Parkwood Wolf Pack in Winter Jam Opener
East Lincoln’s boys basketball team secured an emphatic victory in the first round of the East Lincoln Winter Jam Tournament, defeating the Park...
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Sports
East Lincoln Girls Dominate East Meck In Winter Jam Opener
East Lincoln's girls' basketball team cruised past East Mecklenburg with a 62-43 victory in the first round of the East Lincoln Winter Jam on December...
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Sports
Lincolnton Dominates Stuart Cramer In Christmas Tournament Opener
Lincolnton High School’s basketball team started the holiday break with a commanding victory over Stuart Cramer on December 26, 2024, in the ope...
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Obituaries
Jones Thomas “JT” Sheets
Jones Thomas “JT” Sheets, 93, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 15, 1931 in Ashe County to the l...
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Obituaries
Sue Helton Loftin
CONOVER, N.C. - Sue Helton Loftin, 76, of Conover, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Heritage Care in Conover. She was born February 27, 1...
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Obituaries
Jason "Jake" William Reid
CONNELLY SPRINGS, N.C. - Jason "Jake" William Reid 60 of Connelly Springs died Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born September 6, 1964 in Caldwell County...
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