A Case for Metal Detectors in Schools
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------The recent incident at S. Ray Lowder Elementary reminded us all how quickly a school’s environment can change...
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Update: No Threat Found, Superintendent Praises Response
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------This afternoon, the Lincolnton Police Department confirmed that no firearm was involved in the earlier incide...
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Obituaries
Cynthia Ann Lingerfelt
Cynthia Ann Lingerfelt, of Conover, passed away on May 16, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory due to heart failure. She was born on May ...
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Obituaries
Cinthya Nayhomy Thomas
Cinthya Nayhomy Thomas, 40 of Maiden, passed away on May 14, 2025 at Atrium-Lincoln. Cinthya was born on March 6, 1985 to Maria Eugenia Vazquez ...
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News
Visitor Possibly Armed Prompts Brief Lockdown at S. Ray Lowder Element...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------S. Ray Lowder Elementary School was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday around 10:34 am, after a student rep...
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Classified
LC Commissioners & Planning Board Joint Meeting & Public Hearing June ...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting and public hearings on Monday, June 2nd, 202...
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WLHS commencement this Friday, May 23
WEST LINCOLN––West Lincoln High School will hold its annual commencement ceremonies this Friday (May 23).According to school guidance coun...
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News
Commission votes to dissolve airport authority
LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to dissolve the local airport authority.The action, which came at the b...
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Features
My Goodbye To Jolene
It’s been nearly two weeks since I said goodbye to Jolene. She was a corgi/cattle dog mix adopted 13 years ago—when we were looking for an...
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News
State labor department recognizes safety
LINCOLNTON––The North Carolina Department of Labor has recognized Mooresville-based NGK Ceramics.The company was honored last week for rac...
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Community
Silver & Fit to Expand Fitness Access for Active Older Adults
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The Lincoln County Family YMCA and Sally’s YMCA are proud to announce a new partnership with the Silver & Fit Healt...
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Obituaries
Johnny L. Brooks
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Johnny L. Brooks, 86, of Cherryville transitioned on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his residence.He was born in Cleveland County on N...
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News
Gaston College has 60th graduation ceremony
DALLAS––One of Gaston College’s largest classes held its commencement ceremonies Friday.According to the college’s public rela...
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Community
LC Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications From Nonprofits
LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 grant program. Eligible organizations incl...
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Obituaries
Billy Reid Costner
Billy Reid Costner, born in Catawba County, NC on December 2, 1938 entered his eternal home May 19, 2025. Surrounded by his loving family, Bill found ...
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News
Iredell County crash proves fatal for Utah man
TROUTMAN––A Utah man died Friday, following a collision in Iredell County.According to Master Trooper Christopher Casey of the North Carol...
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Obituaries
Larry Leroy ”Lulu” Long
Larry Leroy ”Lulu” Long, age 84, of John Chapman Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.A memorial service will be held a...
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Obituaries
Virginia Ann Rathbone
Virginia Ann Rathbone age 60, of Waterson Road, Grover, NC passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at her home.Ms. Rathbone was born December 18, 1964 in Hay...
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