Preparing For War
In December of 1774, James Madison was appointed to Orange County, Virginia, Committee of Safety. The committee function was to oversee local militias...
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Today In History
Today In History – December 22
Today in History in 1807 The Embargo Act, forbidding trade with all foreign countries, is passed by the United States Congress, at the urging of Presi...
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Religion
Advent Week 4: Christ Comes in Our Darkest Hour
For this week heading into Christmas, read Luke 2:11, 13-14.The greatest sermon ever preached was delivered by angels on this historic night. It has a...
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Sports
East Lincoln Winter Jam Brings Exciting Basketball Action to the Commu...
The annual East Lincoln Winter Jam is set to thrill basketball fans once again as teams from across the region gather for a showcase of talent, determ...
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Sports
Lincolnton Boys And Girls Basketball Recap: December 20, 2024
Lincolnton Boys Crush Newton-Conover in Dominant PerformanceLincolnton High School’s boys' basketball team delivered a stunning victory against ...
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Sports
East Lincoln Triumphs In OT Thriller Against Hickory
East Lincoln's Mustangs showcased their resilience Friday night with a thrilling 87-81 overtime victory against the Hickory Red Tornadoes in the Weste...
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Community
Recyclable Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids & Cell Phones Needed
HICKORY, N.C. - While you were decorating for the Christmas season, did you located in your attic, basement, dresser drawers, or garage an unwan...
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Religion
Christian Ministry Releases Final Donors List
LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry’s annual Christmas fundraiser has reached a stopping point.According to executive director Mitzi Will...
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News
County Recognizes Employees Of Year
LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners recognized this year’s best.At its Monday regular meeting, county manager Davi...
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Community
Students In Gaston County Collect More Than $35,000 For Hurricane Reli...
GASTONIA, N.C. – Students in Gaston County Schools are in the spirit of giving this holiday season. In response to Hurricane Helene’...
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Classified
LC Work First Family Assistance County Plan Public Comment 2026-28
Lincoln County Work First Family Assistance County Plan 2026- 2028 and Public Comment Purpose: Because we are an Electing County, we retai...
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Community
Stark The Dog Retires From Catawba Sheriff’s Office
NEWTON––You might say he’s made a stark difference in taking a bite out of crime.He is Stark, one of the highly-trained police dogs ...
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Community
First Look At Work By Dr. John Biggers At GCMAH
DALLAS, N.C. – The public is invited to see one of the more than 200 sketches, drawings and mural concept designs given to the Gaston County Mus...
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Today In History
Today In History – December 21
Today in History in 1937 the first screening of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first feature-length animated movie.The On This Day In History ar...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day December 21 – Luke 2:6
Bible Verse Of The Day December 21 – Luke 2:6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day December 20 - Zechariah 9:9
Bible Verse Of The Day December 20 - Zechariah 9:9"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is com...
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Today In History
Today In History – December 20
Today in History in 1606 The Virginia Company loads three ships with settlers and set sail to establish Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent Engli...
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Obituaries
Patsy Louise Chapman
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Patsy Louise Chapman, age 72, of Edwards Street in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Mrs. Chapman was born Fe...
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