Early Voting Update: Republicans Widen Countywide Lead as Democrats Ho...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Early voting continues to draw strong participation across Lincoln County as updated figures from ...
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Opinion
Beyond Punishment: How Do We Stop the Next Crime?
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherIn the first part of this series, I questioned whether punishment alone is enough to change criminal behavior. This time, I...
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Opinion
Could Psychedelics Change Mental Health Treatment?
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher For millions of Americans struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit...
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News
Early Voting Battle Heats Up: Republicans Lead Countywide While Democr...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Early voting is underway for the November 3 general election and the latest numbers reveal an inte...
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Community
2026 Lincoln County Apple Festival Brings Crowds to Downtown Lincolnto...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher, Photos by Jasmine DellingerLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Downtown Lincolnton was filled with excitement Saturday, October...
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Lincolnton Police Chief Brian Greene Retiring After Nearly 30 Years of...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — After nearly 30 years of serving the citizens of Lincolnton, Police Chief Brian R. Greene has anno...
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News
Lincolnton City Council Approves Christian Ministry Land Agreement, Wa...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincolnton City Council addressed several important issues during its October 1 meeting ...
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Two Trapped After Tree Falls Through Mobile Home Roof, Fire Breaks Out...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two people were rescued Tuesday night after a large tree crashed through the roof of a single-wide...
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News
Federal Hemp Restrictions Could Force CBD and THC Products Off Store S...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — A federal law passed by Congress last year could soon have a significant impact on CBD stores, gas...
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Opinion
Punishment Alone Isn't Working — It's Time to Rethink Corrections
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherEvery day we see stories about crime. We see arrests, convictions and increasingly harsh sentences. Then we open social med...
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News
Lincoln Herald Mourns the Loss of Longtime Editor and Reporter Thomas ...
by Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe Lincoln Herald family is mourning the loss of longtime editor and reporter Thomas Lark whose voice and talent hav...
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LincolnHerald.com Celebrates 14 Years
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherFourteen years ago today, on August 26, 2012, LincolnHerald.com went live.For me, this anniversary is about more than...
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News
Dolly Parton’s Unheard Song
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherDolly Parton's voice may have fallen silent but there is at least one song from the country music legend that the wor...
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Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe world has lost one of country music’s most recognizable voices and one of Tennessee’s most beloved da...
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Opinion
Are We Trading Freedom for Convenience? The Growing Debate Over Flock ...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher America has always wrestled with one difficult question: How much freedom are we willing to...
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News
Primary Election Live Results 2026
Primary election night is here! Starting at 7:30 p.m. when the polls close Lincoln County residents can tune in live through this article ...
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