Charlotte man dies in Newton crash, Thursday
NEWTON––A Charlotte man died Thursday morning in a crash in the rural Newton area.According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol S...
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Community
Crouse parade to be held Saturday, July 4
CROUSE––It’s the little town that celebrates in a big way.And right now, the community of Crouse is getting ready for its annu...
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News
Commissioners approve library grant
LINCOLNTON––It’s an historic grant in more ways than one.At its Monday meeting, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners appr...
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Community
Rachel Masters is Outstanding Math Teacher
PUMPKIN CENTER––For Rachel Masters, it all adds up.Masters teaches fifth-grade math and reading at Pumpkin Center Intermediate Schoo...
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Religion
Luke Johnson appears on “Charlotte Today”
LINCOLNTON––Luke Johnson recently appeared on the local television program, “Charlotte Today.”The pastor of Highland Dri...
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News
Shelby Police Department officer turns self in
SHELBY––A former Shelby Police Department officer turned himself in on Monday.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina ...
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Lincolnton Police Dept. seeks missing man
LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing man.According to a Thursday statement fr...
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Community
Sarah Wright is ELHS valedictorian for ’26
DENVER––Invest in yourself.That is, in part, the advice of Sarah Wright to her fellow graduates in the class of 2026, as well as to ...
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Sports
American Legion Post No. 30 ready to play ball
LINCOLNTON––Batter up!The members of the Lions baseball team of American Legion Post No. 30 are set to roar back into action next week. Ac...
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News
Board hears f.y. ’26-27 budget presentation
LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners heard Monday about the new fiscal year’s recommended budget.At a morning...
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Commission, council hold joint meeting
LINCOLNTON––Explosive growth in still-unincorporated Denver is driving local sales tax distribution changes.That’s the upshot ...
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Community
ELHS class of ’26 leaves lasting mark
DENVER––Graduation ceremonies for East Lincoln High School’s class of 2026 are swiftly approaching.They will be held on Friday...
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News
Council hears comments about budget cuts
LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton City Council heard comments about proposed budget cuts Thursday.At its regular meeting, the council heard...
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Community
Rya Hull is WLHS valedictorian for 2026
VALE––“Know what you want, and keep working toward your goals.”That’s the advice of Rya Hull to the class of 2026. Accor...
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Community
Cooper Boyles is WLHS salutatorian for 2026
WEST LINCOLN––“Build your own mold, and don’t let anyone else tell you who you truly are.”That’s Cooper Boyl...
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News
County enters Stage II drought restrictions
LINCOLNTON––It may be 2007 all over again.As was the case during the once-in-a-century drought of 19 years ago, in which grass grew ...
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