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ARTS & CULTURE
Food, Wine & Brew Fest [UPDATE: postponed until September]
UPDATE: The Downtown Development Association's 2023 Food, Wine & Brew Fest in downtown Lincolnton has now been postponed until Sept. 23rd.
Veronica Siebert Wins Heafner-Williams Vocal Competition
Veronica Siebert, a mezzo-soprano from Winston-Salem, was the 2023 winner at the Heafner-Williams Vocal Competition held Saturday & Sunday (March 25th & 26th) at the Lincoln Cultural Center. Amber Rose Romero won second place, and third place in the 11-contestant event was won by Kevin Spooner.
Jana Avilés Is New Animal Services Director
Avilés brings more than 12 years of animal services welfare experience to the table. She has initiated and implemented lifesaving programs for two municipal animal shelters in North Carolina.
Catsquare Christmas
Christmas parades this weekend include Denver (12:30), Kings Mtn. (3 PM) and Gastonia (5 PM) Saturday (Dec. 3rd). Next week, Cramerton has its parade on Tuesday (Dec. 6th). Cherryville's parade will be Saturday morning (Dec. 10th) at 10:30. On that Saturday afternoon at 1:00, it's the Catsquare Christmas Parade.
'Tis the Season
'Tis the season--for parades and other Christmas-related events.
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Thanksgiving...and then!
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. You didn't need us to tell you that. Friday is what is known as Black Friday; Saturday is Small Business Saturday. Holiday parades continue this weekend--the Maiden parade on Saturday & Lincolnton's Christmas parade on Sunday.
What A Day It Was!
Saturday was an evenful day in Lincolnton. The annual Cruisin' for a Cause was held downtown and the Band Preview at LHS Stadium featured all four Lincoln County Schools high school bands. The Dancing With Our Stars competition was held Saturday night at the Citizens Center.
Maiden Elementary Holds "March for Success"
Maiden Elementary students and staff resumed their annual “March for Success” this morning (May 19, 2022) after a three-year hiatus due to COVID.
Budget Approved by 3-2 Vote
Lincoln County Commissioners approved the County Budget for fiscal 2022 Monday evening (June 7th). The budget increases the property tax rate to 61.9 cents (per $100 valuation)--up two cents from this year.
Jean Laffite Historical Society to Form
It began with a book; now the legend of Jean Laffite, who may (or may not) have been buried in Lincolnton, is the impetus for a new historical group.
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Creator's Touch Has Special Touch Of Creativity
“Come and join us in paint and fun!” That’s how local artist and businesswoman Nancy Guy recently put it. Guy is the owner-operator of Creator’s Touch Paint Studio in Lincolnton.
Vale's Own Markus Beam Makes It Big In Opera World
The prestigious San Francisco Opera Center has tapped the noted and dynamic baritone to be its general manager, a newly created post, effective in January, according to Opera News this week.
Ava Parnell Is 2020 Apple Queen
The Lincoln County Apple Queen for 2020 is Ava Eileen Parnell, a senior at North Lincoln High School.
New Apple Queen Will Be Crowned Saturday Night
The BPW's annual Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen Pageant will happen Saturday night (Aug. 8th) at the Lincoln Cultural Center. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the audience won't be there--they'll be watching online.
Vandal Found Thanks To CrimeStoppers
A CrimeStoppers tip led Lincolnton Police to a 17-year-old who admitted being responsible for the vandalism to the North Poplar Street mural.
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April 27, 2024