https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:19:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-f-hines  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—John F. Hines, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born September 2, 1936, in Lincoln County to the late George and Alice Gamble Hines. John was a United States Army ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-f-hines Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:59:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/alene-henderson-rudisill  DENVER, N.C.—Alene Henderson Rudisill, age 70, of Dartford Lane in Denver, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Amity Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Ridgeway officiat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-woman-56967.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/alene-henderson-rudisill Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:52:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jeffrey-allen-heafner  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Jeffrey Allen Heafner, age 60, of Long Shoals Road in Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at New Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Will Brest o... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-24727.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jeffrey-allen-heafner Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:49:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/william-ira-bishop  GASTONIA, N.C.—William Ira Bishop, age 82, of Gastonia, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will greet friends followi... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-army-obit-5836.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/william-ira-bishop Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:47:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/david-elbert-watson  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—David Elbert Watson, age 73 of Timberlake Lane in Lincolnton, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will fol... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-48566.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/david-elbert-watson Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:45:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/billy-joe-houser  VALE, N.C.—Billy Joe Houser, age 88, of Sam Houser Road in Vale, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, in the Reeps Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jonathan L... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-71658.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/billy-joe-houser Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:43:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/michael-jackson-dellinger  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.— Mr. Michael Jackson Dellinger, 85, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his residence.Mike was born on May 19, 1941 in Gaston County, North Carolina, son of the late Alfred K. Dellinger and Barbara "Bobbie" Smith Del... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-air-force-10331.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/michael-jackson-dellinger Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:41:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/kevin-edward-harless  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Kevin Edward Harless, age 69, of 3773 Asbury Church Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, June 15, 2026.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Boger City United Methodist Church... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-man-89588.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/kevin-edward-harless Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:39:07 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-costner-kastner-family-reunion-july-17-18  —Reunion Information Courtesy of Vickie Costner Rudasill The 2026 National Costner (Kastner) Family Reunion will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 and Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Philadelphia Lutheran Church, 1910 Philadelphia Church ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/costner-reunion-2026-27959.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-costner-kastner-family-reunion-july-17-18 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:17:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-20-1-peter-114-15  Bible Verse Of The Day June 20 – 1 Peter 1:14-15  “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-55951.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-20-1-peter-114-15 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:32:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-sbi-is-going-to-the-dogs RALEIGH––You might say that the SBI is going to the dogs.Yes, quite literally. As North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation spokesman Chad Flowers informed this week, the SBI, in partnership with the Center for Safer Schools, is introd... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sbi-dog-50388.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-sbi-is-going-to-the-dogs Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:28:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministrys-business-blitz-now-in-final-weeks  LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry’s annual “Business Blitz” campaign is now in its final weeks.And as Mitzi Williams, the ministry’s executive director, informed Thursday, there’s still time to get in your... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministrythank-you-99563.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministrys-business-blitz-now-in-final-weeks Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:33:46 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/months-long-drug-investigation-nabs-ringleader  SHELBY––The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office recently concluded a major drug investigation.According to a Thursday statement from the CCSO, a narcotics investigation that lasted multiple months resulted in the Tuesday arrest ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drug-busts-50646.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/months-long-drug-investigation-nabs-ringleader Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:35:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-lutheran-churches-a-yoked-relationship  One reality facing many of our churches is shrinking congregation size. Between COVID and changing family dynamics, the impact on what was once robust congregations cannot be overstated. What has not shrunk, however, is the faith and fervent de... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/st-pauls-cedar-grove-43106.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-lutheran-churches-a-yoked-relationship Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:10:26 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/surviving-another-southern-summer  “My husband is from Phoenix, Arizona, where people proudly describe 110 degrees as "a dry heat." To which I reply, “So is fire.I discovered this two years ago when we flew to Phoenix for a week’s vacation.  We departed th... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/surviving-another-southern-summer Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:49:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-19-1-kings-1837  Bible Verse Of The Day June 19 – 1 Kings 18:37   Answer me, LORD, answer me, so these people will know that you, LORD, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-19584.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-19-1-kings-1837 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:29:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/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 Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, at about 11:31 a.m., NCSHP personnel responded to and investigated the f... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-16874.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/charlotte-man-dies-in-newton-crash-thursday Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:05:04 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lana-kay-wilkinson-howard  GREENWOOD, S.C.—Lana Kay Wilkinson Howard, 76, resident of Greenwood, wife of Edward "Eddie" Alton Howard, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her home.Born January 21, 1950, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-in-memory-child-boy-53664.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/lana-kay-wilkinson-howard Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:55:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ollie-lee-walker-davis  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mrs. Ollie Lee Walker Davis, 82, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.Born on July 11, 1943, in McDowell County, Ollie was the daughter of the late Elija... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-86024.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ollie-lee-walker-davis Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:41:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/june-elizabeth-broome-jarrett  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—June Elizabeth Broome Jarrett, age 74, of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully at her home  surrounded by family on Monday, June 15, 2026 after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on October 3, 1951, in Lincolnton... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-013-87824.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/june-elizabeth-broome-jarrett Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:38:42 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/austin-shyjuan-washington  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Austin Shy’Juan Washington,18, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, departed this life on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Morganton, North Carolina.He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on November 26, 2007, to Andrea W... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-man-75712.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/austin-shyjuan-washington Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:35:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/barbara-wingate-russell  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Barbara Wingate Russell, 95, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate.She was born in Cortland County, New York on December 18, 1... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-12165.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/barbara-wingate-russell Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:32:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/huntersville-man-gets-seven-years-for-child-porn  CHARLOTTE––A Huntersville man was sentenced Thursday in connection with transporting child pornography.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North Carolina Western District of the United States Attorney’s Office, Jonat... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/child-abuse-96608.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/huntersville-man-gets-seven-years-for-child-porn Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:19 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-18-proverbs-1810  Bible Verse Of The Day June 18 – Proverbs 18:10    The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-78918.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-18-proverbs-1810 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:27:19 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/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 annual Independence Day parade, which is coming up on Saturday, July 4. at 4 p.m., according to event sp... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-parade-77016.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-parade-to-be-held-saturday-july-4 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:16:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-faces-meth-fentanyl-charges  SHELBY––A vehicle search resulted in the recent arrest of a woman on illegal drugs-related charges.According to a Tuesday statement from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, the CCSO Community Interdiction Team (or CIT) seiz... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/margaret-hager-greene-74236.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-faces-meth-fentanyl-charges Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:46:12 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/large-fentanyl-seizure-leads-to-arrest  NEWTON––A Hickory man faces multiple charges in connection with illegal drugs.According to a Monday statement from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lt. Dane Hoyle, Malik Nahjeen Maynard, 33, was arres... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/maynard-arrest-43893.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/large-fentanyl-seizure-leads-to-arrest Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:49:27 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/child-exploitation-results-in-arrest SHERRILL’S FORD––A Sherrill’s Ford man was arrested and taken into custody on June 12.According to a Tuesday statement from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Dane Hoyle, an investigation of a local case of ch... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dustin-lineberger-58394.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/child-exploitation-results-in-arrest Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:25:08 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/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 approved the acceptance of a State-level Library Services and Technology Act (or LSTA) EZ grant in the a... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/commission-74886.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/commissioners-approve-library-grant Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:51:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-17-revelation-320  Bible Verse Of The Day June 17 – Revelation 3:20   Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-51642.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-17-revelation-320 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-16-revelation-214  Bible Verse Of The Day June 16 – Revelation 21:4    ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-86486.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-16-revelation-214 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:04:30 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/celebrate-independence-day-weekend-at-first-ever-play-in-the-park LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Families looking for a fun and festive way to kick off their Independence Day weekend are invited to attend Downtown Lincolnton’s first-ever Play in the Park on Friday, July 3, at First Federal Park.Hosted by the City o... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-play-in-the-park-7785.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/celebrate-independence-day-weekend-at-first-ever-play-in-the-park Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:39:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/carolyn-reel-parker  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Carolyn Reel Parker, age 92, of Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026.A graveside service for Mrs. Parker will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor W... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-73255.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/carolyn-reel-parker Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:21:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/linda-heafner-dellinger  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Linda Heafner Dellinger, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab. She was born August 4, 1944, in Lincoln County, to the late Paul Nathaniel and Velma Reynolds Heafner.In addit... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-000-usa-flag-25665.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/linda-heafner-dellinger Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:16:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mark-raymond-spradling-sr  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mark Raymond Spradling Sr., age 68, of Salem Church Road in Lincolnton passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  Mr. Spradling was born August 1, 1957, in Bristol, Connecticut, son of the late Raymond Pounds and Carol... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-32195.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/mark-raymond-spradling-sr Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:47 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/betty-faye-lineberger  DALLAS, N.C.—Betty Faye Lineberger, age 97, formerly of Ike Lynch Road in Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Paul&rsqu... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-50120.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/betty-faye-lineberger Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:12:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jimmy-dean-poston  CROUSE, N.C.—Jimmy Dean Poston, age 67, of Crouse, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center – Charlotte.He was born September 2, 1958, in Sumter, S.C. to the late Joseph and Mary Poston.Jimmy was a former Sherr... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-85378.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jimmy-dean-poston Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:10:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/rusty-dwayne-johnson  VALE, N.C.—Rusty Dwayne Johnson, age 37, of 6570 Deerwood Trail in Vale, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Riverview Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Brookshire officiat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-26921.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/rusty-dwayne-johnson Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:08:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/larry-c-pruitt Larry C. Pruitt, 68, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He is survived by his partner, Stacie Waters; four children, Jennifer Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Kelsey Pruitt Sigmon, and Melanie Hunt; and grandchildren.Please sign the online guestbook on t... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-40299.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/larry-c-pruitt Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:04:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-prepares-for-a-historic-america-250-celebration-with-drone-show-independence-day-parade  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Downtown Lincolnton is gearing up for a summer of patriotism, community spirit, and unforgettable entertainment as the city launches its America 250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independe... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-drone-show-83357.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-prepares-for-a-historic-america-250-celebration-with-drone-show-independence-day-parade Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:10:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-15-job-1925  Bible Verse Of The Day June 15 – Job 19:25   I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-23781.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-15-job-1925 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:59:59 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-14-romans-86  Bible Verse Of The Day June 14 – Romans 8:6   The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-68019.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-14-romans-86 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:55:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/after-ramsours-mill  Following the battle on 20 June 1780, Ramsour’s Mill became a pivotal location for Patriot military activities in the area. This is evident from reports found filed by Captain Alexander Brevard documenting various activities of his unit u... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/after-ramsours-mill-42563.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://lincolnherald.com/story/after-ramsours-mill Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:31:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/denver-nuggets-basketball-camp-dates-announced  DENVER, N.C.—Chip Ashley, Director of the Denver Nuggets Travel Basketball teams, announces the dates for the 30th annual basketball camps at East Lincoln High School.Camp Dates for both boys and girls (rising 2nd-10th grades) will be Jun... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/denver-nuggets-basketball-camps-36930.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/denver-nuggets-basketball-camp-dates-announced Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:14:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-to-have-clothes-giveaway-this-tuesday  LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry will have a free clothing giveaway, this Tuesday, June 16.The event will be held at the ministry, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The items will come from the ministry’s clothing closet, according to executive... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministries-logo-900-x-400-78155.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-to-have-clothes-giveaway-this-tuesday Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:29:14 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-13-psalms-511-2  Bible Verse Of The Day June 13 – Psalms 51:1-2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-7740.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-13-psalms-511-2 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:49:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/illegal-grow-operation-discovered-during-arrest-of-catawba-county-murder-suspect  VALE, N.C.—On Wednesday June 10, 2026, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the US Marshal’s Office worked with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office in locating, Thomas Banks, a suspect in the shooting death of Ru... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/joshua-donald-burns-14671.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/illegal-grow-operation-discovered-during-arrest-of-catawba-county-murder-suspect Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/trains-transformed-crouse-and-lincoln-county CROUSE––In the 1800’s, the single largest force for change was the railroad.According to Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, interest in bringing rail service to Lincoln County began early. In October... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/trains-transformed-crouse-and-lincoln-county Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:20:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gretchen-loretta-robinson  TROUTMAN, N.C.—Gretchen Loretta Robinson, age 83, of Scotch Irish Lane in Troutman, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hardin w... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gretchen-loretta-robinson-26619.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/gretchen-loretta-robinson Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:21:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/forrest-edwin-wallace  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Forrest Edwin Wallace, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born April 3, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late Charles Lee Wallace, Jr. and Rena Mae Sellers Wallace. A native of Gaston... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/forrest-edwin-wallace Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:16:28 -0400