https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:16:52 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gclmpo-public-comment-period-august-1-30-1  THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO) HAS ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO AMEND THE 2026-2035 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE 2055 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP)The documents wi... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gclmpo-new-88108.jpg tori.dellinger@gastonianc.gov (GCLMPO) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gclmpo-public-comment-period-august-1-30-1 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:50:18 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-1-psalm-1271  Bible Verse Of The Day August 1 –  Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-21243.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-1-psalm-1271 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:48:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-31-1-thessalonians-28  Bible Verse Of The Day July 31 – 1 Thessalonians 2:8     …so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-4124.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-31-1-thessalonians-28 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:48 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/when-god-connects-the-dots  Some stories are too remarkable to dismiss as mere coincidence.Last week, I listened to the dog’s owner discuss this in great length. Life has a way of reminding us that sometimes sorrow and closure don’t always happen at the same t... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/when-god-connects-the-dots Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:34:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/martha-ann-kale-mullen  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Martha Ann Kale Mullen, age 92, of Balsam Drive in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Fa... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-012-51939.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/martha-ann-kale-mullen Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:59:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/randy-allen-pruitt  CHERRYVILLE N.C. — Randy Allen Pruitt, age 63, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Randy was born December 19, 1962, in Cleveland County, to the late Marvin Ray Pruitt and the late Sadie Verline Adams. H... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-old-truck-45177.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/randy-allen-pruitt Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:56:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/james-wayne-hinnant-sr  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — James “Wayne” Hinnant Sr., age 83, of Dawnview Lane in Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.Wayne was born April 16, 1943, in Hartsville, South Carolina, to the late Julius Lynwood Hinnant and Mary L... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-navy-13470.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/james-wayne-hinnant-sr Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:54:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ronnie-jetton-dedmon  SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. — Ronnie Jetton Dedmon, age 83, of Keistler Store Road in Sherrills Ford, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.  Ronnie was born October 2, 1942, in Lincoln County, to the late William Kenneth Dedmon and Sadie J... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-40299.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ronnie-jetton-dedmon Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:52:17 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/arden-man-gets-11-years-for-fraud-scheme ASHEVILLE––An Arden man was sentenced last week to 11 years in prison in connection with defrauding people.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District United States Attorney’s Office, Jason Nathanie... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jason-spier-13749.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/arden-man-gets-11-years-for-fraud-scheme Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:24:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-board-of-commissioners-meeting-monday-august-3  The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the James W. Warren Citizens Center Auditorium, 115 W. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.**To watch the livestream feed of the meeting, ple... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincoln-county-board-of-commissioners-meeting-agenda-lcboc-82910.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-board-of-commissioners-meeting-monday-august-3 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:58:43 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sbi-arrests-charlotte-meck-police-officer CHARLOTTE––A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday.According to a same-day statement from Chad Flowers, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s public information officer, the SBI arrested... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cmpd-officer-seth-elliot-85177.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/sbi-arrests-charlotte-meck-police-officer Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:58:37 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-avenue-baptist-campers-thanked LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry absolutely relies on the efforts of dedicated volunteers.And Thursday, executive director Mitzi Williams gave a big thank-you to several groups of youth volunteers that recently helped out. They included cam... 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/lincoln-avenue-baptist-campers-thanked Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:14:12 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/remembering-the-crouse-artist-mr-lem CROUSE––He was known for documenting Crouse’s history through his art.He was Lemuel Moore Nolen, known to everyone simply as “Mr. Lem.” And according to spokeswoman Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo P... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lemuel-moore-nolen-57290.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/remembering-the-crouse-artist-mr-lem Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:25:46 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-30-proverbs-35-6  Bible Verse Of The Day July 30 – Proverbs 3:5-6    Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-95373.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-30-proverbs-35-6 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:28:47 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/whats-happening-august-1-31 LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Check out upcoming events in our area during August. Be sure to look at future events for advance tickets, etc. If you would like to have your event included in this column, please Email your information to us at LH@Lincolnhe... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fall-events-whats-happening-66963.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/whats-happening-august-1-31 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:07:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/church-events-august-1-31  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Check out upcoming events at our local churches during August. Be sure to look at future events for advance tickets, etc. If you would like to have your event included in this column please Email your information to us ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/churchevents-34835.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/church-events-august-1-31 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:56:15 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-faces-federal-fraud-charges  CHARLOTTE––A Rockingham woman faces federal fraud charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District of the United States Attorney’s Office, Li... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fraud-18120.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-faces-federal-fraud-charges Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:25:35 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-national-night-out-is-aug-5-in-dallas  DALLAS––It’s time once again for the annual National Night Out.The celebration of law-enforcement agencies and the communities they serve dates back some 40 years, to the better days of the good, old 1980’s. And amongst ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/national-night-out-45941.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-national-night-out-is-aug-5-in-dallas Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:48:26 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-seniors-morning-out-for-august-1  HICKORY, N.C.—Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including trips to the Farmers’ Markets, musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations.Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-seniors-morning-out-for-may-78882.jpg amccauley@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-seniors-morning-out-for-august-1 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:41:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/dont-be-fooled-by-free-gas-grocery-card-postcards  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—With the cost of groceries and fuel continuing to strain many household budgets, it's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate savings opportunities. Unfortunately, scammers know this too, and t... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bbb-scam-alert-32408.jpg jorork@charlotte.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) https://lincolnherald.com/story/dont-be-fooled-by-free-gas-grocery-card-postcards Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:01:48 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/are-you-an-all-weather-or-a-fair-weather-christian  The Bible makes it clear that suffering is a part of the normal Christian life.In Romans 8:17, for example, Paul says that Christians are ‘heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-sower-seed-70217.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/are-you-an-all-weather-or-a-fair-weather-christian Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:49:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-29-james-514  Bible Verse Of The Day July 29 – James 5:14    Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-75555.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-29-james-514 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:26:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/larry-edwin-seagle  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Larry Edwin Seagle, age 85, of Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Hager officiating.&nb... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/larry-edwin-seagle-17234.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/larry-edwin-seagle Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:01:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/nancy-t-stallings  HICKORY, N.C.—Nancy T. Stallings, 81, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Carolina Caring.Born on September 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Thompson and Bonnie Edna Thompson.Nancy enjoyed knitting,... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-18696.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/nancy-t-stallings Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:57:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/charles-nelson-weaver  HICKORY, N.C.—Charles Nelson Weaver, 82 of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away July 22, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1944, in Catawba County.He was a professional chimney sweep before changing careers later in life to become an ordai... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-church-001-3887.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/charles-nelson-weaver Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:54:47 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-mathis-pleads-guilty-to-2021-murder  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Monday, July 13, 2026, Thomas Wayne Mathis pled guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the July 2021 death of William Buster McCarter. Following his guilty plea, Mathis was sentenced to a prison term of... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/thomas-wayne-mathis-90808.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-mathis-pleads-guilty-to-2021-murder Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:48:03 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lcso-arrests-suspect-in-pitchfork-stabbing  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—In the late evening hours of July 20, 2026, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 2100 block of Laboratory Road, Lincolnton, NC.Upon arrival, deputies loc... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/nicholas-andrew-tompkins-54635.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lcso-arrests-suspect-in-pitchfork-stabbing Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:31:17 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-charged-with-assault-with-a-deadly-weapon  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On July 21, 2026, deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Victory Grove Church Road, Lincolnton, NC, in reference to an aggravated assault.Upon arrival, d... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lashaunda-desiree-whitener-9939.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-charged-with-assault-with-a-deadly-weapon Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:20:31 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-looking-for-missingrunaway-juvenile  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing runaway male juvenile, Treyvan Grier.Treyvan is described as approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, and having long, curly ligh... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/treyvan-grier-20024.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-looking-for-missingrunaway-juvenile Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:56:48 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-the-loss-of-public-information-officer-larry-seagle  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of its longtime Public Information Officer, Larry Edwin Seagle, who passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 85.In a statement, the Sheriff's Office ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/larry-seagle-39434.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-the-loss-of-public-information-officer-larry-seagle Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:36 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ashe-county-man-dies-of-injuries-after-crash WEST JEFFERSON––A driver died from his injuries after a Monday night crash in Ashe County.According to a Tuesday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on July 27 at about 10:30 p.m., NCSHP personn... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-30692.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ashe-county-man-dies-of-injuries-after-crash Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:24:18 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-28-jeremiah-1714  Bible Verse Of The Day July 28 – Jeremiah 17:14    Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-38074.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-28-jeremiah-1714 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:24:17 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gastonia-man-dies-in-atv-crash-saturday  KINGS MOUNTAIN––A Gastonia man died after an ATV crash in Kings Mountain on Saturday evening.According to City of Kings Mountain spokesman Gabriel Thomas in a Sunday statement, on July 25 at about 6:33 p.m., personnel from the Kings... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/atv-crash-99492.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gastonia-man-dies-in-atv-crash-saturday Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:42:03 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomasville-man-dies-after-sunday-crash  RONDA––A Thomasville man died after a crash in rural Wilkes County on Sunday afternoon.According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia in a same-day statement, on July 26 at about 2:30 p.m., NCSHP person... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-2263.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomasville-man-dies-after-sunday-crash Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:08:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-27-psalm-302  Bible Verse Of The Day July 27 – Psalm 30:2     LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-11499.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-27-psalm-302 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:22:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/intentionally-ignorant  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight (Proverbs 9:10 ESV)."We've all heard of 'the know it all.' In ignorance, he (or she) foolishly think they know all there is to know; arrogance i... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-see-hear-speak-78844.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/intentionally-ignorant Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:32:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-26-isaiah-4110  Bible Verse Of The Day July 26 – Isaiah 41:10    So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-45350.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-26-isaiah-4110 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:19:35 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/tina-marie-bowers  CHERRYVILLE, N.C. —Tina Marie Bowers, age 58, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Robin Johnson House. Tina was born September 5, 1967, in Sullivan County, Tenn., to the late John Allen Bowers Sr. and the late Willi... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-98387.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/tina-marie-bowers Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:09:43 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/betty-jean-pat-mcginnis-alexander  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Betty Jean “Pat” McGinnis Alexander, age 93, of The Greens at Lincolnton, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-13284.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/betty-jean-pat-mcginnis-alexander Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:07:24 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/hugh-gene-ledford  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.— Hugh “Gene” Ledford, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Gene was born March 31, 1940, to the late Burns Augustus “Gus” and Fann... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-32195.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/hugh-gene-ledford Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:04:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mary-lou-mutt-heavner-wacaster  Mary Lou “Mutt” Heavner Wacaster, age 92, of Baxter Road, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born May 2, 1934, in Gaston County to the late Charles Clyde and Hester Brown Heavner.... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-73255.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/mary-lou-mutt-heavner-wacaster Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:02:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/public-input-begins-on-gclmpos-local-input-point-assignments  The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) opens a 15-day public comment period, beginning Friday, July 24, 2026, requesting public input on the next stage of developing future Regional Impact transportation projec... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gclmpo-new-88108.jpg tori.dellinger@gastonianc.gov (GCLMPO) https://lincolnherald.com/story/public-input-begins-on-gclmpos-local-input-point-assignments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:48:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-county-public-health-honored-with-national-promising-practice-award HICKORY, N.C. – Catawba County Public Health has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials as one of a few Promising Practice Award Winners for 2026. The award celebrates the development and adoption of loc... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/naccho-promising-practice-award-26835.jpg EKillian@CatawbaCountyNC.gov (Catawba County Public Health) https://lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-county-public-health-honored-with-national-promising-practice-award Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:41:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-25-john-635  Bible Verse Of The Day July 25 – John 6:35    Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-67929.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-25-john-635 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:17:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/proof-that-god-has-a-sense-of-humor  They say opposites attract. I don't know who "they" are, but I suspect they're the same people who decided avocado-colored appliances were timeless and that shag carpet was a solid investment.Take my husband and me.One of us believes every item... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/proof-that-god-has-a-sense-of-humor Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:21:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-24-mark-1045-1  Bible Verse Of The Day July 24 – Mark 10:45    “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-19479.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-24-mark-1045-1 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:14:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mexican-illegal-alien-faces-paedophile-charges  CHARLOTTE––A Mexican illegal alien faces long years behind bars if convicted of paedophile charges.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District United States Attorney’s Office in a Thursday sta... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/child-porn-charges-78739.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/mexican-illegal-alien-faces-paedophile-charges Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:52:47 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/man-arrested-in-connection-to-domestic-violence  GASTONIA––Rain? What rain? No problem––suspect caught!For the Gastonia Police Department, today was once again a case of Bo the bloodhound to the rescue. Water of any sort, even such as a heavy rainfall, can potentially ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/brandon-petersen-30042.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/man-arrested-in-connection-to-domestic-violence Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:59:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-was-once-incorporated-community CROUSE––Did you know that Crouse was once an incorporated community?Yep, it sure was. As spokeswoman Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project informed Thursday, Crouse once had its own local government and a distincti... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-was-once-incorporated-community Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:57:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mooresville-man-dies-in-wednesday-crash  MOORESVILLE––A Mooresville man died Wednesday after a collision in Iredell County.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on July 22 at about 1 p.m., NCSHP personnel re... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-16874.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/mooresville-man-dies-in-wednesday-crash Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:12 -0400