https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:23:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-21-proverbs-114  Bible Verse Of The Day August 21 – Proverbs 11:4     Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-82100.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-21-proverbs-114 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:02:08 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/just-like-daddy-use-to-say  The older I get, the more I realize I inherited something far more valuable than my father's eye color or his smile. I inherited his wit.It sneaks up on me when I least expect it. I'll be in the middle of a conversation and one of Daddy's old e... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/just-like-daddy-use-to-say Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:10:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lady-rebels-bounce-back-with-big-win-over-foard  The West Lincoln Lady Rebels tennis team showed plenty of fight this week, bouncing back from a tough loss to East Lincoln with a pair of impressive victories.The Lady Rebels opened the week Tuesday with an 8-1 loss to East Lincoln, but quickly... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/tennis-west-lincoln-56758.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lady-rebels-bounce-back-with-big-win-over-foard Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:35:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/area-soccer-west-lincoln-advances-with-4-3-victory-over-crest-in-gaston-cup AREA SOCCER: West Lincoln Advances with 4-3 Victory Over Crest in Gaston CupWest Lincoln opened Gaston Cup play with an exciting 4-3 victory over Crest on August 18, 2026.Edwin Ramirez led the Rebels with two goals, while Stiven Sanchez and Jahmir Ro... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/west-lincoln-soccer-4424.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/area-soccer-west-lincoln-advances-with-4-3-victory-over-crest-in-gaston-cup Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:24:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/greenway-gauntlet-adventure-race-saturday-september-19  SHELBY, N.C.—For those who have ever wondered how well they could find their way through the woods with nothing more than a map and compass—or who are simply looking for a new outdoor challenge—the Broad River Greenway has som... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/greenway-gauntlet-3791.jpg kduren@broadrivergreenway.com (Broad River Greenway) https://lincolnherald.com/story/greenway-gauntlet-adventure-race-saturday-september-19 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:33:24 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/william-nash-is-new-project-facilities-director LINCOLNTON––Lincoln County has a new project and facilities director.William Nash has been named to that position, effective immediately, according to Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa León. Lincoln County Manager Davin... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/william-nash-22-94458.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/william-nash-is-new-project-facilities-director Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:38:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ramona-ballard-hinkle  RALEIGH, N.C.––Ramona Ballard Hinkle, 92, of Raleigh and formerly of Lincolnton, died August 18, 2026.Born in Lincolnton on May 31, 1934, she was the daughter of Harley Adam Ballard and Lenna Brackett Ballard. Mrs. Hinkle grew up on... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/ramona-ballard-hinkle-2864.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ramona-ballard-hinkle Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:15:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/pamela-rae-jennings-pam-belcher  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Pamela Rae Jennings “Pam” Belcher, age 57, of Cherryville, North Carolina, formerly of Montcalm, West Verginia, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby, North Carolina. S... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-86024.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/pamela-rae-jennings-pam-belcher Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:11:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/christopher-robert-agee  GASTONIA, N.C.—Christopher Robert Agee, 42 of Gastonia, gained his wings on Saturday, August 15, 2026.His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Covenant Church, 2168 Gastonia Highway in Lincolnton, with R... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-3395.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/christopher-robert-agee Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:08:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/antioch-methodist-an-integral-part-of-crouse  CROUSE––Antioch Methodist Church is preparing for its homecoming this Sunday, Aug. 23.And as spokeswoman Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project pointed out Thursday, this little church sits just far enough off... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/antioch-250-76463.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/antioch-methodist-an-integral-part-of-crouse Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/paul-rhyne-art-competition-is-oct-7-nov-8  LINCOLNTON––Calling all artists!It’s time once again for the Paul C. Rhyne Art Competition. Entries are being accepted now for the annual juried exhibition, and this year’s event will display the entries in the galleries... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/art-competition-13174.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/paul-rhyne-art-competition-is-oct-7-nov-8 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:14:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/are-we-trading-freedom-for-convenience-the-growing-concern-over-flock-cameras  By Jay Dellinger, Publisher      America has always wrestled with one difficult question: How much freedom are we willing to surrender in exchange for safety?Today that question has taken the form of automated license plate ... Opinion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/are-we-trading-freedom-for-convenience-13246.jpg jaydellinger@unitedg.com (Jay) https://lincolnherald.com/story/are-we-trading-freedom-for-convenience-the-growing-concern-over-flock-cameras Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:27:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-20-luke-636  Bible Verse Of The Day August 20 – Luke 6:36     Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-71736.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-20-luke-636 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:59:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/robert-william-koback  MAIDEN, N.C.—Robert William Koback, 68, of Maiden, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Born August 26, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert was a graduate of Hickory High School and Catawba Valley Communit... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-navy-13470.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/robert-william-koback Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:23:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/norma-jean-woodie  NEWTON, N.C.—Norma Jean Woodie, 77, of Hickory, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, at Carolina Caring.Born July 20, 1949, in Lenoir, North Carolina, she was the daughter of S.A. McCrary and Lola Mae McCrary.Norma received her GED from C... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-25020.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/norma-jean-woodie Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:21:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/william-roger-mclain  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. William Roger McLain, 90, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026 in the comfort of his home.He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on March 8, 1936 to the late John D. ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-60399.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/william-roger-mclain Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:19:18 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-wic-program-earns-prestigious-honor LINCOLNTON––The Lincoln County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children program is being honored.According to a Wednesday statement from Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa León, the WIC program just won the ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/wic-59976.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-wic-program-earns-prestigious-honor Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:36:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-citizens-academy  The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office welcomed this year's Citizens Academy class for orientation night on Tuesday August 18th. This was the first of 15 sessions planned for the program, which is designed to give residents a firsthand look at the... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sheriffs-office-citizens-academy-97707.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-citizens-academy Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:03:04 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/west-lincoln-high-school-barn-grand-opening-rescheduled-for-october-24  Due to projected extreme heat and potential storms, the grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the new West Lincoln High School Barn have been rescheduled from Saturday, August 22, to Saturday, October 24, 2026.The decision to move the event was ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/barn-grand-opening-rescheduled-82927.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/west-lincoln-high-school-barn-grand-opening-rescheduled-for-october-24 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:01:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-silver-trumpets  While in the U.S. Army, there were two trumpet events that happened daily.  First was Reveille, which was sounded in the morning.  Nicknamed “The Army Wakeup Call,” it designated the morning assembly and start to the day.&... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/two-silver-trumpets-33290.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-silver-trumpets Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:46:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/increase-in-scamming-con-artist-activity  GASTONIA––There has been a recent increase in scam-related confidence trickery.That’s the warning word from the Gaston County Police Department. In a Tuesday statement, the GCPD cautions the public to be aware of scamming con ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/scam-alert-26383.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/increase-in-scamming-con-artist-activity Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:39:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-19-philippians-47 Bible Verse Of The Day August 19 – Philippians 4:7     And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-10196.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-19-philippians-47 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:57:02 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/novant-health-gets-state-approval-for-hospital  DENVER––Novant Health has received State-level approval for a new hospital in Denver.According to a recent statement from the health-care chain, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has OK’d the construct... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/novant-11429.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/novant-health-gets-state-approval-for-hospital Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:05:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-man-charged-with-sex-offenses-involving-a-juvenile  LINCOLNTON N.C.—Desmond Marquise Jones, 35, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, was arrested on August 15, 2026, in connection with charges involving sexual activity with a juvenile.Jones was initially held with no bond following his arre... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/desmond-marquise-jones-70238.jpg cleveland@lincolnherald.com (Cleveland County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-man-charged-with-sex-offenses-involving-a-juvenile Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:45:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/guardians-to-perform-this-saturday-aug-22  LOWESVILLE––The Guardians Quartet will perform a free concert, this Saturday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m.And the place to be is the Vineyard Church in Lowesville, according to its concert co-ordinator, Carroll Cooke. Himself a noted singer o... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/guardians-62368.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/guardians-to-perform-this-saturday-aug-22 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:38:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-in-the-news-this-week  Week of August 10, 2026LINCOLNTON, N.C.—It is Back-to-School time for the 2026–2027 school year. Lincoln County Schools welcomed students back with open houses held on Tuesday, August 11th, followed by the first full day of classes ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincoln-county-schools-60055.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-in-the-news-this-week Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:25:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-18-1-john-318  Bible Verse Of The Day August 18 –1 John 3:18     Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-17-john-812-15631.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-18-1-john-318 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:19:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/weddington-doctor-gets-six-months-in-prison  CHARLOTTE––A Weddington-based physician was sentenced Monday to six months in prison.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western North Carolina Distri... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/emery-36246.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/weddington-doctor-gets-six-months-in-prison Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:35:36 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/beth-wray-sain WAYNESVILLE, N.C.—Beth Wray Sain, 72, of Waynesville passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.Beth was born on November 19, 1953 in Lincoln County to the late Ray Benjamin Sain and Kathleen Eaker Sain. Beth was ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/beth-wray-sain-79205.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/beth-wray-sain Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:28:19 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/dare-faye-jenkins-holland LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Dare Faye Jenkins Holland, age 73, of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will rece... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-in-memory-women-27621.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/dare-faye-jenkins-holland Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:25:27 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mary-louise-ivey-faile It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch Mary Louise Ivey Faile. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family Friday, August 14, 2026. A person of her caliber deserves nothing less and our family i... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-in-memory-women-50784.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/mary-louise-ivey-faile Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:23:14 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/cynthia-annette-poe CHERRYVILLE, NC—It is with great sadness but also expectant joy in the Lord’s promise of eternal life that we announce the passing of our beautiful wife and loving mother, Cynthia Annette Poe. Though taken from us much too soon, she lived... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-in-memory-women-33106.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/cynthia-annette-poe Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:21:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/johnny-whitley-caught-near-dallas-on-sunday-1  DALLAS––A wanted fugitive was captured between Dallas and Belmont, following a pursuit on Sunday.According to a same-day statement from the Gaston County Police Department, Johnny Adam Whitley, 44, is now in custody. Whitley’s... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/johnny-whitley-18392.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/johnny-whitley-caught-near-dallas-on-sunday-1 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:12 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-17-john-812  Bible Verse Of The Day August 17 –John 8:12     When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-17905.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-17-john-812 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:15:04 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/annual-homecoming-at-antioch-methodist-august-23 CROUSE–– Former members, friends and relatives of Antioch Methodist Church are invited to the annual homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 23.The historic church, nestled in the Crouse countryside, closed more than 60 years ago. But each year, many ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/antioch-methodist-53937.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/annual-homecoming-at-antioch-methodist-august-23 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:32:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/calamity  Newscasts reveal damage from such disasters as tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding or wildfires. Our heart goes out to all involved. Many property owners lose not only their homes but also all their personal possessions. Miraculous stories of survi... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-disaster-49705.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/calamity Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:05:31 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/test SCOREBOARDWEST LINCOLN·       August 12, 2026 – West Lincoln 4, South Caldwell 1 (West Lincoln was led by senior Edwin Ramirez with 3 goals, Freshman Yahir Santo 1 goal, Junior Stiven Sanchez 1 assist, Fresh... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/soccer-37335.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/test Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:29:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/drug-traffickers-get-combined-15-years-in-prison ASHEVILLE––Two drug-traffickers were sentenced to prison Friday.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the United States Attorney’s Western North Carolina District Office, Jason Mills, 47, of Hendersonvi... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/drug-traffickers-get-combined-15-years-in-prison Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:31:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/drug-dealer-gets-11-years-in-prison ASHEVILLE––An Asheville man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the United States Attorney’s Western North Carolina District Office, Sadiq Mafia Devoe Jones,... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fentanyl-doj-24549.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/drug-dealer-gets-11-years-in-prison Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:10:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/prof-george-heafner-was-pioneer-in-education CROUSE––One of the most important contributors to Lincoln County’s progress was Prof. George Theodore Heafner.According to Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, Heafner, a man with deep connections to Crouse... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/prof-george-heafner-was-pioneer-in-education Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:46:48 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/eastern-lincoln-historical-society-annual-car-show-fund-raiser  DENVER, N.C.—Rev up your engines and join the fun! The Eastern Lincoln Historical Society invites the community to its Annual Car Show Fund-Raiser benefiting the 2026 Veterans Day Dinner. The event will be held on Saturday, August 22... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/car-show-6569.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/eastern-lincoln-historical-society-annual-car-show-fund-raiser Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:46:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/nc-medassist-to-bring-mobile-free-pharmacy-to-lincoln-county  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NC MedAssist will bring its Mobile Free Pharmacy to Lincoln County on August 21 offering free over-the-counter medicine to individuals in need.This event is free and open to the public. Participants can select items that... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/nc-medassist-7299.jpg atrium@lincolnherald.com (Atrium Health) https://lincolnherald.com/story/nc-medassist-to-bring-mobile-free-pharmacy-to-lincoln-county Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:09:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-16-john-1011  Bible Verse Of The Day August 16 –John 10:11     “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-10153.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-16-john-1011 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:12:42 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-15-psalms-1211-2  Bible Verse Of The Day August 15 –Psalms 121:1-2     I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-75945.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-15-psalms-1211-2 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:08:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-clothes-closet-in-need-of-multiple-items  LINCOLNTON––Feeding and clothing the needy is a core tenet of the Christian message.And according to Mitzi Williams, Christian Ministry of Lincoln County can use your help to fulfill those needs. The ministry’s executive ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cm-clothes-food-pantry-65211.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-clothes-closet-in-need-of-multiple-items Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:15:43 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/free-over-the-counter-meds-available-aug-21  LINCOLNTON––Could you benefit from some free over-the-counter medicines?Then you’ll want to be at the Lincoln County Schools Board of Education offices at 201 Jeb Seagle Drive on Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. According to Christian M... 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/free-over-the-counter-meds-available-aug-21 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:52:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/chauncey-chip-depew-stroup-iii-2 Chauncey (Chip) Depew Stroup III, lifelong resident of Lincolnton, NC, died peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2026. He was 11 days shy of his 80th birthday.Chip was born in Lincolnton, NC, on August 20, 1946, to Chauncey Depew Stroup Jr. and Mary ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/chauncey-chip-depew-stroup-80483.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/chauncey-chip-depew-stroup-iii-2 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/where-love-was-never-measured  My grandmother’s kitchen was a place where time seemed to move differently.It wasn’t hurried or loud. There was no rushing from one thing to the next. It was steady, warm and familiar, the kind of place where the soft clinking of ce... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/where-love-was-never-measured Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:36:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-14-1-john-17  Bible Verse Of The Day August 14 –1 John 1:7    But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-21842.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-14-1-john-17 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:06:15 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-charged-with-larceny-from-a-lincoln-county-convenience-site  DENVER, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has charged two men following a larceny at the Webbs Road Convenience Site, located at 7889 Webbs Road, Denver, NC.The investigation began after nine batteries were taken from the sit... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sheriff-badge-lcso-29705.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-charged-with-larceny-from-a-lincoln-county-convenience-site Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:19:46 -0400