https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:59:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/tennis-and-soccer-updates-1  TENNISWest Lincoln 9, Stuart Cramer 0September 10, 2026The Lady Rebel tennis team defeated Stuart Cramer Thursday, 9-0.  Everyone on the team that played, got a win.  Those ladies are:  Kennedy McCumber, Madison Parks, Payton Hoo... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/tennis-and-soccer-updates-88120.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/tennis-and-soccer-updates-1 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:27:02 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bbb-scam-alert-dont-click-on-that-text  For years now, some consumers have been getting text messages stating that a major delivery carrier needs them to "update delivery preferences" on a package by clicking a link. The problem? The texts are scams, and the links result in the theft... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bbb-scam-alert-32408.jpg jorork@charlotte.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) https://lincolnherald.com/story/bbb-scam-alert-dont-click-on-that-text Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:17:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/road-rage-justifies-more-government-surveillance-on-our-roadways  First, I want to share my condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Lark.  He was a skilled editor and writer whose mastery of the English language was impressive to behold.  Mr. Lark displayed his great intellect with his vocab... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eric-nacamie-43770.jpg ericnachamie69@icloud.com (Eric Nachamie) https://lincolnherald.com/story/road-rage-justifies-more-government-surveillance-on-our-roadways Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:57:37 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gastonia-retired-seniors-put-the-carolina-shag-on-film GASTONIA, N.C.— Who says retirement means slowing down?A spirited group of retired seniors from Gastonia, North Carolina, is proving that some of life’s most exciting adventures can begin long after the working years are over.These energe... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/joe-mayes-and-jesse-caldwell-iii-14677.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gastonia-retired-seniors-put-the-carolina-shag-on-film Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:16:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mart-and-louie-aderholt-country-veterinarians  In our thirtieth installment we remembered Dr. Charles Henry Hoover, the last physician to open a practice in Crouse, and the last strictly “country doctor” from Lincoln County. This week we turn to two men who were not medical doct... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg rramsey66@bellsouth.net (Crouse Community History & Photo Project) https://lincolnherald.com/story/mart-and-louie-aderholt-country-veterinarians Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:51:52 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lc-board-of-commissioners-meeting-monday-september-14  Among other items on the Agenda for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider the following LEGISLATIVE matters: a)   ZMA #790 Walter Shrum, applicant (Par... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lc-board-commissioners-public-notice-97183.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lc-board-of-commissioners-meeting-monday-september-14 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-has-4th-positive-rabies-case-of-2026  GASTON COUNTY, N.C.—On Sunday September 6, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to a family dog that killed a skunk in the yard of a home in the 500 block of Tryon Sc... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/rabies-skunk-52186.jpg gcpd@lincolnherald.com (Gaston County Police Department) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-has-4th-positive-rabies-case-of-2026 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:44:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-11-psalms-83-4 Bible Verse Of The Day September 11 Psalms 8:3-4     When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-38074.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-11-psalms-83-4 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:59:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/remembering-september-11-25-years-later  Twenty-five years have passed since a beautiful September morning in America was forever changed.On Sept. 11, 2001, at 8:46 a.m., the first hijacked airplane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Seventeen minutes l... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/remembering-september-11-10575.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/remembering-september-11-25-years-later Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:06:30 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/burke-county-resident-arrested-for-multiple-counts-of-felonious-injury-to-real-property-in-maiden  MAIDEN, N.C.—On September 9, 2026, Elliott Sylvester Braswell III, a Burke County resident, was arrested after being charged with five (5) counts of Felonious Injury to Real Property, two (2) counts of Misdemeanor Injury to Real Property ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/elliott-sylvester-braswell-iii-95865.jpg MPD@lincolnherald.com (Maiden Police Department) https://lincolnherald.com/story/burke-county-resident-arrested-for-multiple-counts-of-felonious-injury-to-real-property-in-maiden Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/cowans-ford-from-revolutionary-war-battlefield-to-modern-day-landmark  For many people in the Denver area, Cowans Ford is simply a familiar landmark along the Catawba River. But beneath the waters of Lake Norman lies a piece of history that played an important role during the American Revolution.The Eastern Lincol... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cowans-ford-before-after-4164.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/cowans-ford-from-revolutionary-war-battlefield-to-modern-day-landmark Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:55:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sheriffs-office-citizens-academy-gives-participants-a-closer-look-at-investigating  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Over the last two weeks, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy focused on investigations, giving participants a closer look at how detectives with the Sheriff's Office investigate cases and process ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/citizens-academy-9-10-2026-67243.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/sheriffs-office-citizens-academy-gives-participants-a-closer-look-at-investigating Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:20:17 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ghost-tours-on-the-square-in-dallas-starting-october-2nd  DALLAS, N.C.—October is almost here, and so are the wildly popular Friday night Haunted Ghost Tours on the Court Square in Dallas!Have you ever smelled the stench of the Red Eyed Devil (yuck!) or heard the Gentleman Caller knocking on you... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gc-ghost-tour-2026-28436.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ghost-tours-on-the-square-in-dallas-starting-october-2nd Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:28:35 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-reeves-gamble-iii  RALEIGH, N.C. —John Reeves Gamble III, 79, passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, at his home in Raleigh, N.C. after a long illness.John was the son of Dr. John Reeves Gamble Jr. and Betty Rhodes Gamble of Lincolnton. After graduating from... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-13222.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-reeves-gamble-iii Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:50:02 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/georgia-ruth-sanford  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Ms. Georgia Ruth Sanford, 93, of Charlotte, North Carolina, transitioned on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Main – Charlotte, North Carolina.She was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina, on September 15, ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-82441.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/georgia-ruth-sanford Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:47:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-middle-students-turn-hard-work-into-a-snack-shack-success Students in Mr. Joshua Fulp’s class at Lincolnton Middle School are learning that hard work, responsibility and teamwork can go a long way — and they’re putting those lessons into action with their new Staff Snack Shack.The hardwork... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/wildcat-staff-snack-shack-11214.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-middle-students-turn-hard-work-into-a-snack-shack-success Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:37:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-county-man-sentenced-to-141-months-in-prison-for-drug-trafficking  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An armed drug distributor who sold methamphetamine and fentanyl in Catawba County was sentenced to 141 months in prison yesterday, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Steven... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg Lia.Bantavani@usdoj.gov (U.S. Department of Justice) https://lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-county-man-sentenced-to-141-months-in-prison-for-drug-trafficking Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:27:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-10-proverbs-3130  Bible Verse Of The Day September 10 – Proverbs 31:30     Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-75555.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-10-proverbs-3130 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:57:08 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-celebrates-academic-growth-in-2025-2026-accountability-results  Lincoln County Schools is celebrating academic growth and achievement across the district following the release of 2025–2026 accountability results, with schools demonstrating progress in proficiency, academic growth, graduation rates, co... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/performance-lcs-85986.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-celebrates-academic-growth-in-2025-2026-accountability-results Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:37:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/from-4-h-kid-to-community-leader-robin-nicholsons-45-year-legacy-of-giving-back Long before Robin Nicholson became a familiar face in Lincoln County through her work with Duke Energy, she was a young 4-H member learning lessons that would stay with her for a lifetime.Now, after more than 45 years with Duke Energy and more than f... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/norwood-poster-9545.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/from-4-h-kid-to-community-leader-robin-nicholsons-45-year-legacy-of-giving-back Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:13:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-9-romans-1513  Bible Verse Of The Day September 9 – Romans 15:13     May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-95373.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-9-romans-1513 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:54:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-herald-mourns-the-loss-of-longtime-editor-and-reporter-thomas-lark  by Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe Lincoln Herald family is mourning the loss of longtime editor and reporter Thomas Lark whose voice and talent have been a part of this newspaper since its beginning in 2012. Thomas died Monday evening in Mount Hol... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/tom-lark-43440.jpg jaydellinger@unitedg.com (Jay) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-herald-mourns-the-loss-of-longtime-editor-and-reporter-thomas-lark Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:38:43 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-8-psalm-564  Bible Verse Of The Day September 8 – Psalm 56:4      In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-4124.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-8-psalm-564 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:51:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-7-isaiah-122  Bible Verse Of The Day September 7 – Isaiah 12:2    “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-62391.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-7-isaiah-122 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:11:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/inspirationals-quartet-to-perform-sept-12  LOWESVILLE––The Inspirationals Quartet will perform a free concert on Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.And the place to be that Saturday afternoon is the Vineyard Church in Lowesville, according to Carroll Cooke. Himself a noted gospel singer and ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/inspiritionals-5455.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/inspirationals-quartet-to-perform-sept-12 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:21:32 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/marvin-umc-yard-bake-sale-september-12  Come on out and be a part of our Yard Sale on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon (rain or shine). No set up charge, must bring your own table and/or tent. A Bake Sale will also be held to benefit our youth group. Marvin United Met... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/emanuel-reformed-fundraiser-yard-sale-87568.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/marvin-umc-yard-bake-sale-september-12 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:46:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-6  Bible Verse Of The Day September 6 – Hebrews 10:35-36     Do do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-56720.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-6 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:09:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/without-a-sound  “Shhh … did you hear that?”“I didn’t hear a thing!”That’s because there was nothing to hear.  We read in 1 Kings6:7, “And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished a... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-chisel-stone-23191.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/without-a-sound Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:22:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/walkers-and-supporters-invited-to-join-the-2026-catawba-county-hunger-walk  NEWTON, N.C.—The community is invited to take steps toward ending hunger at the 2026 Catawba County Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Downtown Newton.Presented by Ashure Ministry, Hickory Soup Kitchen, and The Corner Table, the C... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/2026-hunger-walk-2-68689.jpg k.manning@ashureministry.org (Assure Ministry) https://lincolnherald.com/story/walkers-and-supporters-invited-to-join-the-2026-catawba-county-hunger-walk Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:30:57 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/tennis-and-soccer-updates TENNISSeptember 1West Lincoln 8, Maiden 1The Lady Rebel tennis team defeated Maiden Tuesday, September 1, 8-1.  The team battled the heat and individual illnesses to complete their 5th win of the season.  Winners were: Kennedy McCumber, Pay... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/graphic-created-with-watercolorish-background-900-x-400-pixels-tennis-player-or-players-on-left-soccer-players-on-right-similar-to-graphics-submitted-33497.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/tennis-and-soccer-updates Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:42:18 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-area-football-scores  VARSITY SCORES SEPTEMBER 4·       West Lincoln 48, Bessemer City 14·       Lincolnton 61, Cherryville 25·       East Lincoln 35, Newt... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/footballscores-56961.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-area-football-scores Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:24:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-5-matthew-614  Bible Verse Of The Day September 5 – Matthew 6:14     “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-60446.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-5-matthew-614 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:06:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/denver-mother-releases-memoir-ten-years-after-sons-story-captivated-millions  DENVER, N.C. — Ten years ago, millions of people came to know a courageous 15-year-old boy named BJ Correll, the son of Michelle Love.BJ dreamed of becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL. During his battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), memb... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/michelle-love-39055.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/denver-mother-releases-memoir-ten-years-after-sons-story-captivated-millions Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:02:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-henry-murray-jr  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—John Henry Murray Jr., 90, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.He was born on June 2, 1936, in Suffolk, New York, to the late John Henry Murray, S... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-navy-13470.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-henry-murray-jr Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-man-dies-in-thursday-crash  LENOIR––A Lincolnton man died in a Thursday-afternoon crash in Caldwell County.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on Sept. 3 at about 12:19 p.m., NCSHP personnel r... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-crash-900-x-400-43611.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-man-dies-in-thursday-crash Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:29:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/statesville-woman-dies-in-thursday-crash-1  BOONE––A Statesville woman died in a Thursday-afternoon crash in Watauga County.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on Sept. 3 at about 2:52 p.m., NCSHP personnel r... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-30692.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/statesville-woman-dies-in-thursday-crash-1 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:10:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/where-the-noise-fades  There are places where the noise fades.You don’t have to go very far to find them. Sometimes, all it takes is turning off the highway and following a winding road into the woods, where the trees grow taller, the cell signal disappears, an... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/where-the-noise-fades Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:22:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-4-1-timothy-115  Bible Verse Of The Day September 4 – 1 Timothy 1:15     Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-32477.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-4-1-timothy-115 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:04:19 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/honeywell-settles-for-more-than-2-million  CHARLOTTE––Honeywell Aerospace, Inc. agreed Tuesday to pay more than $2 million to settle false-claims allegations.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District United States Attorney’s Office, ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/honeywell-aerospace-53801.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/honeywell-settles-for-more-than-2-million Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:12:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/remembering-dr-charles-henry-hoover  CROUSE––We recently told you about Dr. Jasper Lee Beam, who practiced in Crouse around the turn of the century.This week, we close the circle on the village’s resident physicians with Dr. Charles Henry Hoover, the last doctor ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/remembering-dr-charles-henry-hoover Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:37:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jo-ann-elmore-meeks  CROUSE, N.C.—Jo Ann Elmore Meeks, age 90, of Pleasant Grove Church Road in Crouse, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church i... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jo-ann-elmore-meeks-62922.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jo-ann-elmore-meeks Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:20:36 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/pearline-elaine-wingate-friday  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Mrs. Pearline Elaine Wingate Friday, 74, of Charlotte departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Atrium Health – Main, Charlotte, North Carolina.She was born in Lincoln County on September 19, 1951 to the late ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-88239.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/pearline-elaine-wingate-friday Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:23:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jury-convicts-pair-of-interfering-with-feds CHARLOTTE––A Charlotte man and woman were convicted Wednesday of interfering with federal officers.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District of the United States Attorney&rsquo... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/william-stanley-38168.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/jury-convicts-pair-of-interfering-with-feds Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:49:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/fatal-shooting-in-claremont-wednesday-night  CLAREMONT––A fatal domestic shooting occurred in Claremont last night.According to a Thursday morning statement from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lt. Dane Hoyle, on Sept. 2 at about 10:26 p.m., CC... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/deadly-shooting-35305.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/fatal-shooting-in-claremont-wednesday-night Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:44:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/suspected-fraudster-arrested-tuesday  SHELBY––A multi-county fraud suspect was arrested Tuesday in Cleveland County.According to a Wednesday statement from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, investigators with the CCSO, assisted by patrol deputies, located and... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/john-clay-jackson-99292.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/suspected-fraudster-arrested-tuesday Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:26:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-sees-years-third-rabies-case  MOUNT HOLLY––Gaston County has just seen its third confirmed case of rabies for the year.According to a Wednesday statement from the Gaston County Police Department, its animal control unit received a call on Tuesday at about 8:30 a... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/rabies-skunk-54833.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-sees-years-third-rabies-case Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:16:03 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-3-hebrews-1035-36  Bible Verse Of The Day September 3 –  Hebrews 10:35-36     So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-11499.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-3-hebrews-1035-36 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:01:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ralph-s-watts  In Loving MemoryBorn the youngest of six children, he was spoiled by his four sisters—and later by his beloved wife of 72 years, Faye.At 17, he joined the United States Army and served with the 71st Infantry Division during the closing da... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-army-and-air-force-35954.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ralph-s-watts Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:12:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/auton-family-reunion-is-sunday-sept-13 LINCOLNTON––The annual Auton family reunion is coming up very soon.According to Auton family representatives organizing this year’s event, it will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. The place to be is McKendree Methodist Church, lo... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/auton-family-reunion-72049.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/auton-family-reunion-is-sunday-sept-13 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:36:30 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-2-psalm-92  Bible Verse Of The Day September 2 – Psalm 9:2     "I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-62166.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-2-psalm-92 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:54:10 -0400