https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:07:46 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/irs-raises-2027-standard-deductions-but-savings-may-be-modest By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has announced increases to federal standard deductions and income tax brackets for 2027. While the changes could reduce taxes for millions of Americans, much of the adju... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/irs-raises-2027-deductions-95104.webp jaydellinger@unitedg.com (Jay) https://lincolnherald.com/story/irs-raises-2027-standard-deductions-but-savings-may-be-modest Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:28:05 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/deadline-approaching-to-register-for-68th-annual-lincolnton-christmas-parade Time is running out to register for the 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lincolnton.This year’s theme, “Christmas Through the Decades – A Journey Throug... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-christmas-parade-2026-95606.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/deadline-approaching-to-register-for-68th-annual-lincolnton-christmas-parade Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:10:49 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-12-colossians-19  Bible Verse Of The Day November 12 — Colossians 1:9     For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-86890.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-12-colossians-19 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:50:49 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-and-the-last-year-of-world-war-ii  Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside for all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In 1945, while the gins still ran, the churches held services, the stores stayed open, and families went about the daily work of Crouse, the Linco... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-51993.jpg rramsey66@bellsouth.net (Crouse Community History & Photo Project) https://lincolnherald.com/story/crouse-and-the-last-year-of-world-war-ii Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:12:28 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/missing-juvenile-located-in-tennessee-suspect-arrested  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was notified of a missing juvenile who was believed to have left the Denver, North Carolina, area with Brandon James Arthurs.Investigators learned tha... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/brandon-james-arthurs-2567.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/missing-juvenile-located-in-tennessee-suspect-arrested Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:50:02 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/carl-edward-walker-jr  HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.—Carl Edward Walker Jr., affectionately known as "Eddie," 58, of Huntersville, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, cherished memories, and a love that will forever live on... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/carl-edward-walker-jr-27283.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/carl-edward-walker-jr Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:33:22 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/andrea-gillan-stillwell  VALE, N.C.—Andrea Gillan Stillwell, age 60, of Vale, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at New Vision Ministries with Pastor Scott Mann of... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-78962.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/andrea-gillan-stillwell Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:29:46 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/patricia-pat-frye-white LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Patricia “Pat” Frye White, age 81, of Pettus Lane, Lincolnton passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026.The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Long Shoals Wesle... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-73255.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/patricia-pat-frye-white Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:25:59 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/robert-lee-stevenson-horne  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Robert Lee Stevenson Horne, 75, of Lincolnton, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Atrium Health-Lincoln.Robert was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to the late Alfred B. Horne and Vi... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-40299.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/robert-lee-stevenson-horne Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:23:36 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/geraldine-hallman-bumgarner  DALLAS, N.C.—Geraldine Hallman Bumgarner, age 90, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026.  Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Redeemed Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Wheeler and Rev... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-26921.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/geraldine-hallman-bumgarner Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:21:07 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/michael-dean-ellis  HICKORY, N.C.—With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Michael Dean Marchisen Ellis, age 61, of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in t... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-church-14090.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/michael-dean-ellis Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:17:35 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bonnie-h-reinheardt Bonnie H. Reinheardt, 74, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born November 19, 1951, in Hickory, North Carolina.Bonnie dedicated many years of her life to caring for children through her daycare, Bonnie’s Be... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-50120.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bonnie-h-reinheardt Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:15:58 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ramona-stamey-ervin  NEWTON, N.C.—Ramona Stamey Ervin, 81, of Newton, passed away November 6, 2026, at Catawba Valley Memorial Center. She was born August 13, 1945, in Hickory, North Carolina. She loved her cats, working in her yard, and taking annual be... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-12165.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ramona-stamey-ervin Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:14:09 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/donnie-carol-love  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Donnie Carol Love, age 82, of Otis Dellinger Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026.Donnie was born March 13, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Claude Dan Love and Georgia Louise Hinson Love.&n... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/donnie-carol-love Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:11:53 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gary-mack-saunders "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him." 2 Cor. 5:8-9Surrounded by loved ones, Gary Saunders - beloved ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-church-75745.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/gary-mack-saunders Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:09:56 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-11-1-john-215-16  Bible Verse Of The Day November 11 — 1 John 2:15-16     Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father[a] is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-83493.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-11-1-john-215-16 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:48:43 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/showcasing-our-students-teachers-and-organizations Lincoln County Schools has celebrated many ways our schools are showcasing the students, teachers and organizations. Here are just a few of the highlights mentioned in our recent Weekly Newsletter.·       Fine Art... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/weekly-celebrations-47829.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/showcasing-our-students-teachers-and-organizations Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:16:26 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/taylorsville-man-killed-in-head-on-motorcycle-collision-in-alexander-county  ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — A 50-year-old Taylorsville man was killed Monday afternoon, November 9, following a head-on collision involving his motorcycle and an SUV on Teague Town Road in Alexander County.According to the North Carolina Sta... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-crash-900-x-400-43611.jpg Jake.Macchia@ncshp.gov (NC State Highway Patrol) https://lincolnherald.com/story/taylorsville-man-killed-in-head-on-motorcycle-collision-in-alexander-county Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:57 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lenoir-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-in-caldwell-county-driver-faces-pending-charges  CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 28-year-old Lenoir man was killed Sunday evening, November 8, following a single-vehicle collision on Calico Road near U.S. 64 in Caldwell County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.Troopers res... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-82504.jpg Jake.Macchia@ncshp.gov (NC State Highway Patrol) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lenoir-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-crash-in-caldwell-county-driver-faces-pending-charges Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:50:15 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-10-job-375  Bible Verse Of The Day November 10 — Job 37:5     God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain showe... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-30339.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-10-job-375 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:46:41 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/north-lincoln-knights-make-history-with-dual-state-cross-country-championships KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — The North Lincoln High School Knights cross country teams turned in a championship performance for the ages this past weekend, capturing both the boys and girls titles at the 2026 NCHSAA 5A State Cross Country Championships... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/nlhs-boys-and-girls-2026-winners-92504.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/north-lincoln-knights-make-history-with-dual-state-cross-country-championships Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:49:41 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-9-isaiah-118  Bible Verse Of The Day November 9 — Isaiah 1:18      “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red a... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-31490.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-9-isaiah-118 Sat, 07 Nov 2026 11:44:17 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/four-lincoln-county-area-soccer-teams-advance-to-next-round-of-nchsaa-playoffs LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — The road to a state championship continues for three Lincoln County-area boys soccer teams as the NCHSAA high school soccer playoffs move into the next round Monday, November 9.Lincolnton, West Lincoln, North Lincoln and ... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/nchsaa-high-school-soccer-championships-6-local-teams-62742.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/four-lincoln-county-area-soccer-teams-advance-to-next-round-of-nchsaa-playoffs Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:59 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-catawba-nation-and-the-american-revolution  The Catawba people lived in the Carolina Piedmont that would later become Tryon County in North Carolina. Though often bundled in with the Cherokee, they are not related. They spoke a completely different language called Siouan. The Catawba lan... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-nation-meets-the-revolution-31714.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-catawba-nation-and-the-american-revolution Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:24:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lets-fill-the-streets-for-our-veterans  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The community is encouraged to turn out in force Wednesday, November 11, for the 2026 Lincolnton Veterans Day Parade, beginning at 11 a.m. in downtown Lincolnton.Our veterans have given so much in service to our country... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/veterans-day-parade-in-lincolnton-67161.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lets-fill-the-streets-for-our-veterans Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:26:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-8-joshua-2415  Bible Verse Of The Day November 8 — Joshua 24:15     But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrate... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-82890.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-8-joshua-2415 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:56:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/community-invited-to-veterans-day-ceremony-at-historic-catawba-county-courthouse  NEWTON, N.C.—Carolina Caring, the community-based nonprofit healthcare provider, is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Historic Catawba County Courthouse on 30 N. College Avenue, New... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/veterans-da-ysave-the-date-83803.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) https://lincolnherald.com/story/community-invited-to-veterans-day-ceremony-at-historic-catawba-county-courthouse Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:07:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/christmas-at-the-phage-brings-holiday-cheer-nov-14  Get a head start on your holiday shopping and enjoy a day of festive fun at Christmas @ The Phage, coming Saturday, November 14, to Bethphage Lutheran Church in Lincolnton!The community is invited to stop by from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a cheer... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christmas-at-the-phage-22896.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/christmas-at-the-phage-brings-holiday-cheer-nov-14 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:01:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-nchsaa-football-playoff-scores-for-first-round-games-in-western-north-carolina Friday, Nov. 6·       Bunker Hill 44, East Gaston 6·       Cherryville 63, Elkin 0·       East Burke 36, North Surry 14·  ... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/playoffs-round-1-12790.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-nchsaa-football-playoff-scores-for-first-round-games-in-western-north-carolina Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:37:18 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/dwayne-eddie-butchie-goodson  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Dwayne Eddie “Butchie” Goodson, age 65, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026.  Dwayne was born October 18, 1961, in Lincoln County, to the late Graham “Pat” Franklin Goodso... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dwayne-eddie-butchie-goodson-39949.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/dwayne-eddie-butchie-goodson Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:53:00 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sheron-turner-randall  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Sheron Eyvonne Turner Randall, age 70, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after a longtime battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Sherry was born November 9, 1955, in Cleveland County, to the ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obitswomenfall001-97256.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/sheron-turner-randall Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:50:21 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-7-1-timothy-21-2  Bible Verse Of The Day November 7 — 1 Timothy 2:1-2     I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we m... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-52684.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-7-1-timothy-21-2 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:53:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/5th-annual-ralph-sisk-memorial-car-show-set-for-november-14-at-lincoln-campus-of-gaston-college  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Car enthusiasts, families and community supporters are invited to come together for a good cause when the 5th Annual Ralph Sisk Memorial Car Show returns Saturday, November 14, at the Lincoln Campus of Gaston College.Orga... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/5th-annual-ralph-sisk-memorial-car-show-25464.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/5th-annual-ralph-sisk-memorial-car-show-set-for-november-14-at-lincoln-campus-of-gaston-college Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:53:07 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/vale-man-arrested-on-18-felony-charges-following-internet-crimes-against-children-investigation  LINCOLNTON, N.C. —The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has arrested Mark Allen McMickle, 58, of Vale, following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).The investigation began after the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/mark-allen-mcmickle-61154.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/vale-man-arrested-on-18-felony-charges-following-internet-crimes-against-children-investigation Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:11:09 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/from-indian-creek-church-to-crouse-baptist-church In earlier installments we have followed the stories of Antioch Methodist, St. Paul’s Lutheran, and Crouse United Methodist churches that have stood in and around the community for generations. This week we turn to Crouse Baptist Church, a cong... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-community-history-54716.jpg rramsey66@bellsouth.net (Crouse Community History & Photo Project) https://lincolnherald.com/story/from-indian-creek-church-to-crouse-baptist-church Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:33:14 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/public-service-announcement-solid-waste-schedule-change City of Lincolnton Veterans Day Holiday Collection Schedule - Wednesday, November 11, 2026The City of Lincolnton Solid Waste Department announces a temporary adjustment to the trash collection schedule in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Wed... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-public-67520.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/public-service-announcement-solid-waste-schedule-change Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:38:30 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-moves-to-stage-1-water-shortage-condition Mandatory Stage 2 restrictions are lifted; voluntary conservation continuesLINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lincoln County has moved from a Stage 2 water shortage condition to a Stage 1 water shortage condition, effective November 4, 2026, following improved c... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/water-condition-36893.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-moves-to-stage-1-water-shortage-condition Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:04:11 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-police-seize-firearms-and-cocaine-during-investigation  GASTON COUNTY, N.C.—On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Gaston County Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit arrested Howard Thomas Boulware, 44, of Dallas, following a months-long investigation into cocaine trafficking.Dur... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/howard-thomas-boulware-72202.jpg gcpd@lincolnherald.com (Gaston County Police Department) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-police-seize-firearms-and-cocaine-during-investigation Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:31:00 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-honors-veterans-through-operation-green-light LINCOLNTON, N.C.— On Monday, Nov. 2 the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners formally proclaimed Nov. 4-11 for the county's participation in Operation Green Light a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans.Operation Gree... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/operation-green-light-39640.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-honors-veterans-through-operation-green-light Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:19:34 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jill-tipton-makes-history-as-lincolntons-first-woman-elected-mayor By Jay Dellinger, Publisher LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Jill McAlister Tipton made history Tuesday, November 3, when voters elected her as Lincolnton's first woman mayor. For Tipton, the victory marks another chapter in a life shaped by family, fai... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jill-tipton-makes-history-88941.webp jaydellinger@unitedg.com (Jay) https://lincolnherald.com/story/jill-tipton-makes-history-as-lincolntons-first-woman-elected-mayor Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:38:02 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-season-of-letting-go  There is something about autumn that speaks to the soul. Perhaps it's the way the leaves slowly change their colors, turning ordinary landscapes into extraordinary works of art. Or maybe it's the gentle reminder that even the most beautiful thi... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-50622.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-season-of-letting-go Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:54:55 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-6-ephesians-19-10 Bible Verse Of The Day November 6 — Ephesians 1:9-10     he[a] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfill... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-52783.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-6-ephesians-19-10 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:51:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/young-equestrians-bring-military-history-to-life-at-veterans-day-drill-team-expo-in-lincolnton LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Horses, history, patriotism and community service will come together in a unique Veterans Day celebration in Lincolnton on November 11, as young equestrians take center stage to honor the men and women who have served the nat... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/veterans-day-drill-team-expo-900-x-400-82217.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/young-equestrians-bring-military-history-to-life-at-veterans-day-drill-team-expo-in-lincolnton Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:21:59 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/halloween-night-in-lincolnton-costumes-candy-and-spooky-adventures By Jasmine Dellinger | 12 years old, is a contributor to LincolnHerald.comLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Halloween night brought spooky decorations, creative costumes and plenty of trick-or-treaters to neighborhoods throughout Lincolnton on October 31... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/halloween-34370.jpg JasmineADellinger@gmail.com (Jasmine Dellinger) https://lincolnherald.com/story/halloween-night-in-lincolnton-costumes-candy-and-spooky-adventures Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:07:32 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-5-mark-935  Bible Verse Of The Day November 5 — Mark 9:35     Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” New International Version (NIV... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-63375.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-november-5-mark-935 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:49:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/shirley-jeanne-whitmire NEWTON, N.C.—Shirley Jeanne Whitmire, 77, of Newton died Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born July 14, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Margie Elizabeth Pennell. Shirley was raised in Taylorsville and was one of sev... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-60655.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/shirley-jeanne-whitmire Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:28:39 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/joan-kay-simenson-strom CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Joan Kay Simenson Strom, age 94, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. Joan was born on August 17, 1932, in Rice Lake, Wisc. to the late Melvin E. and Agnes Kelly Simenson.Joan... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-013-87824.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/joan-kay-simenson-strom Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:26:46 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mr-michael-stephans-simmons-49-of-lincolnton-transitioned-on-monday-october-26-2026-in-shelby CANTON, N.C.—Mrs. Nancy Black Mosteller, 76, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.Nancy was born on March 13, 1950 in Lincoln County, a daughter of the late Robert Clarence... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-012-51939.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/mr-michael-stephans-simmons-49-of-lincolnton-transitioned-on-monday-october-26-2026-in-shelby Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:24:48 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/michael-stephans-simmons LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Michael Stephans Simmons, 49, of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Shelby.He was born in Mecklenburg County on July 26, 1977 to Winston D. Simmons and the late Rutha Mae Johnson Simmons.Funeral services... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-20480.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/michael-stephans-simmons Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:21:53 -0500 https://lincolnherald.com/story/motorcyclist-dies-in-collision-during-pursuit-in-burke-county  BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A 36-year-old Granite Falls man died Tuesday afternoon, November 3, following a motorcycle crash on NC 18 in Burke County while being pursued by deputies with the Burke County Sheriff's Office.According to the North C... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-crash-40819.jpg Jake.Macchia@ncshp.gov (NC State Highway Patrol) https://lincolnherald.com/story/motorcyclist-dies-in-collision-during-pursuit-in-burke-county Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:13:44 -0500