https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:18:42 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sheriffs-association-hosts-jail-event NEWTON––The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recently hosted the second week of its Jail Administrators’ Institute of Leadership.Also known acronymously as the JAIL, the event was held in Chapel Hill. And according to a Mo... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jail-60212.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/sheriffs-association-hosts-jail-event Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:31:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/quick-action-returns-lost-tools-of-trade-to-owner  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – A Lincoln County man’s valuable tools of the trade were safely returned to him Sunday morning (April 19, 2026) after two community members stepped up to help the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.At approximat... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sheriff-badge-lcso-29705.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/quick-action-returns-lost-tools-of-trade-to-owner Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:10:52 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/double-fatality-crash-in-lenoir-on-friday  LENOIR––Two people died in a Friday night collision just outside Lenoir, and an evident drunken driver is to blame.According to a Saturday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on that eveni... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/double-fatility-1659.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/double-fatality-crash-in-lenoir-on-friday Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:50:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-20-colossians-46  Bible Verse Of The Day April 20 – Colossians 4:6: Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-61028.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-20-colossians-46 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:57:42 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/soccer-roundup-april-13-17  LINCOLNTON —Info Courtesy Steve Cheatham, Varsity Head Coach Women's SoccerApril 14, 2026Burns 2, Lincolnton 0April 16, 2026Lincolnton 2, Stuart W. Cramer 0; (LHS junior Ashly Pena Cortez 1 goal, Freshmen Keegan Carpenter 1 goal, Sophomor... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/soccer-64583.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/soccer-roundup-april-13-17 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:26:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/softball-roundup-april-13-17 EAST LINCOLN—Info Courtesy Mike Freeman, East Lincoln SoftballApril 14, 2026·       East Lincoln JV 1, North Lincoln JV 5·       East Lincoln Varsity 1, North Lincoln Var... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/softball-95663.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/softball-roundup-april-13-17 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:09:15 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-19-lamentations-322-23  Bible Verse Of The Day April 19 – Lamentations 3:22-23: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-27063.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-19-lamentations-322-23 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:47:32 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/colonel-william-graham  William Graham was born in 1742 in Augusta County, Colony of Virginia. He was the son of Archibald Graham of Scotland. The younger Graham moved to North Carolina several years before the American Revolutionary War. There he was one of forty sig... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/colonel-william-graham-80721.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://lincolnherald.com/story/colonel-william-graham Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:51:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/allen-james-yarboro-sr  WACO, N.C.—Allen James Yarboro Sr., age 93, of Waco, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1933, in Cleveland County, to the late Olin and Lala Allen Yarboro.Allen was a member ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/allen-james-yarboro-sr Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:05:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ulysses-cee-johnson  STANLEY, N.C.—Mr. Ulysses “Cee” Johnson, 88, of Stanley, North Carolina departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation Center.He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on April 5, ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-male-66711.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ulysses-cee-johnson Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:01:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/thelma-hudson-isenhour-1  (Updated Obituary to include Memorial Service)LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Thelma Hudson Isenhour, age 73, of Paul Elmore Road in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away Monday,  January 12, 2026.  Mrs. Isenhour was born July 15, 1952, in C... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/thelma-hudson-isenhour-28305.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/thelma-hudson-isenhour-1 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:56:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-17-1-thessalonians-515   Bible Verse Of The Day April 18 – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-65278.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-17-1-thessalonians-515 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:31:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-april-28  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The next meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Social Services will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Department of Social Services located at 1136 East Main Street, Lincolnton, N.... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lc-dss-april-meeting-95308.jpg LCDSS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Department of Social Services) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-april-28 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:01:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/marilyn-beth-hudson-saine  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Marilyn “Beth” Hudson Saine, age 79, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/marilyn-beth-hudson-saine-20571.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/marilyn-beth-hudson-saine Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:21:27 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/crime-victims-rights-week-april-19-25  CHARLOTTE––National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 19-25.According to a Friday statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District of the United States Attorney’s Office, the Charlot... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/russ-ferguson-crime-week-92364.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/crime-victims-rights-week-april-19-25 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:02:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-has-many-items-to-give-away  LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry of Lincoln County has many items available for free.That’s the word Friday from executive director Mitzi Williams. As Williams informed, members of the public are welcome to them.“We have a... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministries-volunteers-18253.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-has-many-items-to-give-away Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:30:36 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/battle-of-kings-mountain-was-oct-7-1780 CROUSE––We recently looked at the Battle of Ramsaur’s Mill, which occurred June 20, 1780.According to spokeswoman Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, this neighbor-against-neighbor conflict deepened divisi... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse250-31965.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/battle-of-kings-mountain-was-oct-7-1780 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:57:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/life-is-a-journeyfill-your-tank-with-joy  There’s something about the open road that feels a lot like life itself. Twists and turns, unexpected detours, long stretches of smooth sailing, and the occasional pothole that rattles you just enough to remind you to slow down. If we&rsq... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/life-is-a-journeyfill-your-tank-with-joy Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-17-1  Bible Verse Of The Day April 17 – 1 Thessalonians 5:15 “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-94492.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-17-1 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:23:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/rhonnie-bane-clark  SCOTTSBORO, Ala.—Rhonnie Bane Clark, age 81, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro. He was born March 13, 1945, in Cleveland County, N.C., a son of the late Louie Clark ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/football-obit-62667.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/rhonnie-bane-clark Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:50:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gary-l-little  BESSEMER CITY, N.C.—Mr. Gary L. Little, 71, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, transitioned peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, North Carolina.He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, on Aug... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-24727.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/gary-l-little Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/samuel-phillip-tucker-sr  NEWTON, N.C.—Mr. Samuel Phillip Tucker Sr., 89, of Newton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his residence.He was born in Caldwell County, North Carolina on February 16, 1937 to the late Carrie Bell Howar... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-48566.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/samuel-phillip-tucker-sr Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/voluntary-water-saving-request-made LINCOLNTON––The Catawba-Wateree River Basin has entered Stage I drought conditions.According to Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa León in a Thursday statement, the Piedmont’s recent lack of rainfall (down by ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drought-update-61073.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/voluntary-water-saving-request-made Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:24:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-museum-of-art-history-museum-awarded-10-year-reaccreditation DALLAS, N.C. -- After completing a comprehensive self-review and undergoing rigorous screening by peer organizations, the Gaston County Museum of Art & History Museum has once again been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gaston-county-museum-10-year-accrediation-3879.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-museum-of-art-history-museum-awarded-10-year-reaccreditation Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:40:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/north-carolinas-january-county-and-area-unemployment-figures-released RALEIGH, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 counties in January 2026. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.0 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 3.1 percent. All fifteen of the stat... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/north-carolina-unemployment-figures-16564.jpg info@commerce.nc.gov (North Carolina Department of Commerce) https://lincolnherald.com/story/north-carolinas-january-county-and-area-unemployment-figures-released Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:18:04 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/asheville-meth-traffickers-sentenced-wednesday  ASHEVILLE––Two Asheville-based methamphetamine-traffickers were sentenced to prison Wednesday.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North Carolina Western District United States Attorney’s Office, Jennifer Fox, 45... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/asheville-meth-traffickers-sentenced-wednesday Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:15:03 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/wanted-fugitive-arrested-by-gpd-marshals  GASTONIA––A wanted fugitive was arrested in Gastonia on Thursday.According to a statement that morning from the Gastonia Police Department, personnel from the GPD, working with their counterparts in the United States Marshals C... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/michael-john-griffith-58569.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/wanted-fugitive-arrested-by-gpd-marshals Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-16-psalm-563  Bible Verse Of The Day April 16 – Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-46385.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-16-psalm-563 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:20:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/state-level-massage-championships-april-20-23  LINCOLNTON––Lincolnton will host the 2026 North Carolina State Massage Championship, April 20-23.According to Mike Wirth, the chief financial officer for Lincolnton-based All You Knead Massage and Bodywork, the championship will be ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/massage-1-34416.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/state-level-massage-championships-april-20-23 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/mount-holly-nights-returns-in-2026  MOUNT HOLLY, N.C.—Downtown Mount Holly is gearing up for another unforgettable season of music, food, and community fun as Mount Holly Nights returns in 2026. Known as one of the region’s most popular “Food Truck Friday”... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/mount-holly-nights-returns-in-2026-57528.jpg gastonbusiness.com (Mount Holly Township) https://lincolnherald.com/story/mount-holly-nights-returns-in-2026 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:54:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/david-ray-lutz  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—David Ray Lutz, age 73, of Lincolnton died on Thursday, April 9, 2026.The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. p.m. at Daniels Lutheran Church in Lincolnton, with a service to follow... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/david-ray-lutz-78210.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/david-ray-lutz Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jason-anthony-conley  HICKORY, N.C.—Jason Anthony Conley, 51, of Hickory, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. He was the son of James Conley and Annie Bell Frederick.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Jenkins F... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-men-77805.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jason-anthony-conley Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:08:31 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-tuesday-night-crash  STONY POINT––A Statesville man died Tuesday night, following a collision in rural Iredell County.According to a Wednesday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on April 14 at about 10:4... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-2263.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-tuesday-night-crash Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-15-2-timothy-17  Bible Verse Of The Day April 15 – 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-72327.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-15-2-timothy-17 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/alive-after-five-concert-series-returns-for-2026  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Get ready to mark your calendars and gather your friends—downtown Lincolnton is gearing up for another unforgettable summer of live music, energy, and community fun with the return of the Alive After Five Concert ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/alive-after-five-concert-series-2026-65101.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/alive-after-five-concert-series-returns-for-2026 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/homeless-man-charged-with-arson-in-iron-station  IRON STATION, N.C. — A man described as homeless has been arrested and charged in connection with a residential fire set last month in Lincoln County.According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on March 20, ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jeffrey-prater-arson-35468.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/homeless-man-charged-with-arson-in-iron-station Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:29:07 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/basketry-by-shakeeka-brooks-opens-april-24  DALLAS, N.C.—An exhibit of contemporary basketry by artist Shakeeka Watts Brooks opens Friday, April 24, at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St., in Dallas.The public is invited to an opening reception with the a... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/by-artist-shakeeka-watts-brooks-53224.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://lincolnherald.com/story/basketry-by-shakeeka-brooks-opens-april-24 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:10:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-14-luke-635  Bible Verse Of The Day April 14 – Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-59801.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-14-luke-635 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:13:47 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/clara-bivens-cook  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Clara Bivens Cook, age 79, of Cobblestone Lane in Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Macedonia United Methodist Church with Rev.... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-woman-84796.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/clara-bivens-cook Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:32:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gpd-detectives-nab-man-for-rape-more-charges GASTONIA––Gastonia Police Department detectives have arrested a man for rape and related charges.According to a Monday statement from the GPD, its detectives, along with officers in the patrol division who initiated the case, ha... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eliu-antonio-marin-belisaro-16121.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gpd-detectives-nab-man-for-rape-more-charges Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:46:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/frances-ann-little-howard  DENVER, N.C.—Frances Ann Little Howard, age 92, of Denver passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Denver United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Killia... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/frances-ann-little-howard-23139.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/frances-ann-little-howard Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:28:10 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-13-luke-311  Bible Verse Of The Day April 13 -  Luke 3:11 John answered, "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-13451.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-13-luke-311 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:47:24 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/aaron-lee-blaze-chapman  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Aaron Lee “Blaze” Chapman, age 45, of Cherryville, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1981, in Lincoln... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-18696.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/aaron-lee-blaze-chapman Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:01:14 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/helen-black-davis  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Helen Martessa Black Davis, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born on October 2, 1942, in Lincoln County, to the late David Dow and Mallie Iren... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-woman-56967.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/helen-black-davis Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:58:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-eugene-davis-sr  CROUSE, N.C.—Thomas Eugene Davis Sr., age 95, of Crouse, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.His funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Crouse with Pastor Rick Sloop offici... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-army-obit-5836.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-eugene-davis-sr Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:52:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gloria-alberta-mclain-smith  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Gloria Alberta McLain Smith, 75, of Charlotte and formerly of Lincolnton transitioned in her home peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.She was born in Lincoln County on November 25, 1950 the daughter of the late Robert A... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-60655.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/gloria-alberta-mclain-smith Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:34:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/izaiyah-jeremiah-wilson  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Izaiyah Jeremiah Wilson, 19, of Lincolnton transitioned in Gastonia on April 1, 2026.He was born in Newark, N.J. to Charles B. Wilson and Sharonda Graham Wilson.Izaiyah, a native of Newark, was recognized for his love of ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-51556.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/izaiyah-jeremiah-wilson Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:31:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/melvin-henry-moore  GREENSBORO, N.C.—Melvin Henry Moore age 76, of Greensboro and formerly of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.He was born in Lincoln County, on March 4, 1950 the son of the late Melvin V... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/melvin-henry-moore Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:27:04 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/charles-joseph-hastings  Charles Joseph Hastings, infant son of Daniel and MaryRose Hastings, was placed in the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, April 10, 2026.Even though Charles never took a step in this life, he made a lasting imprint on the hearts of all those w... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-in-memory-child-boy-53664.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/charles-joseph-hastings Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:23:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/current-ncworks-jobs-for-week-of-april-12-2026 LINCOLNTON, N.C.—You must currently be registered with NCWorks to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an existing registration. Job listings for all of North Carolina may also be accessed. Call NCWorks Ca... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jobs-58441.jpg NCWORKS@lincolnherald.COM (NCWorks Career Center-Lincoln) https://lincolnherald.com/story/current-ncworks-jobs-for-week-of-april-12-2026 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:41:28 -0400