https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-11-matthew-633  Bible Verse Of The Day July 11 – Matthew 6:33    But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-12319.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-11-matthew-633 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:25:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/arrests-made-in-unrelated-fentanyl-cases LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—(July 10, 2026)—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit have been targeting Fentanyl traffickers in separate investigations throughout Lincoln County. On June 23, 2026, the Narcotics unit conducted an... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/charles-allen-chavers-celeste-tina-farris-and-douglas-ray-thomas-5719.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/arrests-made-in-unrelated-fentanyl-cases Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:51:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-10-ephesians-210  Bible Verse Of The Day July 10 – Ephesians 2:10    For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-86917.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-10-ephesians-210 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:23:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/some-journeys-change-your-location-others-change-your-life  There was a time when preparing for a trip meant buying a road atlas, arguing over whose turn it was to unfold it, and praying nobody sneezed before it was folded back into its original shape, which as we all know, was humanly impossible. ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/some-journeys-change-your-location-others-change-your-life Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:16:18 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-boy-in-running-to-be-toddler-of-the-year By THOMAS LARKEditorLINCOLNTON––It’s a big thing for countless kids across America, and it happens every Christmas.It’s the United States Marine Corps Reserve program, Toys for Tots. On an annual basis, this national campaign ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/wyatt-helms-91625.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/local-boy-in-running-to-be-toddler-of-the-year Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:44:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministrys-soup-kitchen-in-need-of-volunteers  LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry’s soup kitchen is an integral part of what the organization does.As Mitzi Williams, the group’s executive director, informed Thursday, volunteers, mostly from local churches, make the diffe... 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/ministrys-soup-kitchen-in-need-of-volunteers Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:32:16 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/vale-man-dies-in-iron-station-crash-wednesday  IRON STATION––A Vale man died in a crash in Iron Station on Wednesday morning.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, the incident occurred on July 8 at about 11:15 a.m... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-30692.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/vale-man-dies-in-iron-station-crash-wednesday Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:19:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-9-romans-818  Bible Verse Of The Day July 9 – Romans 8:18    I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-87552.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-9-romans-818 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:21:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/amy-maier-is-gpd-employee-of-the-month  GASTONIA––Amy Maier is the Gastonia Police Department Employee of the Month for July.According to a Tuesday statement from the GPD, its personnel are congratulating Maier for this recognition and for all her hard work as an essentia... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/maier-2-32090.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/amy-maier-is-gpd-employee-of-the-month Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:28:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/illegal-alien-drug-trafficker-has-lengthy-sentence  CHARLOTTE––A Mexican drug-trafficker was just sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.According to a Wednesday statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District of the United States Attorney’s O... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cartel-51016.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/illegal-alien-drug-trafficker-has-lengthy-sentence Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:31:43 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/health-in-motion-sunday-august-2-register-by-july-27 Health in Motion Sunday, August 2 (Register by July 27): Looking for a fun and relaxing way to improve your health while connecting with others in the community? Join us for Health in Motion on Sunday, August 2, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Lincolnton SD... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/health-in-motion-84109.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/health-in-motion-sunday-august-2-register-by-july-27 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:49:31 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-man-pleads-guilty-in-embezzlement-case  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Tuesday June 30, 2026, a Lincoln County man was convicted of three felony counts of Embezzlement of more than $100,000 each in Lincoln County Superior Court. The conviction came after the man pleaded guilty of emb... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/kevin-joe-turner-56417.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-man-pleads-guilty-in-embezzlement-case Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:01:44 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/carolina-carings-brighter-days-camp-at-shining-hope-farms  MT HOLLY, N.C.—Youth ages 5-16 are invited to attendCampers will enjoy counselor-led activities and games as they make new friends, connect with nature, and interact with gentle horses. Campers will also benefit from professional counseli... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/brighter-days-camp-50457.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) https://lincolnherald.com/story/carolina-carings-brighter-days-camp-at-shining-hope-farms Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:25:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/arrest-made-in-fatal-shooting-tuesday GASTONIA––A convicted felon was arrested Tuesday in connection with first-degree murder.According to a Wednesday statement from the Gastonia Police Department, James Edward Lewis II, 45, of Gastonia, has been arrested and charged with fir... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/james-edward-lewis-ii-14693.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/arrest-made-in-fatal-shooting-tuesday Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:32:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-8-john-114  Bible Verse Of The Day July 8 – John 1:14    The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-56720.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-8-john-114 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:19:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-costner-kastner-family-reunion-july-17-18-1 The 2026 National Costner (Kastner) Family Reunion will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 and Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Philadelphia Lutheran Church, 1910 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas, North Carolina. Cousins from across the United States a... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/costner-reunion-2026-27959.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-costner-kastner-family-reunion-july-17-18-1 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:28:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lpds-officer-mims-helps-united-way  LINCOLNTON––Let’s hear it for Lincolnton Police Department Officer Chandlar Mims!According to a Tuesday statement from the LPD, Mims has recently been hard at work, building a new collection container for the United Way of Lin... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/chandlar-mims-90297.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lpds-officer-mims-helps-united-way Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:45:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/kings-mountain-train-collision-victim-identified  KINGS MOUNTAIN––The victim of Sunday’s train collision in Kings Mountain has been identified.According to a Monday follow-up statement from City of Kings Mountain Public Information Officer Gabriel Thomas, McKenzie Gibson Cole... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/coleman-64825.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/kings-mountain-train-collision-victim-identified Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:49:17 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-7-hebrews-116  Bible Verse Of The Day July 7 – Hebrews 11:6    And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-78794.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-7-hebrews-116 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:41:35 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/cleveland-county-ems-officer-moore-is-dead SHELBY––Cleveland County EMS Paramedic and Field Training Officer Ashley Moore died Monday morning.According to a same-day statement from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Moore was killed in the line of duty: the result of a t... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crash-scene-2-87490.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/cleveland-county-ems-officer-moore-is-dead Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:40:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ashure-ministry-announces-july-impact-sponsor  CATAWBA COUNTY, NC — Ashure Ministry is proud to announce Mountain Creek Contractors as its official July Business Impact Sponsor, launching a month-long partnership dedicated to expanding crisis relief efforts for individuals and familie... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/ashure-ministry-59247.jpg k.kaylor@ashureministry.org (Ashure Ministry) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ashure-ministry-announces-july-impact-sponsor Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:31:30 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-hit-killed-by-train-in-kings-mountain  KINGS MOUNTAIN––A woman was struck and killed by a train in Kings Mountain, Sunday morning.According to a same-day joint statement from City of Kings Mountain spokesman Gabriel Thomas and Kings Mountain Police Department Assistant C... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/train-accident-94586.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-hit-killed-by-train-in-kings-mountain Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:24:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-many-unheard-voices-exhibit-to-open-july-18  DALLAS, N.C.—“The Many Unheard Voices: The African American Communities of Gaston County, 1870s to 1970s,” opens Saturday, July 18 at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St. in Dallas, NC.“There ar... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/unheard-voices-exhibitjpg-2842.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-many-unheard-voices-exhibit-to-open-july-18 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:04:58 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-salt I know, I know, that title has been used to death.  The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.  What a great movie.  Okay, it’s my turn.  But this time, the subject is salt.  My doctor told me that I had to cut back on salt. ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-salt-69942.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-salt Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:24:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-6-1-chronicles-1624  Bible Verse Of The Day July 6 – 1 Chronicles 16:24    Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-74020.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-6-1-chronicles-1624 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:38:46 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/regals-to-perform-free-concert-on-july-11 LINCOLN HERALD STAFFLOWESVILLE––The Regals will perform a free concert on Saturday, July 11, at 5 p.m.The Vineyard Church, located at 1062 NC-16 in Lowesville, is the place to be, according to noted gospel-music veteran Carroll Cooke. Als... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/the-regals-77381.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/regals-to-perform-free-concert-on-july-11 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:34:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-5-colossians-312  Bible Verse Of The Day July 5 – Colossians 3:12   Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-47180.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-5-colossians-312 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:36:14 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/clara-nell-davis-cooke  VALE, N.C.—Clara Nell Davis Cooke, 97, of Vale passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Carolina Caring in Newton.Nell was born in Lincoln County on January 29, 1929 to the late Pinkney Davis and Texie Leatherman Davis. She was retired fr... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/clara-nell-davis-cooke-31.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/clara-nell-davis-cooke Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:39:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-4-hebrews-1316  Bible Verse Of The Day July 4 – Hebrews 13:16    And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-62391.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-4-hebrews-1316 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:33:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-3-isaiah-527  Bible Verse Of The Day July 3 – Isaiah 52:7   How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-67652.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-3-isaiah-527 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:29:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-gift-of-a-handwritten-note  I enjoy writing small messages in a card from time to time. Sometimes they are sent to close friends, but often they find their way to people I have never met.When I moved to my current neighborhood over 30 years ago, Ms. Ethel Hall lived just ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-gift-of-a-handwritten-note Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:26:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-catawba-county-hunger-walk-registration-opens  CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Registration is now open for the 2026 Catawba County Hunger Walk, scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Downtown Newton. The annual event brings together individuals, churches, businesses, and community organiza... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-county-hunger-walk-91594.jpg sjenkins@thecornertable.org (The Corner Table) https://lincolnherald.com/story/2026-catawba-county-hunger-walk-registration-opens Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:17:11 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/program-expands-services-to-anyone-who-has-experienced-loss  NEWTON, N.C.—For many individuals, addressing the mental health concerns tied to grief and loss can feel overwhelming, complicated, or out of reach. Recognizing the profound impact that loss can have on one’s wellbeing, Carolin... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/carolina-caring-community-counseling-38896.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) https://lincolnherald.com/story/program-expands-services-to-anyone-who-has-experienced-loss Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:40:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/serious-crash-near-hickory-thursday-morning  HICKORY––A crash causing serious injuries occurred in Catawba County on Thursday morning.According to a same-day statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on July 2 at about 7:30 a.m., NCSHP per... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/accident-96114.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/serious-crash-near-hickory-thursday-morning Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:19:37 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/stanley-home-is-center-of-counterfeit-merch  STANLEY––Two people have been charged in connection with a Stanley-based counterfeit-item enterprise.According to a Thursday statement from the Gaston County Police Department, on June 11, the GCPD received information regarding the... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fake-products-42042.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/stanley-home-is-center-of-counterfeit-merch Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:54:09 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jerry-andrew-allen  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Jerry Andrew Allen, age 54, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born November 3, 1971, in Lincoln County, to the late Harold Dean Allen and the late Brenda Kay Hester Grubbs.Jerry loved carp fis... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-3395.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jerry-andrew-allen Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:43:47 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jay-daniel-butler  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Jay Daniel Butler, age 35, of Charlotte, passed away June 30, 2026, at RHA Howell Care Center in Charlotte. Jay was born August 27, 1990, in Lincoln County, to the late Marshall “Gene” and Maria Cordell Bu... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-1615.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jay-daniel-butler Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:40:52 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/brenda-elmore-mcgee  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Brenda Elmore McGee, age 83, of Hill Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Long Shoals Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jon Mann officiat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-88239.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/brenda-elmore-mcgee Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:35:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/georgie-pauline-swink  LAWNDALE, N.C.—Georgie Pauline Swink, 80, of Lawndale passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby, N.C.Pauline was born on February 14, 1946 in Cleveland County, to the late James Henry Swink and Flossie ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-80876.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/georgie-pauline-swink Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:33:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-wayne-dodge-jr  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Thomas Wayne Dodge Jr., 65, of Lincolnton peacefully entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 27, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. His steadfast faith and trust... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/men-obit-10790.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-wayne-dodge-jr Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:30:28 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ester-delawn-pressley-carpenter  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Ester “Delawn” Pressley Carpenter, age 73, of Long Shoals Road, Lincolnton passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026.Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Covenant Church with Rev. Nat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-82441.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ester-delawn-pressley-carpenter Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:27:23 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-charlie-stiwalt-jr  BESSEMER CITY, N.C.—John “Charlie” Stiwalt Jr., age 85, of Bessemer City, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born December 11, 1940, in Gaston County, to the l... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-13222.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/john-charlie-stiwalt-jr Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:23:03 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ivette-m-gonzalez  HICKORY, N.C.—Ivette M. Gonzalez, 71, of Hickory passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born, January 8, 1955 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Camilo Medina and Virgen Medina.She is survived by h... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-4360.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ivette-m-gonzalez Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:20:24 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ricky-bowden  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Ricky Bowden, 72, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, made his transition on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Atrium Health–Lincoln in Lincolnton, North Carolina.He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina, on November 1... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/ricky-bowden Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:18:12 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/elva-sue-black-turpin  Elva Sue Black Turpin, 77, was born on March 20, 1949, and peacefully departed this life on June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Sue was the daughter of the late Margie Lutz and Cliff Black of Lincolnton, North Carolina. She foun... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-25020.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/elva-sue-black-turpin Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:15:24 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/man-dies-in-wednesday-crash-in-wilkes-county  WILKESBORO––A driver in the wrong lane died in a Wednesday morning crash in Wilkes County.According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia in a Thursday statement, on July 1 at about 7:35 a.m., NCSHP pers... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-82504.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/man-dies-in-wednesday-crash-in-wilkes-county Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:47:46 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gcpd-seeks-help-in-stolen-motorcycle-case GASTONIA––The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a stolen motorcycle.According to a Tuesday statement from the GCPD, the theft occurred in broad daylight on June 26 at about 1:30 p.m. As video-su... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-theft-52302.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gcpd-seeks-help-in-stolen-motorcycle-case Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:54:04 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/christian-ministry-releases-numbers-for-june  LINCOLNTON––The numbers are in.And they paint a picture of profound altruism and service to the local less fortunate. On Wednesday, Christian Ministry of Lincoln County Executive Director Mitzi Williams released the organization&rsq... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministrythank-you-99563.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/christian-ministry-releases-numbers-for-june Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:22:36 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-2-2-corinthians-416  Bible Verse Of The Day July 2 – 2 Corinthians 4:16   “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”   Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-32346.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-2-2-corinthians-416 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:18:48 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/limited-conditional-relief-on-water-restrictions  LINCOLNTON––Newly-adopted amendments are aimed at helping ease drought-related water restrictions.That’s the word Wednesday from Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa León. As León explained, at Monday&rs... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drought-84533.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/limited-conditional-relief-on-water-restrictions Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:45:05 -0400