https://lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Sun, 31 May 2026 13:03:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/whats-happening-june-1-30  LINCOLNTON, N.C. and More! Check out upcoming events in our area during June. Be sure to look at future events for advance tickets, etc. If you would like to have your event included in this column, please Email your information to us at L... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/whats-happening-002-60577.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/whats-happening-june-1-30 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:57:41 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/biography-of-alexander-mcwhorter-brevard  —Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace Alexander Brevard was one of eight sons born in April 1755 to John Brevard and Jane McWhorter in what was then called Rowan County. When the British under Cornwallis crossed the Cataw... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/alexander-mcwhorter-brevard-27026.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://lincolnherald.com/story/biography-of-alexander-mcwhorter-brevard Sun, 31 May 2026 11:54:29 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-31-1-corinthians-127  Bible Verse Of The Day May 31 – 1 Corinthians 1:27   "God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-44188.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-31-1-corinthians-127 Sun, 17 May 2026 15:19:50 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/north-lincoln-high-theater-department-earns-four-blumey-awards  The theater department at North Lincoln High School is celebrating an extraordinary achievement after earning four prestigious honors at the 2026 Blumey Awards for its acclaimed production of Hadestown: Teen Edition.During the awards cerem... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/nlhs-theatre-blumey-awards-16132.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/north-lincoln-high-theater-department-earns-four-blumey-awards Sat, 30 May 2026 18:01:15 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/talented-students-create-an-outdoor-graffiti-style-wolves-mural  Students at Lincolnton High School are leaving their mark on campus in a creative and colorful way. Talented young artists recently designed and painted a striking outdoor, graffiti-style Wolves mural outside the school cafeteria, transforming ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lhs-wolves-mural-70380.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/talented-students-create-an-outdoor-graffiti-style-wolves-mural Sat, 30 May 2026 17:23:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/congratulations-lincoln-county-class-of-2026 Last week the entire Lincoln County Schools community celebrated the Class of 2026 and their milestone moments with staff, families and friends. Ceremonies for Asbury Academy were held on May 21, 2026. East Lincoln, North Lincoln and West Lincoln cel... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/class-of-2026-20446.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/congratulations-lincoln-county-class-of-2026 Sat, 30 May 2026 17:04:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-30-1-john-410  Bible Verse Of The Day May 30 – 1 John 4:10   "This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-47674.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-30-1-john-410 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:58:52 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/meeting-houses-served-christian-denominations CROUSE––After the dust of the American Revolution settled, backcountry life more or less normalized.And so it was for the community along Beaverdam and Indian creeks: the place that would one day be known as Crouse. According to Crouse Co... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/meeting-houses-served-christian-denominations Fri, 29 May 2026 20:37:41 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gcpd-patrol-boats-out-in-force-on-local-lakes Calendrically speaking, of course, summer won’t arrive for another three weeks and change.But with Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror and the hot weather upon us, summer in the South is essentially here. With that in mind, the Gaston County P... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/boat-and-water-safety-gc-police-88452.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gcpd-patrol-boats-out-in-force-on-local-lakes Fri, 29 May 2026 19:41:08 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-preparing-now-for-annual-golf-event LINCOLNTON––Fore!Christian Ministry of Lincoln County is getting ready right now for its 30th annual fund-raising golf event. According to a Friday statement from Mitzi Williams, the ministry’s executive director, the Christian... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministrythank-you-99563.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/ministry-preparing-now-for-annual-golf-event Fri, 29 May 2026 18:37:55 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-2025-26-retirees  We celebrate a remarkable group of individuals whose dedication, compassion, and hard work have significantly contributed to our schools and community with 1392 Collective Years Of Service.To our retirees — thank you for the many lives yo... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincoln-county-schools-2025-26-retirees-40248.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-2025-26-retirees Fri, 29 May 2026 17:09:39 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/city-of-newton-notice-of-discharge-of-untreated-sewage  The City of Newton experienced a discharge of untreated wastewater from the wastewater collection system of an estimated 24,295 gallons from about 9:50 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. May 28. The discharge occurred at 1425 West N.C. 10 and was caused by a p... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/city-of-newton-public-notice-69852.jpg africk@newtonnc.gov (City of Newton) https://lincolnherald.com/story/city-of-newton-notice-of-discharge-of-untreated-sewage Fri, 29 May 2026 16:20:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/five-suspects-face-fentanyl-charges  CHARLOTTE––Five men were charged Wednesday with federal drug-trafficking and gun charges.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District of the United States Attorney’s Office, this comes as the r... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fentanyl-doj-24549.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/five-suspects-face-fentanyl-charges Fri, 29 May 2026 10:26:22 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/convicted-felon-gets-22-years-in-prison  ASHEVILLE––A previously-convicted felon was sentenced Thursday, getting 22 years in prison.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District of the United States Attorney’s Office, John Anthony Barr... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/convicted-felon-gets-22-years-in-prison Fri, 29 May 2026 01:51:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/life-wasnt-meant-to-be-this-noisy I'm pretty sure after technology took over the planet, for me, starting in the early 90's... peace and quiet packed their bags and slipped out the back door while nobody was looking. Just checking email now has become a constant thorn because most of... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/life-wasnt-meant-to-be-this-noisy Thu, 28 May 2026 16:17:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-29-1-peter-48  Bible Verse Of The Day May 29 – 1 Peter 4:8  Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-16806.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-29-1-peter-48 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:53:19 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-police-dept-seeks-missing-man LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing man.According to a Thursday statement from the LPD, Tony Maddox, 70, was last seen Tuesday at about 8 a.m. on Nelson Drive in Lincolnton. An... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/tony-maddox-13834.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-police-dept-seeks-missing-man Thu, 28 May 2026 21:35:45 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/marie-bowman-scronce  NEWTON, N.C.—Marie Bowman Scronce of Newton, at the age of 89 passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 31, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Bowman and Eva Mauney.She was known t... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-woman-4940.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/marie-bowman-scronce Thu, 28 May 2026 16:08:41 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/pansy-louise-easter-littlejohn  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Evangelist Pansy Louise Easter Littlejohn, 87, of Lincolnton, North Carolina made a peaceful transition on Friday, May 22, 2026 at her home.She was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on September 10, 1938 to the late ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-woman-54879.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/pansy-louise-easter-littlejohn Thu, 28 May 2026 16:06:07 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sherry-kay-anthony-morales  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Sherry Kay Anthony Morales, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Sherry was born July 18, 1948, in Gaston County, to the late Alton and Dorothy Watts Anth... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-woman-63110.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/sherry-kay-anthony-morales Thu, 28 May 2026 16:03:43 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/wilbert-dean-smith  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Wilbert Dean Smith, 59, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Atrium Health Main – Charlotte, North CarolinaHe was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on June 1, 1966 to the lat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-man-12169.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/wilbert-dean-smith Thu, 28 May 2026 16:01:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/nlms-teacher-named-2026-27-belk-foundation-honored-educator-scholar  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lincoln County Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Laurie Dymes of North Lincoln Middle School has been named a 2026–2027 Belk Foundation Honored Educator Scholar through the North Carolina Center for the Advancem... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dr-laurie-dymes-32506.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/nlms-teacher-named-2026-27-belk-foundation-honored-educator-scholar Thu, 28 May 2026 15:57:33 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-28-proverbs-121  Bible Verse Of The Day May 28 – Proverbs 12:1 "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-57124.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-28-proverbs-121 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:48:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/sarah-wright-is-elhs-valedictorian-for-26  DENVER––Invest in yourself.That is, in part, the advice of Sarah Wright to her fellow graduates in the class of 2026, as well as to the younger students of the Lincoln County Schools. According to East Lincoln High counsellor Michel... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/east-lincoln-class-2006-34512.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/sarah-wright-is-elhs-valedictorian-for-26 Wed, 27 May 2026 22:15:06 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gcpd-lcso-officers-more-hold-joint-training  GASTONIA––Law-enforcement personnel are always engaged in constant training.Honing their skills makes them serve their communities even better. And so it was that Thursday, the Gaston County Police Department hosted a joint crisis-n... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/joint-training-57132.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gcpd-lcso-officers-more-hold-joint-training Wed, 27 May 2026 18:53:26 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/parlier-poropat-win-health-dept-essay-contest  LINCOLNTON––They’re showing a healthy interest in public health.They’re Clara Parlier of Lincolnton High School and Gavin Poropat of North Lincoln High, and according to Lincoln County Health Department spokeswoman Matti... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/essay-contest-71345.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/parlier-poropat-win-health-dept-essay-contest Wed, 27 May 2026 10:40:25 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-27-luke-146-47  Bible Verse Of The Day May 27 — Luke 1:46-47  "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-92178.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-27-luke-146-47 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:44:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jury-finds-man-guilty-of-felony-child-sexual-assault LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Following a trial in Lincoln County Superior Court, a jury has found 46-year-old Ricardo Leal Tapia guilty of multiple severe felony sex offenses involving a child under the age of 15. The verdict was returned on Friday, May 22... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/ricardo-leal-tapia-87797.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/jury-finds-man-guilty-of-felony-child-sexual-assault Tue, 26 May 2026 20:15:32 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-charged-with-identity-theft  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—A Lincoln County woman has been charged in connection with an identity theft and online payment fraud investigation.According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Rebecca Kay Martin was arrested on May 25, 2026, ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/rebecca-kay-martin-13756.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/woman-charged-with-identity-theft Tue, 26 May 2026 20:05:07 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/conover-police-officers-struck-on-sunday  CONOVER––The Memorial Day weekend was marred by a collision in Conover on Sunday.According to a Monday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on May 24 at about 12:24 a.m., NCSHP personnel we... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/conover-police-dept-99110.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/conover-police-officers-struck-on-sunday Tue, 26 May 2026 10:39:13 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-26-mark-1124  Bible Verse Of The Day May 26 – Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-43207.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-26-mark-1124 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:31:51 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-25-proverbs-1125  Bible Verse Of The Day May 25 – Proverbs 11:25  A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-61696.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-25-proverbs-1125 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:29:20 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-24-galatians-62  Bible Verse Of The Day May 24 – Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-89731.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-24-galatians-62 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:24:49 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/biography-of-john-barber  —Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace and Lincoln County Historical AssociationJohn was very active in the Revolutionary government of North Carolina and the governing bodies which preceded active resistance to the British gov... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/barber-56499.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://lincolnherald.com/story/biography-of-john-barber Sat, 23 May 2026 19:20:54 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gc-museum-and-library-to-host-film-series  DALLAS, N.C. – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History and the Gaston County Public Library are teaming up this summer to host the Summer Art Film Series on June 8, July 6, and August 3 at the Main Branch of the Library, 1555 E. Gar... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gc-museum-and-library-to-host-film-series-34796.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gc-museum-and-library-to-host-film-series Sat, 23 May 2026 16:15:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/dennis-ray-wilson  IRON STATION, N.C.—Mr. Dennis Ray Wilson, 72, of Iron Station, North Carolina transitioned on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.He was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on January 5, 1954 to the late George Lest... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-men-8294.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/dennis-ray-wilson Sat, 23 May 2026 15:38:21 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/jessie-mae-derr-caldwell  MOORESVILLE, N.C.—Ms. Jessie Mae Derr Caldwell, 87, of Mooresville, North Carolina transitioned on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Glenwood Rehab & Nursing, Mooresville, North Carolina.She was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on July ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-woman-84796.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/jessie-mae-derr-caldwell Sat, 23 May 2026 15:36:05 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/peggy-sellers-leonard  UPLAND, California—Peggy Sellers Leonard passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on August 18, 1926, in North Carolina, she resided in Upland, California.A private burial will take place at Mary's Grove Community Church Cemete... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-12165.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/peggy-sellers-leonard Sat, 23 May 2026 15:33:48 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/gc-seniors-earn-top-academic-perfect-attendance-distinctions  GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County Schools has 26 students in the Class of 2026 who have achieved the top academic distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian.  Additionally, one senior in the Class of 2026 has earned the distinction of... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gaston-val-sal-all-74465.jpg tthagans@gaston.k12.nc.us (Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer, Gaston County Schools) https://lincolnherald.com/story/gc-seniors-earn-top-academic-perfect-attendance-distinctions Sat, 23 May 2026 15:15:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/memorial-day-event-moved-indoors  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Due to impending inclement weather, the Memorial Day event hosted by Veteran Services and the American Legion has been moved indoors to American Legion Post 30 at 1120 N Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092.The event will still... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/memorial-day-event-46598.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://lincolnherald.com/story/memorial-day-event-moved-indoors Sat, 23 May 2026 12:26:56 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bbb-tip-new-college-grads-watch-out-for-these-scams  This year’s college graduates are getting ready to start their new lives! It’s a big transition that includes several important changes. Grads may be moving to a new city, finding a new place to live, or searching for a new job. Gra... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bbb-college-scam-alert-73814.jpg jorork@charlotte.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) https://lincolnherald.com/story/bbb-tip-new-college-grads-watch-out-for-these-scams Sat, 23 May 2026 12:10:14 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-23-isaiah-432  Bible Verse Of The Day May 23 – Isaiah 43:2  “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-95259.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-23-isaiah-432 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:21:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/annual-business-blitz-ongoing-now  LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry’s annual “Business Blitz” campaign is ongoing right now.That’s the word Thursday from executive director Mitzi Williams. As Williams explained, the “Business Blitz” ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministrythank-you-99563.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/annual-business-blitz-ongoing-now Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:53 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-tassels-turn-and-so-does-time  As graduations near, I’ve found myself reminiscing about when I walked across the stage in 1980. It hardly seems possible that so many years have passed since that evening filled with nervous excitement, proud parents, flashing cameras, a... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://lincolnherald.com/story/the-tassels-turn-and-so-does-time Thu, 21 May 2026 14:06:38 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-22-matthew-619  Bible Verse Of The Day May 22 – Matthew 6:19  “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-93813.jpg https://lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-22-matthew-619 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:19:08 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/city-of-lincolnton-solid-waste-schedule-change-for-memorial-day-holiday  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The City of Lincolnton Solid Waste Department announces a temporary adjustment to the trash collection schedule in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, 2026.All City administrative offices and departm... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cityoflincolnton-35460.jpg CityofLincolnton@LincolnHerald.com (City of Lincolnton) https://lincolnherald.com/story/city-of-lincolnton-solid-waste-schedule-change-for-memorial-day-holiday Thu, 21 May 2026 21:53:01 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/how-a-lottery-helped-lay-out-lincolnton  LINCOLNTON––Early Lincolnton was made up of just a few hundred acres.According to Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, after Lincoln County was formed in 1779, the North Carolina General Assembly autho... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/how-a-lottery-helped-lay-out-lincolnton Thu, 21 May 2026 19:14:34 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/american-legion-post-no-30-ready-to-play-ball LINCOLNTON––Batter up!The members of the Lions baseball team of American Legion Post No. 30 are set to roar back into action next week. According to Coach Mattthew Craig, the team’s first home game is at the baseball field at Lincol... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/post-30-8963.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://lincolnherald.com/story/american-legion-post-no-30-ready-to-play-ball Thu, 21 May 2026 18:41:40 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/narcotics-investigation-results-in-two-arrests NEWTON––A major drug-related investigation netted two suspects from Conover on Tuesday.According to a Thursday statement from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lt. Dane Hoyle, the CCSO Narcotics Divisio... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/goble-40128.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://lincolnherald.com/story/narcotics-investigation-results-in-two-arrests Thu, 21 May 2026 16:46:00 -0400 https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-suspects-arrested-in-business-larceny-investigation  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested two suspects following an investigation into a larceny that occurred at LKN Liquidations located at 1440 N. NC 16 Business Highway.On May 17, 2026, at approximatel... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jocelyn-santiago-and-danny-beck-32249.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://lincolnherald.com/story/two-suspects-arrested-in-business-larceny-investigation Thu, 21 May 2026 14:28:31 -0400