Waking Up With A Song In My Head
I woke up this morning with a song in my head…this happens quite often. The tune seemin...
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Lincoln County Board of Education Meeting Aug. 12
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tues...
News
Cherokee woman charged with child abuse
ASHEVILLE––A Cherokee woman is facing federal charges of a very serious nature.Acc...
News
Gaston County sees 11th confirmed rabies case
GASTONIA––Gaston County just saw its 11th confirmed case of rabies for the year th...
News
Lake Norman group seeks to protect fish species
LINCOLNTON––It’s all about improving Lake Norman and protecting the fish and...
Obituaries
Bryan McAlister "Tiny" Lynch
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Bryan McAlister “Tiny” Lynch, age 45, of Lincolnton, peacefully left ...
Sports
ALWS Gets Underway with Free Concert on August 9
SHELBY, N.C. - The American Legion World Series is a six-day youth baseball tournament held every Au...
News
Public’s Help Needed To Locate Missing Woman
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective T. Glover is asking for the public...
Community
Gaston County Police to Host 11th Annual NNO
Dallas, N.C. - On Monday, August 11, citizens throughout Gaston County are being invited to join for...
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GCPD makes arrest in child overdose case
GASTONIA––The parents of an infant have been charged in connection with the child’...
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Love Denver Back-To-School Event August 9
DENVER, N.C. - The local community is invited to the Love Denver Back to School event at East Lincol...
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Traphill boy dies July 30, after July 26 crash
ELKIN––A rural Wilkes County boy died July 30, following a July 26 crash in the Elkin ar...
News
Marlow Anthony Johnson captured in Charlotte
SHELBY––A Kings Mountain man wanted in connection with a July murder was captured in Cha...
Religion
Williamsons family group performs Aug. 9
LOWESVILLE––The Oklahoma-based Williamsons will perform a free concert on Saturday, Aug....
Obituaries
John Charles "Charlie" Reep
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - John Charles “Charlie” Reep, passed away Thursday July 31, 2025, afte...
News
LCSO Taking Applications for the Upcoming Citizen's Police Academy Cou...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is currently taking applications for the upco...
Community
Third annual Pirate Run is Aug. 16 at St. Luke’s
LINCOLNTON––“Harrrr, Jim Boy, ’tis only three miles, so it ain’t...
News
Drugs Seized During Surveillance Operation
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On August 1, 2025, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit condu...
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Nine Cleveland County drug suspects busted
SHELBY––Nine suspects were recently arrested on drug-related charges in Cleveland County...
News
State Bureau of Investigation investigates fire
LINCOLNTON––The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a re...
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Bryson City woman dies in Friday crash
CLAREMONT––A Bryson City woman died as a result of a Friday vehicle crash in Cataw...
Features
The 250th Anniversary of the Tryon Resolves
Another article from the SAR and DAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026What is now...
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GCLMPO Public Comment Period August 1-30
THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO) HAS ESTABLISHED A PUB...
Obituaries
Gloria Deane Hovis Mauney
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Gloria Deane Hovis Mauney, age 94, of Lincolnton, entered the presence of our Lov...
News
Thousands Searching For Bullet, Missing From Lincoln County
VALE, N.C. - A possible horse theft in Lincoln County has the owner asking for assistance in locatin...
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“Make ’Em Smile” coming up Sept. 6
GASTONIA––It’s all about putting some big smiles on the cherubic faces of some ver...
Religion
Ministry prepares for annual golf tourney
LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry of Lincoln County is getting ready for its yearly fundrai...
Features
The Lessons we get from Birds
“Spend a little time watching birds, and you’ll start to notice—they seem to...
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John Howell Water Main Construction
Must Be Received By August 21, 2025. At 2:00 p.m. MORE INFORMATION At https://www.lincolntonnc....
Obituaries
Kaye Hovis Gribble
Kaye Hovis GribbleMay 30, 1951 - July 28, 2025Kaye Hovis Gribble of Dallas passed away peacefully on...
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Candler man gets 24 years for drugs, guns
ASHEVILLE––A Candler man was sentenced Thursday for being an armed trafficker of f...
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GCPD Citizens Academy for Youth a big success
GASTONIA––The Gaston County Police Department Citizens Police Academy for Youth was a re...
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Public’s Help Needed To Locate Missing Man
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating a mi...
Community
What’s Happening July 30 – September 27
Stuff The Bus Campaign, July 26 - August 7: The Lincoln Cultural Center will be an official collecti...
Religion
Church Events For July 30 – August 30
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Check out upcoming events at our local churches during July and August. If ...
News
Monroe men get 10 years for drug, gun charges
CHARLOTTE––Two Monroe men were recently sentenced to 10.8 years in prison in conne...
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Cattle thief gets two years in prison
CHARLOTTE––A Mount Airy man was recently sentenced to prison in connection with a ...
Obituaries
Jeffrey Michael "Mike" Hefner
HICKORY, N.C. - Jeffrey Michael "Mike" Hefner, 63, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at his h...
News
Deputy Emee Barrella has path to purpose
SHELBY––Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Emee Barrella has followed ...
Features
ER Visit a Tableau of Drama
If you’re looking for drama, it’s as near as the nearest emergency room.My son dro...
News
Lincolnton man dies after Monday crash
MAIDEN––A Lincolnton man died Monday evening, following a motorcycle crash in the ...
News
Local version of National Night Out is Aug. 5
LINCOLNTON––The National Night Out takes place every year in communities all acros...
Features
Unrest in Massachusetts
Early in the war, there was significant activity in Massachusetts. Home to the Sons of Liberty...
Community
47th Annual Apple Queen Scholarship Pageant Set for August 2
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The 47th Annual Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen Scholarship Pageant will ta...
Obituaries
Linda B. Loggins
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. - Linda B. Loggins, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Th...
Features
The gift of Friendship and Life
April 15...a date on the calendar for most of us, and its proverbial reminder that Uncle Sam i...
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Officer Doug Hord retires from GCPD
GASTONIA––After more than a quarter-century of service to the public, Officer Doug Hord ...
News
Arrest warrants issued with regard to shooting
SHELBY––Arrest warrants were issued Wednesday in connection with a recent shooting death...
Religion
Christian Ministry extends its gratitude
LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry is saying “thank you.”That’s the word T...
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Jordan Mitchem among NJHA award winners
VALE––Lincoln County’s own Jordan Mitchem was among the recent winners of the Juni...
