Kings Mountain man arrested for meth, more
KINGS MOUNTAIN––A Cleveland County man was arrested Thursday on methamphetamine cha...
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Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day January 2—Luke 2:25-32
Bible Verses Of The Day January 2—Luke 2:25-32Jesus Presented in the Temple (Continued)28 Sime...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day January 1—Luke 2:25-27
Bible Verses Of The Day January 1—Luke 2:25-27Jesus Presented in the Temple25 Now there was a ...
Features
The Quiet Gift of a New Year
As another year has drawn to a close, there is a quiet blessing in simply being able to look a...
Obituaries
Rhonda Gail Mayfield
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Ms. Rhonda Gail Mayfield, 59, of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday, Dec...
Obituaries
Alexandra Angeles Rodriguez
HICKORY, N.C.—Alexandra Angeles Rodriguez, age 5, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, Dec...
Obituaries
Jack Wilson Hohenshilt
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Jack Wilson Hohenshilt, of Lincolnton, passed away on December 28, 2025. He w...
Community
Catawba Seniors Morning Out For January
HICKORY, N.C. –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including No Sew Fab...
News
Reward for info in Brittany Ferguson murder
MORGANTON––Gov. Joshua Stein has issued a $25,000 reward in connection with Brittany Eli...
Sports
Mustangs, Lady Mustangs Sweep Winter Jam Titles in Dominant Championsh...
DENVER, N.C. — December 30 — East Lincoln High School closed out the East Lincoln ...
News
Just a Reminder…
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—The 2025 Property Tax Notices were mailed mid-July and should be fu...
News
Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Assault Charges
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On December 22, 2025, Detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Offi...
News
Thomas LaVerde running for school board
EDITOR’S NOTE: We continue here our ongoing coverage of candidates in the 2026 local elections...
News
Salisbury woman dies in Tuesday crash
STATESVILLE––A Salisbury woman died Tuesday, following a collision in rur...
Classified
Lincoln County - List Your Taxes For 2026
Tax time is back… Tax listing begins January 1, 2026, and runs through January 31...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 31—Luke 2:22-24
Bible Verses Of The Day December 31—Luke 2:22-24Jesus Presented in the Temple22 When the time ...
Sports
Mustangs Punch Ticket to Winter Jam Finals; Lady Mustangs Roll Into Fi...
DENVER, N.C. — December 29 — Championship dreams are alive and well at East Lincoln High...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 30—Luke 2:21
Bible Verses Of The Day December 30—Luke 2:2121 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumc...
Classified
Lincoln County Manufacturers Offer Summer Internships for Local Colleg...
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Industrial Managers Association (IMA) of Lincoln County is encouraging Li...
News
Father of NASCAR racer dies in house fire
STANLEY––The father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died in a Sunday house fire in S...
Obituaries
Lawrence David “Bud” Warlick Jr.
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lawrence David “Bud” Warlick, Jr. died on Saturday, December 27, ...
Community
Apple Drop, Muskets & More
Communities across Lincoln and Gaston Counties will ring in the New Year with a blend of hometown pr...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 29—Luke 2:16-20
Bible Verses Of The Day December 29—Luke 2:16-20The shepherds visit Jesus (continued)16 So the...
Sports
Mustangs Rally Late, Lady Mustangs Dominate in Opening Round of East L...
DENVER, N.C. — December 27 — East Lincoln High School played host to an exciting opening...
Features
The Legendary Crossing of the Delaware River
As related in a letter dated the following day, General George Washington writes to Congress from hi...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day December 28—Luke 2:15
Bible Verse Of The Day December 28—Luke 2:15The shepherds visit Jesus.15 When the angels had l...
Religion
Church Events December 28 – January 15
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Check out upcoming events at our local churches during January. Be sure to ...
Community
What’s Happening December 29 - January 15
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — New Year Shooters, Library Events and More! Check out upcoming events in ou...
Community
American Red Cross Assisting People Displaced by Apartment Fire in Gas...
GASTONIA, N.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are currently assisting people...
Obituaries
Crystal “Crissy” Welch Scronce
VALE, N.C. — Crystal “Crissy” Welch Scronce, age 56, of Wyant Road in Vale, North ...
Obituaries
Tonya Anitra Link
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Ms. Tonya Anitra Link, 51, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned at her resi...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 27—Luke 2:13-14
Bible Verses Of The Day December 27—Luke 2:13-14The heavenly host appears. 13 Suddenly a great...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 26—Luke 2:8-12
Bible Verses Of The Day December 26—Luke 2:8-12The announcement to the shepherds8 And there we...
Features
A Gentle Pause before January
As December draws to a close, we find ourselves standing in a quiet in-between. The calendar is near...
News
Drug ring member gets 5.5 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––A member of an Asheville-based drug ring got five and a half years in p...
News
Armed drug-trafficker gets 21 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––The drug and gun-related activities of a Candler man recently won him 2...
News
Arts council to sponsor photographic contest
LINCOLNTON––Calling all shutterbugs!The Arts Council of Lincoln County and the Lin...
News
“Relentless Justice” op nabs 293 offenders
CHARLOTTE––A nationwide crackdown has resulted in indictments for 293 people accuse...
Community
A Christmas & New Year’s Message from the Staff of The Lincoln Heral...
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season surrounds us with light, warmth, and reflection,...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 25—Luke 2:6-7
Bible Verses Of The Day December 25—Luke 2:6-7The Birth of Jesus (Continued)6 While they were ...
Religion
Advent: Christmas Day December 25
Read John 3:16; 5:24 on Christmas DayThe word Christmas begins with Christ: the virgin-born Ch...
News
Trump taps Ferguson to helm top attorney office
CHARLOTTE––It’s official.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North ...
News
Roaring River man dies in Tuesday crash
RONDA––A Roaring River man died in a collision on Tuesday night.According to S...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 24—Luke 2:1-5
Bible Verses Of The Day December 24—Luke 2:1-5The Birth of Jesus2 In those days Caesar Augustu...
News
LCSO 2025 Officers of the Year Awards Announced
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers of the y...
Religion
Christian Ministry exceeds Christmas goal!
LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry has surpassed its goal for its annual Christmas campaign....
News
Gaston County sees 21st case of rabies for year
GASTONIA––Gaston County just saw its 21st case of rabies for the year.According to&...
Sports
East Lincoln Sweeps Bunker Hill in Dominant Matchups
December 22, 2025East Lincoln High School delivered an impressive doubleheader sweep over Bunker Hil...
News
Jill Tipton running for mayor of Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON––Lifelong Lincolnton resident Jill Tipton is running to be her city’s m...
Religion
Bible Verses Of The Day December 23—Luke 1:76-80
Bible Verses Of The Day December 23—Luke 1:76-8076 And you, my child, will be called a prophet...
