Church Events February 1-14
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Check out upcoming events at our local churches during February. Be s...
- Saturday, 31 January 2026
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Community
What’s Happening February 1-14
LINCOLNTON, N.C. and More! Check out upcoming events in our area during February. Be sure to l...
Features
The Catawba Indians
In the two centuries leading up to the American Revolution, North Carolina's Native population...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 31— Psalms 8:3-4
Bible Verse Of The Day January 31— Psalms 8:3-4When I consider your heavens, the work of...
Community
Winter Storm Preparation - Emergency On-Street Parking Notice and Soli...
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—With another winter storm approaching our area, the City of Lincolnton Public...
Community
Facility Closures and Program Cancellations – Winter Storm Warning
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Due to the significant winter storm expected to impact our area beginning F...
News
Charlotte businessman indicted for fraud
CHARLOTTE––You might say it’s a real Kahn job.Charlotte-based businessman Mi...
Obituaries
Essie Hoffman Williams
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Essie Hoffman Williams, age 93, of Hoffman Road in Lincolnton, passed a...
News
Missing Woman in Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Margaret Louise McCalister, 67, was last seen on January 29, 2026, at a...
Features
The Arctic Blast-Southern Style
Here in the South, winter is less a season and more a rumor. It’s something we hear abou...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 30— Revelation 21:4
Bible Verse Of The Day January 30— Revelation 21:4‘He will wipe every tear from th...
Community
Adalyn Thompson wins MLK essay contest
LINCOLNTON––She’s living out the message of Dr. King.She’s Adalyn Thompson, ...
Community
Catawba Seniors Morning Out For February
HICKORY, N.C.—Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February including No S...
Obituaries
Steve Anderson Isaac
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Steve Anderson Isaac, age 80, of Tin Mine Road in Lincolnton, died on T...
News
Lincoln and Gaston County Schools 2-Hour Delay January 30
The following information has been received about school delays on Friday, January 30.LINCOLN COUNTY...
News
Gaston Countty Man Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges in Lincoln Coun...
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 29-year-old Mich...
News
Detectives Asking for Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man - HAS BE...
UPDATE—Mr. Dat Cong Nguyen has been located in Mooresville and is safe. DENVER, N....
Community
NC MAKERS Photography Exhibit Opening February 10
DALLAS, N.C. – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is pleased to announce the openin...
Obituaries
Wayne Ellis Hoyle
VALE, N.C.—Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Child of God, Wayne Ellis Hoyle,...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 29— 1 Peter 3:15
Bible Verse Of The Day January 29— 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord....
Community
ELMS kids help Tri-County Animal Rescue
ALEXIS––They’re all about helping animals.They’re the members of the Action ...
News
Lincoln County Schools to Operate on Two-Hour Delay January 29
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — When road conditions are slick, safety remains our top priority.Due to ling...
Community
Who Loves Sitting In Traffic?
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—Now is the time to give your input on future transportation improvements ...
News
Lincoln County Residents Continue to be Targeted by Jury Duty Scammers
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. – Lincoln Country residents continue to be the target of jury duty ...
Community
Fishers Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
VALE, N.C. — William Parris and Sarah Ann Mitchem Fisher of Vale will celebrate their 60th wed...
Obituaries
Mary Lou Arrowood King
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mary Lou Arrowood King, age 76, of Laboratory Road in Lincolnton, passe...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 28— Proverbs 31:31
Bible Verse Of The Day January 28— Proverbs 31:31Honor her for all that her hands have d...
Obituaries
Terry Wayne Mooneyham
Terry Wayne Mooneyham, 63, went to meet Jesus early Saturday, January 24, 2026, at The Greens in Vie...
Obituaries
Margaret Sue Hoyle Miller
Margaret Sue Hoyle Miller Sunrise, on a Fall day in October — Sunset, January 25, 2026.&...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 27— Matthew 5:44
Bible Verse Of The Day January 27— Matthew 5:44“But I tell you, love your ene...
News
Conover woman gets six to eight years in prison
NEWTON––A Conover woman was sentenced last week in connection her methamphetamine-r...
News
Hickory felon sentenced for drug offenses
NEWTON––A Hickory man was sentenced last week to serve five to eight years in ...
Obituaries
Alice Crawley Sigmon
BESSEMER CITY, N.C. - Ms. Alice Crawley Sigmon, 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 a...
Obituaries
Shirley Towery Beam
CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mrs. Shirley Towery Beam, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026...
Obituaries
Vernon Romalle Dysart
NEWTON, N.C —Mr. Vernon Romalle Dysart, 62, of Newton transitioned on Friday, January 23...
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Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board Feb. 2
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting and pub...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 26— 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Bible Verse Of The Day January 26— 1 Corinthians 13:4-5Love is patient, love is kind. It...
Sports
East Lincoln Boys Hold Off North Lincoln; Lincolnton Sweeps Shelby
DENVER — January 23, 2026 — The East Lincoln Mustangs used a strong fourth-quarter push ...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 25— John 1:5
Bible Verse Of The Day January 25— John 1:5“The light shines in the darkness,...
Features
The Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Battle of Cowan's Ford, fought on February 1, 1781, was a significant engagement during the Amer...
Community
Lincoln County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Lincoln County officials have declared a State of Emergency effective J...
Obituaries
Terry Lee Campbell
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Terry Lee Campbell, 66, of Lincolnton transitioned peacefully on Wednesda...
Obituaries
Idalia Pineda
NEWTON, N.C.—Idalia Pineda, 69, of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Novant...
News
Mexican illegal alien sentenced on gun charges
ASHEVILLE––A twice-removed illegal alien was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in pri...
News
Federal grand jury indicts Charlotte man
CHARLOTTE––A federal grand jury has returned a criminal indictment against a Charlo...
News
Detective earns advanced-level certificate
GASTONIA––Gaston County Police Department Detective Zully Castañeda was recently ...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day January 24— Deuteronomy 6:5
Bible Verse Of The Day January 24— Deuteronomy 6:5Love the Lord your God with all your h...
Community
Partnership for Children’s new literacy effort
DALLAS––Literacy is the single most important skill children will ever learn.Why? Becaus...
News
Police seek help in breaking-and-entering case
RIVERBEND––The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public’s help with t...
News
Winter Storm Preparation - Emergency On-Street Parking Notice & Solid ...
With a winter storm approaching our area, the City of Lincolnton Public Works Department is working ...
