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LCS' Beginning Teacher of the Year: Last Friday, Mrs. Russell, 3rd grade teacher at Pumpkin Center I...
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Local Cancellations & Closings
Due to inclement weather the following events have been cancelled, postponed or moved. Please email ...
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Bad Weather Expected This Weekend: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Possible
The National Weather Service’s Greenville-Spartanburg office is warning of unsettled wea...
Features
Two Churches on the Corner
In last week’s installment we followed the cemetery record of Ebenezer and St. Paul&rsqu...
Features
The Beauty of an October Shore
Six years. That's how long my husband and I have been making our annual getaway to the beach i...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 9 — Hebrews 12:2
Bible Verse Of The Day October 9 — Hebrews 12:2 fixing our eyes ...
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Academy Focuses on Law Enforcement Officer Safety, De-Escalation, and ...
Lincoln County Citizens Academy participants spent their last two sessions taking part in trai...
Community
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Gastonia on October 10
Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln County Residents are all set to raise awareness and funds for Alzheime...
Community
Crouse Community Charity Yard Sale Moves Indoors Due to Rain
CROUSE, N.C. — The Crouse Community Charity Yard Sale is still on for Saturday, October ...
Obituaries
Carol Elizabeth Browne
CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Carol Elizabeth Browne (affectionately known ...
Obituaries
Donald Ray Kiser
Donald Ray Kiser, age 82, died peacefully at the home he loved on October 5, 2026. Don was born on J...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 8 — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Bible Verse Of The Day October 8 — 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he sai...
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Yard Sale October 10th
YARD SALE – Come early for the best deals! Saturday, October 10th at 173 Triple H Lane, ...
Obituaries
Harold “Buddy” Ritch
NEWTON, N.C.—Harold “Buddy” Ritch, 85, of Newton, passed away on Monday, October 5...
Obituaries
Richard Clint "Rick" Ward
IRON STATION, N.C.—Richard Clint Ward (Rick), age 69, of Iron Station, passed away at his home...
Obituaries
Rayford Lee Williams
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Rayford Lee Williams, age 91, of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, October 4...
Obituaries
Betty Ruth Dodson Clawson
CONNELLY SPRINGS, N.C. —Betty Ruth Dodson Clawson, age 96, departed this earthly realm on Satu...
Obituaries
Gail Glover Allen
BESSEMER CITY, N.C.—Gail Glover Allen, age 75, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturd...
Obituaries
Betty Ruth Foster Davis
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Betty Ruth Foster Davis, age 85, of Clarks Creek Road in Lincolnton, North Ca...
Obituaries
Ronald Eugene Wilson
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Ronald Eugene Wilson, 66, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned on W...
Obituaries
Kathy Jane Eller
HICKORY, N.C.—Kathy Jane Eller, 73, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, ...
News
Judge Sentences Morganton Methamphetamine Trafficker to Over 17 Years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Matthew E. Orso sentenced Reginald Curtis, 47, of ...
Community
Author Chris Hartley to Discuss “The Lost Soldier” at Historical S...
The Eastern Lincoln Historical Society will welcome author Chris Hartley on Monday, October 12...
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Gaston County Police Investigate Internet Crimes Against Children
GASTONIA, N.C.—Gaston County Police have made an arrest involving the exploitation of ch...
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Inmate Charged for Assaulting Detention Staff
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office...
Religion
Sighs of Relief
How do yo spell relief?Speedy-Alka-Seltzer, the animated commercial character sang a catchy ji...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 7 — John 15:12
Bible Verse Of The Day October 7 — John 15:12 My command is this...
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Notification of Untreated Wastewater Discharge
On Monday, October 5, 2026 at approximately 12:30 p.m., City Staff noticed sewer odor near the...
Religion
Fried Pies & Fellowship: Pleasant Grove UMC’s Tasty Tradition Return...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — There are few things more tempting than the smell of hot, golden...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 6 — Luke 6:31
Bible Verse Of The Day October 6 — Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have ...
Religion
Crouse UMC Extends Christ’s Love with Free Breakfast - Yard Sale Pos...
NOTICE - DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST THE FREE YARD SALE WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 14.CROUSE, N.C....
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 5 — John 15:12
Bible Verse Of The Day October 5 — John 15:12 My command is this...
Community
Crouse Community Charity Yard Sale to Help Preserve Community Building
The Crouse community is coming together for a special fundraiser aimed at helping ensure the C...
Sports
Lady Rebels Tennis Caps 12-1 Season With Southern Piedmont Conference ...
The West Lincoln High School Lady Rebels tennis team closed out a remarkable regular season th...
Sports
Rebels Soccer Rolls to Two Wins as Ramirez Reaches 100 Career Goals
The West Lincoln Rebels had a memorable week on the soccer field, earning two convincing victories w...
Community
Play in the Park Fall Festival Set for Oct. 10 in Downtown Lincolnton
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Families are invited to enjoy an evening of fall fun, games, food and...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 4 — 1 Chronicles 16:8
Bible Verse Of The Day October 4 — 1 Chronicles 16:8 Give praise...
Sports
2026 Western North Carolina High School Football Week 7
2026 Western North Carolina High School Football Week 7 Varsity, Friday, Oct. 2·&n...
Obituaries
Georgeta (Geanina) Florinina Marita
HICKORY, N.C.—Georgeta (Geanina) Florinina Marita, 54, of Hickory passed away peacefully...
Obituaries
Thomasena Darwin Roseboro Jones
DENVER, N.C.—Ms. Thomasena Darwin Roseboro Jones, 79, of Denver transitioned peacefully ...
Obituaries
Freddie Martin Towery Jr.
CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mr. Freddie Martin Towery Jr., 53, passed away on Wednesday, September...
Obituaries
David Allen Tubbs
IRON STATION, N.C.—David Allen Tubbs, age 61, of Reinhardt Circle in Iron Station, passe...
Obituaries
Kenneth Lee Daniel
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Kenneth Lee Daniel, age 63, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept...
Obituaries
Bonita Rae Higbee Edwards
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Bonita Rae Higbee Edwards, age 86, of Lincolnton, passed away on Monday...
Community
Foundation Invites Nonprofits to Apply for Literacy Grants
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Bojangles Foundation is calling on nonprofit and community organizat...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day October 3 — Psalms 23:1-2
Bible Verse Of The Day October 3 — Psalms 23:1-2 The LORD is my shepherd, I ...
Community
Catawba County Public Health Named NC Health Department of the Year
HICKORY, N.C.—The North Carolina Public Health Association has named Catawba County Publ...
Features
Early History of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Congregations...
In this thirty-fourth installment we turn to a record made not by a historian but by a Scout w...
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Eastern Lincoln Historical Society Yard Sale
Saturday, October 3, Furniture, tools, books, clothing, housewares, much more! Munday House An...
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Commissioners to Consider Revaluation, Development Requests at October...
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincol...
