Jacob Forney Sr. and Maria Berger Forney
Jacob Forney and his wife Maria were among the first settlers to what is now Lincoln County - arrivi...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day John 14:27 March 7
Bible Verse Of The Day John 14:27 March 7: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do n...
Community
Marvin UMC event to educate seniors on scams
LINCOLNTON––Concerned about the rising numbers of scams and confidence-trickery schemes ...
Features
When The Music Comes Back
Sometimes, without warning, a melody drifts through my mind; a tune from my younger days. It may ris...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day Philippians 2:13 March 6
Philippians 2:13 March 6: for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil...
Religion
Cedar Grove Lutheran presents Passion
VALE––Cedar Grove Lutheran Church is getting ready now for its annual live depiction of ...
Religion
Ministry prepares now for “Amazing Race”
LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry is getting ready for its annual “Amazing Race Again...
News
South Carolina man sentenced for meth
CHARLOTTE––A South Carolina man was sentenced Thursday in connection with methamphetamin...
Sports
Mustangs Softball Suffers First Loss
The East Lincoln Mustangs softball suffered their first loss of the young season on March 4, falling...
Sports
Abby Campbell Signs With Gaston College
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Celebration filled the air at Lincolnton High School as senior Abby Campbell ...
Obituaries
Nellie Carpenter Beam
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Nellie Carpenter Beam, age 95, of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday,...
Obituaries
Randall Earl Butts
VALE, N.C.—Randall Earl Butts, age 73 of Vale lost his battle to a myriad of ailments at Cataw...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day Hebrews 11:1 March 5
Hebrews 11:1 March 5: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about wha...
Community
Don't Forget To Change Your Clocks & Batteries This Weekend
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. Move your...
Sports
LHS Varsity Girls Soccer
LHS Varsity Girls SoccerLHS 3, Shelby 1 Lincolnton was led by senior Kaysi Arya-Jimenez ...
Sports
Mustangs Win 6-2 Against North Lincoln; JVs Tie
East Lincoln High School Mustangs picked up an impressive 6-2 extra-inning victory over conference r...
Community
City of Lincolnton: Curbside Loose Leaf Collection Season Has Ended
The City of Lincolnton Public Works Department has announced that the city’s curbside lo...
News
Shoplifting at Dollar General on Union Road
GASTONIA––Another Dollar General has been the target of a clearly co-ordinated robbery.A...
Community
Carolina Caring Foundation Hosts 5th Annual “Flights & Bites” Fund...
HICKORY, N.C.—Members of the community are invited to attend an evening of exceptional f...
News
Primary election results for Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON––The results from Tuesday’s Republican primary election for Linco...
Obituaries
Charles Richard Harrelson
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Charles Richard Harrelson, age 87, of Long Shoals Road in Lincolnton, passed ...
Classified
McKendree Methodist Women’s Fundraiser March 7
McKendree Methodist Women’s Fundraiser, Saturday, March 7: Our Women’s Group will be hos...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day March 4
Bible Verse Of The Day March 4 – Luke 9:23-24 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants t...
Community
Land grants and early history of Crouse
CROUSE––We’ve shown how the community that eventually became Crouse formed in the ...
News
Primary Election Live Results 2026
Primary election night is here! Starting at 7:30 p.m. when the polls close Lincoln Count...
News
GCPD seeks help in local larceny case
DALLAS––The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in a loca...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day March 3 – 2 Corinthians 5:21
Bible Verse Of The Day March 3 – 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be si...
Obituaries
Bobbie Jean Gilliam
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Bobbie Jean Gilliam, 60, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned peacefull...
Obituaries
Nellie Hunter Lofton
IRON STATION, N.C.—Nellie Hunter Lofton, 90, of Iron Station transitioned peacefully on Thursd...
News
Two Arrested Following Investigation Into Child’s Narcotics Exposure
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 24-year-old Alys...
News
GCPD seeks help in trailer theft case
GASTONIA––The Gaston County Police Department seeks help with yet another recent u...
News
Irene Frye still missing one year later
SHELBY––It’s been a year now since Irene Frye went missing.According to a Fri...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day March 2 – Jeremiah 17:7
Bible Verse Of The Day March 2 – Jeremiah 17:7 “But blessed is the one who trusts ...
Sports
East Lincoln Men Advance To Regional Semifinal; Women Fall Short
5-AEast Lincoln High School 50, Crest High School 42The Mustangs saved their best for last.After a t...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day March 1 – James 5:16
Bible Verse Of The Day March 1 – James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and...
Community
What’s Happening March 1-15
LINCOLNTON, N.C. and More! Check out upcoming events in our area during March. Be sure to look at fu...
Religion
Church Events March 1-15
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Check out upcoming events at our local churches during March. Be sure to lo...
Obituaries
Andy Ray Williamson
LINCOLNTON, N.C.— Andy Ray Williamson, age 71, of Hill Road in Lincolnton, passed away o...
Features
William Reardon
It seems only fitting that on Black History Month that we honor black patriots who fought in the Rev...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 28 – James 3:13
Bible Verse Of The Day February 28 – James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let th...
Community
Madison Cogan Surprised With $25,000 Scholarship
Excitement filled the air in Denver, North Carolina, yesterday as Chick-fil-A, Inc. CEO Andrew T. Ca...
Sports
Wolves Boys Advance, Lady Wolves’ Season Ends
Postseason play brought both celebration and heartbreak this week for the Lincolnton Wolves, as the ...
Sports
Mustangs Roll Past Parkwood, Advance to Sectional Final
The East Lincoln boys powered past Parkwood High School 65-48 in Denver, using a dominant first half...
Opinion
President Trump’s State of the Union Speech: Lackluster on Affordabi...
I watched President Trump’s State of the Union speech on Tuesday night (February 24, 202...
Classified
Upcoming Community Involvement Meetings For March
The following are two upcoming community involvement meetings in preparation for the applicant...
News
Lincoln County’s Second Positive Rabies Case of 2026
LINCOLNTON, N.C.— Lincoln County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s second...
Community
Catawba Seniors Morning Out For March
HICKORY–Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including 1950’s & ...
Features
Divine Comfort, Wrapped in Fur
There are moments in life when love arrives without words, without explanation, just presence. Anima...
Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day February 27 – 1 Corinthians 10:24
Bible Verse Of The Day February 27 – 1 Corinthians 10:24No one should seek their own goo...
