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Block Smith Gym Sold To Preservation, NC
Old LHS gymnasium primed for adaptive residential re-use
Charles “Block” Smith Gymnasium was recently sold for $50,000 to noted historic group Preservation, NC.
More Than $361 Million In New Investments
Lincoln County sees huge economic growth in f.y. 2023-24
Lincoln County saw much economic progress during the fiscal year just ended. That’s the word Monday from Cliff Brumfield, the executive director of the Lincoln Economic Development Association (or LEDA).
Young Man From Maiden Is Motocross Maven
Lucas Bradshaw cycling way to greatness in his sport
Even at his young age, he’s cycling his way to greatness in the sport of motocross. He’s rising second-grader Lucas Bradshaw, and at just 7 years old, he’s already making quite the name for himself on the motocross circuit.
Remembering Sophie Bumgarner
Beautiful and spunky, little girl now with the angels
Sophie was a beautiful, spunky, little daredevil. She loved riding dirt bikes, being outside and playing with her cousins. She had a smile that could steal anyone’s heart. This special little toddler passed away after an accident, July 4.
Crouse July 4th Parade Is Thursday
Celebrating 30-plus years of patriotic fun
It’s all about patriotism and having some good, old-fashioned family fun. It’s the annual Crouse Independence Day Parade and it’s coming up this Thursday at 3:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Jerry McGill Lives His Life On The Rock
Co-owner of the Rock Fitness has the key to good health
One look at this muscular athlete––one of three co-owners of the Rock Fitness in Lincolnton––will show you that McGill is one guy who definitely knows how to take care of himself.
City Council Wraps Up Fiscal Year
Trent Mason extols City of Lincolnton and Wayne Howard
The City of Lincolnton wrapped up the 2023-24 fiscal year with a quiet, low-key meeting Thursday.
High Hummingbird Season Is Right Now
How to care for the world’s smallest birds
You’re apt to hear them before you see them, if you see them at all. And sometimes you won’t, as––reaching speeds of 20 to 30 miles an hour in normal flight––they’ll flit right by you.
Addison Wright Is WLHS Salutatorian
Off to N.C. State, come August
Continuing with our coverage of the Class of 2024 is Addison Wright, an 18-year-old softball stand-out who is the salutatorian for West Lincoln High School’s class of 2024. Come August, Wright will be off to double-major in chemistry and biology at North Carolina State University.
Fatal Hit-And-Run Near Maiden, Thursday
Jacob Michael Bentley dead at 23; investigation continues
The driver of the ‘Taurus’ fled the scene after the collision. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a silver or tan four-door Ford ‘Taurus,’ that’s missing the left front headlight assembly and displaying a temporary registration plate.