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Ayers New On School Athletic Association Board
Former principal at Lincolnton Middle
A 25-year public education veteran, Dr. Dana Ayers has been in her current post in Sylva since 2021. She was a former teacher and principal in Lincoln County.
Cambrie Lloyd, Others To Exhibit May 16
Runs through June 8 at Lincoln Cultural Center
Called “A Walk in the Woods,” the exhibition will run May 16-June 8. The place to be is in the Carolina Mills Gallery of the Lincoln Cultural Center. The exhibition’s opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 18, 4-7 p.m.
Christian Ministry Thanks Soup Kitchen Donor
The importance of going local
The executive director of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County this week thanked a major player keeping the organization’s soup kitchen running.
Putting A Face On Homelessness
Meet Mrs. Janice
On average, about one in every 1,250 North Carolinians is without a home. Mitzi Williams, the executive director of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, talks about one of her organization’s clients, known as “Mrs. Janice.”
“Greater Purpose Of A Godly Man,” April 27
Fourth annual Christian men’s conference
It’s about making good men even better. It’s the fourth annual “Greater Purpose of a Godly Man” Men’s Conference, and it’s coming up on Saturday, April 27, 1-4 p.m.
More Unique Schools In Gaston County
Religious schools, private and more
We recently told you about Gaston County’s high schools (see related coverage, only here in The Herald). In this, the second in our series, we tell you about a few other schools occupying a unique niche within local education.
Onward And Upward For Gaston County Schools
High schools have a lot of which to be proud!
The Gaston County Schools have much of which to be justifiably proud and a lot happening nowadays. Just the 15 high schools alone are one big beehive of collective and amazing activity.
Blue House Studio Seed And Plant Exchange
Sixth annual event coming up May 4
With spring of course comes the annual custom of putting new plants in the ground and planting seeds. The Blue House Studio of Lincolnton will hold its sixth annual seed and plant exchange on May 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
“Spring Open Doors Tour” Is April 20
Event presented by Lincoln Landmarks organization
Save the Date! Tickets are $22 each at the door of any site on the tour. The tour will feature four historic sites in Lincoln County – Ingleside, Machpelah Presbyterian Church, Woodside and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
McKee, More Prepare For Homeschool Event
Dr. Temple Grandin to be keynote speaker
This in-person exposition is the only homeschooling conference of its type in the nation. It’s for parents homeschooling their special-needs children. Register by March 31 for discount.