Federal Government May Redefine Professional Degrees Pressuring Colleg...
----By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ----LINCOLNTON, N.C.—A proposal from the U.S. Department of Education is raising concerns across multiple gradua...
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Features
The Word “67” — How A Random Number Became Today’s Viral Kid L...
LINCOLNTN, N.C.—When I first heard my daughter Jasmine say the word “67” I honestly thought she was answering a math question. Then ...
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Community
Parham First Woman To Win Woodcarver’s Mel Moose Award
HICKORY, N.C.—The Catawba Valley Wood Carvers Club is proud to announce that Elizabeth (Beth) Parham of Hickory has been chosen as the 2025 winn...
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Community
Fireside History Series Returns December 9
DALLAS, N.C. – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is pleased to announce the second season of the popular Fireside History Series, st...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day November 24—Mark 11:24 (NIV)
Bible Verse Of The Day November 24—Mark 11:24 (NIV)Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it...
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Sports
Lincolnton Edges Hough in Thriller, Improves to 2–0
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincolnton Wolves held off a late surge from Hough High School on Nov. 21, earning a hard-fought 66–63 victory and ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day November 23—Psalm 100:4
Bible Verse Of The Day November 23—Psalm 100:4"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise...
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Community
Catawba County’s Cooking Oil Recycling Program This Holiday Season
NEWTON, N.C. – As you prepare to fry this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, Catawba County Utilities & Engineering encourages you to recycle...
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Features
From Humble Beginnings…
The home known as Vesuvius proudly sits as the oldest standing home in Lincoln County. Built in 1792 by General Joseph Graham, Vesuvius has seen over ...
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Community
Thanksgiving Scheduled Closings for Lincolnton & Lincoln County
LINCOLNTON, N.C. In observance of the holiday for Thanksgiving 2025, the following closings and schedule changes apply:LINCOLN COUNTY · &n...
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Sports
Lincolnton Advances in Football Playoffs
Lincolnton, Shelby, Maiden, Crest, South Point, Ashbrook and Hickory have all advanced in their respective brackets in the 2025 NCHSAA Football ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day November 22—Psalm 23:4
Bible Verse Of The Day November 22—Psalm 23:4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your...
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Community
City of Lincolnton Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule
LINCOLNTON, N.C. —The City of Lincolnton Solid Waste Department announces a temporary adjustment to the trash collection schedule in observance ...
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Community
Paul C. Rhyne Art Competition Winners Announced
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Arts Council of Lincoln County & the Lincoln Cultural Center held the awards reception for the annual Paul C. Rhyne Art...
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News
Lincoln County Man Sentenced in October 2023 Murder
LINCOLNTON, N.C. —A Lincoln County man was sentenced this week in the death of a 63-year-old woman in October of 2023. Michael Steven Ricker, 38...
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Classified
Voluntary Water Conservation Request
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Catawba-Wateree River Basin entered Stage 0 of the LIP on November 17, 2025, which is a drought watch stage and has prompte...
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Classified
Meeting Notice – Gaston County Board of Education
The Gaston County Board of Education will conduct the following meetings in the coming weeks:· The Policy C...
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Community
Lincoln County Confirms 15th Positive Rabies Case of 2025
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Lincoln County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s 15th rabies case of the year after a raccoon tested positive ...
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