Lincolnton man charged with seven counts of statutory rape of a child
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher --------A Lincolnton man is being held without bond after deputies charged him with seven felony counts of statutory...
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Fifth Rabies Case Confirmed After Raccoon Encounter
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -----Gaston County officials have confirmed the fifth case of rabies in the county this year, after a raccoon tested posit...
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Chinese money-launderers plead guilty
CHARLOTTE––Three Chinese men pled guilty Thursday, re multiple money-laundering charges.That’s the same-day word in a joint statemen...
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Lincoln County Commissioners to Tackle Zoning, Economic Development an...
by Jay Dellinger. PublisherThe Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the County Administration...
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Community
City of Lincolnton announces 2025 summer swim lessons and youth sports...
By Jay Dellinger. Publisher -----The City of Lincolnton Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a fun-filled and educational summer with a f...
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Community
Reentry Simulation aims to spotlight struggles of former inmates
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------Lincoln County, NC – Community leaders, local officials, and residents are invited to step into the shoes of s...
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Sports
Lady Mustangs announce 12th annual girls basketball camp this July
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ----East Lincoln High School will once again open its gym doors this summer for the 12th annual Lady Mustang Youth Girls B...
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Community
First Friday Recycling Collection Set for Tomorrow
Residents are reminded that the First Friday Recycling collection is scheduled for tomorrow morning. To ensure pickup, roll your blue recycling bin to...
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Animal cruelty arrest made in Gastonia case involving neglected dog
by Jay Dellinger. Publisher -----GASTONIA, NC – The Gaston County Police Department, along with Animal Care and Enforcement (ACE), has charged a...
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Obituaries
Nellie Jean Clark Leonhardt
Nellie Jean Clark Leonhardt, age 86, of Gracie Lane in Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m...
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Undercover operations lead to major drug arrests in Lincoln County
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -----In a sweeping crackdown across Lincoln County, a series of undercover drug investigations conducted by the Lincoln Co...
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Fatal fire in Kings Mountain on Wednesday
KINGS MOUNTAIN––A structure fire at the Green Tree Apartments left one woman dead and multiple families displaced, Wednesday.According to ...
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Obituaries
Robert Ralph Pless
Robert Ralph Pless, 84, of Claremont passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born September 8th, 1940 he was the son of the late Everet...
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Multiple Defendants Indicted in Federal Crackdown on Guns and Illegal ...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ---------As part of a sweeping nationwide effort known as Operation Take Back America, the U.S. Attorney’s Off...
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Suspicious vehicle call leads to arrest on firearm and drug charges
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------A Statesville man with a lengthy criminal history is behind bars after deputies say a suspicious vehicle investigati...
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Obituaries
Shirley Jean Johnson
Shirley Jean Johnson, 57, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Born Se...
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Obituaries
Max Donald Schronce
Max Donald Schronce, age 87, of Cameron Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m...
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Obituaries
Rita Reynae Walton
Rita Reynae Walton, 68, of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at The Greens at Hickory. She was born, March 12th, 1957. The family will re...
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