What’s Happening July 30 – September 27
Stuff The Bus Campaign, July 26 - August 7: The Lincoln Cultural Center will be an official collection site for the United Way of Lincoln County's Stu...
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Religion
Church Events For July 30 – August 30
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Check out upcoming events at our local churches during July and August. If you would like to have your event included please ...
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News
Monroe men get 10 years for drug, gun charges
CHARLOTTE––Two Monroe men were recently sentenced to 10.8 years in prison in connection with drug and gun charges.According to Russ ...
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Cattle thief gets two years in prison
CHARLOTTE––A Mount Airy man was recently sentenced to prison in connection with a scheme of livestock theft.According to Russ Fergus...
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Obituaries
Jeffrey Michael "Mike" Hefner
HICKORY, N.C. - Jeffrey Michael "Mike" Hefner, 63, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born on July ...
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News
Deputy Emee Barrella has path to purpose
SHELBY––Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Emee Barrella has followed an interesting career path.According to a Tuesday ...
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Features
ER Visit a Tableau of Drama
If you’re looking for drama, it’s as near as the nearest emergency room.My son dropped me off at the main door, and I looked down on...
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News
Lincolnton man dies after Monday crash
MAIDEN––A Lincolnton man died Monday evening, following a motorcycle crash in the Maiden area.According to Master Trooper Christophe...
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News
Local version of National Night Out is Aug. 5
LINCOLNTON––The National Night Out takes place every year in communities all across America.And according to a Monday statement from...
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Features
Unrest in Massachusetts
Early in the war, there was significant activity in Massachusetts. Home to the Sons of Liberty, many of the early patriot causes were exemplifie...
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Community
47th Annual Apple Queen Scholarship Pageant Set for August 2
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – The 47th Annual Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen Scholarship Pageant will take place on Saturday, August 2, at the James W. Wa...
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Obituaries
Linda B. Loggins
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. - Linda B. Loggins, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1...
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Features
The gift of Friendship and Life
April 15...a date on the calendar for most of us, and its proverbial reminder that Uncle Sam is around the corner. However, for me, this date no...
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News
Officer Doug Hord retires from GCPD
GASTONIA––After more than a quarter-century of service to the public, Officer Doug Hord is hanging up his badge.According to a Friday stat...
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News
Arrest warrants issued with regard to shooting
SHELBY––Arrest warrants were issued Wednesday in connection with a recent shooting death.According to a Thursday statement from the Clevel...
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Religion
Christian Ministry extends its gratitude
LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry is saying “thank you.”That’s the word Thursday from executive director Mitzi Williams. As...
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News
Jordan Mitchem among NJHA award winners
VALE––Lincoln County’s own Jordan Mitchem was among the recent winners of the Junior Golden Bull Awards.Held annually in Kentucky, t...
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Obituaries
Catherine A. Sherbert
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Catherine A. Sherbert, 80, of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Sh...
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