Lake Norman group seeks to protect fish species
LINCOLNTON––It’s all about improving Lake Norman and protecting the fish and wildlife that call it home.It’s the Lake No...
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Obituaries
Bryan McAlister "Tiny" Lynch
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Bryan McAlister “Tiny” Lynch, age 45, of Lincolnton, peacefully left his earthly home to rest in the arms of Jesus on T...
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Sports
ALWS Gets Underway with Free Concert on August 9
SHELBY, N.C. - The American Legion World Series is a six-day youth baseball tournament held every August in Shelby. Teams representing legion posts fr...
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News
Public’s Help Needed To Locate Missing Woman
LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective T. Glover is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman.Sheila A...
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Community
Gaston County Police to Host 11th Annual NNO
Dallas, N.C. - On Monday, August 11, citizens throughout Gaston County are being invited to join forces with the Gaston County Police Department for t...
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News
GCPD makes arrest in child overdose case
GASTONIA––The parents of an infant have been charged in connection with the child’s overdose.According to a Tuesday statement from t...
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News
Love Denver Back-To-School Event August 9
DENVER, N.C. - The local community is invited to the Love Denver Back to School event at East Lincoln High School, 6471 NC-73, Denver, NC 28037 on Aug...
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News
Traphill boy dies July 30, after July 26 crash
ELKIN––A rural Wilkes County boy died July 30, following a July 26 crash in the Elkin area.According to Master Trooper Christopher Casey o...
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News
Marlow Anthony Johnson captured in Charlotte
SHELBY––A Kings Mountain man wanted in connection with a July murder was captured in Charlotte, Tuesday.According to a same-day statement ...
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Religion
Williamsons family group performs Aug. 9
LOWESVILLE––The Oklahoma-based Williamsons will perform a free concert on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 5 p.m.The Vineyard Church of Lowesville is ...
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Obituaries
John Charles "Charlie" Reep
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - John Charles “Charlie” Reep, passed away Thursday July 31, 2025, after complications following heart surgery in March.&...
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News
LCSO Taking Applications for the Upcoming Citizen's Police Academy Cou...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is currently taking applications for the upcoming Citizen's Police Academy. The course is...
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Community
Third annual Pirate Run is Aug. 16 at St. Luke’s
LINCOLNTON––“Harrrr, Jim Boy, ’tis only three miles, so it ain’t harrrrrd!” That’s how Robert Newton&r...
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News
Drugs Seized During Surveillance Operation
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On August 1, 2025, The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a surveillance operation in Lincoln County.&n...
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News
Nine Cleveland County drug suspects busted
SHELBY––Nine suspects were recently arrested on drug-related charges in Cleveland County.According to a Monday statement from the Clevelan...
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News
State Bureau of Investigation investigates fire
LINCOLNTON––The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a recent fatal fire.According to Chad Flowers, the SBI...
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News
Bryson City woman dies in Friday crash
CLAREMONT––A Bryson City woman died as a result of a Friday vehicle crash in Catawba County.According to Master Trooper Christopher ...
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Features
The 250th Anniversary of the Tryon Resolves
Another article from the SAR and DAR leading up to America's 250th birthday in 2026What is now known as Lincoln County did not exist at the star...
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