Tamatha Hester Neal
Tamatha Hester Neal, age 50, of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.Tamatha was born December 6, 1974, in Lincoln County, to the late...
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Council approves appreciation days, weeks
LINCOLNTON––It’s all about honoring the good folks who make our community run so well. At its Thursday regular meeting, the Lincolnt...
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Community
Board of Education to Discuss Budget, Facilities, and Policy Updates a...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe Lincoln County Board of Education will hold a work session on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will includ...
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Morganton man dies in Thursday crash
MORGANTON––A Morganton man died Thursday, following a collision in that same Burke County city.According to Master Trooper Christopher Cas...
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Community
Hornets Book Bus at Pumpkin Center Primary
PUMPKIN CENTER––The importance of children learning to read and write as soon as possible can’t be overstated.And the good folks at ...
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Lincoln County Publishes Delinquent Tax List for 2024
By Jay Dellinger. Publisher ------The Lincoln County Tax Department has officially published the list of property owners who have not paid their 2024 ...
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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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