Lincoln County Commissioners held the required public hearing on the fiscal 2024 budget Monday night (June 5th); then approved it as written with very little public comment during the hearing and only one 'no' vote by a Commissioner. The budget sets the tax rate this year at 49.9¢ per hundred dollars valuation. Tuesday, June 6, 2023
What happened along Upper Creek in Burke County changed world history. The first European explorer in these parts is said to have been Spanish conquistador Hernando DeSoto in 1540, but it wasn’t until 1566-67 that Spanish returned to stay for about 18 months—long enough to be considered “permanent.” Tuesday, May 30, 2023
When she was little there was no thought... Thought of knees... Knees were just things that worked... Worked wonderful... She used them 24 – 7... Sunday, May 21, 2023
Earlier this week, the NC General Assembly voted to override Governor Roy Cooper's veto of the state's new abortion ban after 12 weeks. Like it or not, it's now the law; and we're going to have to deal with it as such. Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. entered the presidential race last month, and while most regard him as a long shot, polls show he’s already backed by 21 percent of Democrat voters. That’s a seven-percent gain in just four weeks. It’s a bit of déjà vu for Baby Boomers. Wednesday, May 17, 2023
If you’re an Anglophile like me, you surely have May 6 marked on the calendar. Early Saturday brings the televised crowning of King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort—a once-in-a-lifetime event. Monday, May 1, 2023
She is 81 now and she has great neighbors... She is truly blessed... She has family neighbors now... Her Son and her Daughter-in-law... Outstanding neighbors... Sunday, April 30, 2023
Told you so. Fourteen months ago, I and countless other right-thinking observers called out the Russo-Ukrainian War for the farce and con job that it is. (1 comments) Saturday, April 29, 2023
This Letter to the Editor is in response to our recent article “Revaluation Appeal Deadline is Friday” that ran on April 25, 2023. Saturday, April 29, 2023
I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 323 in the Thunder Eagles patrol. I am currently working on the Communication Merit Badge requirement 7a. For this requirement it asks of me to contact the editor of a local newspaper concerning my opinion of any article in the newspaper. Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Homelessness is a problem all across America, and while there are multiple reasons why people are homeless, one of the most significant is the lack of affordable housing. It may be time to reconsider and revamp an old idea. Saturday, April 22, 2023
I understand why our ancestors considered spring to be beginning of a new year. It is the start-over we look forward to all winter. Tuesday, April 18, 2023
In 1960 she was a size 10 girl... January 1961 she was a size 10 bride... February 1962 she was a size 16 new Mother... In 6 months she was now in a size 12... But in November 1963 she added baby # 2... Took longer to recover this time but... But she worked hard and size 12 was back… Sunday, April 16, 2023
She loved flowers all her life... Been building flower bed... Buying flowers... Planting flowers... Rooting flowers... Swapping flowers with friends... Friends and strangers... Making new friends with flowers... Sunday, April 9, 2023
For the second time in two months, the Lincolnton City Council turned down a rezoning request related to new residences being built in Lincolnton. Friday, April 7, 2023
Walmart has been taken over by the Pioneer Woman. Look around. She’s everywhere-- Fabrics, Ladies’ Wear, Garden, Seasonal, Organization, Housewares. Tuesday, April 4, 2023
As we have noted in several previous articles, the Property Revaluation for tax purposes is NOT a tax increase; but the evidence is sufficient that we can tell you with little doubt--your taxes are going up. Saturday, March 18, 2023
I wanted to talk about life today. Specifically, making your dreams happen. It's easy to get caught up in worries about inflation, interest rates, recessions, and everything else. Thursday, March 16, 2023
In the last week, America has seen the second and third largest bank failures in our history. While increasing interest rates has had some effect, inflation is still a problem. Some believe we're about to have a major recession; others fear more bank failures. How much have we learned from history? Wednesday, March 15, 2023
