| Bosch to Expand in Lincolnton |
A long-time Lincolnton manufacturer announced plans Thursday (June 1st) to expand its operation in Lincolnton. Bosch will invest $130 million and create 400 new jobs at its Indian Creek Road location.
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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June 31, 2023 12:56
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| Congress Passes Debt Ceiling Deal |
The US House of Representatives passed the debt ceiling deal H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act Wednesday evening. The bill then went to the Senate, where approval came Thursday by a 63-36 vote. When signed by President Biden, it will avoid a default by the US Government that could have produced an economic disaster.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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June 1, 2023 07:17
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| Cleanup Continues in Cherryville |
Bad as it was, it could have been worse. The good news is that apparently nobody died in the brutal storm that hit Cherryville Tuesday afternoon (May 16th).
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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May 17, 2023 22:27
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| Vanessa León New Public Affairs Officer |
Former Spectrum News on-air reporter Vanessa León is Lincoln County’s new public affairs officer.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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May 16, 2023 13:57
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| Gateway Gaston: Serving The Common Good |
It’s all about helping one’s fellow human beings. It’s Gateway Gaston. And according to program co-ordinator Dwayne Burks, it’s making a big difference in the lives of countless local folks, getting them connected with the help they need.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
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May 12, 2023 11:20
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| LEDA Proposal Was Surprise at Monday's Commission Meeting |
It had been talked about before--but a proposal put forth at Monday night's (April 17th) meeting of Lincoln County Commissioners still caught them by surprise. Cliff Brumfield of LEDA and others addressed Commissioners about bringing a vocational education building and more vo-ed programs to the Lincoln Campus of Gaston College.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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April 19, 2023 21:45
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| Food, Wine & Brew Fest
[UPDATE: postponed until September] |
UPDATE: The Downtown Development Association's 2023 Food, Wine & Brew Fest in downtown Lincolnton has now been postponed until Sept. 23rd.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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April 20, 2023 15:26
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| Safety Awards Presented to Local Employers |
The North Carolina Department of Labor recognized Lincoln County employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet sponsored by the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and held last Wednesday (April 12th).
Monday, April 17, 2023
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April 16, 2023 12:32
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| Riverbend Project Gets Green Light from Gaston |
Gaston County Commissioners rejected the disapproval of the County Planning Board and residents of the area who spoke at two community meetings and a public hearing, and approved a rezoning request that will allow a major industrial and housing complex on the Lincoln-Gaston County line.
Friday, April 14, 2023
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April 14, 2023 09:15
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| Council Postpones Hearing |
The Cherryville City Council postponed a public hearing related to a proposed lithium mine at their Monday night (April 10th) meeting.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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April 14, 2023 09:23
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| Compromise Ahead? |
A decision on a rezoning request for property adjacent to the Villages of Denver that would allow creation of a new subdivision won't be finalized until the mid-monthly meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners, but it took up most of Monday night's meeting for a public hearing on the request.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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April 4, 2023 09:27
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| Courthouse Redevelopment |
What will be done with the old courthouse? That's the question that was the topic of discussion at a special joint meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners and Lincolnton City Council on Thursday (March 30th).
Saturday, April 1, 2023
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April 31, 2023 17:07
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| Shots Fired Into Residence Prompt Meeting on Rentals |
Shots fired into a Westport residence two weeks ago prompted a called meeting Thursday night (March 23rd) where the incident and the topic of short-term rentals was the principal discussion.
Sunday, March 26, 2023
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March 25, 2023 21:20
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| Local Airport Flies High In 2023 |
The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport is flying high these days. That’s the word from Karen Surca, editor-in-chief of Florida-based Business View magazine.
Friday, March 24, 2023
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March 23, 2023 09:24
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| Summer Internships With Local Industries |
The Lincoln County IMA (Industrial Managers Association) will be offering summer internships to Lincoln County college students home for the summer again this year.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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March 20, 2023 13:20
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| Jana Avilés Is New Animal Services Director |
Avilés brings more than 12 years of animal services welfare experience to the table. She has initiated and implemented lifesaving programs for two municipal animal shelters in North Carolina.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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March 15, 2023 14:54
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| Update on Bank Failures |
Very few (if any) readers are old enough to remember how a run on banks in 1929 started the Great Depression; but most are familiar with the collapse in the housing market that started the Great Recession in 2008.
Monday, March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023 22:17
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| Stanley Country Fest 2012 |
The annual “Country Fest” was held in this past Saturday, October 6, in Stanley, N.C from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Monday, October 8, 2012
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October 7, 2012 14:08
