https://www.lincolnherald.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:48:18 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-24-isaiah-4029  Bible Verse Of The Day September 24 – Isaiah 40:29     He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-75918.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-24-isaiah-4029 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:59:35 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/9-to-5-dolly-day  On Friday, September 25, 2026 the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties (Partnership) is honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy by inviting families, caregivers, teachers, and community supporters to share the impact that Doll... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dolly-9-to-5-day-42102.jpg www.pfclg.org (Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/9-to-5-dolly-day Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:14:55 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/claudia-renee-bolick  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Claudia “Renee” Bolick, age 51, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Renee was born June 12, 1975, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Mildred Haney Hall.Renee ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-62332.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/claudia-renee-bolick Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:25:18 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/daniel-anthony-catania  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Daniel Anthony Catania, age 87, of Stoney Creek Drive in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.  Mr. Catania was born June 11, 1939, in El Paso, Texas, son of the late Daniel and Conce... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/daniel-anthony-catania Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:22:20 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/rodney-lee-simons-jr  MAIDEN, N.C.—Rodney Lee Simons Jr., age 41, of Benny Shrum Lane in Maiden, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.Rodney was born September 1, 1985, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to Rodney Lee Simons Sr. and the late Vicki Lynn Cr... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-60399.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/rodney-lee-simons-jr Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:20:06 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lcso-citizens-academy-participants-get-hands-on-experience LINCOLN COUNTY—The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy participants spent the past two weeks getting hands-on experience with a few core areas of patrol work.During the first session, participants went to the driving track at Gast... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lcso-citizens-academy-87052.jpg aturk@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Sheriff's Office) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lcso-citizens-academy-participants-get-hands-on-experience Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:59:36 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-23-acts-412  Bible Verse Of The Day September 23 – Acts 4:12     Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-22925.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-23-acts-412 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:57:10 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-celebrate-constitution-day-arts-athletics-and-technology LINCOLN COUNTY — Lincoln County Schools is taking time this week to recognize the many people, programs and accomplishments that help make the school system successful, from classroom learning and the arts to athletics and behind-the-scenes tec... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/weekly-celebrations-47829.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-schools-celebrate-constitution-day-arts-athletics-and-technology Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:39:59 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/going-big-with-your-holiday-decorations-dont-fall-for-this-scam  If you plan to get festive with your Halloween, Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. Each year, BBB Scam Tracker receives complaints during the holiday season about false advertisements and phony promises ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/decoration-scams-halloween-42816.jpg jorork@charlotte.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/going-big-with-your-holiday-decorations-dont-fall-for-this-scam Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:22:40 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/carolina-caring-social-worker-named-hyundai-hometown-hero NEWTON, N.C.—Carolina Caring Social Worker Christie Mullins, of Lincoln County, has been selected as a Hyundai Hometown Hero.Only four individuals nationwide are recognized as a Hyundai Hometown Hero per year. Mullins was nominated for this awa... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christie-mullins-69567.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/carolina-caring-social-worker-named-hyundai-hometown-hero Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:57:37 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/guilty-plea-to-operating-a-drone-in-prohibited-area-near-charlotte-airport  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte man appeared in federal court today and pleaded guilty to operating a drone in a prohibited area near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT airport), announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/no-drone-zone-22378.jpg Lia.Bantavani@usdoj.gov (U.S. Department of Justice) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/guilty-plea-to-operating-a-drone-in-prohibited-area-near-charlotte-airport Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:43:14 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-22-psalms-911-2  Bible Verse Of The Day September 22 – Psalms 91:1-2     Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-90998.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-22-psalms-911-2 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:53:58 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-21-ephesians-429  Bible Verse Of The Day September 21 – Ephesians 4:29    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-84238.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-21-ephesians-429 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:51:03 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/football-scores-week-ending-september-18  VARSITY FOOTBALL SCORESSeptember 18, 2026·       Bandys 42, Bunker Hill 35·       Burns 50, Bessemer City 14·       Christ the King 4... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/footballscores-56961.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/football-scores-week-ending-september-18 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:11:00 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/tennis-soccer-update-week-of-september-14 TENNISTuesday, September 15West Lincoln 5, Burns 4The Lady Rebel Tennis team defeated Burns Tuesday, 5-4.  It was a close match from start to finish.  Winners were:  Kennedy McCumber, Raylan Morrison in singles and doubles, Ensley Wood... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/graphic-created-with-watercolorish-background-900-x-400-pixels-tennis-player-or-players-on-left-soccer-players-on-right-similar-to-graphics-submitted-33497.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/tennis-soccer-update-week-of-september-14 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:08:12 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/so-glad  Any special plans for the day?"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24 KJV).”This is THE day.The LORD has made this day. It's special.Why? Because He made it special; especially for us.I h... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-be-glad-hummingbird-flowers-80070.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/so-glad Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:22:55 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-20-romans-58  Bible Verse Of The Day September 20 – Romans 5:8    But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-35912.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-20-romans-58 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:48:29 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-19-luke-1610  Bible Verse Of The Day September 19 – Luke 16:10    "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-50163.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-19-luke-1610 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:46:07 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-commissioners-face-full-agenda-monday  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. with a full agenda that includes development cases, property revaluation standards, infrastructure improvements and changes involving the B... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/commission-74886.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-commissioners-face-full-agenda-monday Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:38:29 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-sro-marcus-miller-named-president-of-statewide-association LINCOLNTON, N.C. — A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy who has spent nearly two decades in law enforcement has been selected to lead an organization representing school resource officers across North Carolina.Deputy Marcus Miller, wh... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/miller-64737.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-sro-marcus-miller-named-president-of-statewide-association Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:27:39 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/iron-station-man-charged-after-narcotics-operation-yields-over-18-pounds-of-cocaine  On September 15, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, in partnership with the Gastonia Police Department, conducted a narcotics surveillance operation in Eastern Lincoln County.During the operation, Narcotics Officers condu... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/mccall-80331.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/iron-station-man-charged-after-narcotics-operation-yields-over-18-pounds-of-cocaine Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:54:53 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-henkel-lark  MOUNT HOLLY, N.C.—Thomas Henkel Lark, 57, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, died September 7, 2026.Born in Charlotte on September 12, 1968, Thomas was the son of Dale Edson Hinkle and Ramona Ballard Hinkle. He grew up in Lincolnton, No... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lark-91483.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/thomas-henkel-lark Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:37:23 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/dr-william-l-crouse-and-dr-winslow-washington-nolen  In our thirty-first installment we remembered Mart and Louie Aderholt, the self-taught animal caregivers who served Crouse when livestock still defined farm life. This week we return to two men whose names are bound to the village itself: Dr. W... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg rramsey66@bellsouth.net (Crouse Community History & Photo Project) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/dr-william-l-crouse-and-dr-winslow-washington-nolen Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:36:38 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-18-psalm-274  Bible Verse Of The Day September 18 – Psalm 27:4    One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-28909.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-18-psalm-274 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:43:16 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/notice-of-november-3rd-2026-general-and-city-of-lincolnton-election-lincoln-county-north-carolina  Notice is hereby given that general elections will be held in Lincoln County on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All qualified registered voters will be eligible to vote in the election. Unaffiliated voters may choose a party primary from parties tha... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/nptice-of-board-elections-25592.jpg elections@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Board of Elections) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/notice-of-november-3rd-2026-general-and-city-of-lincolnton-election-lincoln-county-north-carolina Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:47:31 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/train-them-up-in-the-way-they-should-go  That sounds simple enough. But somewhere between the wooden spoon and the helicopter parent, we seem to have misplaced the instruction manual.I’m not against homeschooling. I’m not against virtual schooling. And I’m certainly ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/train-them-up-in-the-way-they-should-go Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:09:13 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/armed-gastonia-fentanyl-trafficker-sentenced-to-prison  ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Matthew Olando Allen, 35, of Gastonia, N.C., was sentenced today to 51 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for selling fentanyl and firearms, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the West... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fentanyl-doj-24549.jpg Lia.Bantavani@usdoj.gov (U.S. Department of Justice) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/armed-gastonia-fentanyl-trafficker-sentenced-to-prison Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:32:51 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-valley-woodcarvers-club-meeting-september-19  The Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club will meet Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Klingspor Woodworking Shop at 856 21st St. Drive SE (Sweetwater Road) in Hickory.Meetings are open to the public and to anyone intereste... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-valley-woodcarvers-club-24038.jpg rssgrant1@charter.net (Catawba Valley Wood Carvers Club) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/catawba-valley-woodcarvers-club-meeting-september-19 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:27:33 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/marion-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-defrauding-fema-after-hurricane-helene  ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Today, Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced Peggy Lee Cantrell, 41, of Marion, North Carolina, to three years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for defrauding the Federal Emergency Ma... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fraud-9397.jpg Lia.Bantavani@usdoj.gov (U.S. Department of Justice) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/marion-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-defrauding-fema-after-hurricane-helene Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:19:05 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-17-james-112  Bible Verse Of The Day September 17 – James 1:12    Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-3501.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-17-james-112 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:39:55 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/union-elementary-holds-student-lighthouse-team-election  Union Elementary students took part in a special “Election Day” this week as they cast their votes for the school’s new Student Lighthouse Team.With a polling location set up to look like the real thing, students took their vo... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/union-elementary-26067.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/union-elementary-holds-student-lighthouse-team-election Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:03:44 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/battleground-elementary-pre-k-students-show-appreciation-for-local-police  Battleground Elementary School’s youngest learners are already making a difference in their community.The school’s Pre-K students recently completed their first service project of the year, showing their appreciation for officers wi... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/battleground-elementary-18278.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/battleground-elementary-pre-k-students-show-appreciation-for-local-police Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:10 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-zoning-public-hearings-october-5-2026  Below are our zoning public hearings for Monday October 5, 2026. All cases may be viewed online at https://www.lincolncountync.gov/371/Pending-ApplicationsZMA #798 JBDK Family, LP, applicant (Parcel ID# 71407) A request to rezone a 16.29-a... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/planning-board-61466.jpg Joshua.Grant@lincolncountync.gov (Joshua L. Grant, MPA Lincoln County Planning & Inspections Manager) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-zoning-public-hearings-october-5-2026 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:07:27 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-cleveland-and-lincoln-county-invited-to-join-2026-walk-to-end-alzheimers-oct-10  GASTONIA, N.C.—The Alzheimer’s Association invites residents of Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln County to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 10.The Alzheimer’s Association – Western North Carolina Ch... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/alzheimers-association-walk-2026-82360.jpg ksharrington@alz.org (Alzheimer’s Association) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-cleveland-and-lincoln-county-invited-to-join-2026-walk-to-end-alzheimers-oct-10 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:57:14 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/gc-museum-now-offering-low-sensory-hours  DALLAS, N.C. – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History recently announced special hours for visitors looking for a low sensory experienceThe Museum now offers early access every Friday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., before normal operat... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/low-sensory-fridays-94449.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/gc-museum-now-offering-low-sensory-hours Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:41:23 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-man-sentenced-for-voluntary-manslaughter-in-2021-death  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—Jacoby Alexander Brooks, 24, pleaded guilty on September 8, 2026, to Voluntary Manslaughter in connection with the death of Cody David Souther.The incident occurred on June 14, 2021, in the 6000 block of East Hwy 150.... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jacoby-alexander-brooks-25815.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-man-sentenced-for-voluntary-manslaughter-in-2021-death Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:44:34 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-museum-of-art-history-to-receive-three-awards-at-semc-conference  DALLAS, N.C. – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is pleased to announce they will be the recipient of three 2026 Southeastern Museums awards at the 75th annual Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) on September 30 in Winston-... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/alexandrea-pizza-gaston-county-art-history-17219.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/gaston-county-museum-of-art-history-to-receive-three-awards-at-semc-conference Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:32:22 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/restoration  "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted." Galatians 6:1.There are lots of loaded lessons to learn from the above-quoted ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-restoration-44514.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/restoration Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:06:16 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-16-psalm-6819  Bible Verse Of The Day September 16 – Psalm 68:19    Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-85676.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-16-psalm-6819 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:37:21 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-community-halloween-costume-donation-drive  As we all start gearing up for fall, don't forget to dig out those gently used Halloween costumes your kids have outgrown! We are currently accepting costume donations to help make sure every child in our community has a fantastic Hallowee... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/costumes-64345.jpg Parks@lincolnherald.com (Lincolnton Parks & Recreation Department) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincolnton-community-halloween-costume-donation-drive Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:39:24 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/motorcyclist-killed-in-lincoln-county-crash  A 42-year-old Iron Station man was killed Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was driving collided with an Amazon delivery van at the intersection of Forney Hill Road and Maple Brook Drive in Lincoln County.The North Carolina State Highway ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-2263.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/motorcyclist-killed-in-lincoln-county-crash Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:15:04 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/putting-the-overwhelm-on-a-shelf It seems lately that life has developed a rather unfortunate habit of handing me one more thing.Just when I think I have everything under control, something else lands on the pile.Recently, our homeowners insurance company sent us a list of things th... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/putting-the-overwhelm-on-a-shelf Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:35:46 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-15-ecclesiastes-1213  Bible Verse Of The Day September 15 – Ecclesiastes 12:13    Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-19479.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-15-ecclesiastes-1213 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:34:28 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/schiele-museum-brings-a-new-dinosaur-experience-to-the-carolinas GASTONIA, N.C – The Schiele Museum of Natural History will soon open the Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs, the largest permanent dinosaur exhibit in the Carolinas. Visitors can expect to see 4,200 square feet of fossils, interactiv... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dino-79880.jpg tiffani.stewart@gastonianc.gov (Schiele Museum of Natural History) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/schiele-museum-brings-a-new-dinosaur-experience-to-the-carolinas Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:14:27 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-september-29  The next meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Social Services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Department of Social Services located at 1136 East Main Street, Lincolnton, N.C.  28092.&nbs... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lc-dss-september-meeting-75171.jpg LCDSS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Department of Social Services) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-september-29 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:06:17 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/cyclospora-outbreak-ends-as-fda-focuses-on-prevention  The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak season is winding down, but federal health officials are continuing their efforts to determine how contamination occurred and how similar outbreaks can be prevented.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cente... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lettuce-98413.jpg lincolnherald (FDA - Federal Food and Drug Administration) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/cyclospora-outbreak-ends-as-fda-focuses-on-prevention Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:17:36 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-14-psalm-119105  Bible Verse Of The Day September 14 – Psalm 119:105      Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-67929.jpg https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-september-14-psalm-119105 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:07:48 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/annual-homecoming-crouse-united-methodist-september-20 CROUSE, N.C. – Rev. Savannah Glover and the congregation of Crouse United Methodist Church invite former members, friends, relatives and the community to their annual Homecoming on Sunday, September 20, 2026.  Worship Service at 11 a.m. Co... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-umc-homecoming-1243.jpg fredareynolds@lincolnherald.com (Freda Reynolds) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/annual-homecoming-crouse-united-methodist-september-20 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:56:35 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/afraid  Have you ever been afraid?  What a stupidly dumb question; of course you have.  We all have.  It’s an emotion that comes to all of us when we are unsure of the outcome of the situation in which we have found ourselves.&nbsp... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faith-afraid-1146.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/afraid Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:44:54 -0400 https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/hickory-choral-society-announces-its-49th-season —Contributed by Dr. Ryan Luhrs, Hickory Choral Society Artistic Director and ConductorThe Hickory Choral Society transforms lives through performance, support of music education, and the advancement of social harmony in the North Carolina Footh... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hickory-choral-society-30188.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.lincolnherald.com/story/hickory-choral-society-announces-its-49th-season Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:57:45 -0400