| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | Here are the latest figures on COVID-19 for Lincoln & surrounding counties and an update on the extension of the moratorium on utility cutoffs and evictions.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | 16 people spoke during the Public Hearing on the proposed Lincoln County budget for fiscal 2021 Monday night (June 1st). All but two of them asked Commissioners to increase the proposed funding for Lincoln County Schools.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Atrium Health is proud to partner with Lincoln County Schools to deliver free healthy meals to children in Lincoln County as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.
Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Kindergarten screening dates for Lincoln County Schools were cancelled this spring because of these school closures due to COVID-19. As a result, Lincoln County Schools will schedule Kindergarten screenings to be held during the staggered entry dates that will occur within the first scheduled days of school for the 2020-2021 school year.
Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | On Wednesday May 27, 2020 Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to a possible rabid raccoon which a family dog had fought.
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | Special Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month virtual classes include COVID-19 & Caregivers, Alzheimer's and Dementia Research, and Healthy Living are being offered during June.
Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Disasters won’t stop, even during a pandemic. Hurricanes cause problems for people in coastal areas, but these storms can also cause damage hundreds of miles inland. People living inland should get ready too.
Thursday, May 28, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | With students out of school and families cooking more meals at home than usual, here are five kid-friendly blueberry recipes just in time for the start of N.C. blueberry season, which runs mid-May through mid-July.
Sunday, May 17, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | This trail showcase of cultural art tells a precious story of Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia, well worth a driving trip into this beautiful, scenic area of the Appalachian Mountains. The newest mural "Capture of Tom Dooley" depicts the capture of the infamous outlaw.
Friday, May 8, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | With the emergence of the Asian Giant Hornet in Washington State, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer services is urging North Carolina residents to be vigilant and report potential sightings of the pest.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | For it is by grace you have been saved...
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar...
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Make every effort to live in peace with everyone...
Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the day that God sent the Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus and gave them power to share the gospel message in every language. He had poured out His Spirit to all at the same time to prov
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | For he guards the course of the just...
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | The last few months have been very difficult and frustrating, not just for our communities but for our nation. Due to the pandemic, we were thrust into a situation that has left many wondering how to pick up the pieces and move forward in what will now be our “new normal.”
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Protests related to the death of George Floyd, who died while being pinned down by the knee of a policeman on his neck, spread across America Friday.
Saturday, May 30, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly created problems for the economy. Businesses and individuals have taken a hit; so have governmental units. It's certainly a time for being careful about spending; but we believe cutting funding for education is not a good idea--even when money is tight.
Friday, May 29, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Riding life’s roller coaster can be fun, thrilling, exhausting, and interesting – all at the same time. Birth and death are life-changing events, especially if we are close to those involved.
Friday, May 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | This is EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week.
Friday, May 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | Lincolnton senior shortstop and pitcher E.J. Manjarres has been awarded the 2020 Jonathan Brookins Memorial Scholarship, named for the former Lincolnton baseball player, the committee announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced the winners of the Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship on Thursday, May 21.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Atrium Health is working in partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway to create a COVID-Safe environment for four live competition NASCAR races, beginning Sunday, May 24, with the historic Coca-Cola 600.
Friday, May 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | EJ Manjarres, a senior shortstop and pitcher at Lincolnton High School, has been selected as a Baseball Factory All-Southeast Player for the Class of 2020. He was one of 30 players chosen.
Monday, May 18, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Two West Lincoln teams placed in the top three among NC high schools in the annual Scholar Athlete Program of the NCHSAA. Crest High School had three of its teams place in the top three in their sports; South Point had two; and Shelby had one.
Monday, May 11, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 1540 Hernando de Soto crossed the Appalachian Mountains, first European to do so; in 1864 General Robert E. Lee wins his last victory of Civil War at Battle of Cold Harbor; and in 1969 the last episode of Star Trek (Turnabout Intruder) aired on NBC.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1875 Alexander Graham Bell makes first sound transmission; in 1935 Babe Ruth announced his retirement as a baseball player; and in 1953 the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was held in Westminster Abbey in London.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1926 actress Marilyn Monroe, [Norma Jean Mortenson], was born in Los Angeles; in 1949 Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz wed for the second time; and in 1968 Helen Keller, blind and deaf author, died at age 87.
Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1879 Madison Square Garden opened in New York, named after 4th President James Madison; in 1837 Stephen Dodson Ramseur, Major General in Confederate Army was born in Lincolnton, N.C.; and in 1884 “flaked cereal” was patented by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg.
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1498 Columbus departed with six ships for his third trip to America; in 1539 Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto discovered Florida; and in 1912 Wilbur Wright, US aviation pioneer, died at 45.
Saturday, May 30, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | For West Lincoln High School’s salutatorian, academic success was so assured, it was open and Shutt. Isabella Shutt, that is.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln Charter School graduation of 2020 was 'a race to the finish line.'
Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The 185 members of the WLHS Class of 2020 held a Drive-In Commencement Ceremony on May 30 in the student parking lot. Here are the names of the Top Ten and the Graduates along with a link to pictures from Lincoln County Schools.
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The 229 members of the NLHS Class of 2020 held a Virtual Graduation Ceremony via YouTube and Social Media May 29. Here are the names of the Top Ten and the Graduates along with a link to the ceremony.
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The 201 members of the LHS Class of 2020 held a One-on-One Ceremony at the school May 29-30. Here are the names of the Top Ten and the Graduates along with a link to pictures from Lincoln County Schools.
Sunday, May 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
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