| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | The US House of Representatives passed the debt ceiling deal H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act Wednesday evening. The bill now goes to the Senate, where approval is expected, avoiding a default by the US Government that could have produced an economic disaster.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Nobody was injured when a small plane went down on Lake Norman just north of Sherrills Ford Wednesday afternoon (May 31st).
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Graduation dates for the four high schools of Lincoln County Schools are as follows. Please check with the individual schools for ticket requirements, parking, etc. More information on each of the graduating classes will be posted later in the week.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | It was a day of remembrance and gratitude as Lincolnton joined the rest of the nation in observing Memorial Day on Monday (May 29th), honoring those who died while serving in our nation's military.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | A murder suspect wanted in Charlotte was apprehended Sunday morning in Gastonia but only after shots were fired at a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police vehicle.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | A Dallas man was arrested last Thursday (May 25th) on a dozen warrants alleging sexual exploitation of a minor.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has arrested eight students in connection with an alleged 'senior prank' at North Lincoln High School.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | Lincoln County's unemployment rate for April was the 6th lowest in North Carolina.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced the six inductees that will comprise the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony on October 19 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center. Inductees include Scotty McCreery, Loudon Wainwright III, Bill Curtis, Fetchin Bones, Betty Davis and George Beverly Shea.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | NC MedAssist earned a 2023 Gold/Silver/Bronze Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic's mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare.
Monday, May 22, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | New Website Will Engage Communities Statewide Around Resilience
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Reynolda House Museum of American Art will offer free admission to all pre-K through grade 12 teachers at public and private schools in North Carolina from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2023.
Sunday, May 14, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Members of the military are invited to spend the summer with their families at The Schiele Museum of Natural History. From May 20, 2023 (Armed Forces Day), until September 4, 2023 (Labor Day), veterans, active military, and their loved ones can enjoy free museum admission.
Saturday, May 13, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | BBB Scam Tracker has received reports of con artists ripping off consumers by promising a great deal on “like-new” devices that they don’t plan on delivering.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | | Read More | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many...
Sunday, May 28, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Love does no harm to a neighbor...
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The soup kitchen needs a group to volunteer to cook and serve on two Saturdays: June 17 and July 1, as well as Tuesday, July 4. Many other dates are also available. Plus: food items, men’s clothing and household items are also needed by Christian Ministry.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | What, then, shall we say in response to these things...
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Blessed are the meek...
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | 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 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | | Read More | |
| | 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.
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Saturday, April 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | Here's the latest in local sports from baseball, softball and girls soccer.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | East Lincoln won its Friday game over Rockingham County 2-1 to claim the NCHSAA 3A West Region softball title and a trip to the state championship series next weekend. Here are the scores from Thursday & Friday games involving area teams hoping for a state championship in softball, baseball, and girls soccer.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | East Lincoln suffered only its second loss in 24 games Thursday evening as Rockingham County got a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 7th inning to win 5-4 in the west region 3A championship series. Here are details of that game and info about Burns & South Point winning in baseball & girls soccer.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Last season, Garrett Michel was playing for the East Lincoln Mustangs. This Spring, he's at Virginia Tech, and the first baseman continues as a slugger, batting .335 with 11 home runs and 45 rbi's. Now, Michel has been named to the ACC's All-Freshmen team.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The East Lincoln softball team won the first game of its series for the West Regional championship in the NCHSAA 3A playoffs. It took an extra inning, but the Mustangs got their 22nd win 1-0 over Rockingham County.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The 2023 girls soccer season came to an end Monday night as the Mustangs lost in the NCHSAA 3A playoffs to West Henderson 1-0.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The North Lincoln track teams didn't win the NCHSAA 3A title at the annual state meet this year, but they still did well in the meet at NCA&T University in Greensboro.
Sunday, May 21, 2023 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | 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.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | | 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.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1790 Rhode Island becomes last of original 13 colonies ratifying US Constitution; in 1942 Bing Crosby records "White Christmas"; and in 1953 Edmund Hillary (NZ) and Tenzing Norgay (Nepal) are first to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1431 Joan of Arc was accused of relapsing back into heresy by donning male clothing again; in 1951 Willie Mays connected for his first major league home run after going 0-for-12; and in 1972 the White House “plumbers” broke into Democratic National Headquarters at Watergate.
Sunday, May 28, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1933 Walt Disney’s “3 Little Pigs” was released; notables that were born today include Julia Ward Howe (Battle Hymn of the Republic) in 1819, cowboy and scout “Wild Bill” Hickok (James Butler) in 1837 and in 1923 Henry Kissinger, Secretary of State (1973-77)/Nobel Peace Prize (1973).
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1805 Lewis & Clark first sighted the Rocky Mountains; in 1907 actor John Wayne [Marion Mitchell Morrison] was born; in 1923 actor James Arness (Matt Dillon-Gunsmoke) was born; and in 1951 Sally Kristen Ride the first US woman astronaut (STS-7, STS 41G), was born in Los Angeles, California.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1927 Henry Ford announced the end of the production of the Model T Ford; in 1932 Goofy first appeared in “Mickey’s Revue” by Walt Disney as Dippy Dawg; and in 1977 the original “Star Wars” movie was released.
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc (ECCCM), a non-profit crisis assistance ministry, announced that it was given the Agency Partner Award through Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Activities this month will also include musical performances and craft classes.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | It is perhaps the best known signature in American history. As president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock is credited as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. According to legend, Hancock boldly inscribed his name so the English king would not need glasses to read it. In this, the 87th in our series of articles from the SAR & DAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Jennifer Baker tells more about this important figure in the American Revolution.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs. Job listings for the Week of May 28, 2023.
Sunday, May 28, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | With Summer Learning right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate! The Catawba County Library invites you to join us for our Summer Learning Kickoff featuring BIG BANG BOOM in concert and a Summer Activity Resource Fair on Friday, June 2 at the Norman B. Coley Amphitheater at Conover City Park from 4 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | Carolina Caring is leading the way in healthcare innovation by offering a creative solution to a nationwide problem — the shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to care for the rapidly aging Baby Boomer generation.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2023 grant program. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) publicly supported charities, churches and religious organizations, governmental agencies and educational institutions.
Friday, May 26, 2023 | | Read More | |
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