| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | 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 | Read More |  |
| | Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting incident on March 23, 2023 that left one person with a gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. at 342 Sunny Hill Drive in Lincolnton.
 Friday, March 24, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | 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 | Read More |  |
| | Gaston County Schools is the recipient of the Spirit of North Carolina Award, which is presented by the United Way of North Carolina. The recognition honors businesses, organizations, and individuals that “exemplify the spirit of their community.”
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The North Carolina SBI and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the death. No foul play was involved.
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Detective K. Harrington charged Harris with four counts of first degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Harris was arrested in Moore County on March 19, 2023 and is being held on an $80,000 secured bond on the Cleveland and Lincoln County charges.
 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | On March 20, 2023 Laura Redden, 20, of Denver was reported missing from her residence. Parents say they have not made contact with her for more than a week.
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Read More |  |
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| E-State News |  | | The initiative launched in January with digital profiles of three North Carolina trails and will continue throughout the year with two program series – Ten to Try: NC Trails and NC State Trail Profiles.
 Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Scammers can target victims through any device connected to the internet, and your TV is no exception. BBB Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs.
 Sunday, March 5, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger held a news conference in Raleigh Thursday (March 2nd) to announce that Medicaid expansion will be approved by the General Assembly this year.
 Friday, March 3, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | March officially signals the start of spring wildfire season, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice caution and prioritize safety when burning leaves, limbs and other yard waste.
 Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The Got to Be NC Festival happens May 19-21 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. If you have a piece of antique farm equipment you'd like to display or if you're interested in participating as a vendor at the event, it's time to register.
 Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) issued $172,000 in new rebates this month to help fund the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
 Friday, February 17, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | According to court documents and court hearings, between 2020 and 2021, Phyllis Ann Garcia of Husdon, N.C. and her co-conspirators stole checks, money orders, credit cards, and other financial and personal identifying information from victims in Caldwell and Catawba Counties and used it to defraud banks and other financial institutions.
 Saturday, February 4, 2023 | Read More |  |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory |  | | Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths...
 Monday, March 27, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord...
 Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | In the same way, let your light shine before others...
 Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Check out these upcoming events BCUMC Preschool Celebration and Lenten Services, plus save the dates for more upcoming events! Email your events to include them in our weekly Upcoming Church Events column.
 Friday, March 24, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out...
 Friday, March 24, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you...
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen...
 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Read More |  |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist |  | | Let’s talk about what’s going on in markets and the economy after the recent bank failures.
 Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | When the first Forever Stamps went on sale in April 2007, they said it was a sign of things to come… namely escalating prices.
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | 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 | Read More |  |
| | 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 | Read More |  |
| | 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 | Read More |  |
| | Who would have thought that Juliette Gordon Low’s first Girl Scout troop of 18 girls in 1912 would lead to a worldwide organization that helps girls and women become the leaders of tomorrow?
 Friday, March 10, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Stop and check your driver’s license. If it expires within three months, get in line now. Seriously.
 Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | Read More |  |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports |  | | Here are the scores from Thursday & Friday (March 23rd & 24th) and the schedules for the rest of March.
 Friday, March 24, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | For those who are interested in the NCAA Basketball Tournaments, the 'Sweet 16' games in the men's tournament begin this Thursday evening. In the women's tournament, 'Sweet 16' games will be played Friday & Saturday.
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Here are the scores from Tuesday & Wednesday and the schedules for the rest of this week.
 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Here are the scores from high school sports for Monday (March 20th).
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Here are the scores & schedules for baseball, softball, soccer and tennis.
 Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Here are scores & the schedule for this week and next for girls soccer, baseball & softball and boys tennis.
 Saturday, March 11, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | For local teams, the high school basketball season ended on Saturday. East Lincoln's girls and Lincoln Charter's boys both lost in the NCHSAA playoffs. Both had great seasons. Sunday, the Atlantic Coast Conference crowned its women's tournament champion and the men's tournament starts Tuesday. We don't normally report on college basketball, but we're posting the men's schedule because many of our readers have expressed an interest.
 Monday, March 6, 2023 | Read More |  |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons |  | | Today in History in 1625 Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland ascended the throne; in 1855 Abraham Gesner patented kerosene; and in 1980 Mount St. Helens became active after 123 years.
 Monday, March 27, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Today in History in 1812 an earthquake destroyed most of Caracas, Venezuela; in 1874 poet Robert Frost was born; in 1931 actor Leonard Nimoy was born; and in 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announced a vaccine to prevent polio.
 Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Today in History in 1918 Howard Cosell, sportscaster, was born in Winston-Salem, N.C.; in 1942 singer Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee; and in 1947 Reginald Kenneth Dwight was born in England – you know him better as Elton John
 Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Today in History in 1882 German scientist Robert Koch discovers bacillus cause of TB; and in 1947 John D. Rockefeller Jr. donates New York City East River site to the United Nations.
 Friday, March 24, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Today in History in 1775 Patrick Henry proclaimed "Give me liberty or give me death" in speech in favor of Virginian troops joining U.S. Revolutionary war; and in 1983 Barney Clark, the first artificial heart recipient, died after 112 days at age 62.
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Today in History 1790 Thomas Jefferson became the first U.S. Secretary of State under President Washington; in 1941 actor Jimmy Stewart was inducted into the Army becoming the first major American movie star to wear a military uniform in WWII.
 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Today in History in 1871 journalist Henry M. Stanley began his famous expedition to Africa; in 1917 Loretta Walsh became the U.S. Navy’s first female Petty Officer; and in 1980 J.R. was shot on the TV show Dallas.
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Read More |  |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement |  | | You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs.
 Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | Children’s author Vanessa Roeder will be visiting the branches of the Lincoln County Public Library March 28 through April 1. She will be doing workshops and book signings at all three branches. Registration is required for all events except the Storytime programs.
 Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners final votes and results on zoning cases for March 2023.
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The United Way of Lincoln County announces that Lincoln County has been chosen to receive $10,018 from the EFSP State Set Aside funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the County. The deadline for applying for this grant is April 15, 2023.
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | This award-winning and very funny musical, featuring a play-within-a-play format, will be presented this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (March 24-26) at the James W. Warren Citizens Center in Lincolnton.
 Thursday, March 23, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The dean’s council nominated Santín because of her leadership skills and work as a peer mentor; her efforts in undergraduate research; and her overall zest for learning, according to the college’s public information office.
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Read More |  |
| | The Newton-Conover Area Community Band’s annual end-of-season concert will be at 3 p.m. in the Betty Blackburn Auditorium at Maiden High School in Maiden on Sunday, March 26. The concert is free and open to the public.
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | Read More |  |
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