| Schools Weather Update |
Here's the info we have on schools for Thursday (Jan. 20th).
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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January 18, 2022 18:57
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| Weather-related Schedule Changes Continue |
School schedules have been amended for Wednesday and in-person classes won't be held. Here's the latest update on the weather-related cancellations.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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January 18, 2022 18:51
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| More Snow Coming? |
When we posted our forecast Tuesday morning calling for more snow this week, we promised to update it as needed. The snow is coming--but it's looking more and more like it won't amount to much for our area.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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January 18, 2022 06:46
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| Schools/Other Closures |
Many rural roads are still covered in ice--even where they have been scraped. Schools will be closed Tuesday and there are other cancellations and delays as a result of the weather.
Monday, January 17, 2022
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January 17, 2022 19:04
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| Shooting Incident Leaves Denver, NC Man Injured |
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives and Charlie District deputies are investigating a shooting incident that left a man with leg wounds.
Monday, January 17, 2022
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January 16, 2022 14:04
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| Free COVID Testing |
Most readers have seen the tv news reports about the long lines at COVID testing sites in Charlotte. While getting tested in Lincoln County, Catawba County, Gaston County or Cleveland County isn't quite that difficult, it still takes some time. Now more relief--FREE at-home tests--are coming.
Monday, January 17, 2022
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January 16, 2022 14:09
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| SNOW |
The snow and sleet have ended, but not all roads have yet been cleared. Schools will be closed Tuesday. The MLK Day Walk & Program that had been planned for downtown Lincolnton was canceled. There will still be some hazardous driving conditions in some areas Tuesday morning, so plan accordingly.
Monday, January 17, 2022
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January 17, 2022 00:00
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| Snow/Sleet/Rain Continue |
The snow, sleet and freezing rain continue and road conditions are hazardous. The good news is that most people have done what they were advised to do and stayed home. Sheriff Bill Beam confirmed that Lincoln County has had no major incidents, although some less serious accidents have occurred.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
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January 16, 2022 04:22
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| MLK Day & Snow Closures |
Monday is MLK Day, a national holiday. Govt. offices (federal, state, county, city) will be closed. Schools will be closed. Libraries will be closed. Because of the winter storm, there will also be some weather-related closures including Lincoln County solid waste convenience sites closed Sunday.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
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January 17, 2022 00:01
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| Weather/Cancellations Update |
Here's the latest on cancellations due to the weather and an update on weather conditions.
Sunday, January 16, 2022
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January 15, 2022 13:04
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| Two People Arrested In Break-In At Used Car Dealership |
Two people have been arrested in connection with a break-in and theft from a used car dealership north of Lincolnton.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
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January 14, 2022 18:21
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| School Board Meets With Legislators |
The Lincoln County Board of Education held a special Legislative Breakfast meeting Friday morning (Jan. 14th) with NC State Senator Ted Alexander and NC House member Jason Saine, pitching multiple requests of the legislators for General Assembly action.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
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January 14, 2022 11:20
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| WINTER STORM WARNING |
By now, surely everybody knows that we are going to have some wintry weather this weekend.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
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January 15, 2022 02:34
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| COVID Update |
What one might call 'the fifth wave' of the COVID virus is currently raging, producing more new cases than at any time since the pandemic began.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
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January 16, 2022 03:30
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| Crystal Todd Serves College's Campus Police |
A Gaston County native, Todd spent nearly two decades in other jobs, and her career path took a number of turns, according to the college’s public relations department. But then an opportunity at the college led her to a job that has fulfilled her goals and aspirations.
Friday, January 14, 2022
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January 13, 2022 15:23
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| Missing Children Located And Safe |
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Two missing children, Lodon Mckinzley Hunsucker and
David Camden Hunsucker, have been located with their mother in Gaston County and are safe.
Friday, January 14, 2022
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January 13, 2022 15:18
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| It's Coming! |
Lincoln Herald readers got the news first while the Charlotte tv weather forecasters were putting off making a prediction on the likelihood of a major winter storm this weekend. It's still not 100% certain--but it appears most likely now that we'll have a considerable amount of snow late Saturday night and Sunday.
Friday, January 14, 2022
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January 14, 2022 02:15
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| Gaston County's 2nd Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2022 |
Animal Care and Enforcement completed a neighborhood canvas in the area of Antelope Drive Mount Holly, NC to notify the community of the positive rabies result and verify rabies vaccinations for family animals in the area.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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January 12, 2022 09:31
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| Winter Storm Possible This Weekend |
We don't normally try to provide weather forecasts except when unusual, especially dangerous, weather is likely. While we will almost certainly have some wintry weather this weekend--and some snow--it's still uncertain how much, but the likelihood of a major winter storm is developing.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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January 13, 2022 08:33
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| Mining, Homelessness Topics of Discussion at Tuesday Meeting |
Gaston County Commissioners will hear presentations about a proposed lithium mining operation near Cherryville and from a Task Force that has been studying homelessness in the county when they meet Tuesday evening.
Monday, January 10, 2022
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January 11, 2022 06:54
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| First Confirmed Rabies Cases Of 2022 |
Gaston & Clevleand counties both recorded their first rabies cases of 2022 last week. On Thursday January 6th Gaston County had its first cases involving a racoon in Gastonia. That same day, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies in Kings Mountain.
Monday, January 10, 2022
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January 9, 2022 21:37
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| Maiden Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor |
On Friday, January 7, 2022 Maiden Police officers, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, arrested Gavin Zachary Matthews, age 20, of Maiden on five felony charges of Third-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Monday, January 10, 2022
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January 9, 2022 14:28
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| Upcoming Road Closures (UPDATED) |
Lincoln County Emergency Management issued a news release Friday about coming road closures by CSX for rail replacement and repair in eastern Lincoln County. Ron Rombs, Emergency Services Director told us Saturday that access to all homes by law enforcement, ambulances and fire department personnel has been secured during the work.
Friday, January 7, 2022
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January 8, 2022 19:50
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| Partnerships With Federal Agencies Lead To Drug Convictions |
During the year 2020, due to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office partnerships with Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Agency, and the U. S. Attorney’s Office, efforts focused on drug trafficking in and around Lincoln County has resulted in 12 federal convictions for methamphetamine trafficking,
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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January 3, 2022 16:00
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| Cleanup From Windstorm Continues |
Over 750 homes in our area were still without power early Tuesday morning following the Sunday night windstorm. Lincoln County had more than 250 homes still without electricity.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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January 3, 2022 07:57
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| Three Injured in New Year's Accident |
Three New Year's Shooters were injured in a New Year's morning accident in western Lincoln County.
Monday, January 3, 2022
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January 3, 2022 07:27
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| Stop Sticks Ends Catawba County Vehicle Chase |
A vehicle chase that started in Catawba County with a stolen vehicle ended in Lincoln County when deputies deployed stop sticks on NC 16 four lane south of the Catawba-Lincoln County line.
Friday, December 31, 2021
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December 30, 2021 14:57
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| COVID-19 Cases Increasing (UPDATED) |
The latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic is not good. The US is now averaging more new cases daily than at any time since the epidemic began.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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December 29, 2021 20:26
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| Trucks, Tools Stolen From Denver Business |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the theft of three work trucks and a large number of tools from a Denver, N.C. business.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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December 28, 2021 13:13
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| GPD Investigates Armed Robbery Outside Law Office |
Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department (GPD) continue to investigate the December 17 armed robbery of one individual and the assault of a second individual that occurred outside an office building in Gastonia.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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December 28, 2021 09:18
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| Maiden Police Officer Honored |
The Maiden Sportsmen Club recently presented the 2021 Maiden Police Department Officer of the Year Award to Officer David Lee.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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December 27, 2021 18:41
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| Denver Teen Arrested On Several Armed Robbery Charges |
A Denver teen has been arrested on outstanding armed robbery charges from Mecklenburg County and an overnight robbery of a convenience store in Denver.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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December 27, 2021 14:56
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| Conover Man Arrested for Burglary & Drug Charges |
A burglary investigation turned into a drug bust Monday night (Dec. 20th) in Conover.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 21:05
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| Two Arrested in Armed Robbery |
Hickory Police arrested two men after an armed robbery Monday night.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 20:36
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| Man Charged In Theft Of Wire From House Under Construction |
A Lincoln County man has been charged with stealing copper wire from a residence under construction.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 14:25
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| Man Charged With Murder |
Gastonia Police have charged a man with the murder of a relative of his ex-girlfriend and assault on her Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 21st).
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 14:46
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| Fatal Accidents |
Fatal accidents have claimed at least two lives in our area so far in the week leading up to Christmas.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 09:57
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| Sheriff's Detectives Locate Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Detective J. Link located a 16-year-old teen reported missing on December 19, 2021.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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December 21, 2021 11:49
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old male.
Monday, December 20, 2021
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December 20, 2021 10:39
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| New Courthouse Almost Ready |
The new Lincoln County Courthouse is nearing completion. A ceremony was held Saturday (Dec. 18th) marking the placement of a cornerstone plaque on the new facility.
Monday, December 20, 2021
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December 19, 2021 06:13
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| Local Homeless Man Freezes To Death |
A local homeless man froze to death in subfreezing nighttime temperatures early this week. Christian Ministry draws attention to global problem.
Friday, December 17, 2021
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December 16, 2021 11:24
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| Laurel Helms & Ron Rombs Honored at County Luncheon |
Laurel Helms was named Lincoln County Employee of the Year and Ron Rombs Dept. Manager of the Year for 2021 at a luncheon Wednesday (Dec. 15th) at the Citizens Center.
Friday, December 17, 2021
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December 16, 2021 07:24
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| Masons Will Unveil Plaque at New Courthouse Saturday |
Lincoln Masonic Lodge #137 will dedicate a cornerstone plaque at the new Lincoln County Courthouse in a ceremony at noon this Saturday (Dec. 18th).
Friday, December 17, 2021
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December 19, 2021 06:02
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| IMA Summer Internships |
The Industrial Manufacturers Association of Lincoln County hopes to offer more summer internships this year for Lincoln County college students. "The Christmas/New Year's break is a great time for local college students to put together a resume and begin work on securing one of these internships," said John Dancoff of LEDA.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
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December 15, 2021 00:52
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| Two Arrested in Dec. 4th Incident at Colonial Village |
Lincolnton Police have arrested two people in connection with a December 4th incident involving a robbery and homicide at the Colonial Village apartments.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 23:49
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| Helms, Rombs Honored at County Christmas Event |
Laurel Helms, who works in the County's IT department, and Ron Rombs, who heads up Emergency Services, were named the Employee and Manager of the Year respectively at the annual County Christmas Luncheon & Awards Program Wednesday (Dec. 15th) at the Citizens Center.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 15:19
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| Driver Airlifted to Hospital After Denver Wreck |
The driver was airlifted to Charlotte after a wreck Tuesday night on St. James Church Road about a mile south of Denver.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 14:30
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| LCSO To Offer Classes Under HR-218 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announce classes in HR-218, The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, will now be offered locally.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 13:47
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| Woman Charged With Sexual Activity By A Prison Guard |
A prison guard at the Lincoln Correctional Center in Lincolnton has been charged with sexual activity with an inmate.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 12:36
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| Sgt. Saves Woman From Intentionally Walking Into Busy Traffic |
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant is credited with pulling a distressed woman out of harm’s way as she walked along busy Highway 321 near Exit 28.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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December 13, 2021 17:03
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| Two Charged In Denver Break-In; One In Custody In Texas |
Joseph Odell Mayfield was arrested in Houston, Texas and is being held in the Harris County, Texas Jail on an out of state fugitive from justice warrant. The second suspect, Christopher James Watson, has not been apprehended.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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December 13, 2021 13:19
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Stolen Vehicles |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives asking for the public’s help in locating two work vehicles stolen from a business in the Denver Industrial Park on December 9, 2021.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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December 13, 2021 13:06
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| Four Democrats Filed Early |
By now, most know about the order from the NC Supreme Court that has delayed the 2022 primary election and filing for offices. Before that order was handed down, many local candidates had already filed.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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December 10, 2021 10:24
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| Shelby Woman Charged With Catawba County Murder |
Hickory Police have charged a young Shelby woman with the murder of an elderly Hickory man last weekend.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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December 10, 2021 09:47
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| Lincoln County Middle Schools First Quarter Honor Roll |
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the first quarter in the middle schools for the 2021-2022 school year.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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December 10, 2021 09:07
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| Stanley Honors Police Officer For Bravery |
In recognition of his bravery in rescuing victims of a recent housefire, Curfman was honored with an official commendation by the Stanley Town Council during a special presentation at the group’s regular Monday meeting.
Friday, December 10, 2021
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December 10, 2021 08:24
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| Kings Mtn. Police Investigating Alleged Fraud |
Kings Mountain Police say they are investigating an investment firm that closed its doors and is believed to have swindled investors out of thousands of dollars.
Friday, December 10, 2021
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December 9, 2021 07:36
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| Business Report: Mixed News |
Inflation is at its highest level in years, but aside from the delay in getting shipments of materials, supplies and goods, the biggest problem businesses and industires are having is finding people to work. The unemployment rate locally is at the lowest level of the past decade.
Friday, December 10, 2021
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December 9, 2021 07:06
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| LC Sheriff's Deputies Begin Delivery Of Toys For Tots |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies will begin delivery of Toys for Tots on Friday, December 10, 2021 to needy families in Lincoln County.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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December 8, 2021 16:26
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| Missing Teen Located & Safe |
Constance Angelina Pierce, 15, of Owl's Den Road, Lincolnton, NC was located in York County, S.C.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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December 8, 2021 15:59
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| Burning Ban Lifted |
It wasn't much, but we have had a little rain in some areas; and the high winds have diminished. That prompted the NC Forest Service to lift its burning band Wednesday for 67 North Carolina counties.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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December 9, 2021 00:14
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| Detectives Asking For Public's Help In Locating Missing Teen |
Constance Angelina Pierce, 15, of Owl's Den Road, Lincolnton, NC was last seen around 5 p.m. on the December 7, 2021 at the residence by the guardian’s sister. She was reported missing by her guardian.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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December 8, 2021 16:00
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| Catawba County Register of Deeds Indicted |
Donna Hicks Spencer, currently in her fifth term as Catawba County's Register of Deeds, has been indicted on embezzlement charges after a year-long investigtion by the SBI.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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December 7, 2021 02:37
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| Tipton, Demeny Will Seek Council Seats |
Two Republican candidates will seek to replace two Democrats on the Lincolnton City Council in the 2022 election. Jill Tipton and Kevin Demeny filed Monday (Dec. 6th) for the two seats up for election next year.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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December 6, 2021 09:34
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| Busy First Day of Filing for 2022 Election |
It was a busy day Monday at the Lincoln County Elections Office on the first day of filing for the 2022 elections. Two incumbent County Commissioners, Lincolnton's Mayor & two City Council members, incumbents for Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds all filed as did Sheriff Bill Beam.
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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December 8, 2021 04:28
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| Police Investigating Saturday Incident at Colonial Village |
No details have yet been offered, but Lincolnton Police confirm they are investigating a Saturday (Dec. 4th) incident (#21LP02499) described as a first degree burglary and homicide.
Monday, December 6, 2021
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December 5, 2021 10:23
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| Deputies Investigating Vehicle Break-Ins, One In Custody |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins on December 2, 2021 arrested one of five people who fled the scene and crashed their getaway car.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 18:20
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| LCSO "Officers of the Year" Announced |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam presented law enforcement officers of the year awards on December 2, 2021 at a gathering at the Lincoln County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Lincolnton.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 13:53
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| Charged In Tool And Vehicle Theft From Construction Site |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives have charged one person with the theft of tools from a North Star construction site on Wilma Sigmon Road, Lincolnton, NC and another with possession of a stolen vehicle.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 13:13
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| Filing Begins Monday |
Filing begins Monday (Dec. 6th) at noon for the 2022 election. Two more candidates have announced their intention to run.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 08:05
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| Council Tables One Rezoning Request; Denies Another |
The Lincolnton City Council tabled one of two rezoning requests and denied another that would result in high density residential development after lengthy public hearings Thursday evening (Dec. 2nd). The Council also approved an Industrial Incentive Grant for an industry renovating and redeveloping an old textile mill and honored Dale Punch for his work on the Hometown Heroes banner project.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 21:52
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| Fraud Detection Notification Service Enrollment |
Lincoln County Register of Deeds, in partnership with the current software vendor Courthouse Computer Systems, is now providing a Fraud Detection Notification service to the property owners of Lincoln County.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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December 1, 2021 14:02
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| West Virginia Teen Runaway Found Safe In Lincoln County |
A West Virginia teenager who ran away about a month ago has been found safe in Lincoln County.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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December 1, 2021 13:06
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| Two Dogs Perish in Fire |
No human was injured but two dogs died in a house fire in southwestern Catawba County early Monday morning (Nov. 29th). A space heater was blamed for the fire.
Monday, November 29, 2021
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November 29, 2021 05:08
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| Burning Ban In Effect |
Extreme dry conditions and reports of multiple woods and grass fires plus a major fire in Surry County have prompted the NC Forest Service to issue a statewide burning ban.
Monday, November 29, 2021
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December 1, 2021 07:59
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| Parades,Tree Lightings, Shopping |
The weekend began with Black Friday; then came Small Business Saturday; Maiden held its Christmas parade Saturday night; Lincolnton held its parade Sunday afternoon; andd tree lighting events were held in East Lincoln & Stanley. It was a busy weekend.
Monday, November 29, 2021
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November 28, 2021 03:22
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| Man Arrested in Neighbor's Death |
Gaston County Police have charged a Stanley man with murder in the death of a neighbor.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
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November 26, 2021 10:00
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| Man Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder In 2017 Death |
A Lincoln County Superior Court jury found a Lincoln County man guilty of first degree murder and possession of a weapon of mass destruction on November 24, 2021.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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November 24, 2021 10:52
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| Denver Area Christmas Events This Weekend |
The arrival of Thanksgiving means the Christmas season has begun! Time to trim the tree and do some Christmas shopping. Here's news about some Denver area Christmas events this weekend.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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November 28, 2021 00:05
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| COVID Cases Increasing, But Mortality Rate Declining |
Experts had warned that the number of new cases of COVID-19 would likely increase again from Thanksgiving until the New Year. The increase in cases is already occurring in many places. The good news is that the mortality rate among the fully vaccinated continues to decline.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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November 24, 2021 07:10
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| Four Catawba Valley Residents Indicted on Drug Charges |
Four Catawba Valley residents--three men from Catawba County and a Burke County woman--have been federally indicted on drug charges in a crackdown on methamphetamine trafficking.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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November 23, 2021 02:08
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| Lincoln County Schools Will Pay Bonus |
The pandemic has been difficult for many; especially for teachers and others in our educational system who have had to deal with something they had never encountered before. Lincoln County Schools is saying 'thank you,' like many other school systems across the state, by paying what is called a 'retention bonus.'
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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November 23, 2021 01:31
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| Trooper's Actions Save Woman & Child in Wreck |
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper's actions saved the lives of a woman and child in Catawba County Tuesday evening (Nov. 23rd).
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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November 23, 2021 01:01
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| Detectives Investigating Vehicle Theft & Break-Ins |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a vehicle theft and vehicle break-ins in the Sailview subdivision in eastern Lincoln County that occurred in the early morning hours of November 23, 2021.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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November 22, 2021 19:41
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| Kid Teaching Kids? Cleveland County Case Raises Questions |
A former substitute teacher in the Cleveland County Schools has been arrested on sex charges involving students. The age of the person arrested has raised questions.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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November 22, 2021 08:41
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| Dean Lutz, Judy Holland, Ross Bulla Honored at Banquet |
The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet last Thursday (Nov. 18th) at Vesuvius Vineyards.
Monday, November 22, 2021
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November 21, 2021 20:14
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| American Woodmark Named Industry of the Year |
American Woodmark was recognized at last Thursday's Chamber of Commerce banquet as the Lincoln County Industry of the Year for 2021. The award had actually been presented in October.
Monday, November 22, 2021
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November 21, 2021 20:12
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| Use Internet Purchase Exchange Location At Sheriff's Office |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam wants to remind residents about the Internet Purchase Exchange Location at the Sheriff’s Office on John M. Howell Memorial Drive, Lincolnton, NC.
Monday, November 22, 2021
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November 21, 2021 18:22
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| Missing Mother And Child Located And Safe |
Katherine Pell and her son were located at a residence on Drum Street in Lincolnton on November 21, 2021 and are safe.
Monday, November 22, 2021
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November 21, 2021 10:13
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| Homicide |
Hickory Police are investigating a homicide that occurred very early Saturday morning.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
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November 19, 2021 11:31
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Mother And Child |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing mother and child.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
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November 21, 2021 10:07
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| Saine Details How State Budget Will Benefit Lincoln County |
For the first time in three years, North Carolina has a state budget. The new budget will provide pay raises for teachers among other state employees. Those raises will be retroactive to July 1st, but it will likely be January before educators get the money. Rep. Jason Saine was all smiles after Gov. Roy Cooper signed the budget bill.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 18, 2021 11:11
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| Robbery Suspect Killed by Police in Gaston County |
A suspect from a Cleveland County robbery was shot and killed by Gaston County officers Tuesday (Nov. 18th) after taking hostages at a business in the Tryon area between Bessemer City & Cherryville.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 18, 2021 22:16
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| Two People Robbed At Gunpoint While Trying To Sell Shoes |
Two people were robbed at gunpoint while trying to sell shoes to two unknown suspects in the parking lot of Walmart at 7131 NC 73 Hwy Wednesday afternoon (November 17, 2021).
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 17, 2021 15:16
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| COVID Update |
Here's the latest update on COVID cases including info from the Lincoln County Health Departments COVID SNAPSHOT.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 17, 2021 15:18
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| Christmas Shopping Suggestion |
The Christmas shopping season has arrived! Many stores got the jump on Black Friday with early sales events this year. After Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, comes Shop Small Saturday, and local businesses who struggled through pandemic restrictions are hoping you'll make it a part of your shopping next weekend.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 17, 2021 07:22
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| Shopping For Christmas |
The Lincoln Cultural Center will present its 8th annual Handmade for the Holidays this Friday evening and Saturday at the James W. Warren Citizens Center.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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November 16, 2021 09:56
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| Suspicious Vehicle Leads To Drug, Break-In Arrest |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies charged a Lincolnton man in connection with break-ins to storage units in eastern Lincoln County.
Monday, November 15, 2021
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November 14, 2021 15:28
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| Lincoln County Man Dies In Mobile Home Fire |
Around 2 a.m. on November 13, 2021 Emergency Services personnel were dispatched to a mobile home fire on Oakbrook Lane, Denver, NC. where the residence was fully engulfed in flames.
Monday, November 15, 2021
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November 14, 2021 14:46
