| Shots Fired Into Residence Prompt Meeting on Rentals |
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
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| Domestic Disturbance Leads To Shooting, One Person Injured |
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
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March 23, 2023 11:14
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| Local Airport Flies High In 2023 |
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
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March 23, 2023 09:24
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| Spirit Of NC Award Presented To Gaston County Schools |
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
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March 22, 2023 13:32
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| Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Jail Inmate Dies |
The North Carolina SBI and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the death. No foul play was involved.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
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March 22, 2023 13:15
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| Man Facing Child Sexual Exploitation Charges In Two Counties |
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
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March 21, 2023 17:16
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating Missing Woman |
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
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March 20, 2023 17:27
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| Summer Internships With Local Industries |
The Lincoln County IMA (Industrial Managers Association) will be offering summer internships to Lincoln County college students home for the summer again this year.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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March 20, 2023 13:20
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| Lincolnton Police File Child Sex Charges |
A Lincolnton man who may be or have been a church pastor was arrested Friday (March 17th) on child sex charges.
Saturday, March 18, 2023
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March 17, 2023 01:16
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| 4-YR-OLD KILLED IN FRIDAY WRECK |
A Lincolnton woman was charged in a Friday afternoon (March 17th) wreck on Startown Road that killed a four-year-old child. The Highway Patrol says driving while impaired was a factor in the fatal crash.
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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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March 17, 2023 00:55
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| Shelby Teen Drowns in Moss Lake |
An 18-year-old Shelby High School senior drowned in Moss Lake Friday. At 12:30 Friday afternoon (March 17th).
Friday, March 17, 2023
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March 17, 2023 07:44
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| Motor Vehicle Collision On Friday |
St. Patrick’s Day was marred locally by a vehicular collision on the Startown Road. According to Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services Manager Kimberly Campbell, the crash occurred at about 1:13 p.m.
Friday, March 17, 2023
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March 17, 2023 00:56
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| Jana Avilés Is New Animal Services Director |
Avilés brings more than 12 years of animal services welfare experience to the table. She has initiated and implemented lifesaving programs for two municipal animal shelters in North Carolina.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
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March 15, 2023 14:54
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| Police Seek Help in Identifying Suspect |
Gastonia Police have released a security video of a suspect in an attempted armed robbery earlier this month.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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March 15, 2023 00:14
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| Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Shots Fired Into Residence |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are investigating an incident where shots were fired into an occupied residence in eastern Lincoln County.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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March 14, 2023 13:44
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| Freeze Warning |
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for our area. Temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will be in the 20s.
Monday, March 13, 2023
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March 14, 2023 13:46
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| Update on Bank Failures |
Very few (if any) readers are old enough to remember how a run on banks in 1929 started the Great Depression; but most are familiar with the collapse in the housing market that started the Great Recession in 2008.
Monday, March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023 22:17
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| Search Warrant Nets Methamphetamine Traffickers |
On March 9, 2023, a Narcotics Operation was conducted between the Lincoln, Cleveland and Caldwell County Sheriff Offices. The joint operation resulted in a large seizure of narcotics and the arrest of a two Methamphetamine Traffickers.
Friday, March 10, 2023
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March 9, 2023 18:21
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| Hickory Man Charged With Number Of Thefts In Lincoln County |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives charged a Hickory man on March 9, 2023 in connection with a rash of thefts and possession charges in Lincoln County.
Friday, March 10, 2023
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March 9, 2023 11:26
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| Lengthy Investigation Leads To Arrest On Drug & Weapon Charges |
A lengthy investigation by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators led to a number of drug related charges against a Lincoln County man.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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March 8, 2023 13:57
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| Stanley Honors Two Of Its Best Citizens |
The Stanley Town Council has honored Rev. Dr. Armstrong and retired SPD officer Carrigan with proclamations and plaques.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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March 8, 2023 11:18
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| LCSO Will Add New Law Enforcement District On March 10 |
The current district will be split in half with the Charlie District located from just north of NC 73 Highway in the area of Unity Church Road to the Gaston County line. The new district will be the Denver District and will cover the area from north of NC 73 to the Catawba County line.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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March 7, 2023 18:24
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| Revaluation is NOT a Tax Bill |
Residents of area counties, like those in most of North Carolina, recently received a notice of the new value of their property for tax purposes. While the appraisals are--as expected--significantly increased from the previous revaluation, as noted on the notice you received, it is NOT a tax bill. Your property taxes may or may not increase for 2023.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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March 7, 2023 00:46
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| Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Break-In At Denver Business |
On March 4, 2023 deputies were dispatched to Denver Construction Company at 4501 N NC 16 Business Highway reference someone cutting through a chain link fence and entering the business.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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March 6, 2023 20:22
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| Atrium Health Lifts Visitor Restrictions Due To Flu |
Effective at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, flu restrictions limiting visitation by those aged 12 and under was lifted at Charlotte-area Atrium Health hospitals. A significant drop in the number of patients being seen with flu-like symptoms prompted the change.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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March 6, 2023 08:50
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| Driver Found & Arrested in Stopped School Bus Incident |
The man who passed a stopped school bus and almost hit two children has been identified and arrested by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Saturday, March 4, 2023
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March 4, 2023 14:20
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| Two Arrested for Threats at Maiden High School |
An 18-year-old and a juvenile are in custody after allegedly threatening violence at Maiden High School.
Friday, March 3, 2023
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March 4, 2023 14:21
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| Council Rejects Zoning Requests |
Even before the one person who signed up to speak at the public hearing spoke, the Lincolnton City Council had obviously already decided to reject a plan that would have allowed building duplexes on the old Police Station location at the corner of Main & Flint streets.
Friday, March 3, 2023
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March 2, 2023 06:45
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| Memorial Donation Benefits Several LC Emergency Responders |
Joseph Mannino made the donations to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln County EMS and City of Lincolnton Fire Department in memory of his late wife, Jayne. Mannino.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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March 31, 2023 17:07
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| One Person Dies In House Fire |
On February 28, 2023 at approximately 5:20 p.m., Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to assist county fire departments with an active structure fire in the 2100 block of Fox Creek Trail, Lincolnton, NC.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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March 31, 2023 14:14
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| Stanley Man Killed in I-77 Wreck |
A Stanley man was killed Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 28th) in a wreck on Interstate 77 near Mooresville.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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March 31, 2023 14:07
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| Local Newspaper Changing Publication Days |
The Lincoln Times-News is changing its publication days. Instead of Wednesday and Friday, starting next week, the paper will change to Monday and Thursday.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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February 27, 2023 09:31
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| Robbery at Propst Superette |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is asking for help from the public in its investigation of a Friday night robbery on Highway 10 near Mt. Olive Church Road.
Monday, February 27, 2023
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February 26, 2023 15:16
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| College, CaroMont Health Earn Excellence Award |
Gaston College and CaroMont Health were both honored by the North Carolina Community College System and the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges as the recipients of the Distinguished Partners in Excellence Award for 2023.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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February 24, 2023 08:27
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| Women And Attention Deficit Disorder |
What to know about an often hidden disability.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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February 22, 2023 13:59
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| The Buying Power Of Women |
With Women’s History Month mere days away, it’s a good time to consider their economic importance. Women today control about a third of all household financial assets.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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February 22, 2023 10:44
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| Dallas Mourns Death of Teen Killed in US321 Wreck |
A gathering was held at First United Methodist Church in Dallas Tuesday night to remember and mourn the loss of a teenager killed in a wreck on US 321 early Monday afternoon (Feb. 20th).
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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February 22, 2023 14:45
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This reporter has often said, make sure of your source. It's sometimes amazing how false rumors can develop very quickly. Two recent rumors, one of which was spread on Facebook and exacerbated by a Charlotte tv station and another which drew a crowd to Monday night's County Commissioners meeting emphasize my point.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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February 21, 2023 07:25
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| Deputy OK; Woman Arrested After Monday Incident |
A Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy was injured in a Monday night incident on Hwy 73, but was rescued from more serious injuries by a bystander. A young Denver woman fled the scene but was arrested in Charlotte and charged with attempted murder.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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February 21, 2023 00:17
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| Maiden Man Arrested on Drug Charges |
A 29-year-old Maiden man had his first appearance in court Monday (Feb. 20th) after being arrested Friday on drug trafficking charges by Maiden Police.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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February 21, 2023 21:50
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| Deputy Stuck By Car While Attempting to Quell Argument |
An argument between two women on Highway 73 turned into an incident in which a Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy was injured and one of the women arrested on a serious charge Monday night (Feb. 20th).
Monday, February 20, 2023
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February 21, 2023 00:01
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| WHKY-TV Sold to SonLife Broadcasting |
Hickory televison station, WHKY-TV, channel 14, is being sold. The buyer is SonLife Broadcasting, a Louisiana-based ministry headed by the Reverend Jimmy Swaggart.
The transaction is expected to close during second quarter of this year.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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February 15, 2023 06:37
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| Sheriff's Investigators Execute Search Warrant |
During the search narcotics investigators found one and half pounds’ crystal methamphetamine, 14 ounces of marijuana, one loaded firearm, over $13,000 in U. S. currency along with other drug related items.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023 17:16
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| Congressman Shares Info on Balloon, UFOs |
North Carolina 14th District Congressman Jeff Jackson has shared info with his constituents on what everybody has been talking about: the Chinese spy balloon and the as yet unidentified objects shot down since the spy balloon.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023 15:31
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| Child Porn Arrest |
A Maiden man had his first appearance in district court Tuesday (Feb. 14th) after being arrested for possession of child pornography.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023 05:26
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| Thursday Meeting Will Show Plans for Intersection |
The long discussed intersection improvement project at NC16 and Optimist Club Road will be the subject of a drop-in meeting from 5-7 PM Thursday (Feb. 16th) at the East Lincoln Community Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
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February 10, 2023 09:23
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| Zill Named New GCPD Chief |
The new chief of the Gaston County Police Department will be an officer promoted from within the ranks. Stephen Zill will become the new chief in early March.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
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February 10, 2023 08:50
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| Arrests Made in 2021 Homicide |
Following months of intense investigation, two Maiden residents were charged Thursday (Feb. 9th) in the July 2021 death of William Buster McCarter, a 37-year-old Lincolnton man.
Friday, February 10, 2023
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February 9, 2023 21:32
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| Two Being Held in 2021 Murder |
Two people are in custody charged in the homicide of a Lincolnton man, William Buster McCarter, in July 2021.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
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February 9, 2023 12:47
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| Simple Assault Charge Filed On Former LCSO Sergeant & Deputy |
Rutherford County District Attorney Ted Bell has filed an assault charge on a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant in connection with a May 28, 2022 arrest that occurred in Lincoln County.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
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February 8, 2023 16:23
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| 2023-2024 Lincoln County Kindergarten Registration Begins |
Registration for children entering kindergarten will begin on Monday, February 13, 2023 and will continue through Friday, March 17, 2023. Children who will turn five-years-old on or before August 31, 2023 will need to be registered between those dates.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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February 7, 2023 18:24
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| Detectives Investigating Smash & Grab Theft From Vehicle |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a smash and grab theft from a vehicle parked at a business in Denver.
Monday, February 6, 2023
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February 5, 2023 16:26
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| Pedestrian Killed on Saturday Evening |
A elderly Lincolnton man was struck and killed on NC 27 near Asbury Church Road Saturday evening (Feb. 4th).
Monday, February 6, 2023
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February 5, 2023 20:43
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| Catawba County Revaluation Notices Mailed Out Friday |
Property owners in all area counties have either received--or soon will--their updated property values as determined by revaluation. Catawba County mailed out revaluation notices on Friday (Feb. 3rd). Lincoln County's notices will go out Feb. 20th.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
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February 4, 2023 05:52
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| Revaluation Notices Coming February 20th |
Your Lincoln County property revaluation notice is coming. It will be mailed before the end of February. As with all area counties, the value of properties in Lincoln has increased significantly since the last revaluation four years ago.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
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February 4, 2023 05:36
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| Annexation Means Lincolnton is Growing |
The population of Lincolnton will likely grow by over 4% thanks to a decision by the City Council Thursday night (Feb. 2nd) to annex the Carpenter Farms subdivision near the intersection of Startown and Clarks Creek roads.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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February 3, 2023 13:09
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| Gaston Records Second School Bus Wreck in a Week |
A Gaston County school bus driver was hurt in a crash near Cherryville Wednesday morning (Feb. 1st) but none of the students on board were injured.
Friday, February 3, 2023
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February 2, 2023 07:01
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| Denver Man Killed in Wednesday Afternoon Wreck |
A collision of an SUV with a parked tractor trailer truck kiled a Denver man Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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February 2, 2023 07:03
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| About Gas Prices |
Gas prices have been increasing for the last several weeks, and they're likely to continue to increase over the next several months--but they aren't likely to approach last year's record highs.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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February 31, 2023 10:21
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| More About Nuclear |
The inadvertent siren activation at the McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman January 20th has caused new interest in the subject of nuclear incidents.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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February 31, 2023 07:34
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| Overcharged? |
Do you check your receipts? Computerized cash registers that rely on having the right price for items sometimes charge customers more than they should. The NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services Standards Division checks stores periodically to make sure customers are being overcharged.
Monday, January 30, 2023
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January 29, 2023 10:31
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| United Bank Reports Record Earnings |
United Bankshares, Inc., the parent company of United Bank, announced record earnings for the year (2022) last week.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
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January 28, 2023 19:40
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| Maiden Man Charged In Lincoln County Home Invasion |
A Maiden man is facing charges in connection with a home invasion that occurred overnight on January 25, 2023.
Friday, January 27, 2023
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January 26, 2023 16:44
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| Police Asking for Help in Identifying Robber |
Gastonia Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect who is wanted for stealing $80,000 worth of jewelry from the Kohl's store in east Gastonia on Tuesday of last week (Jan. 17th).
Friday, January 27, 2023
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January 26, 2023 01:59
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| CVCC Students Guaranteed Admission to WCU |
Students from Catawba Valley Community College will now be guaranteed admission to Western Carolina University.
Friday, January 27, 2023
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January 26, 2023 01:22
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| Osage Mill in Bessemer City to be Repurposed for Housing |
Officials from Gaston County, represenatives of tWinnCompanies, and other dignitaries participated in a ground-breaking Thursday (Jan. 26th) for a project in Bessemer City that will turn an old mill into an affordable housing complex.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
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January 26, 2023 00:55
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| Residence Broken Into On Consecutive Days, Suspects Arrested |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people breaking into the same dwelling on two consecutive days.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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January 24, 2023 15:56
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| Schools Ask For and Get $2.2 Million More Funding |
Lincoln County Commissioners approved additional funding for the curent school year for Lincoln County Schools of just over $2.2 million at Monday night's (Jan. 23rd) Commissioners meeting.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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January 24, 2023 13:29
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| Lincoln County High Schools First Semester Honor Roll |
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the first semester in the county high schools for the 2022-2023 school year.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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January 23, 2023 13:43
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| Death of Cherryville Man May Have Been Drug Related |
Gaston County Police say a Friday (Jan. 20th) incident that left a young Cherryville man dead may have involved drugs.
Sunday, January 22, 2023
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January 22, 2023 02:10
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
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January 22, 2023 02:06
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| Lincoln County Middle Schools 2nd Quarter Honor Roll |
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the second quarter in the middle schools for the 2022-2023 school year.
Sunday, January 22, 2023
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January 21, 2023 09:20
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| Denver Man Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges |
On December 13, 2022 the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office received a report in connection with child sexual assault.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
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January 20, 2023 15:37
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
A Lincoln County man has been charged in connection with child sexual assaults that occurred in 2022.
Friday, January 20, 2023
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January 19, 2023 11:35
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| Conover Man Facing Drug Charges |
A Tuesday night/Wednesday morning traffic stop resulted in multiple drug charges against a Conover man.
Friday, January 20, 2023
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January 19, 2023 01:40
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| Missouri Woman Killed Monday When Struck by Vehicle |
No charges will be filed in a pedestrian fatality east of Maiden Monday morning (Jan. 16th).
Friday, January 20, 2023
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January 19, 2023 01:23
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| Arrests Made in Kings Mtn. Stabbing |
Kings Mountain Police have arrested a Gastonia man and woman in connection with a homicide at a convenience store on Tuesday evening (Jan. 17th).
Friday, January 20, 2023
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January 19, 2023 01:11
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| This Is a Dog-Gone (But Found) Story |
Officers with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office answer a variety of calls. Many of them involve terrible things like breakins or robberies or murders--but they also do other things both on and off the job to keep the community safe and help residents and visitors.
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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January 18, 2023 10:14
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| Woman Stabbed to Death in Kings Mountain |
Kings Mountain Police are investigating a homicide at a convenience store on Tuesday evening (Jan. 17th).
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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January 19, 2023 01:08
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| Newton Man Killed in Tuesday Wreck |
An elderly Newton man was killed in a two-vehicle accident at about 5 PM Tuesday (Jan. 17th) when he apparently turned in front of another car as he attempted to turn left after stopping at a stop sign.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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January 17, 2023 17:10
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| Pedestrian Killed When Struck by Train |
A Lincolnton man was killed Wednesday morning (Jan. 18th) when struck by a train between Edwards and Flint streets. Police said the man, identified as Jonathan William Elmore, was walking on the tracks.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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January 17, 2023 17:14
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| Weather Update |
Thursday evening's stormy weather has passed and a pleasant--if cool--weekend is ahead. While Lincoln County escaped much of the damage reported elsewhere, there were some power outages in Lincolnton caused by the storm.
Friday, January 13, 2023
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January 16, 2023 04:19
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| Denver Deaths Were Murder-Suicide |
We've said it many times before, and we'll say it again: "Domestic violence hurts everyone!" The deaths of two people in the Denver area is apparenly a murder-suicide, and because of domestic violence, three small children are without their mother.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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January 12, 2023 08:40
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| Two Dead in Denver |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office investigators are continuing their investigation into two deaths in the Denver area that appear to be connected. A 35-year-old woman, Debra Ana Jackson, was shot to death on Monday (Jan. 9th). The body of a man was found in a pond not far from her home. Officers are continuing to piece together what happened.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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January 10, 2023 18:13
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| Multiple Misdemeanor Charges in Domestic Violence Case |
Lincolnton Police arrested a man Friday (Jan. 6th) after he allegedly held a woman against her will and then attacked a dog.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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January 9, 2023 12:31
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| Second Body Found in Denver Homicide |
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's first homicide of 2023 and now a second body has been found, possibly that of a suspect in the death of a Denver woman who was shot to death on Monday (Jan. 9th). (SEE UPDATE at end of article.)
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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January 9, 2023 18:01
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| Multiple Charges Involving Sex With a Minor |
A 58-year-old Lincolnton man is in the Lincoln County Jail under a quarter million dollar secured bond pending a January 26th appearance in court on a total of eight charges involving alleged sex acts involving a child.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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January 12, 2023 08:41
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| Denver Woman Found Dead in Her Yard (UPDATED) |
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's first homicide of 2023. A Denver woman was shot to death on Monday (Jan. 9th). (SEE UPDATE at end of article.)
Monday, January 9, 2023
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January 9, 2023 11:58
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| LC Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Shooting Death |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the shooting death of an eastern Lincoln County woman.
Monday, January 9, 2023
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January 8, 2023 20:32
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| Arrested on Sex Charges |
A 30-year-old Gastonia man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Sunday, January 8, 2023
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January 7, 2023 09:13
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| Police Need to Identify Visitors to Home Where a Murder Later Occurred |
Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department are asking for help from the public in identifying people in photographs at an Allison Avenue home where 33-year-old Johnny "Luke" Moore was shot and killed during a home invasion on July 26, 2021.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
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January 6, 2023 10:19
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| Another Upside Down in a Creek Fatal Accident |
Much like an accident in Lincolnton nother overturned vehicle in a creek that killed a Dallas man Wednesday afternoon, Gastonia Police say a Spencer Mountain man died when his truck left the roadway and turned upside down in a creek.
Saturday, January 7, 2023
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January 6, 2023 09:38
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| Homeless Problem: Main Topic Of Council Meeting |
It's a growing problem nationwide--worse in some places than others. The high cost of housing including rentals and other factors have exacerbated a long-term problem: homelessness. It was discussed at length at Thursday night's (Jan. 5th) City Council meeting.
Friday, January 6, 2023
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January 5, 2023 18:39
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| Burgin Presented Key To City |
Former Lincolnton Police Chief Terry Burgin, named recently as the US Marshal for North Carolina's Western District, was presented the Key to the City at Thursday night's (Jan. 5th) City Council meeting.
Friday, January 6, 2023
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January 5, 2023 18:41
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| Dallas Man Killed in Wednesday Accident |
An elderly Dallas man was killed Wednesday evening when his vehicle ran off South Aspen Street and landed upside down in the creek just south of the Laboratory Road intersection.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
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January 6, 2023 10:02
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| Sometimes Cases Close Themselves |
Gastonia Police arrested a woman last week who attempted an armed robbery of a business , and her facemask fell off during the robbery.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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January 2, 2023 12:09
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| Gaston Emergency Management Named Recipient of Duke Grant |
Gaston County is one of 24 North Carolina cities and counties to receive a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation as part of $750,000 in grants announced recently. Gaston will use the money to help fund a fire safety trailer with specialized weather response equipment.
Monday, January 2, 2023
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January 1, 2023 12:31
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| Arrest Made in Christmas Eve Hit & Run |
A young Lincolnton man has been charged in connection with a Christmas Eve hit & run that critically injured a pedestrian on the Maiden Highway.
Monday, January 2, 2023
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January 1, 2023 11:43
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| Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Christmas Eve |
A Lincolnton man who was struck by a vehicle in an apparent hit and run on Christmas eve remains in serious condition at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte.
Saturday, December 31, 2022
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