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Litter Sweep Update
This Thursday, April 22nd, is Earth Day.  First held on April 22, 1970, the annual event highlights multiple efforts at conservation, cleanup, etc. Cleaning up litter may seem a small thing, but it's one thing that many can easily do to improve life in their own community.  
Monday, April 19, 2021
Dallas Man Charged In Shooting
Gaston County Police are seeking info on the whereabouts of a murder suspect.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
"It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over!"
The year-old COVID-19 pandemic has slowed from what it was in December & January, but make no mistake--it's not over! 
Friday, April 16, 2021
Self Gets 38-48 Years
The trial and extraordinarily long sentencing hearing is over.  Roger Self was sentenced Friday to a minimum of 38 years in prison for the murder of his daughter and daughter-in-law in May 2018.  
Friday, April 16, 2021
Vaccination Update for Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Health Dept. will be offering more COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday & Tuesday (April 19th & 20th) and Thursday & Friday (April 22nd & 23rd).
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Three-County Chase Ends in Wreck, Arrest
A chase through three counties ended with a Hickory man arrested on multiple charges.  
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Gaston County Police Investigating Shooting
Gaston County Police are investigating a shooting in the Landers Chapel area that resulted in the death of a Bessemer City man.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Missing Teen Is Found OK
A teenager reported missing from eastern Lincoln County has been found safe in Asheville.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Police Make Arrests in Two Shootings
Gastonia Police have made arrests in two shooting incidents, one of them one of two recent homicides.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
New Industries Will Mean More Jobs
A Swedish plastics manufacturer announced Wednesday that it will locate a new plant in Gaston County in the Gastonia Technology Park near Dallas.  It was the second major industrial announcement this week. The other was a filtration products company that announced Monday it would locate a new plant in the Trivium Corporate Center at Hickory.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Can You Identify This Suspect?
Gaston County Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect in the theft of a golf cart from Mountain Island Charter School on Saturday (April 10th).
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
CDC Halts Use of J&J Vaccine
The CDC has temporarily halted use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after six women were said to have developed blood clots after receiving the one-dose shot.  
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Violence in Gastonia
Gastonia Police are investigating four shooting incidents, two of which resulted in deaths.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Missing Woman's Body Found, Man Charged With Murder
Gastonia Police have charged a man from Northampton County with murder in the death of a Gastonia woman.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Wreck at NC 18 & NC 27 Intersection
A Monday afternoon collision of a car with a tractor-trailer in northwestern Lincoln County killed a young Cleveland County woman.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
COVID UPDATE
COVID cases are increasing in some places; and the CDC has halted the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine temporarily.  Those are the headlines in the COVID pandemic story this week.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Two Missing Persons Have Been Found
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives say  two unrelated missing person cases have now been closed.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Medicaid Managed Care Is Coming
It has been talked about for over five years, and at one point, North Carolina was on the verge of moving into a Managed Care program for Medicaid.  Now, the program is finally about to begin, and those who are Medicaid recipients have choices to make.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Fatal Accidents
Two Lincoln County residents were killed in fatal wrecks over the weekend.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Police Seeking Information On Two Homicides
Gastonia Police are asking for help from the public in their investigation of two homicides in that city.  
Monday, April 12, 2021
Vaccination Update
Need to get vaccinated against COVID?  The Lincoln County Health Dept. will have first dose clinics (Moderna vaccine) Thursday and Friday (April 15th & 16th).  As of Tuesday evening, appointments were still available.  
Monday, April 12, 2021
Arrested For 2019 Break=ins
A Catawba County man has been charged with breaking into mini-storage units in Lincoln County in 2019.
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Commissioners Talk Budget
Lincoln County Commissioners held another budget workshop Friday (April 9th) and laid the groundwork for a budget presentation at their first Monday in May meeting.
Friday, April 9, 2021
Police Seek Help With Missing Person Case
Gaston County Police are asking the public for help in locating a woman missing since March 27th.
Friday, April 9, 2021
Lincolnton Man Drowns In Pool
An older Lincolnton man known to have balance issues apparently drowned in the pool at his residence Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Lincoln County Middle Schools Third Quarter Honor Roll
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the third quarter in the middle schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Inmates Get Vaccinated
Clusters of COVID-19 have occurred at many jails during the pandemic.  Sheriff Bill Beam used isolation of new arrivals to lessen the likelihood of cases developing at the Harven Crouse Detention facility.  Now, some inmates have also had their COVID vaccinations. 
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Hickory Police Say Two Were Injured Wednesday Night
Hickory Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a woman seriously injured Wednesday night.
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Party Turns Violent, One Left Dead
Shelby Police are investigating two incidents involving multiple gunshots Tuesday night into early Wednesday (April 6-7).  The second left an 18-year-old dead.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
COVID-19 Update
The good news is that it isn't the big news it was just three months ago; and the long year of battling the invisible enemy, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, may be coming to an end.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Updated: Missing Man FOUND
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office had asked for help from the public to finda missing man from western Lincoln County.  He has been found safe in Jacksonville, Florida.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Tuesday Morning Shooting
Lincolnton Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two people with injuries and resulted in the arrest of a Lincolnton man.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Lincolnton Pilot OK After SC Plane Crash
A pilot from  Lincolnton escaped serious injury Monday afternoon (April 5th) when his experimental aircraft crashed in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.  Here's the story including a link to a tv news report from station WYFF (channel 4) in Greenville, SC.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Rabid Calf Reported In Cleveland County
Cleveland County has joined Gaston in reporting a case of rabies in a farm animal.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Commissioners Approve Four Industrial Incentive Grants
Lincoln County Commissioners approved four new Industrial Incentive Grants at their meeting Monday night (April 5th) that will bring 66 new jobs to the county and help four industries to expand their local operations.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Public Help Needed To Find Missing Girl
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Denver Man Charged After DSS Reported Allegations
A Denver man was arrested Saturday and charged with sexual crimes involving children.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Commissioners To Talk Planning For Growth
Lincoln County Commissioners will hold two meetings Monday afternoon and evening.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Staving Off A Surge
The race is on!  Nationally, numbers of new cases of COVID-19 are once again increasing as restrictions are relaxed and many have decided they no longer need to observe the 3Ws that healthcare experts say are still necessary.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Gaston County Reports Rabid Horse Near Cherryville
Gaston County had previously reported two cases of rabies this year--both in wild animals: one a fox, the other a skunk.  The third case last week was a horse near Cherryville.
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Lincoln County COVID Vaccinations
The Lincoln County Health Dept. will offer COVID vaccinations to all adults next Wednesday, Thursday & Friday--but you do need an appointment.  Appointments will be made available beginning this Thursday until all slots are filled.  
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Passenger
A traffic stop of a vehicle traveling Highway 150 West has led to the arrest of a passenger in the vehicle on outstanding warrants.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Two Hospitalized After Shooting In Maiden
A Hickory man has been charged after a shooting in Maiden Friday night (March 26th) sent two people to hospitals in serious condition.
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Denver Wreck Claims Two Lives
An afternoon collision on Campground Road in Denver killed two Charlotte residents Friday (March 26th).  The wreck closed the road for over two hours.  
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Western Lincoln County Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs
On March 22, 2021 narcotics investigators observed a hand-to-hand transaction in the parking lot of a Lincoln County business.  Officers then made contact with Ray Louis Wylie, 71, of Doyle Beam Memorial Road, Vale, NC and Trenton Christopher Carver, 26, of Old Lincolnton-Crouse Road, Lincolnton, NC.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
On March 23, 2021 while Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers were conducting a surveillance operation, patrol deputies were dispatched to assist with a traffic stop of a vehicle.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Cooper Relaxes Restrictions
Beginning Friday, restaurants can operate at 75% capacity.  Football games can increase the number of fans allowed to 50% instead of 30%.  These are just two of the changes announced Tuesday (March 23rd) by Governor Roy Cooper.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Vale Man Arrested On Drug Charges True Bill of Indictment
The True Bill of Incident involves four felony counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, one felony count of possession with the intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine, and one felony count of maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of sell, store and manufacture methamphetamine.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Back-To-School Monday In Lincoln County
While other area school systems opted to delay going back to Plan A (in-person classes) for all grades until April 12th, Lincoln County Schools will begin five-day in-person classes this Monday (March 22nd).
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Another Rabies Case In Gaston County
Gaston County Animal Control has recorded its second case of rabies in a wild animal this year.
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Herd Immunity--Or A Fourth Wave?
Vaccinations against the SARS-CoV-2 virus are increasing.  Over 11% of the adult population in our area has now been fully vaccinated (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one of Johnson & Johnson).  Still, health experts warn that a fourth wave of COVID-19 may be coming.
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Friday, March 19, 2021
Group 4 Now Eligible For COVID Vaccinations
More people in North Carolina are now eligible to get a COVID vaccination.  Group 4 was added to the list of those eligible on Wednesday (March 17th).  Here's the latest update on vaccination locations.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Drive-By Shooting
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting where shots were fired into an occupied dwelling and a vehicle parked in the driveway.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Catawba County Schools Go In-Person April 12th
While Lincoln County is planning to go back to five days per week in-person classes on Monday (March 22nd), Catawba County will go to four days per week in-person classes on April 12th.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Update: Lincoln County Schools Return To In-Person Classes
Lincoln County Schools will begin five days per week in-person classes for all grades effective Monday (March 22nd).  Here's an update on what you can expect.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Accident Closes Highway
An early morning accident closed down the northbound lanes of US 321 north of Lincolnton Tuesday morning (March 16th).
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Commissioners Meeting March 15th
Lincoln County Commissioners held a short, but productive, mid-monthly meeting Monday evening (March 15th).
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Saine Tries Again
If you're a fan of Daylight Time, you'll like the bill introduced Monday by NC State Rep. Jason Saine.
Monday, March 15, 2021
Matthews Man Killed On US 74 At Kings Mtn.
What has been described as likely a freak accident left a Matthews man dead on US 74 at Kings Mountain Monday morning.
Monday, March 15, 2021
Lincoln County Schools Will Return To In-Person Monday
On a 5-2 vote, Lincoln County's Board of Education decided at a special called meeting Monday morning (March 15th) to have all grades return to full in-person classes next Monday (March 22nd). Catawba and Gaston County school boards decided Monday evening to return to in-person classes four days each week beginning April 12th.
Monday, March 15, 2021
It's Not Over Yet
There's both good news and bad news related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The good news is that we've made progress and the worst may be over.  The bad news is that we haven't yet reached the end of the pandemic--and more people will still get sick and some will die.
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Getting Ready For More In-Person Learning
Following the passage of a law aimed to fully reopen schools to in-person education, area school boards will meet Monday to begin efforts to comply with the new rules.
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Man Shot By Police In Belmont
The man shot by police outside a car dealership in Belmont Thursday afternoon (March 11th) has been identified as 45-year-old Dustan Jennings Hoffman.
Friday, March 12, 2021
Two Moped Riders Killed, Newton Man Charged
Two moped riders from Iron Station were killed on US 321 north of Dallas Wednesday night when their moped was struck from behind.  A Newton man allegedly fled the scene but has been charged in the accident.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Ayers Named Supt. In Jackson County
Dr. Dana Ayers, who many from Lincoln County will remember for her time as principal of Lincolnton Middle School, has been named the new superintendent of Jackson County Schools, a 4,000-student school system in the southwestern North Carolina mountains.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
It's Official Now
Prior to Tuesday evening's Board of Education meeting, a reception was held for Dr. Aaron Allen, recently chosen as the Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Two County Vehicle Chase Ends In Western Lincoln County
On March 7, 2021 patrol deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to assist Gaston County Sheriff’s Office with the pursuit of a vehicle that continued into Lincoln County. 
Monday, March 8, 2021
Gaston College Alumna Uses Skills At Law Firm
You might say Gaston College helped her Cruz to success. Joie Da Cruz is bringing her paralegal skills and unique perspective to her job with the Charlotte-based King Law Offices. Da Cruz is a 2020 graduate of the school’s paralegal technology program.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Pet News
Gaston County has reported its first rabies case of the year; Lincoln County Animal Services is going to hold a FREE Microchip Clinic.  Those are stories making Pet News.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
COVID-19 Update
Here's the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Lincoln County Man Charged In Theft Of Trailer
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincoln County man with the theft of a trailer.
Friday, March 5, 2021
Gaston Police Charge Man With Possession Of Child Porn
Gaston County Police have charged Wesley Lane Ross, age 18, of 324 Tot Dellinger Rd. Cherryville, NC with three (3) felony counts of 2nd degree sexual exploitation of a child and three (3) felony counts of 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a child.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Gastonia Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
A Gastonia man has been charged with child sexual assault in connection with incidents that occurred in Lincoln County.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Charges Filed In Altercation Where Shot Was Fired
Detectives were able to identify the person who discharged the firearm as Jessie Carlos Docouto, 21, of Devine Road, Iron Station, NC.   Docouto was located at his residence and cooperated with the investigation.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
COVID-19 Update
Those under Group 3 for NC's COVID vaccination plan can now sign up for the shots (starting Wednesday March 3rd).  The Lincoln County Health Dept. says, however, that they are still short on supply of the vaccine, so you may have to wait to schedule an appt. with them. Catawba County also updated its appointment information.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Detectives Investigating Altercation Where A Shot Was Fired
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an altercation involved a gunshot that occurred near an eastern Lincoln County restaurant Monday night. (March 1, 2021)
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Sentenced To Federal Prison On Lincoln County Drug Charges
U. S. District Court Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced Aleef Jamar Nicks, 39, of Charlotte to 108 months in prison on drug trafficking and firearms charges resulting from a traffic stop in Lincoln County on April 30, 2020.  Nicks must also serve three years under court supervision after he is released from prison.
Monday, March 1, 2021
School Board, Commissioners Hold Joint Session
The Lincoln County Board of Education (School Board) and County Commissioners held a joint session Thursday evening (Feb. 25th) at the Schools Administrative Offices.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Pandemic Update
For the first time since early June, the Health Dept. says Lincoln County has less than 100 active cases.  Here's the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Hope is on the horizon. That’s how Brittain Kenney put it this week. A spokeswoman for the Gaston County Health Department, Kenney noted that it was not quite a year ago, March 18, 2020, that local officials announced the first case of COVID-19 in Gaston County.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
YMCA's Already-Low COVID Rates Decrease
Y’s across the state, with rates of COVID-19 that were extremely low already, have now decreased even more.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Motorcyclist Killed In Wednesday Collision
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on highway 16 south of Newton Wednesday evening (Feb. 24th) and a 65-year-old Newton man has been charged in the case. 
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Double Homicide Update
Gaston County Police have three suspects in jail in what appears to have been a drug deal that went bad resulting in a double homicide.  Two young men are charged with murder, the third, who was a victim but escaped with his life, faces drug charges.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Allen Named Superintendent
You can now remove the 'Interim' from his title: Dr. Aaron Allen has been named the new Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Sheriff's Office Gets New Body Cams/Tasers
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office recently received new body cameras that will become standard wear for all deputies.  New tasers are also being phased into use.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Iron Station Woman Facing Assault Charges
An Iron Station woman is facing assault charges after she stabbed a man with a knife.
Monday, February 22, 2021
I-85 To US74 West Exit To Close For Repairs
The exit from southbound I-85 to westbound US74 near the Gaston-Cleveland County line will close for repairs this Tuesday - Friday (Feb. 23-26).
Monday, February 22, 2021
Biz News
We haven't updated local business news recently; frankly, like most, we've been far too involved with trying to survive the pandemic.  Here's an update.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Lincoln County High Schools First Semester Honor Roll
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the first semester in the high schools for the 2020-21 school year.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Two Children Dead In Hickory Fire
Two children were found dead after fire destroyed their home Saturday afternoon in Hickory.  The boy and girl were apparently left home alone according to neighbors.  The fire was reported at 4 PM at a mobile home park in southwest Hickory.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Suspect Sought By Police
Gaston County Police have filed murder charges against a Taylorsville youth in a double homicide in western Gaston County Thursday night (Feb. 18th).
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Two Dead In Thursday Night Shooting
Gaston County Police are investigating a Thursday night shooting in a rural area northwest of Bessemer City that left two young men dead.
Saturday, February 20, 2021
COVID-19 Update
Here are some of the latest numbers for the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Possible Suspect In Larcenies From Cars
Gaston County Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a possible suspect in larcenies from vehicles in the Dallas area.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Residents Continue To Receive Phone Scam Calls
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports from citizens in the area being targeted by scammers claiming to represent the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Lincoln County Man Charged With Sexual Assault & Kidnapping
A Lincoln County man is facing a number of charges including sexual assault and kidnapping in connection with an incident that occurred over the weekend.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Winter Storm Is Coming
Not again! Yes, and this time it's going to be much more significant...the National Weather Service (NOAA) issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area  and then updated it to a Winter Storm Warning for many and a Winter Weather Advisory for others for Thursday.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Gaston County Police Investigating Theft Of Dog
Gaston County Police are investigatinfg the theft of a dog from a Dallas residence over the weekend.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
16-Year-Old Charged With Murder, Robbery
Gastonia Police have made an arrest in the homicide of a woman whose body was found in a car down an embankment on W. 10th Avenue in January.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021













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