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Homicides In Hickory & Gastonia
Hickory and Gastonia police are investigating two homicides.
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Gaston County Fatal Accidents
Gaston County reported two fatal accidents this past week, and the driver in a double-fatality crash in late December was sentenced after agreeing to a plea bargain.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Business News
One might say Lincoln & Catawba counties exchanged industries.  Crate & Barrel, which currently operates a warehouse & distribution center in the Industrial Park north of Lincolnton will be moving to Catawba County; and Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks, which had been on highway 150 in Catawba County recently celebrated its Grand Opening north of Denver.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Charged Again
A High Shoals man was charged with Attempted Murder after a shooting incident Friday morning.
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Pandemic Update
Here's the latest figures on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Man Arrested After Breaking Into Pawn Shop
A Lincoln County man was arrested early this morning (September 25, 2020) after breaking into the Boger City Pawn Shop on East Main Street in Lincolnton.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Gaston County Police Seek Info in Larceny of Bike
The Gaston County Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in their investigation of the larceny of a dirt bike.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Man With Gun At Ingles
It wasn't your usual Wednesday evening at Ingles in Lincolnton.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Shooting
A 13-year-old is dead and his 18-year-old friend has been charged with murder after a shooting incident Wednesday afternoon on Highland Drive in Lincolnton.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Here Comes Plan A
Lincoln County Schools, like Lincoln Charter, will be going back to face-to-face in-school learning for grades K-5 next month.  The decision was made at a special called meeting of the School Board Thursday morning (Sept. 24th).
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Man
Kenneth Ray Caldwell, 35, whose last known address was 5858 Cedarbrook Court, Stanley, NC, was last seen by relatives on September 1, 2020 at the Walmart at 7131 NC Highway 73, Denver, NC.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Trump Will Name Next Supreme Court Justice Saturday
President Trump says he'll name his nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat held by Ruth Bater Ginsberg on Saturday.  Ginsberg died last Friday.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Your Census Response Is Important
If you haven't already responded to the US Census, time is running out.  Failure to respond won't cut your taxes--but it will potentially cause our state, county and local towns to lose federal monies from taxes you're going to pay.  Take a few minutes and respond now at  https://my2020census.gov/.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Ready For Plan A?
Schools can begin operating under Plan A for grades K-5 effective October 5th according to a revision of his executive order by Governor Roy Cooper last week.  At least one area school system has already said it won't change to that plan; others will discuss it in upcoming meetings.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Child Hit By Car--Update
Gastonia Police have released more information about that accident in which a one-year-old child was seriously injured when struck by a car on Liberty Street Monday.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Eight More Deaths Reported In Area Counties Since Friday
Here are the latest figures on the COVID-19 pandemic as of Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 22nd).
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Complaints From Citizens About Drug Activity Lead To Arrests
Numerous complaints from citizens of drug activity in the 2000 block of Keener Road, Lincolnton, led to the arrest of three people on drug charges.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Child Seriously Injured When Struck By Car In Gastonia
Gastonia Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a Monday accident that sent a one-year-old child to the hospital to come forward.  The driver of the vehicle that struck the child may have been impaired.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Four Arrested Following Traffic Stop & Search Warrant
Four people were arrested following a traffic stop and a search warrant executed on two residences on the Gastonia Highway.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
On September 12, 2020 the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office received information about a child who had been sexually assaulted by Donald Charles Curtis, 68, of Lenora Circle, Lincolnton.
Monday, September 21, 2020
News From Area Law Enforcement Agencies
Here's the latest news from area law enforcement agencies including the Highway Patrol, Hickory Police and Gastonia Police.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Keep Wearing Your Masks--They're Working!
Here's the latest update on COVID-19.
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Counterfeit Currency, Firearm Siezed
Dennis Roger Vandyke was charged with one felony count each of forgery of an instrument, possession of five or more counterfeit instruments, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon.  He was also charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.
Friday, September 18, 2020
More In-School Classes Possible For Younger Kids
Following an announcement by Governor Roy Cooper Thursday afternoon (Sept. 17th), schools are pondering whether to return to in-person learning five days weekly for students in grades K-5.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Buckle Up Or Pay Up
Seat belt use is being targeted this month by the NCDOT and the Governor's Highway Safety Program.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Stanley Man Arrested In Two Unrelated Break-In Incidents
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Stanley, N.C. man in connection with break-ins that occurred in May 2020 and July 2020.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update
While some continue to reject the argument that the 3Ws and other measures are having any positive effect in fighting the spread of the coronavirus, the evidence is clear that they have.  Here's the latest report on COVID-19.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Woman Charged With Breaking & Entering, Pawning Stolen Goods
A Denver woman has been charged with breaking into a building and stealing tools valued at approximately $1,000.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Heroin Traffickers Arrested In Multi-Agency Investigation
On Friday, September 11, 2020 investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) seized 7.5 ounces of heroin during a traffic stop along Hwy 16 South in Catawba County; 6.5 pounds of marijuana was also seized during that encounter.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Denver Youth Charged With Setting Fire
A Denver youth faces charges that he set a car on fire in Gaston County in late August.  Christian Alexander Foster, 19, who lives on St. James Church Road, was charged with unlawful burning of personal property.
Sunday, September 13, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County increased again in Lincoln County according to the Friday (Sept. 11th) report.  Here's the latest info on the coronavirus.
Friday, September 11, 2020
New Partnership To Make Local Medical Supplies
A new and innovative partnership will soon bear some positive fruit. According to Gaston College spokeswoman Stephanie Michael Pickett, it means providing better products for the medical community and potentially creating new small business opportunities.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Voting Has Begun
Election Day is still over a month and a half away, but voting has begun.  The first absentee ballots were mailed out last Friday and some have already been returned.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Virtual Job Fair Thursday & Friday
A Virtual Job Fair this Thursday & Friday will give those who may be interested in a new job an opportunity to talk with representatives of several companies who have positions available.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Here's the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Union County EMS Gives Gaston College Ambulance
Gaston College’s EMS program is benefiting from the donation of an ambulance from Union County EMS. The Monroe-based agency is affiliated with Atrium Health. The retired vehicle will be used to train students in the emergency medical science program. The ambulance arrived Thursday.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
"Of The Year" Winners Announced For Gaston County Schools
Gaston County Schools has announced its “Of the Year” award recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Zoom video conferencing platform was used to inform the finalists of the winner in each “Of the Year” category: Teacher, New Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Central Office Administrator.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Utility Cutoffs Prompt Some To Pay
The City of Lincolnton began this week cutting off utility services--electricity and water--to customers who hadn't paid their bills.  The moratorium on utility cutoffs that was part of Gov. Cooper's Executive Order expired at the end of July. Some of those who hadn't paid before did when the cutoffs began.
Friday, September 4, 2020
MaxPax LLC Coming To Hickory
In the midst of the pandemic-caused downturn in the economy, the Catawba County Economic Development Commission had some good news to report Thursday.  A Wisconsin company, MaxPax, LLC announced that it will invest $9.55 million and create 300 jobs in Catawba County.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Voting Begins
North Carolina becomes the first state in the nation to send out ballots to those who want to vote by mail when those who have already requested them are mailed their ballots this Friday (Sept. 4th).
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Violence Keeps Officers Busy
An alleged stabbing murder in Gastonia and a shooting near Hickory have kept officers from Gaston & Catawba counties busy.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Head-on Crash Sends Paramedic To Hospital
A Thursday morning head-on collision sent a Lincoln County paramedic to the hospital in Charlotte.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Unlocked Vehicles Break-Ins; Two Firearms Stolen
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a rash of break-ins to unlocked vehicles at homes west of Lincolnton to unlocked vehicles parked at residences on Rock Dam Road, Daniels Road, Guy Heavner Road, and Blossom Hill Road.
Thursday, September 3, 2020
At-Large Candidates For School Board
This is the fourth in our series of articles about the candidates for four seats on the Lincoln County Board of Education, commonly called the School Board, in this November's election.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
LEDA, Chamber, NC Works & Area Hold Job Fair Online
Lincoln County's unemployment rate went up by one percent in July compared to June--but it was still lower than any of the surrounding counties.  While the job market has been hurt by the pandemic, there are still jobs available.  
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Update On School Opening
While the opening of school for the 2020-2021 school year has gone fairly smoothly for Lincoln County, the same cannot be said for Gaston.
COVID-19 Update
As North Carolina reported a big daily increase in new cases of the coronavirus, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the state will enter Phase 2.5 of his reopening plan on Friday.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Gastonia Police Asking Public's Help With 2015 Missing Persons Case
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help with a missing persons case from 2015. Rose Maria Patterson, 43, of Gastonia, was reported missing on September 2, 2015, after her son had not been able to make contact with her for a month.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Local Schools Doing Well Adjusting To COVID
Lincoln County Schools and Lincoln Charter School report they are doing well in adjusting to the reality of the pandemic.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Governor Roy Cooper extended his order banning alcoholic beverage sales after 11 PM on Monday.  Cooper holds a briefing Tuesday afternoon where he is expected to relax some restrictions on other businesses.  Here's the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
More Drug Arrests
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has announced two more drug arrests.  Two Charlotte men were arrested after separate traffic stops on Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Eight Catawba Valley Residents Sentenced To Federal Prison
The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division partnered with 16 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in an investigation which has led to the conviction of 10 defendants on Friday, August 28, 2020 in federal court in Charlotte. Eight of these defendants resided in the Catawba Valley.
Saturday, August 29, 2020
COVID-19 Active Cases Declining In Our Area
The number of active cases of the coronavirus in both Lincoln and Gaston counties is the lowest it has been in well over a month.  Lincoln County reported only 77 active cases Friday (Aug. 28th) the lowest figure since late June.  Gaston County had 1,150 active cases.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Narcotics Surveillance Operation Leads To An Arrest
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers arrested one person while conducting a surveillance operation in western Lincoln County on August 26, 2020.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Statue Will Stay
That Confederate statue that stands in front of the Gaston County Courthouse will be staying there after County Commissioners rescinded their previous resolution to move it at Tuesday night's (Aug. 25th) meeting.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Three People Arrested In Grab & Run Robbery
Three people were arrested after a grab and run robbery at the Quik Trip on NC Highway 73 in Denver Monday night, Aug. 24.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Deputies Released From Hospital, Deceased Suspect Identified
Two Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies injured Monday (August 24, 2020) by gunfire have been released from the hospital and the deceased suspect has been identified.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Quick Police Work Puts Two In Jail
Two suspects in a Friday (Aug. 21st) armed robbery were quickly apprehended by Hickory Police.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Here's the latest report on COVID-19 cases in our area.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop early today (August 24, 2020) led to the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of Maiden, N.C. man.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Deputies Injured While Serving Warrants; Suspect Killed
Two Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were injured today by gunfire while trying to serve warrants on an individual who was killed during the altercation.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Sunday Morning Fire
Fire gutted a mobile home on Highway 182 just west of Lincolnton Sunday morning.  Three departments were called to the scene.  The home was destroyed but nobody was injured.
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Biz News
They come and they go: new restaurants open as others say goodbye.
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Vale's Own Markus Beam Makes It Big In Opera World
The prestigious San Francisco Opera Center has tapped the noted and dynamic baritone to be its general manager, a newly created post, effective in January, according to Opera News this week.
Saturday, August 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Progress is being made in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Wet Friday Will Be Followed By Pleasant Saturday
In some places, nearly four inches of rain fell in less than two hours producing flash flooding during the mid-morning hours of Friday.  While there is still a chance of thunderstorms over the weekend, most of the day Saturday should be pleasant.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Two Were Involved In 2016 Double Murders
Two of five men arrested in a double murder that happened in March 2016 were finally sentenced this week in Catawba County Superior Court.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update (Tuesday Aug. 18)
Here's the latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Lamkin Arrested On Charges From August 5 Shooting Incident
Paul Eric Lamkin, Jr. was arrested on August 17, 2020 by Gaston County Sheriff’s deputies when he was released from Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  He was transported to the Gaston-Lincoln County line where he was turned over to Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Iron Station School Closed Until Aug. 31st
One Lincoln County School is already closed due to the coronavirus.  A decision was made to close Iron Station Elementary School until August 31st.  Students will be taught by remote learning--as they were in the Spring.
Monday, August 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update
One Lincoln County school was closed on the opening day for schools as administrators and health officials chose caution as their course of action.  Some teachers at Iron Station Elementary may have been associated with a COVID-19 cluster, so students will have remote instruction until August 31st.  Here's the rest of the COVID-19 update for Monday (Aug. 17th).
Monday, August 17, 2020
Speeding Leads To Traffic Stop And Theft Arrests
Two people were arrested Saturday night (August 15, 2020) shortly before midnight when they were spotted leaving the parking lot of the Walmart at 7131 NC 73 Highway in Denver at a high rate of speed.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Deaths Of Two Men Under Investigation From Catawba St. Fire
On Sunday August 16, 2020 at approximately 12:28 p.m. Lincolnton Police Officers responded to the 800 Block of East Catawba Street. The call was in reference to a male subject reporting his son had assaulted him and was threatening to kill him.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Shooting
A Gastonia man was jailed Saturday evening after he was arrested for shooting a woman with whom he lived.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Second Suspect Arrested
A second suspect in a fatal shooting July 29th will have his first court appearance Monday after being arrested last week by Hickory Police.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Flooding Creates State Of Emergency
Flooding caused by heavy rain Friday night and Saturday morning (Aug. 16-17) resulted in a State of Emergency being declared in Catawba County.  Several roads were closed, there were at least three resulting sewage overflows, and several people had to be rescued--but no serious injuries resulted.
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Charged With Stealing From Construction Site
An Iron Station man was arrested this week by Hickory Police after he allegedly stole items from a Hickory construction site on Startown Road.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Pandemic Update
Here is the latest update as of Friday evening (Aug. 14th) on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Shaw Is Gaston College Instructor Of The Year
Calvin Shaw recently earned a top honor from Gaston College.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Help ID Driver Involved In Collision
Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of a car involved a three-vehicle accident that sent a Gastonia woman to the hospital with serious injuries.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Man
On March 24, 2020 a family member reported that Christopher Allen Jernigan, 29, whose address is listed as homeless, had not made contact with them since March 6, 2020.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Lowell Man Charged In Internet Sex Crimes Investigation
Gaston County Police have arrested a 27-year-old Lowell man on charges related to a joint investigation involving Homeland Security.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Lenoir Man Arrested For Offenses From Years Ago
A Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses that are alleged to have happened years ago when he lived in Gaston County.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Russians Say They Have A Vaccine
The Russians say they have a vaccine!  That's the big news on COVID-19 for Tuesday (Aug. 11th.)
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 pandemic continues--but there are signs that some progress may be being made in slowing the spread of the disease.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Suspect Charged In Robberies In Hickory & Taylorsville
A Claremont man is alleged to have robbed two convenience groceries on Friday (Aug. 7th).  After the second robbery, Catawba County officers spotted his vehicle and he was arrested.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Police Seeking Two More Suspects In Shootings
Hickory Police have arrested two men in connection with shooting incidents on July 29th and August 3rd and are seeking two other suspects in connection with the shootings.
Monday, August 10, 2020
City Announces Payment Plan For Past-Due Utility Bills
The moratorium on cutoffs related to past due utility bills expired at the end of July.  The past due utility bills owed to the City of Lincolnton and related late fees (which have been waived) has left the City with a budget shortfall of over a half million dollars.  To avoid shutoffs, those who haven't paid need to set up a payment plan.
Monday, August 10, 2020
CC Deputy Commended For Assisting In Boater Rescue
Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown commended Deputy Scott Sawyer for his actions involved in the rescuing of a distressed boater on lake Norman.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Gaston County 4th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2020
On Thursday August 6, 2020 at 10:36 p.m. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from the 120 block of Hoyles Creek Road in Dallas. The call was reference to a possible rabid animal. A family dog killed a fox.
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Ava Parnell Is 2020 Apple Queen
The Lincoln County Apple Queen for 2020 is Ava Eileen Parnell, a senior at North Lincoln High School.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
City Council Approves New Stop Signs, Talks Murals
The Lincolnton City Council approved some new stop signs at its meeting Thursday evening (Aug. 6th).  The new stop signs will included four-way stops at High Street's intersections with both Sycamore & Pine, and a stop at the Bonview and High intersection.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The area death toll from COVID-19 increased in reports from Friday (Aug. 7th).  Lincoln County has now had nine deaths; Gaston County has had 48; Catawba County has had 30; and Cleveland County has had 20.
Friday, August 7, 2020
New Apple Queen Will Be Crowned Saturday Night
The BPW's annual Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen Pageant will happen Saturday night (Aug. 8th) at the Lincoln Cultural Center.  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the audience won't be there--they'll be watching online.
Friday, August 7, 2020
Mother, Daughter Shot During Domestic Incident
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a domestic dispute where a mother and her daughter were shot.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update
Five more weeks of Phase Two: that was the edict from Governor Roy Cooper at his briefing Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Seized Money Presented To Lincoln County Schools
Money seized in 55 narcotics operations was presented to Lincoln County Schools today, August 5, 2020.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Two Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges
Johnny Russell Corriher and Joey Jackson Kiker of Lincoln County were arrested on August 4, 2020 on several child sexual assault charges.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
The Lincoln County death toll from COVID-19 is now eight.  Catawba County has lost 29 residents; Gaston County has reported 41 deaths.  The disease continues to spread, although on the state scene, North Carolina is doing much better than its neighbors to the south.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020













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