The year thus far has been one of the most challenging yet and for many reasons. That’s the word Monday from Lincoln County Manager Kelly Atkins. In a Herald exclusive, Atkins talked about the ongoing global virus’s local effects, the fiscal year 2020-21 County budget of more than $112 million and more. Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Are you the owner of a small business hit hard by Roy Cooper’s mandated restrictions? You can learn how to navigate these tough times, thanks to Brad Rivers, director of the Gaston College Small Business Center. Monday, June 29, 2020
Effective at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 15, patients may designate one person to visit them while hospitalized or, if needed, accompany them at Atrium Health care settings. There are exceptions to the policy for patients with certain conditions or who are being treated in environments where high-risk or immunocompromised patients are being treated. Sunday, June 14, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic increased the number of people filing unemployment claims in North Carolina to nearly a half million in April. Thursday, May 28, 2020
You can buy meat from local farms by going “on line” to a website called “Meat Suite.” Type in www.meatsuite.com. One needs to type in only three things to get local farmers who wish to sell meat. Tuesday, May 26, 2020
While many small businesses are still waiting for approval of PPP loans from the SBA (Small Business Administration), the City of Lincolnton still has money available to small businesses in the city under a special program it established for the COVID-19 pandemic. Friday, May 22, 2020
North Carolina will enter Phase Two of Governor Cooper's reopening plan this Friday. Here's an update and the latest COVID-19 figures. Wednesday, May 20, 2020
On May 18, 2020 a citation was issued to Carroll Dean Mitchem for openly violating North Carolina Executive Order 138, issued on May 5, 2020 by Governor Roy Cooper pursuant to NCGS 166A-1.30. (1 comments) Monday, May 18, 2020
Carrol Mitchem, chair of the Lincoln County Commissioners, has decided to openly defy Governor Roy Cooper's executive order and reopen the dining room of his restaurant, Mitchem's Kitchen, Monday morning (May 18th). (1 comments) Monday, May 18, 2020
North Carolina began Phase One of Governor Cooper's reopening plan on Friday, but while more businesses are now open, the economy is still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday, May 11, 2020
If you're preparing to reopen a business, factory, or office that has been closed during the pandemic, the City of Lincolnton has a precautionary notice. Wednesday, May 6, 2020
It probably seems longer, but the stay-at-home order in North Carolina only began on March 30th--a little over a month ago. The order closing bars and restaurants was issued March 17th. Some states have already relaxed restrictions. North Carolina will enter phase one of 'reopening' Friday. A recent WalletHub study compared the differences. Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Across America, folks are chomping at the bit to have their freedom restored and to go back to work. And here, closer to home, the people of Stanley are no different. Saturday, April 18, 2020
Governor Roy Cooper didn't specifically address requests from County Commissioners in Lincoln and Gaston counties, but he indicated that no decision has yet been made on whether or by how much restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic might be lifted when current executive orders expire April 30th. Wednesday, April 15, 2020
With the virus-related restrictions these days, most stores are closed or only partly open. And some, very sadly, may likely never open again at all. But one new store in northeastern Gaston County is bucking the trend of these biting economic realities. It’s Stanley Hardware and Feed, Inc., and it opened to much fanfare on Monday. Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The price of gas is going up; a new business opens in downtown Lincolnton; a bank merger and a new bank opening are part of the business news this week. Thursday, April 9, 2020
