| LC Schools Partnership With The LC Rotary Club |
This month’s article highlights the Lincoln County Schools partnership with the Lincoln County Rotary Club.
Monday, June 27, 2022
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June 26, 2022 14:30
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| Woman Reported Missing In April 2022 Located |
Sherry Lee Cornell, 47, formerly of Iron Station, was reported missing on April 29, 2022 by a relative who lives in Georgia.
Monday, June 27, 2022
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June 26, 2022 12:11
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| Deputies Arrest Man Wanted On A Number Of Charges |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Iron Station man on a number of felony charges Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Monday, June 27, 2022
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June 26, 2022 09:12
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| Deputies Investigating Attempted Bank Robbery In Denver |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are investigation an attempted bank robbery that occurred in Denver on June 24, 2022.
Saturday, June 25, 2022
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June 24, 2022 15:26
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| Sheriff's Detectives Locate Missing Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective G. Killian located Eddie Dean Abernathy earlier today (June 22, 2022). Abernathy was located at a safe location in a neighboring county.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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June 21, 2022 14:06
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Lincoln County Man |
On June 20, 2022 deputies responded to the 900 block of Moorland Lane reference a missing person. Detective G. Killian learned from the man’s sister that the last time he was seen was on June 15, 2022.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 22, 2022 08:53
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Lincolnton Man |
On June 21, 2022 Jim Dennis Ramsay, 53, of Frontier Lane, Lincolnton, NC was reported missing by his brother. The brother told officers the last contact he had with Ramsay was on May 20, 2022.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 20, 2022 19:09
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| SC Woman Killed In Wreck On Reepsville Road |
A South Carolina woman was killed Sunday (June 19th) in a wreck on Reepsville Road.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 20, 2022 14:02
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| Golf Cart Hit by Drunk Driver Near Statesville: Two Dead |
Two people were killed Monday night (June 13th) when a car driven by an allegedly drunk driver struck a golf cart in Iredell County. The Highway Patrol reports that the fatal collision occurred on Fort Dobbs Road in a residential area northwest of Statesville.
UPDATE: third person died Monday June 20th, see update in article.
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June 20, 2022 07:36
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| Atkins Named Long Leaf Pine Winner |
Lincoln County Manager Kelly Atkins, who has announced his retirement at the end of this month, attended his last meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners Monday night (June 20th). At the beginning of the meeting, County Commission Chairman Carrol Mitchem announced that Atkins had been named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Monday, June 20, 2022
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June 19, 2022 22:13
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| Conover Man Charged in B&E, Murder |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has charged a 25-year-old Conover man with first degree murder, attempted murder and first degree burglarly after an early Sunday morning incident.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
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June 18, 2022 23:56
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| New Courthouse Open House |
The new Lincoln County Courthouse will open for business on Monday June 27th. The week of June 20th-24th is 'moving week' for the various offices that currently occupy the old courthouse in downtown Lincolnton. A ribbon cutting and open house was held Friday (June 17th) at the new facility, located on Justice Drive near the Lincoln County Health Dept.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
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June 17, 2022 02:34
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| Vale Man Killed in Tuesday Accident |
A Vale man hauling a load of gravel was killed Tuesday when his truck overturned on Startown Road.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
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June 15, 2022 00:43
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| New Courthouse Ribbon Cutting Friday |
The big day has finally arrived. Lincoln County citizens will get a chance to see their new courthouse at 120 Justice Drive (near the Health Dept. and YMCA) this Friday.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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June 16, 2022 18:53
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| Juneteenth: the End of Slavery |
Juneteenth is being celebrated as a national holiday for the first time this year. Since the date (June 19th) falls on Sunday, federal govt. offices including the Post Office will celebrate the day on Monday. Celebrations are occurring on other days in several area locations.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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June 13, 2022 17:42
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| Six-Year-Old Drowns in Pool |
On hot summer days, a dip in the pool can be refreshing; but if you own a pool, remember that what is fun can also be dangerous. A six-year-old drowned Saturday (June 11th) in an above-ground pool in Gastonia.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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June 13, 2022 14:19
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| Two More People Arrested In Memorial Day Shooting Incident |
Jerry Cicero Branch and Bradley Dale Earle were arrested in connection with a Memorial Day Weekend shooting incident.
Monday, June 13, 2022
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June 12, 2022 13:58
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| Gaston County Police Charge Two in Overdose Death |
Gaston County Police have charged two alleged drug dealers in the death of a Gastonia woman in early February.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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June 10, 2022 16:02
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| Lake Norman Residents Urged To Erect Water Front Address Signs |
Lake Norman residents in Lincoln County are urged to erect water front address signs as required by the Lincoln County Addressing and Road Naming Ordinance.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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June 9, 2022 15:59
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| Eastridge Mall Shooting |
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the shooting at Eastridge Mall that sent three people to the hospital Friday afternoon.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 10, 2022 08:38
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| Detectives Looking To Identify Suspect In March Vehicle Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Link is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of 3812 Maiden Highway on March 23, 2022.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 15:40
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| Three Injured in Shooting at Eastridge Mall |
The latest mass shooting incident was closer to home. Gastonia Police received a call at 12:!0 PM Friday aftewrnoon (June 10th) to Eastidge Mall where shots had been fired and three people were reported injured.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 22:42
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| Shooting in Gastonia Convenience Store Parking Lot |
Gastonia Police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting that left a youg man dead in the parking lot of a convenience store.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 06:28
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| "Smash & Grab" Dollar General Bandits Arrested |
Two suspects arrested for breakins at Dollar General stores in Cleveland County may have been the ones who broke into Lincoln County Collar General stores in April.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 01:09
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| Mitchem Arrested on DWI Charge |
Carrol Mitchem, Chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, was charged Wednesday night with driving while impaired. The arrest happened near the intersection of NC27 and Shoal Road about 9:30 PM.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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June 8, 2022 22:29
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| Deputies Assist With Vehicle Chase From Catawba County |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Catawba County deputies with stopping a vehicle chase that came into Lincoln County on NC 16 Highway today around 6 a.m. June 9.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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June 8, 2022 15:15
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| Two People Charged After Shots Were Fired Into Residence |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged two people after shots were fired into a Denver residence.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022 17:29
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| Fatal Wreck Tuesday Afternoon |
A Vale man who may have swerved to avoid stopped traffic was killed in a head on collision Tuesday afternoon on Startown Road.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022 10:19
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| Fatal Wreck |
The Highway Patrol reports a Cherryville woman died Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic collision on NC 73 on Saturday (June 4th).
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022 01:50
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| Lincolnton Icon Celebrates 65 Years |
The Battle of Ramsour's Mill celebration is this weekend, but there are more things happening including the 65th anniversary celebration at City Lunch.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
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June 3, 2022 17:55
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| Gaston County Police Search For Man Reported Missing |
On June 3, 2022 William Millard Stamey, age 83, of the 900 block of Kelly Rd. in Mt. Holly was reported missing by family members. He was last seen on June 3, 2022, around 8 a.m. leaving his residence.
UPDATE: THE SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Friday, June 3, 2022
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June 3, 2022 17:58
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| LCSO Denver, NC District Office Now A Full Service Office |
The Charlie District office is located at 2493 N. NC Hwy 16 Business and will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, June 3, 2022
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June 2, 2022 11:52
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| Battle of Ramsour's Mill Weekend |
Historic Lincolnton celebrates an important historical event this weekend. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill happened on June 20th, 1780. It wasn't considered a major battle in America's war for independence, but it set the stage for the Battle of Kings Mountain later that year.
Friday, June 3, 2022
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June 2, 2022 23:25
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| The Urbanization of Lincolnton & Lincoln County |
Some say growth is inevitable. Lincolnton & Lincoln County are growing. Our future may not be as a rural county and a small town.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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June 2, 2022 05:06
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| Grand Jury Indicts 12 People On Drug Charges |
The Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted 12 people on 78 drug charges in their May 2022 session.Two of the individuals have already been arrested.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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June 1, 2022 15:58
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| Shooting Leaves One Injured, One Charged With Attempted Murder |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives have charged one man with attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that occurred over the Memorial Day weekend.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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June 1, 2022 15:40
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| Drug Arrest Follows Arrest On Outstanding Warrant |
Catawba County deputies arrested a Lenoir woman on an outstandng warrant and also charged her with multiple drug offenses on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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June 1, 2022 15:54
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| Missing Teen Returns Home Overnight |
A teen reported missing on May 31, 2022 returned home overnight and is safe.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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June 31, 2022 10:27
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| Maiden Resident Arrested Following Two Separate Investigations |
The charges against Baldwin stemmed from two separate investigations, the Firearm by Felon charge was a Grand Jury Indictment resulting from 2021 case. The Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor charge is the result of a 2022 case in which Baldwin is alleged to have used a cell phone to capture explicit images of a minor.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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May 30, 2022 15:16
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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 6:30 a.m. on the May 30, 2022 at the residence by the guardian.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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June 31, 2022 10:22
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| Lincoln County Schools Summer Programming Preview |
Although June 2 marks the last day of school for Lincoln County Schools students, the learning will continue throughout the summer with Summer School and Career Camps. Also, fom June 13 - July 1, parents will be able to bring children 18 and younger to the seven schools to enjoy a meal in the cafeteria at no cost.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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May 30, 2022 11:11
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| Memorial Day 2022 |
Lincolnton, like many other towns across America, took time Monday to remember and honor those who died while serving in our nation's military. The observance of Memorial Day began Saturday with a program at the VFW and continued with a noon ceremony Monday on the Courtsquare.
Monday, May 30, 2022
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May 29, 2022 17:36
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| Gastonia Couple Charged With Child Sex Crimes |
A Gastonia couple has been charged with sexual abuse of the woman's child.
Monday, May 30, 2022
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May 29, 2022 00:44
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| Police Searching for Suspect in Friday Night Murder |
Gastonia Police are searching for a suspect in a Friday night shooting.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
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May 28, 2022 23:16
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| Memorial Day |
Lincolnton VFW Post 1706 held its observance of Memorial Day on Saturday this year. Lincolnton Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Martin Eaddy spoke on the importance of the day; the luminaries in the shape of a cross were placed on the VFW lawn. A short ceremony is also planned for noon Monday on the lawn of the Lincoln County Courthouse downtown.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
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May 29, 2022 16:35
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| Thieves Hit Tractor Supply In Denver Again |
Tractor Supply in Denver, N.C. has once again been hit by thieves.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 26, 2022 17:30
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| Detectives Investigating Break-In At T-Mobile In Denver |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a break-in and theft of cell phones from the T-Mobile store at139 Cross Center Drive, Denver, NC.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 26, 2022 17:18
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| Memorial Day |
Monday is Memorial Day. Here's information about what's happening.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 28, 2022 23:18
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| Gastonia Man Charged With Dog Fighting, Animal Cruelty |
Gaston County Police Animal Control & Enforcement have charged a Gastonia man believed t be involved in dog fighting with multiple counts of cruelty to animals and dog fighting after an investigation that began in late April.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 26, 2022 05:44
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| Three Arrested for Possessing Child Porn |
Three men ranging in age from 19-37 have been charged with possession of child pornography by Gastonia Police. The arrests were made following investigations of cyber crime by detectives.
Friday, May 27, 2022
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May 26, 2022 05:20
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| Lincolnton Man Charged in Shooting |
A Lincolnton man has been charged in a May 13th shooting incident near Cherryville.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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May 25, 2022 15:49
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| Lincoln County Woman Missing For Eight Years |
It’s been eight years since Toasha Nicole Rice, also known as Nikki Green on her Facebook page, left a friend’s home on Eaker Road, got into a black four door sedan with an unidentified white woman and vanished. That was on May 26, 2014 and she has not been seen since.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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May 25, 2022 12:08
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| Gaston Commissioners Approve Budget, Tax Rate Cut |
Gaston County Commissioners adopted the county's fiscal 2023 budget and cut the tax rate from 83¢ to 81¢ at their meeting Tuesday night (May 24th).
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022 02:53
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| Häns Kissle Coming to Gaston County |
Gaston County got a new industrial announcement Tuesday. Häns Kissle Company, a fresh foods manufacturer, will locate a new factory in the Apple Creek Corporate Center near Gaston College.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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May 24, 2022 08:02
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| LCSO Land Search & Drone Teams Find Missing Man |
An elderly man who apparently walked away from his home on Saturday night (May 21, 2022) was located Sunday night in a wooded area nearby on Mary Ester Modlin Trail in Iron Station, N.C.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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May 23, 2022 16:57
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| One Killed in Monday AM Collision |
A elderly Claremont man died in a traffic collision after he pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle on Oxford School Road Monday morning (May 23rd).
Monday, May 23, 2022
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May 24, 2022 08:05
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| Chop Shop Operator in Court Monday |
A Maiden man accused of buying and selling stolen catalytic converters has a first appearance in court on the charges he operated a 'chop shop' this Monday (May 23rd).
Monday, May 23, 2022
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May 22, 2022 00:38
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| One Man Charged With Theft From Tractor Supply In Denver |
One man who stole a generator from Tractor Supply at 285 Gillman Road in Denver was arrested on May 17, 2022 for the same type crime in Mooresville, N.C.
Friday, May 20, 2022
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May 22, 2022 10:10
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| Hometown Heroes Banners for 2022 |
With Memorial Day about to happen, it seems an appropriate time to remind readers about another military-related observance and a project that was begun last year but is to be a continuing salute to those who served by the City of Lincolnton. It's the Hometown Heroes Banners display.
Friday, May 20, 2022
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May 19, 2022 07:53
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| Maiden Elementary Holds "March for Success" |
Maiden Elementary students and staff resumed their annual “March for Success” this morning (May 19, 2022) after a three-year hiatus due to COVID.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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May 18, 2022 16:54
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| Citizen Complaints Lead To Drug Dealer Arrest |
Citizen complaints about illegal drug activities launched a month long investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division that led to the arrest of one man.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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May 18, 2022 16:13
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| School Districts Statewide Looking for New Superintendents |
At least 20 of our 115 school districts across North Carolina will have a new superintendent in the next school year. A national survey of superintendents in 2020 found that the work is hard and the challenges are unique, but superintendents still reported high levels of job satisfaction. A first-year superintendent offers five lessons learned to other superintendents.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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May 18, 2022 10:25
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| Generator Theft From Tractor Supply In Denver |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the theft of a generator from Tractor Supply at 285 Gilman Road on May 15, 2022. Deputies were dispatched to the larceny shortly before 5 p.m. after an employee reported that a white male had loaded the generator on a shopping cart and exited the store without paying.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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May 22, 2022 10:11
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| BUILD, BUILD, BUILD |
With the current housing shortage and the prospect of making big profits, developers are pushing forward with proposed new projects all over the area. Lincoln County Commissioners and the County Planning Board will hold a joint meeting on Monday June 6th (6:30 PM) at the Citizens Center, and it's likely to be a marathon session.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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May 17, 2022 12:32
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| Gaston, Catawba & Cleveland County Elections |
Here are the results from Tuesday's Primary Election in Gaston, Catawba & Cleveland counties.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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May 17, 2022 10:28
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| Election Results for Lincoln County |
Lincoln County voters joined with the rest of North Carolina in selecting Ted Budd as the Republican candidate and Cheri Beasley as the Democrat who will seek the US Senate seat currently held by Richard Burr. Locally, Sheriff Bill Beam won the Sheriff primary by a wide margin. Here are the Lincoln County results from Tuesday's election.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 23:26
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| ELECTION LIVE RESULTS |
Here are the election results for Lincoln, Gaston, Catawba & Cleveland counties. As vote totals are reported to the NCSBE, click on the links below to see the results for each county.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 23:27
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| Vale Man Arrested After SWAT Team Called Out |
The good news is that nobody was injured. A Vale man was arrested after a domestic violence incident Tuesday morning (May 17th).
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 14:46
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| Steven Villela Lugo Amongst Honor Grads |
Steven Villela Lugo is among Gaston College’s high-honors graduates. When he enters the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in August, it will mark the Shelby man’s next step on a circuitous journey that began in California and will continue to medical school.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 11:45
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| Gaston College Grad Ceremony In Gastonia |
The 57th annual commencement ceremonies were held in Gastonia at CaroMont Health Park. During the presentation of candidates, the approximately 500 graduates attending the ceremony were recognized individually as they walked across the stage.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 11:30
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| It's Election Day |
Some of the candidates whose names are on the ballot for this Tuesday's Primary Election paid their filing fees before Christmas. The election was originally scheduled for March, but a challenge to district lines changed it to May 17th.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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May 16, 2022 17:24
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| Gastonia Police Investigating
Two Shooting Incidents |
Gastonia Police are investigating two shooting incidents in the Highland Community. The most recent happened early Monday afternoon and sent two 19-year-olds to the hospital where one died. Another shooting happened Friday night in the same neighborhood.
Monday, May 16, 2022
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May 16, 2022 10:28
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| Joint Investigation Leads To Seizure Of Drugs, Guns & Money |
A joint investigation conducted by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Hickory Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Longview Police Department, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of Homeland Security led to the seizure of over 19 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.27 pounds of fentanyl, 327 grams of powdered cocaine, two firearms and $91,870.00 in US Currency.
Friday, May 13, 2022
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May 12, 2022 17:13
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating A Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old male.
Friday, May 13, 2022
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May 12, 2022 21:43
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| Lincoln County Schools Recognizes 'Of the Year' Winners |
At the Tuesday (May 10th) Board of Education meeting, the Lincoln County School Board recognized the 'Of the Year' winners for the 2021-2022 school year.
Friday, May 13, 2022
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May 12, 2022 15:52
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| Final Day of Early Voting Saturday |
It may not seem like much, but the 3560 Lincoln County residents who have voted early during this year's Primary Election is more than the 3407 who voted during the so-called 'off-year' primary (year without a Presidential election) four years ago.
Friday, May 13, 2022
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May 15, 2022 10:39
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| Alexis Man Arrested On Child Sexual Assault Charges |
An Alexis man was arrested last night following a missing person search by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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May 11, 2022 14:15
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| Early Voting Ends Saturday |
Early voting for next Tuesday's (May 17th) Primary Election comes to a close this Saturday. If you're already registered, you can vote now or on election day next week. If you're not, you can register and vote at the same time during early voting.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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May 12, 2022 10:05
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| Missing Teen |
The Lincolnton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a runaway teen, 14-year-old Isaiah Samuels.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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May 9, 2022 08:11
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| Hit & Run |
Kings Mountain Police report two pedestrians were injured and one killed in a hit & run incident Sunday evening (May 8th). A suspect has been charged.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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May 9, 2022 07:56
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| More Charges Against Alexis Man |
As of May 4, 2022 Martin is charged with five counts of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, two counts of felony possession of stolen goods or property, and one count of felony conversion. On May 5, 2022 he was charged with one additional felony possession of stolen goods or property.
Monday, May 9, 2022
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May 8, 2022 17:00
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| Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing Lincoln County Man |
A Silver Alert issued for a missing Iron Station man has been cancelled after he was found in Durham. Authorities there located Curtis Truitt on the side of the road where his vehicle had run out of gas.
Monday, May 9, 2022
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May 8, 2022 16:40
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| County Commissioner Candidates |
In the third of our Meet the Candidates articles, the Lincoln Herald presents the five candidates vying for one of two seats on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.
We were unable to get them together for a debate style session, so we interviewed each individually. Here are links to those interviews.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
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May 7, 2022 03:25
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| Gaston Police Make Child Porn Arrests |
Two Gaston County men, one from Stanley and one from Mt. Holly, have been arrested on child porn charges.
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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May 4, 2022 09:34
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| Human Trafficking Workshop Thursday at Citizens Center |
The Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse/Child Advocacy Center, the United Way of Lincoln County, the UNC School of Government, and the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission will conduct a workshop tomorrow (Thursday May 5th) at the James Warren Citizens Center.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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May 7, 2022 01:38
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| Two Drown in Area Lakes |
The warmer weather has brought more people onto area lakes. With two drownings over the last few days, a reminder to wear a life jacket and take other precautions is in order.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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May 3, 2022 11:53
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| Two Gastonia Women Charged With Murder in Asheville |
Two Gastonia women are in jail in Buncombe County after being charged in the death of a three-year-old child who was apparently the son and grandson of the two. Police say the child may have been starved to death.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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May 3, 2022 03:37
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| Investigation Into Fentanyl Drug Sales Leads To Two Arrests |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators and Cleveland County narcotics officers formed a joint operation that led to undercover purchases of Fentanyl from the suspects.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022 18:35
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| Sheriff's Detective Locate Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective G. Killian reported Monday night, May 2, 2022 that a runaway teen has been located and is safe.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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May 2, 2022 09:57
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate A Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective G. Killian is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen.
Monday, May 2, 2022
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May 2, 2022 09:50
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| Two Lincoln County Men Facing Drug Trafficking Charges |
Two Lincoln County men are facing a number of drug charges following an attempted traffic stop by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics interdiction unit.
Monday, May 2, 2022
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May 1, 2022 13:20
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| Sheriff's Detectives Seeking Missing Woman |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Link is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who was reported missing on April 29, 2022 by her sister who lives in Georgia.
Monday, May 2, 2022
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May 1, 2022 11:09
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| High Dollar Swindlers Plead Guilty |
Two men, one from Belmont and one from Grover, face federal prison sentences after entering guilty pleas in federal court to operating a Ponzi scheme in Kings Mountain.
Sunday, May 1, 2022
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May 31, 2022 09:22
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| Early Voting Starts Slow |
Early voting for the May 17th Primary Election began on Thursday, and the first three days indicate that it's likely turnout for this election will be small.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
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May 31, 2022 07:54
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| GC Police Investigate Animal Cruelty & Possible Dog Fighting |
On Thursday, April 28, 2022 around 9 a.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to 1911 Hemlock Avenue in Gastonia after receiving a report of dogs fighting in the back yard of the residence. When Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists arrived, they found a deceased dog in the back yard. They also found other dogs caged in the back yard living in poor conditions.
Friday, April 29, 2022
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April 28, 2022 11:21
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| Narcotics Search Warrant Results In Cocaine Seizure |
During thE search investigators seized 131.78 grams of cocaine, 1.58 pounds of marijuana, $3,177 in United States Currency, one .45 caliber handgun, ten dosage units of Xanax, six dosage units of Clonazepam and two digital scales with cocaine.
Friday, April 29, 2022
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April 28, 2022 10:08
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| Lincoln County School Board Candidates |
On Monday evening (April 25th) the Lincoln Herald interviewed six of the seven Republican candidates for the Lincoln County Board of Education.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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April 27, 2022 16:21
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| Sheriff Candidate Interviews 2022 |
On Monday evening (April 25th), the Lincoln Herald conducted interviews with the candidates for Lincoln County Sheriff and Lincoln County Board of Education.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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April 27, 2022 16:22
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| Early Voting |
Early voting is underway in all North Carolina counties.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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April 28, 2022 08:46
