County enters Stage II drought restrictions
LINCOLNTON––It may be 2007 all over again.As was the case during the once-in-a-century drought of 19 years ago, in which grass grew ...
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Bethel Baptist Troop 72 Yard Sale & Church BBQ Sale May 9
Bethel Baptist, Troop 72 will have a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Money raised will help send our scouts to summer camp...
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Statesville man dies in Friday crash
STATESVILLE––A Statesville man died Friday night, following a collision in Iredell County.According to a Saturday statement fro...
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested
CHARLOTTE––A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Sunday in connection with alleged threatening behavior.Accord...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day May 4 – Isaiah 58:10
Bible Verse Of The Day May 4 – Isaiah 58:10 …and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppre...
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Community
Cornwallis brings war to Carolina backcountry
CROUSE––Lincoln County and the Carolina backcountry sent many men to fight in the American Revolutionary War.According to Mona Ramse...
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Lenoir-Rhyne University To Celebrate Class Of 2026
HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University will celebrate the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies, May 7–9, honoring 578 graduates a...
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Sports
2026 Men’s 3A Western Regional Singles & Doubles Results
2026 Men’s 3A Western Regional Singles ResultsFRIDAY MAY 1 First Round· Andy Trnka - Hendersonv...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day May 3 –John 1:5
Bible Verse Of The Day May 3 –John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
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Religion
Crouse UMC Extends Christ’s Love with Free Breakfast & Yard Sale
CROUSE, N.C. At Crouse United Methodist Church, caring for our neighbors is at the heart of all we do. For more than a year, our church has joyf...
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Features
Biography of Abram Forney
Abram Forney was born to Jacob and Maria Forney in the area that would become Lincoln County in 1758. He married Rachel Gabriel on February 27th...
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Sports
Key decision rewards Huskins with Bassmaster Open win at Lake Norman
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stubbornness and a willingness to change might sound contradictory, but combining the two traits lead Cole Huskins to a razor-...
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Softball Update April 27 – May 1
EAST LINCOLNInformation Courtesy Mike FreemanResults of Softball May 1, 2026East Lincoln JV 19, Maiden JV 3East Lincoln Varsity 10, Maiden Varsi...
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Soccer Update April 27 – May 1
LINCOLNTONInformation Courtesy Coach Steve CheathamApril 28, 2026 —Highland Tech 5, Lincolnton 1May 1, 2026—Lincolnton, 2, West Linc...
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East Lincoln Lady Mustangs Basketball Camp Returns This Summer
DENVER, N.C.—Young athletes looking to sharpen their basketball skills and have fun on the court this summer are invited to join the East ...
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Gaston County High Schools to Conduct Graduation Ceremonies for Class ...
GASTONIA, N.C. – Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Friday, May 22, and ten high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplom...
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Community
Important Update to Lincoln County Community Foundation Grantmaking
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Community Foundation is reshaping its grantmaking strategy to better serve Lincoln County and deepen c...
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LCSO Investigates Hidden Camera Incident; One Arrested
DENVER, N.C.—On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspected secret peeping involvi...
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