Connie Goodman Silva
Connie Goodman Silva, beloved wife, mother, and nana, age 63, of Lincolnton, went to be with her mother in Heaven, Friday, May 9, 2025. Mrs. Sil...
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Sports
Tyler McClain Signs to Play College Basketball at Warren Wilson
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------- This past Friday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m., Lincolnton High School senior Tyler McClain signed his national letter ...
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Sports
East Lincoln Dominates Hibriten 9-0, Advances to Round 3
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------In a decisive playoff performance, the East Lincoln Mustangs shut out the Hibriten Panthers 9-0 on Friday night to ...
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Features
Second Continental Congress Meets in May of 1775
Compiled by Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace ------The Second Continental Congress began their session on May 10, 1775. Originally, this was to pl...
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News
June 2nd Joint Meeting to Address Land Use Requests Across Lincoln Cou...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting and public hearings on Monda...
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News
Gaston County Officials Warn of Fake Summer LIEAP Scam Targeting Elder...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------- Gaston County authorities are sounding the alarm about a dangerous new scam targeting older adults with fake ...
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News
Sixth Rabies Case of 2025 Confirmed in Gaston County
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------Gaston County, NC – Gaston County has reported its sixth confirmed case of rabies this year following an inci...
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Obituaries
Carolyn Blackwell Butler
Carolyn Blackwell Butler, 82, of Vale passed away Thursday, May 8th, 2025 at The Greens at Lincolnton. Born, November 7th, 1942 she was the daughter o...
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News
Third Confirmed Rabies Case in Lincoln County This Year
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------Lincolnton, NC – Lincoln County has confirmed its third rabies case of 2025 following an incident on May...
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News
Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Lincolnton Tonight
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher ------LINCOLNTON, NC — May 8, 2025 — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch ...
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Community
Lincoln County Board of Education to Recognize Excellence and Approve ...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher -------The Lincoln County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agend...
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News
Sheriff’s Office Asks for Public’s Help in Indecent Exposure Case
SHERRILL’S FORD––The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help.According to CCSO Public Information O...
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News
Repeat sexual offender sentenced for child porn
CHARLOTTE––A Charlotte man was sentenced Thursday to serve 10 years in prison.According to a statement by Russ Ferguson, the United States...
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Obituaries
Dr. John Edney Wise
Dr. John Edney Wise, MD, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at The Greens in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He was 91 years old...
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Obituaries
Linda Lou Hoffer Robinson
Linda Lou Hoffer Robinson, age 81, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9, ...
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Obituaries
John Lewis Moretz
John Lewis Moretz, age 79 of Amity Church Road in Iron Station, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.Inurnment will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Ma...
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Obituaries
Frances “Jeanie” Varner Lawing
Frances “Jeanie” Varner Lawing, age 81, of Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. o...
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Obituaries
Jewell Dellinger Crow
Jewell Dellinger Crow, age 81 of Stanley, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, in ...
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