https://www.ugfunding.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:45:02 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-10-matthew-1926  Bible Verse Of The Day August 10 – Matthew 19:26     Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-53669.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-10-matthew-1926 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:58:43 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-football-2026-jv-schedules  EAST LINCOLN JV FOOTBALL·       August 20 vs South Iredell 7:00 p.m.·       August 27 vs Providence 7:00 p.m.·       September 3 vs N... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/2026-jv-schedules-55795.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-football-2026-jv-schedules Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:45:36 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-football-jamboree-2026-schedules  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The 2026 High School Football Season for Lincoln County Schools kicks off on Friday, August 14, 2026 with the Lincoln County Boys Varsity Football Jamboree. The Jamboree takes place at Lincolnton High School, 803 N... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/football-jamboree-2026-53131.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-football-jamboree-2026-schedules Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:28:52 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-9-1-samuel-22  Bible Verse Of The Day August 9 – 1 Samuel 2:2    ““There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-20009.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-9-1-samuel-22 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:56:08 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/hanging-on-by-your-fingernails  I remember a time not that long ago when I met a good Christian friend of mine who was going through a very hard time. He told me that he was hanging on by his fingernails, and he asked me if I had any advice. Sadly, I didn’t have th... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-rope-84797.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/hanging-on-by-your-fingernails Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:26:13 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/catawba-area-community-band-announces-fall-2026-season NEWTON, N.C. —The Newton-Conover Community Band is preparing for its upcoming Fall performance season for 2026 and welcomes new members.  The Band’s Fall season runs from September through November with a free Holiday Concert on Sund... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/spring-2026-concert-36873.jpg newtonconovercomband@gmail.com (Newton-Conover Community Band) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/catawba-area-community-band-announces-fall-2026-season Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:29:17 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-8-john-336  Bible Verse Of The Day August 8 – John 3:36    “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-49722.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-8-john-336 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:53:45 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-has-2nd-positive-rabies-case-of-2026  GASTONIA, N.C.—On Wednesday August 5, 2026 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to two indoor/outdoor cats that were found near a dead bat on the porch of the home in th... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bat-rabies-50651.jpg gcpd@lincolnherald.com (Gaston County Police Department) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-has-2nd-positive-rabies-case-of-2026 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:58:54 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/sarah-gail-canipe  Sarah Gail Canipe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.She was the best daughter, the best sister, the best wife, the best mother, the best grandmother, the best teacher, and the best friend anyone could ever have. She... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-88239.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/sarah-gail-canipe Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:38:19 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/swimming-advisory-lifted-on-shore-drive  LINCOLNTON, N.C.— On August 6, 2026, the Lincoln County Health Director cancelled the Swimming Advisory for the unnamed cove on Lake Norman at 8001 Shore Dr., Denver.The advisory was originally issued on Monday, August 3, 2026, after appr... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/swim-advisory-lifted-25360.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/swimming-advisory-lifted-on-shore-drive Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:22:42 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/the-chains-grace-can-break  (One single choice or decision someone makes today often spirals through several generations)They arrive quietly, carried through generations like an old family heirloom nobody wanted. Fear. Dysfunction. Doubt. Silence. They settle into homes, ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/the-chains-grace-can-break Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:34:20 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/st-james-elementary-to-hold-dedication-ceremony-for-new-classroom-and-cafeteria-expansion  DENVER, N.C.—The community is invited to celebrate an exciting milestone for St. James Elementary School during a special dedication ceremony on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 1 p.m.The ceremony will commemorate the completion of the school... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/st-james-elementary-71104.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/st-james-elementary-to-hold-dedication-ceremony-for-new-classroom-and-cafeteria-expansion Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:46:32 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-7-philippians-412  Bible Verse Of The Day August 7 – Philippians 4:12    I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-3840.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-7-philippians-412 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:51:16 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/recidivist-sexual-offender-20-years-in-prison  ASHEVILLE––A Franklin man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison on child-porn charges.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the United States Attorney’s Western North Carolina District Off... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/child-porn-charges-78739.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/recidivist-sexual-offender-20-years-in-prison Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:18:27 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-fire-dept-saves-life-of-quadriplegic LINCOLNTON––The actions of the Lincolnton Fire Department saved the life of a quadriplegic man, Wednesday night.In a Thursday statement to his fellow LFD personnel, Jason Ingle, the B-shift’s battalion chief, congratulated the firef... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincolnton-fire-department-1948.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-fire-dept-saves-life-of-quadriplegic Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:52:28 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/morganton-drug-trafficker-14-years-in-prison  ASHEVILLE––A Morganton man was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison.According to a Thursday statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Western North Carolina District United States Attorney’s Office, Rodney Justin Cr... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/morganton-drug-trafficker-14-years-in-prison Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:32:05 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/annual-eta-mu-lambda-golf-tourney-aug-15  KINGS MOUNTAIN––The annual Eta Mu Lambda Cup golf event will be held Aug. 15 at 8 a.m.According to event spokesman Jason Barber, the Woodbridge Golf Links course is the place to be that Saturday morning. The event is sponsored by th... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eta-mu-lambda-cup-58611.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/annual-eta-mu-lambda-golf-tourney-aug-15 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:14:25 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/fatal-shooting-on-tuesday-in-lawndale SHELBY––An 18-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday.According to a Wednesday statement from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 4 at about 4:26 p.m., CCSO deputies responded to ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/canyun-castillo-23263.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/fatal-shooting-on-tuesday-in-lawndale Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:46:28 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-6-john-524  Bible Verse Of The Day August 6 – John 5:24     “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-6417.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-6-john-524 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:45:22 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/vociferous-opposition-to-irongate-project  LINCOLNTON––The printed signs are everywhere along the Old Plank Road.They urge saying “no” to and outright stopping the proposed Irongate development, a massive project of more than 600 homes and other concomitant featu... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/no-to-irongate-12138.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/vociferous-opposition-to-irongate-project Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:46:58 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/its-back-to-school-time-for-gaston-county-schools-1  GASTONIA, N.C. – It’s back-to-school time in Gaston County!  On Wednesday, August 12, approximately 30,000 students (pre-kindergarten through high school) and 1,650 teachers return to class in Gaston County Schools to begin the... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/back-to-school-89897.jpg tthagans@gaston.k12.nc.us (Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer, Gaston County Schools) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/its-back-to-school-time-for-gaston-county-schools-1 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:41:29 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lc-board-of-education-approves-two-asst-principals-one-dean-of-instruction LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Board of Education approved the appointments of two assistant principals and one dean of instruction during its work session on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The new administrative leaders will serve at G.E. Massey Elemen... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/amanda-shearin-jeremy-quick-and-lisa-montgomery-7505.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/lc-board-of-education-approves-two-asst-principals-one-dean-of-instruction Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:23:57 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/showing-off-the-bread  In Exodus 25:23-30, we read about a table God told Moses to have made. It was constructed from acacia wood (which was a wood that would have been available in Egypt.  It was a very dense hard wood with a beautiful grain pattern and was ful... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-bread-70895.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/showing-off-the-bread Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:34:30 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/whats-eating-you  Is there something that is bothering you? Something that you can’t talk about? Has someone hurt you that you can’t forgive? Has someone said something to you that you can’t shake loose? Has someone taken something away from yo... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-eating-you-20592.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/whats-eating-you Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:43:17 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-5-colossians-32  Bible Verse Of The Day August 5 – Colossians 3:2    Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-56961.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-5-colossians-32 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:56:51 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bbb-tip-be-safe-when-sharing-back-to-school-photos-of-your-kids  Back-to-school season is a popular time for families to post photos online. Are you taking the right steps to protect your personal information?With the school year starting again, social media is full of adorable back-to-school photos. Often, ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/first-day-school-59329.jpg jorork@charlotte.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bbb-tip-be-safe-when-sharing-back-to-school-photos-of-your-kids Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:28:51 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/carolina-caring-foundation-announces-24th-annual-friends-fore-hospice-golf-tournament  NEWTON, N.C.—Carolina Caring Foundation invites supporters and community partners to attend the 24th annual Friends Fore Hospice Golf Tournament, the organization’s largest fundraiser supporting compassionate care for patients and f... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/ccf-friends-fore-golf-15004.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/carolina-caring-foundation-announces-24th-annual-friends-fore-hospice-golf-tournament Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:44:21 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/crouse-fire-department-annual-board-meeting-august-10  The Crouse Fire Department will hold its Annual Board Meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Crouse Fire Department, located on W. Old N.C. Highway 150 in Crouse, North Carolina. The meeting is open to the public.Residents... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-vfd-public-notice-87324.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/crouse-fire-department-annual-board-meeting-august-10 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:03:31 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/man-arrested-in-connection-with-cocaine SHELBY––A Saturday traffic stop resulted in a major drug bust by the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.According to a Monday statement from the CCSO, its community interdiction team assisted the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departme... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drug-bust-1460.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/man-arrested-in-connection-with-cocaine Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:04:25 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/arrest-made-in-case-of-murdered-woman NEWTON––An arrest has been made in connection with the evident murder of a missing Hickory woman.According to public information officer Lt. Dane Hoyle of the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Leroy Allen Loper had his first appearan... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/leroy-allen-loper-48933.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/arrest-made-in-case-of-murdered-woman Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:33:55 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bo-the-bloodhound-does-it-again BELMONT––You might say he has an amazing track record.Yes, literally, and he’s doggone good at it. Bo the bloodhound has some amazing tracking abilities, and they made a lifesaving difference during Sunday’s torrential downpou... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bo-and-his-handler-gpd-sgt-david-rowland-58524.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bo-the-bloodhound-does-it-again Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:42:48 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/swim-advisory-issued-for-lake-norman-cove  DENVER––Lincoln County Health Director Lena Jones issued a swimming advisory Monday afternoon.According to Lincoln County Public Information Officer Vanessa León in a same-day statement, the area in question is an unnamed cov... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/swim-advisory-no-swimming-70414.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/swim-advisory-issued-for-lake-norman-cove Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:15:24 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-4-matthew-56  Bible Verse Of The Day August 4 – Matthew 5:6    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-84884.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-4-matthew-56 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:54:48 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/two-individuals-from-florida-arrested-in-fraud-investigation  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—In May of 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received reports involving two local construction businesses having fraudulent transactions on their accounts of $9,000 sent to an Apple Pay Cash account. Dur... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/javon-jackson-herisse-63606.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/two-individuals-from-florida-arrested-in-fraud-investigation Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:54:46 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/taylorsville-man-and-woman-charged-with-first-degree-burglary  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On the evening of July 20, 2026, two individuals, one armed with a baseball bat, entered a residence located in the 900 block of Hatchett Road. The suspects, identified as Nicole Renee Simpson (42) and Joshua Scott S... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/simpsons-5975.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/taylorsville-man-and-woman-charged-with-first-degree-burglary Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:43:54 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-3-romans-838-39  Bible Verse Of The Day August 3 – Romans 8:38-39   For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-66081.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-3-romans-838-39 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:52:39 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/ribbon-cutting-for-the-barn-at-wlhs-is-aug-22 WEST LINCOLN––A new facility at West Lincoln High School is designed to help the rural area’s future farmers.According to the Lincoln County Schools, it’s known simply as the Barn, and it’s a dedicated educational livest... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/wlhs-barn-60455.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/ribbon-cutting-for-the-barn-at-wlhs-is-aug-22 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:37:22 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/shirley-ann-ogle-luckadoo  CROUSE, N.C.—Shirley Ann Ogle Luckadoo, age 83, of White Trail Court, Crouse passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026 at New Vision Ministries with Rev. Scott Mann officiat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/women-obit-25020.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/shirley-ann-ogle-luckadoo Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:59:02 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/mitchell-eugene-bumgarner  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mitchell Eugene Bumgarner, age 71, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife by his side. Mitch was born January 22, 1955, in Rutherford County, to the late Coy Eugene an... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-motorcycle-41187.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/mitchell-eugene-bumgarner Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:56:16 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/donnas-diligence  Some seem determined to avoid work at any cost to their families and reputation. In contrast, most work diligently to earn an honest living, better themselves and contribute to society. My oldest sister Donna falls in the latter. Her last job w... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-mopping-floor-26609.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/donnas-diligence Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:05:25 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-2-john-146  Bible Verse Of The Day August 2 – John 14:6   Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-76158.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-2-john-146 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:50:51 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/public-notice-board-of-commissioners-special-called-meeting-august-10  The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln County Administration Building, 353 North Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 in the Board of Commissioners Boar... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/commissioners-blue-gold-4602.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/public-notice-board-of-commissioners-special-called-meeting-august-10 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:04:15 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/city-of-lincolnton-august-6-city-council-meeting-public-hearings  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on August 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers. During the meeting of agenda items Public Hearings will be held for the following:2. PUBLIC HEARINGSa.  ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincolnton-city-council-meeting-67232.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/city-of-lincolnton-august-6-city-council-meeting-public-hearings Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:40:19 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bess-chapel-methodist-church-invites-community-to-sunday-fun-day  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Looking for a fun and family-friendly way to spend your Sunday afternoon? Bess Chapel Methodist Church is inviting the entire community to its annual Sunday Fun Day on Sunday, August 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at th... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sunday-funday-74589.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bess-chapel-methodist-church-invites-community-to-sunday-fun-day Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:49:12 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gclmpo-public-comment-period-august-1-30-1  THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO) HAS ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO AMEND THE 2026-2035 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE 2055 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP)The documents wi... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gclmpo-new-88108.jpg tori.dellinger@gastonianc.gov (GCLMPO) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gclmpo-public-comment-period-august-1-30-1 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:50:18 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-1-psalm-1271  Bible Verse Of The Day August 1 –  Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-21243.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-1-psalm-1271 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:48:55 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/when-god-connects-the-dots  Some stories are too remarkable to dismiss as mere coincidence.Last week, I listened to the dog’s owner discuss this in great length. Life has a way of reminding us that sometimes sorrow and closure don’t always happen at the same t... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/when-god-connects-the-dots Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:34:49 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-31-1-thessalonians-28  Bible Verse Of The Day July 31 – 1 Thessalonians 2:8     …so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-4124.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-july-31-1-thessalonians-28 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:48 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/martha-ann-kale-mullen  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Martha Ann Kale Mullen, age 92, of Balsam Drive in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Fa... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-012-51939.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/martha-ann-kale-mullen Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:59:20 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/randy-allen-pruitt  CHERRYVILLE N.C. — Randy Allen Pruitt, age 63, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Randy was born December 19, 1962, in Cleveland County, to the late Marvin Ray Pruitt and the late Sadie Verline Adams. H... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-old-truck-45177.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/randy-allen-pruitt Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:56:34 -0400