https://www.ugfunding.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:20:03 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/life-is-a-journeyfill-your-tank-with-joy  There’s something about the open road that feels a lot like life itself. Twists and turns, unexpected detours, long stretches of smooth sailing, and the occasional pothole that rattles you just enough to remind you to slow down. If we&rsq... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/life-is-a-journeyfill-your-tank-with-joy Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:06 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-17-1  Bible Verse Of The Day April 17 – 1 Thessalonians 5:15 “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-94492.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-17-1 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:23:58 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/rhonnie-bane-clark  SCOTTSBORO, Ala.—Rhonnie Bane Clark, age 81, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro. He was born March 13, 1945, in Cleveland County, N.C., a son of the late Louie Clark ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/football-obit-62667.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/rhonnie-bane-clark Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:50:56 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gary-l-little  BESSEMER CITY, N.C.—Mr. Gary L. Little, 71, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, transitioned peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, North Carolina.He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina, on Aug... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-24727.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gary-l-little Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:37:54 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/samuel-phillip-tucker-sr  NEWTON, N.C.—Mr. Samuel Phillip Tucker Sr., 89, of Newton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at his residence.He was born in Caldwell County, North Carolina on February 16, 1937 to the late Carrie Bell Howar... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-48566.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/samuel-phillip-tucker-sr Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:10 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/voluntary-water-saving-request-made LINCOLNTON––The Catawba-Wateree River Basin has entered Stage I drought conditions.According to Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa León in a Thursday statement, the Piedmont’s recent lack of rainfall (down by ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drought-update-61073.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/voluntary-water-saving-request-made Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:24:25 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-museum-of-art-history-museum-awarded-10-year-reaccreditation DALLAS, N.C. -- After completing a comprehensive self-review and undergoing rigorous screening by peer organizations, the Gaston County Museum of Art & History Museum has once again been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gaston-county-museum-10-year-accrediation-3879.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-museum-of-art-history-museum-awarded-10-year-reaccreditation Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:40:49 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/north-carolinas-january-county-and-area-unemployment-figures-released RALEIGH, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in all 100 counties in January 2026. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.0 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 3.1 percent. All fifteen of the stat... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/north-carolina-unemployment-figures-16564.jpg info@commerce.nc.gov (North Carolina Department of Commerce) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/north-carolinas-january-county-and-area-unemployment-figures-released Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:18:04 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/asheville-meth-traffickers-sentenced-wednesday  ASHEVILLE––Two Asheville-based methamphetamine-traffickers were sentenced to prison Wednesday.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North Carolina Western District United States Attorney’s Office, Jennifer Fox, 45... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/asheville-meth-traffickers-sentenced-wednesday Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:15:03 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/wanted-fugitive-arrested-by-gpd-marshals  GASTONIA––A wanted fugitive was arrested in Gastonia on Thursday.According to a statement that morning from the Gastonia Police Department, personnel from the GPD, working with their counterparts in the United States Marshals C... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/michael-john-griffith-58569.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/wanted-fugitive-arrested-by-gpd-marshals Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:53:38 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-16-psalm-563  Bible Verse Of The Day April 16 – Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-46385.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-16-psalm-563 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:20:33 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/state-level-massage-championships-april-20-23  LINCOLNTON––Lincolnton will host the 2026 North Carolina State Massage Championship, April 20-23.According to Mike Wirth, the chief financial officer for Lincolnton-based All You Knead Massage and Bodywork, the championship will be ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/massage-1-34416.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/state-level-massage-championships-april-20-23 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:21 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/mount-holly-nights-returns-in-2026  MOUNT HOLLY, N.C.—Downtown Mount Holly is gearing up for another unforgettable season of music, food, and community fun as Mount Holly Nights returns in 2026. Known as one of the region’s most popular “Food Truck Friday”... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/mount-holly-nights-returns-in-2026-57528.jpg gastonbusiness.com (Mount Holly Township) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/mount-holly-nights-returns-in-2026 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:54:56 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/david-ray-lutz  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—David Ray Lutz, age 73, of Lincolnton died on Thursday, April 9, 2026.The family will receive friends Friday, April 17, 2026 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. p.m. at Daniels Lutheran Church in Lincolnton, with a service to follow... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/david-ray-lutz-78210.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/david-ray-lutz Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:39 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/jason-anthony-conley  HICKORY, N.C.—Jason Anthony Conley, 51, of Hickory, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. He was the son of James Conley and Annie Bell Frederick.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Jenkins F... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-men-77805.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/jason-anthony-conley Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:08:31 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-tuesday-night-crash  STONY POINT––A Statesville man died Tuesday night, following a collision in rural Iredell County.According to a Wednesday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on April 14 at about 10:4... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-2263.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-tuesday-night-crash Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:45 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-15-2-timothy-17  Bible Verse Of The Day April 15 – 2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-72327.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-15-2-timothy-17 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:55 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/alive-after-five-concert-series-returns-for-2026  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Get ready to mark your calendars and gather your friends—downtown Lincolnton is gearing up for another unforgettable summer of live music, energy, and community fun with the return of the Alive After Five Concert ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/alive-after-five-concert-series-2026-65101.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/alive-after-five-concert-series-returns-for-2026 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:34:00 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/homeless-man-charged-with-arson-in-iron-station  IRON STATION, N.C. — A man described as homeless has been arrested and charged in connection with a residential fire set last month in Lincoln County.According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on March 20, ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jeffrey-prater-arson-35468.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/homeless-man-charged-with-arson-in-iron-station Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:29:07 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/basketry-by-shakeeka-brooks-opens-april-24  DALLAS, N.C.—An exhibit of contemporary basketry by artist Shakeeka Watts Brooks opens Friday, April 24, at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St., in Dallas.The public is invited to an opening reception with the a... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/by-artist-shakeeka-watts-brooks-53224.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/basketry-by-shakeeka-brooks-opens-april-24 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:10:21 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-14-luke-635  Bible Verse Of The Day April 14 – Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-59801.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-14-luke-635 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:13:47 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/clara-bivens-cook  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Clara Bivens Cook, age 79, of Cobblestone Lane in Lincolnton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Macedonia United Methodist Church with Rev.... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-woman-84796.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/clara-bivens-cook Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:32:20 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gpd-detectives-nab-man-for-rape-more-charges GASTONIA––Gastonia Police Department detectives have arrested a man for rape and related charges.According to a Monday statement from the GPD, its detectives, along with officers in the patrol division who initiated the case, ha... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eliu-antonio-marin-belisaro-16121.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gpd-detectives-nab-man-for-rape-more-charges Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:46:49 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/frances-ann-little-howard  DENVER, N.C.—Frances Ann Little Howard, age 92, of Denver passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Denver United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Killia... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/frances-ann-little-howard-23139.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/frances-ann-little-howard Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:28:10 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-13-luke-311  Bible Verse Of The Day April 13 -  Luke 3:11 John answered, "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-13451.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-13-luke-311 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:47:24 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/aaron-lee-blaze-chapman  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Aaron Lee “Blaze” Chapman, age 45, of Cherryville, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1981, in Lincoln... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-18696.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/aaron-lee-blaze-chapman Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:01:14 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/helen-black-davis  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Helen Martessa Black Davis, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born on October 2, 1942, in Lincoln County, to the late David Dow and Mallie Iren... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-woman-56967.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/helen-black-davis Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:58:39 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/thomas-eugene-davis-sr  CROUSE, N.C.—Thomas Eugene Davis Sr., age 95, of Crouse, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.His funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Crouse with Pastor Rick Sloop offici... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-army-obit-5836.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/thomas-eugene-davis-sr Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:52:54 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gloria-alberta-mclain-smith  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Gloria Alberta McLain Smith, 75, of Charlotte and formerly of Lincolnton transitioned in her home peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.She was born in Lincoln County on November 25, 1950 the daughter of the late Robert A... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-60655.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gloria-alberta-mclain-smith Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:34:45 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/izaiyah-jeremiah-wilson  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Izaiyah Jeremiah Wilson, 19, of Lincolnton transitioned in Gastonia on April 1, 2026.He was born in Newark, N.J. to Charles B. Wilson and Sharonda Graham Wilson.Izaiyah, a native of Newark, was recognized for his love of ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-51556.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/izaiyah-jeremiah-wilson Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:31:55 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/melvin-henry-moore  GREENSBORO, N.C.—Melvin Henry Moore age 76, of Greensboro and formerly of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.He was born in Lincoln County, on March 4, 1950 the son of the late Melvin V... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/melvin-henry-moore Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:27:04 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/charles-joseph-hastings  Charles Joseph Hastings, infant son of Daniel and MaryRose Hastings, was placed in the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, April 10, 2026.Even though Charles never took a step in this life, he made a lasting imprint on the hearts of all those w... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-in-memory-child-boy-53664.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/charles-joseph-hastings Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:23:53 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/current-ncworks-jobs-for-week-of-april-12-2026 LINCOLNTON, N.C.—You must currently be registered with NCWorks to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an existing registration. Job listings for all of North Carolina may also be accessed. Call NCWorks Ca... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jobs-58441.jpg NCWORKS@lincolnherald.COM (NCWorks Career Center-Lincoln) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/current-ncworks-jobs-for-week-of-april-12-2026 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:41:28 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/strawberry-picking-returns-this-spring-at-carrigan-farms  MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The strawberries will be ripe for the picking on April 17th at Carrigan Farms, one of the Charlotte area’s longest-running strawberry farms. Located in Mooresville, Carrigan Farms opens its pick-your-own strawber... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/carrigan-farms-19690.jpg support@carriganfarms.com (Carrigan Farms) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/strawberry-picking-returns-this-spring-at-carrigan-farms Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:24:03 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-12-psalm-5110  Bible Verse Of The Day April 12 - Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-10994.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-12-psalm-5110 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:44:35 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/colonel-thomas-beatty In 1749, John Beatty crossed the Catawba at a site that became known as Beattie’s Ford. Beatty, an early landowner Scots Irish pioneer, is one of the first white settlers to cross to the western side of the Catawba River. Sometimes spelled Beat... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/beatties-ford-bridge-19476.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/colonel-thomas-beatty Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:02:14 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/naeyc-celebrates-the-week-of-the-young-child-2026  The Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties (Partnership), along with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) invites all early childhood educators, advocates and allies to join us for Week of the Yo... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/week-of-the-child-39439.jpg www.pfclg.org (Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/naeyc-celebrates-the-week-of-the-young-child-2026 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:59:21 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/experimental-airplane-crashes-in-denver DENVER––An experimental airplane crashed in Denver shortly after take-off, late Friday.According to North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia in an exclusive Saturday morning interview with The Herald, the ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/p-51-airplane-crash-46216.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/experimental-airplane-crashes-in-denver Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:25:04 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-11-john-129-the-next-day-john-saw-jesus-coming-toward-him  Bible Verse Of The Day April 11 - John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-71889.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-11-john-129-the-next-day-john-saw-jesus-coming-toward-him Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:41:56 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/armed-felon-sentenced-to-prison  CHARLOTTE––A convicted felon who fired a gun into a Charlotte apartment has been sentenced to prison.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North Carolina Western District United States Attorney’s Office, on Thursd... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/department-justice-sentence-46261.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/armed-felon-sentenced-to-prison Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:53:20 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/mexican-drug-runners-sent-off-to-prison  CHARLOTTE––Two Mexican nationals were sentenced Thursday in connection with trafficking methamphetamine.According to spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the North Carolina Western District United States Attorney’s Office, one of... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/mexican-drug-runners-sent-off-to-prison Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:42 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/ministry-prepares-for-annual-volunteer-bash LINCOLNTON––Are you one of the many volunteers making Christian Ministry’s good work possible?Then you’ll want to attend its annual volunteer bash. According to executive director Mitzi Williams, the big event is coming up on ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministrythank-you-99563.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/ministry-prepares-for-annual-volunteer-bash Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:29:48 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gcpd-community-officer-chad-owens-retires  GASTONIA––After 30 years of exemplary work, Chad Owens is calling it a day.According to a recent statement from the Gaston County Police Department, Owens, a community officer and a master police officer for the GCPD, is retiri... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gcpd-community-officer-chad-owens-61384.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/gcpd-community-officer-chad-owens-retires Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:05:09 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/the-peace-within-the-waves  There’s something about the steady rhythm of ocean waves; the way they rise and fall, again and again....that brings a sense of calm we often can’t quite explain. Standing at the shoreline, listening to that gentle, endless motion, ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/the-peace-within-the-waves Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:34:17 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/happy-birthday-andy DENVER, N.C.—Andy Griffith was a proud son of North Carolina, He was born in Mount Airy on June 1, 1926. He grew up in Mount Airy, went to church and school there and then attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.He was introduc... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/happy-birthday-andy-91997.jpg LincolnHerald@lincolnherald.com (Mundy House and History Center of Eastern Lincoln County) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/happy-birthday-andy Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:11:05 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-10-john-129  Bible Verse Of The Day April 10 - John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-77141.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-10-john-129 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:38:31 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/battle-of-ramsaurs-mill-revealed-deep-divisions  CROUSE––The Battle of Ramsaur’s Mills took place on a ridge near the South Fork River, June 20, 1780.This was only a few miles away from the settlements along Indian and Beaverdam creeks that eventually became known as Crouse,... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/battle-of-ramsaurs-mill-revealed-deep-divisions Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:20:01 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/arrest-made-in-embezzlement-investigation-involving-local-church-funds  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On April 8, 2026, Hope R. Corley was arrested in connection with an embezzlement investigation involving Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, located in Iron Station.On March 4, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hope-r-corley-64284.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/arrest-made-in-embezzlement-investigation-involving-local-church-funds Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:27:10 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/helping-animals-to-survive-says-thank-you LINCOLNTON––Sometimes life is all about wearing the right HATS.And the dedicated volunteer members of the local nonprofit, Helping Animals to Survive (or HATS), are truly wearing the white hats. They’re the good guys in the fight to... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hats-64974.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://www.ugfunding.com/story/helping-animals-to-survive-says-thank-you Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:22:23 -0400 https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-9-ephesians-611  Bible Verse Of The Day April 9 - Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-25040.jpg https://www.ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-9-ephesians-611 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:22:44 -0400