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Over the past year, the CVCC Foundation, Inc. was honored to receive multiple grants from Duke Energy. These funds were pivotal in assisting the college with new projects.
On average, about one in every 1,250 North Carolinians is without a home. Mitzi Williams, the executive director of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, talks about one of her organization’s clients, known as “Mrs. Janice.”
A short special called meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners has apparently set the stage for the ouster of Commissioner Carrol Mitchem as chair of the board.
Lincoln County Commissioners have approved the purchase of land for the new East Lincoln Library. It will be on NC273 abuot two miles west of East Lincoln High School.
Lincoln County Fire Marshal’s Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have determined that the housefire on Cloudburst Circle in Lincolnton was an accident and caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
About 2:46 a.m., Wednesday morning (today, April 17), Lincoln County 911 Communications was alerted to a residential fire at 1661 Cloudburst Circle in Lincolnton.
She is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Sports
For some of us, it's hard to believe that it was 1971 (53 years ago) that Helen Reddy recorded the anthem of the movement for equality for women. It's also hard to believe that misogyny, like racism, is still a …
On April 12, 2024 Lincolnton High School Senior, Vanessa Cespedes, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Soccer for Salem College to further her soccer and academic career.
George Smith, who for many years was the voice from the pressbox at Lincolnton High School games, passed Tuesday (March 26th). He was 83. [See obit under Obituaries.]
The NC State Wolfpack is in the NCAA Basketball Sweet 16; their chances of winning a national title are not considered good by most sportswriters, but some of us old-timers still remember the 'Cardiac Kids' of 1983 and the superb …
Austin Lineberger, a senior at Lincoln Charter School, signed his National Letter of Intent to play golf for Montreat College starting this fall.
The 2023-2024 basketball season for area high school teams has come to an end. The last team from our area to fall in the playoffs was the Lincoln Charter girls, who lost in the West Region championship game to undefeated …
Community
As the associate dean for work force connectivity, Lefevers is very busy. She helps connect students to opportunities beyond the classroom, such as work-based learning, career advising and apprenticeship.
Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, nutritious lunch is served each day.
Immerse yourself in the springtime festivities of the mid-1800’s at Hart Square Village, the nation’s largest collection of historic log structures. This event will showcase traditional arts, trades, historic springtime activities, and North Carolina heritage.
Brooke Cook and Summer Mosteller, both nursing students at Cleveland Community College, have been selected to receive the Betty Garrison Award.
Lincoln County Commissioners cleared the way last Monday night (April 15th) for the transition of the two YMCAs in Lincoln County from being a part of the Greater Charlotte YMCA to become a part of the Catawba Valley Y.
The Arts Council of Lincoln County held an awards ceremony on Thursday evening, April 11 to honor the winners of the 40th Annual Robinson-Lineberger Literary Competition.
Religion
The big event is an important fundraiser for Christian Ministry of Lincoln County and its LINC Meals program. This year’s event will also feature a game of bingo at Emmanuel Lutheran Church,
Music Jam, Men’s Conference, Gospel Concert, plus more dates to save for upcoming events! Email your events to us.
Commentary & Features
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026.
I can’t say how many times strangers have asked me for directions—even in the age of Siri and cell phones. People still flag me down in airports, ticket lines, and check-out lanes.
In case you haven’t heard, ECCCM (Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry) is now Ashure Ministry. The name change occurred a few weeks ago to better reflect the expanded scope of the agency.
This is another in our series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Lincolnton's application for an ABC Social District has been submitted to the state. "Stroll & shop while you sip" is expected to begin in May.
Almost everyone knows about agent double-O=seven, the British 20th Century spy who was the main character of multiple James Bond movies. Spies have been important in the history of conflicts for most of history--including the American Revolution.
Obituaries
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. - Clay Johnson Morgan, a dedicated United Methodist Minister, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
WILKESBORO, N.C. - Helen Ballard Turner, age 90, of Westwood Lane in Wilkesboro, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Jennie Colette Turner Walker, age 73, of Burton Estates Lane in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
NEWTON, N.C. - Carol Sue Spears Corvin, 75, of Newton passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence.
VALE, N.C. - Colette Martin, 68, of Macedonia Church Road, Vale, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory.
HICKORY, N.C. - James Kenneth Sebast, age 87, of The Greens at Hickory, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Classifieds
Job Listings for the Week of April 28, 2024. You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs.
Parties in interest and citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard and may obtain further information on the scheduled public hearing from the Planning Department on the second floor of City Hall.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearings, which will be held at the Lincoln County Administration Building, 353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, N.C.
Yard Sale from 8:30 a.m. until 12 Noon this Saturday, April 27 at 661 Hoyle Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Biggest Yard Sale Around!! Yard sales up and down and all through town! Come find great deals! Sponsored by Casar's Friends of the Park!
The Board of County Commissioners took the following action on Monday evening (April 15) concerning the April 2024 zoning cases and Special Use Permit final decisions.
Today In History
Today in History in 1788 Maryland becomes the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution; in 1881 Billy the Kid escapes from the Lincoln County jail in Mesilla, New Mexico; and in 1969 Charles de Gaulle resigns as President …
Our on this day in history archives contain over 200,000 events, birthdays and deaths from 6,000 years of history. Here is a roundup of a few more of them.
Today In History in 1564 playwright William Shakespeare is baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (date of birth is unknown); and in 1865 Union cavalry troopers corner and shoot dead John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, in Virginia.
Today In History in 1792 "La Marseillaise" (the French national anthem) is composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle; and in 1960 the United States Navy submarine USS Triton completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe.
Today In History in 1704 the first regular newspaper in British Colonial America, The Boston News-Letter, is published; and in 1800 the United States Library of Congress is established.
Today in History in 1635 the first public school in the U.S. was founded in Boston; and in 2005 the first YouTube video “Me at the Zoo” was published.
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State News
Lincolnton doesn't have a municipal election in 2023, but many towns do; and a voter ID will be required.
Lincoln County's unemployment rate for April was the 6th lowest in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced the six inductees that will comprise the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony on October 19 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center. Inductees include Scotty McCreery, …
NC MedAssist earned a 2023 Gold/Silver/Bronze Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic's mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare.
New Website Will Engage Communities Statewide Around Resilience
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April 28, 2024