| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | It’s back to school time in Gaston County! Bright and early Monday morning, the buses will roll, the school bells will ring, and more than 31,000 children (pre-kindergarten through high school) will return to our classrooms.
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | A skunk found on Keever Dairy Farm Road in southern Lincoln County is the county's fourth confirmed rabies case of 2019.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Just when we think the final chapter in the proposed Sailview Solar Farm chapter has been written, the issue--dating back to 2013--is in the news again.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Catawba County Sheriff's deputies have a new piece of equipment--a body camera.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | A rabid fox that bit an Alexis area resident is the fourth confirmed case of rabies in Gaston County this year.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | Those readers who are old enough will remember the days when what were then known as service stations gave away free maps. Here's news about how you can get a free map from the NC Dept. of Transportation.
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Customer service from AT&T may be a bit slower while a strike is underway that began on Saturday (Aug. 24th).
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | An adventurous heart is the main ingredient found in through hikers on the Appalachian Trail, combined with lots of stamina and a love of the natural world. This too is the recipe for an Appalachian muralist - able to paint tall buildings in a single bound!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Lenoir-Rhyne University is responding to the teacher shortage by offering a non-degree residency licensure program for teachers. Offered fully-online, LR’s education module is competency-based for teachers working under the new residency licensure legislation.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2019–2020 school year, public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reminding North Carolinians to ensure their children, especially teens and preteens, are current on their vaccinations.
Saturday, August 10, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Worship Directory | E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | | | I just returned from a trip to San Diego to visit my son James, and every day we had fun. One day James planned for us to go kayaking in the ocean. I have never been kayaking because they look so flat and unstable. Is a kayak really a boat?
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer...
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | I remember it as though it happened yesterday, but this took place years ago. It was 4:15 a.m. in the morning when I was awakened by a high-pitched sound in my bedroom. I figured it was a cricket, a big one with strong lungs.
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | John answered, "Anyone who has two shirts should share...
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Former members, friends and relatives of Antioch Methodist Church, Crouse, N.C. are invited to the annual homecoming on Sunday, August 25. Guest speaker at the 11 a.m. worship service will be Rev. Jan Heermans.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | Ever wonder why people love plants... Do you love plants... Think about the excitement of plants...
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | This post may be offensive to some. The language in one of the linked items includes some strong language. I think it's worth sharing.
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Much of your success in this life will be based not on what you know, but HOW you think and respond. And, you are already living proof. Honestly.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | This is the third of several articles about life in nursing homes. The title for the series was chosen because all too often, nursing homes are the place where the elderly go to live out their final days and quite often those days are not at all pleasant. The author invites comments and input from readers.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | As a part of our series EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY, the Lincoln Herald asked for comments about our articles and other input from readers on education. One of our readers shared the following letter with us. It was recently mailed to businesses in the area.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | The Lincolnton Wolves Football team along with coaches and parents hosted a successful fundraiser on Saturday, August 24 at Family Tree Hand Wash.
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Looking for something to do? Look no further than the East Lincoln Community Center. Located at 8160 Optimist Club Road in Denver, the East Lincoln Community Center has something for everyone, especially local seniors.
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | West Lincoln, Cherryville and Maiden got easy wins on Friday night. North Lincoln lost in overtime Saturday. Lincolnton's game moved up to Thursday night won't be completed until Monday.
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The Lady Rebels started with a non-conference win on Wednesday night (Aug. 21) at Deer Brook Golf Club and then on Thursday (Aug. 22) with a win at the Forest City Invitational.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Lincolnton and Stuart Cramer attempted to beat the weather, but the weather won. The game was moved up to Thursday night, then a thunderstorm postponed its conclusion until Monday.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 1609 Galileo demonstrated his first telescope; in 1718 hundreds of French colonists arrived in Louisiana; in 1829 President Jackson made an offer to buy Texas but Mexican government refused; and in 1989 Voyager 2 flies over Neptune and its moon Triton after a 4-billion-mile journey.
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1682 Duke James of York gave Delaware to William Penn; in 1847 Charlotte Brontë finished her “Jane Eyre” manuscript; in 1891 Thomas Edison patented his motion picture camera; and in 1989 Voyager 2 flew past Neptune.
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 2005 Hurricane Katrina first formed over the Bahamas, later becoming a category-5 hurricane; and in 2011 a 5.8 earthquake occurred in Mineral, Virginia that was felt as far north as Ontario and as far south as Atlanta, Georgia.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1848 the United States annexed New Mexico; in 1902 President Teddy Roosevelt became the first United States chief executive to ride in a car; and in 1962 Savannah, the world’s first nuclear-powered ship completed its maiden voyage from Yorktown, Va. to Savannah, Ga.
Thursday, August 22, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1897 Oldsmobile began operation as a General Motors Corporation division; in 1931 Babe Ruth hit his 600th homerun off of George Blaeholder; and in 2000 Tiger Woods became the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in a calendar year.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | Paint Classes, Lava Lamps, Paper Cards, Young Adult Writers and other surprises in store!
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The third annual Kandace Helms Memorial Five-K and Fun Run is coming up soon. Organized by the Kandace Helms Foundation, the five-kilometer event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8:30 a.m. at Betty Ross Park in Lincolnton, Registration starts Sept. 1.
Sunday, August 25, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will hold a memorial service Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2019, at 3 p.m. to honor fallen Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant John Hugh Howell II.
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The Town of Stanley and Stanley Police Department held a Night Out for residents to meet the Stanley Police Officers and Firefighters on Thursday, August 22.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Time is running out for local K-12 teachers to apply for grants of up to $1,000 from Rutherford EMC through the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
Friday, August 23, 2019 | | Read More | |
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