| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | Narcotics officers began their investigation into possible drug activities occurring at 3553 Eaker Road, Cherryville in May of 2020.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Vaccinations are continuing at various locations, but there have been some problems wtih getting an adequate supply of vaccine. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic continues, although the pace of new infections has slowed a bit following a holiday aftermath surge.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | On January 25, 2021 deputies were dispatched to a possible disturbance between a man and woman near Will’s Food Store at 3687 Gastonia Highway.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Health Dept. has temporarily suspended making new appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations until they receive more vaccine. Health Director Davin Madden issued a letter to county residents Wednesday discussing the situation.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln County has recently implemented a Teen Court program, which is an alternative system of restorative justice where youth, who are responsible for an illegal or disruptive action, are tried for (mostly) misdemeanor offenses.
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | There are plenty of people who are anxious to get their COVID-19 vaccination, but the rollout of clinics is not going very smoothly in much of North Carolina. Now the NCDHHS has diverted shipments that had been promised to other locations. That has meant that the Lincoln County Health Dept. can't schedule any more vaccinations until they get more vaccine.
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | We here present the second of two articles featuring new Lincolnton City Manager Ritchie Haynes.
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | This report includes statistics on consumer complaints, verified customer reviews, website inquiries and the top five types of businesses that generated the most complaints.
Sunday, January 17, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Nestlé Prepared Foods, a Mt. Sterling, Ky. establishment, is recalling approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) pepperoni hot pockets product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic.
Saturday, January 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | After an invasion of the US Capitol by insurrectionists, the US Congress finally got down to business late Wednesday night and shortly before 4 AM Thursday morning (Jan. 7th) they concluded certifying the Electoral College results of the Nov. 3rd Presidential election.
Thursday, January 7, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The US House members from the 9th and 10th districts, Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry, haven't said how they'll vote, but both North Carolina US Senators say they'll vote to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday (Jan. 6th).
Monday, January 4, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or let their dogs or cats consume certain lot codes and types of Sportmix brand dog and cat foods due to high levels of aflatoxin found in the products during testing.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The failure of Congress to come up with an agreement that the President will sign for another stimulus program has many even more worried than they were as we approach the end of the year and another rent payment becomes due next week. Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday that he will extend the NC moratorium on evictions.
Thursday, December 24, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | A Matthews man is the latest to be sentenced in the continuing law enforcement effort known as Project Safe Childhood.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | Love the Lord your God with all your heart...
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Christian Ministry of Lincoln County held its annual meeting on Monday. And on Tuesday, executive director Mitzi Williams released some pertinent statistics from the ministry’s annual report.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Look to the Lord and his strength...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet...
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | There is no one holy like the LordL...
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Like many people and groups these days, Christian Ministry is making use of Zoom. Christian Ministry’s annual meeting will be held Jan. 25 (tomorrow night) at 7 p.m., and it will be broadcast over Zoom, according to the ministry’s executive director, Mitzi Williams.
Sunday, January 24, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways...
Sunday, January 24, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | Here’s a scenario for you: You pick up what appears to be a lottery ticket. You check the numbers for a laugh and discover a winning combination, offering you millions of dollars in prize money. What are the chances of that?
Monday, January 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Where are we going... What are we going to do... Do in 2021... Now that is a good question... But are there any good answers... Now that is a really good question...
Sunday, January 17, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | This past Wednesday, urged on by comments from several including President Trump, hordes stormed the US Capitol, desecrating what many have called the temple of our democracy. Now, some are calling for quick retribution including the removal of President Trump from office.
Sunday, January 10, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | It’s been 10 months since we were first quarantined and it has been a long 10 months. My husband and I have stayed at home unless we need groceries and then he goes to get them. Sometimes I ride with him and stay in the car, because the need to be out of the house is overwhelming at times.
Sunday, January 10, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | No matter what is said about the globe and warming….there are still no tropical orange groves or banana plantations in Lincoln County. It gets really cold around here, and we have to be smart about it.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Mitzi Williams, executive director, cites staff writer Thomas Lark for Christmas coverage.
Saturday, January 9, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | When we posted our article "Officials On Edge About Protest Against Election Results," we did not mean for it to be prophetic. It turns out that the concerns were obviously well founded.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | Here's the latest on area high school sports--including soccer scores from Wednesday, one basketball score, and the South Fork Conference All-Conference selections for Cross Country.
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Volleyball season is over but basketball continues. Now the boys soccer season has also begun.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | West Lincoln High School Senior Leah Matney signed her national letter of intent and golf scholarship to play at Mars Hill University recently.
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | It’s nearly half a century now since Gaston College has had an athletics program. But efforts are now afoot to bring sports back to the college. A national search was officially organized to hire key leaders to lead the program. The first tier of the line-up is now complete, with the hiring of athletic director Gene Banks and others.
Sunday, January 24, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln Charter's boys cross country team won their 3rd consecutive NCHSAA 1A title Saturday in the state meet at Kernersville.
Saturday, January 23, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Fred T. Foard's volleyball team won its 50th match in a row--and its second consecutive NCHSAA 2A Volleyball Championship--with a 3-0 victory over McMichael High School from Rockingham County on Saturday (Jan. 23rd) in Cary.
Mtn. Island Charter lost in the 1A championship match to East Wake Academy.
Saturday, January 23, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Here are the scores we have from the Friday night basketball games.
Friday, January 22, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 1547 Henry VIII, King of England (1509-47), died at age 55 and 9-year-old Edward VI succeeded him as king; and in 1986 the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard.
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1825 U.S. Congress approved Indian Territory (in what is present-day Oklahoma), clearing the way for forced relocation of the Eastern Indians on the "Trail of Tears."
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1784 Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over the eagle as America's symbol; in 1979 the "Dukes of Hazzard" premiered on CBS; and in 2006 Western Union discontinued its telegram service.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1870 the soda fountain was patented by Gustavus Dows; in 1961 “101 Dalmations” was released by Walt Disney; and in 1970 Robert Altman’s M*A*S*H premiered.
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1679 King Charles II disbanded the English parliament; in 1899 the rubber heel was patented by Humphrey O’Sullivan; and in 1984 Apple Computer Inc. unveiled the Macintosh personal computer.
Sunday, January 24, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1849 Mrs. Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman physician in the U.S.; in 1930 the George Washington Birthplace National Monument was established in Virginia; and in 1978 Sweden became the first nation in the world to ban aerosol sprays, believed to be damaging to earth's ozone layer.
Saturday, January 23, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1506 the first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican; in 1946 the U.S. President sets up the CIA, Central Intelligence Agency; and in 1968 Guy Fieri, future television personality, author, game show host, and chef was born.
Friday, January 22, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | LINCOLNTON, N.C. - N.C. Cooperative Extension of Lincoln County is offering BLACKBERRY, BLUEBERRY, RASPBERRY, ELDERBERRY, FIGS, STRAWBERRY, and even ASPARAGUS plants. All arrive in mid-March, ready to plant. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the second quarter in the middle schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs.
Monday, January 25, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | A High Shoals woman, Kate Link, won a top prize in the NC Lottery's Mega Bucks scratchoff game.
Saturday, January 23, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | A virtual community involvement meeting that had been scheduled for Jan. 27 on a rezoning request regarding a proposed flex space building off Campground Road has been cancelled.
Friday, January 22, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County office of N.C. Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for the George A. Stoudemire scholarship. The Stoudemire gives preference to students planning to study areas directly related to the work of Cooperative Extension,
Friday, January 22, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | s a non-commercial station, WSGE solicits individual and corporate donations to assist with operating expenses. With the economic impact of State-mandated restrictions, re the COVID-19 outbreak, there was concern that the station would not meet its fundraising goals this year.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | | Read More | |
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