| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | The National Weather Service said Saturday (April 20th) that the storm that struck Lincolnton and other areas on Friday (April 19th) was in fact a tornado.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Residents at Heath House have plenty of reasons to count their blessings during National Volunteer Appreciation Month in April. From local parishes and entertainers to bingo and beauty queens, the DePaul Senior Living Community in Lincolnton has many dedicated volunteers.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The North Carolina Dept. of Transporation has selected one of three alternatives for the widening of NC73 from NC16 in Lincoln County to Northcross Drive in Huntersville.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | While the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning, there was no funnel cloud so far as we know--but there was considerable damage Friday afternoon when a severe thunderstorm rolled northward from Lincolnton to Maiden.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Public Library invites the public to a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new West Lincoln Library on Thursday, April 25 at 4 p.m. The festivities will include remarks by local officials, an opportunity for the public to see the new West Lincoln Branch layout and light refreshments. A completion date of early January 2020 is expected.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | The Appalachian Mural Trail first saw the Dolly Parton mural when an Asheville visitor uploaded a ‘selfie’ in front of the mural to muralspotting.com, the trail’s web page for mural lovers.
Saturday, April 13, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced plans for launching the Graduate School of Lenoir-Rhyne University on its main campus in Hickory, North Carolina.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The N.C. Forest Service is urging North Carolina residents to think safety and exercise extra caution when burning materials during the spring fire season. The spring fire season typically runs from March through May, and is historically the time when wildfires are most likely to occur.
Friday, April 5, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through Memorial Day.
Sunday, March 31, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Registration is open for Lenoir-Rhyne University’s seventh annual Summer Youth Music Camps. The camps provide middle school and high school students an opportunity to enhance their musical talents through instruction by professional clinicians.
Friday, March 29, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Worship Directory | E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | | | At Easter many Christians who have fallen away from the Lord wonder if they still have a place in His kingdom. Some of us have gotten so caught up with our jobs, our children, collecting material things, and other worldly pursuits that our relationship with the Lord is a pretty low priority in our life.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Do to others as you...
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Last Saturday started out like every other Saturday during the springtime of the year. I cut the grass, cleaned up the garage, and completed any unfinished tasks that had been lingering around the house. I had finished all my regular responsibilities when my wife told me that the bathroom sink was clogged.
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | “I am the vine; you are the branches...
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy...
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | Try it my friend. What have you got to lose? You might learn to enjoy the experience.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Some people are naturally happy! Others of us have to work on it. You know who I’m talking about: those people who always seem to be smiling at whatever happens, or who never seem to have a care in the world.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | In her book, "Silent Spring" published in 1962, Rachel Carson wrote: “In nature, nothing exists alone.” Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22nd each year since 1970. The theme for this year's observance is "Protect Our Species."
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Eighteen - Just a simple number, but yet much importance to us in our teens. I remember being so eager to turn 18. I remember thinking, “this is it, this is the start of my life and all my dreams are going to come true.”
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | I’m not sure who first prom is the most exciting for – the daughter who is going or the mother who is helping her prepare for this occasion.
Sunday, April 14, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition April 23; Junior Home Run Derby, April 25; WL International Club Golf Tournament, April 27; Spring Golf Tournament, April 28; PLUS more golf tournaments, camps and information about upcoming WLMS Sports Physicals.
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | North Lincoln and West Lincoln share the regular season baseball championship of the South Fork Conference after victories on Thursday.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Here are the latest scores from area high school sports events.
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The West Lincoln Rebel Golf team won against North Gaston on Monday and Cherryville on Tuesday.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Twelve teams braved the weather on Friday, April 12 for the 20th annual Jonathan Brookins Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Lincoln Country Club.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 753 Romulus and Remus found Rome; in 1789 John Adams was sworn in as the first U.S. Vice President; and in 1878 First Lady Lucy Hayes began the egg rolling contest on the White House lawn.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1611 was the first known performance of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth at the Globe Theatre in London; in 1862 Louis Pasteur and Claude Bernard completed the first pasteurization test; and in 1972 Apollo 16’s Young and Duke land on the Moon with the Boeing Lunar Rover #2.
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1770 British explorer Captain James Cook first sights Australia; in 1775 the American Revolution began; and in 1897 the first Boston Marathon was ran.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1783 fighting ceased in the American Revolution, eight years to the day since it began; and in 1906 the San Francisco earthquake and fire kills nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city.
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1397 Geoffrey Chaucer tells the Canterbury Tales for the first time at the court of Richard II; in 1492 Columbus signed contract with Spain to find Indies; and in 1790 U.S. founding father, inventor and writer Benjamin Franklin died at age 84.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | The 72nd annual Lincolnton Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday at Betty Ross Park on S. Madison St.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | A community involvement meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the East Lincoln Community Center in Denver to provide information about the proposal and to receive comments prior to a public hearing for a Proposed Self-Storage Facility on Little Fork Cove Road.
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Girl Scouting takes good girls and makes them even better. The century-old program has long helped to mold tomorrow’s women. And that’s just what is happening at Crouse United Methodist Church, according to Girl Scout Leader Roxie Cogdill of Troop No. 02257 and the church’s pastor, Rev. Jim Sanders.
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come meet our adoptable pets this weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | It's Easter weekend--and most of the events happening in our area are Easter-related.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
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