| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | A suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning (June 16th) in Bessemer City.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | A Denver man has been charged with two counts of felony death by vehicle in a March 26th wreck on Campground Road that left two older Charlotte men dead.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | -Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives have charged a man in the stabbing death of another Monday evening (June 14th) at the residence of the alleged assailant.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | A German industrial automation company announced plans Tuesday (June 15th) to build its US headquarters in Gaston County with a $7.89 million investment.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | | Gastonia police are searching for three suspects in a Saturday morning shooting.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Waste Management issued a permit this week to allow Duke Energy to construct and operate the first of three new, lined onsite landfills at the Allen Steam Station near Belmont for the disposal of excavated coal ash.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The NC General Assembly will likely finalize its approval of what is now called the Putting North Carolina Back to Work Act. But will it? Unemployment in our area is already very low--about the same as pre-pandemic.
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper didn't do what some other states have done--withdraw from federal unemployment assistance--but he did issue an Executive Order this week requiring those getting benefits to spend more time looking for work.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 334 Thursday (April 15th), a bill that will help small business owners who used federal PPP loans to stay in business during the pandemic.
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | While humans are getting their COVID shots, it's a good time to make sure your animals are also vaccinated against diseases that affect them.
Saturday, April 3, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis announced Monday that he has prostate cancer. Tillis said his cancer was detected early during his annual physical. He will have surgery next week and is expected to fully recover.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Did you receive a text with a survey about your vaccine? It’s one of those scams that just keeps reappearing ... each time with a new twist. This time, the phony survey claims to be from pharmaceutical company Pfizer, with questions about their COVID-19 vaccine.
Sunday, March 28, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | Perhaps the greatest difference between Christianity and other religions is that most of them concentrate on personal goodness, while in Christian belief our goodness is unsatisfactory despite our efforts--our salvation is dependent on Jesus Christ. This week, Dr. Spence discusses making sure we mean it when we say 'to God be the glory.'
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord...
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | For if you forgive other people when they sin against you...
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Who is he, this King of glory...
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Who is going to harm you...
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed
Monday, June 14, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer...
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | June 19th, Juneteenth, is celebrated as the end of slavery--but was it? Celebrations this weekend should also motivate those who believe in freedom to learn more about the event and the history surrounding it.
Monday, June 14, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | A recent survey shows that 63% of investors are more interested in protecting their financial assets and planning for uncertainty in the future than anything else.
Monday, June 14, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln Herald recently received a Letter to the Editor which may be of interest to those who are considering healthcare options.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | It’s a pity that George Fawcett won’t be around for the next chapter in UFO history.
Monday, June 7, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Here is the weekly update from NC State Representative Jason Saine.
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Half of all US states have now told the federal government "thanks, but no thanks" pulling out of the federally funded unemployment program that provides an extra $300 to those who are jobless.
Thursday, June 3, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | President Joe Biden introduced the much-anticipated American Jobs Plan, which outlines an approach to spend roughly $2.2 trillion on the nation's infrastructure and other projects. The proposal does not yet include any new taxes on individuals.
Monday, May 31, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has named the four top finishers in wrestling regionals who will be participating in the Individual State Championships competition next weekend.
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | East Lincoln will play at home again Saturday (June 19th) against Forbush. The Mustangs won their 2nd round game in the NCHSAA 2A playoffs Thursday evening 11-1 over Ledford. Lincoln Charter downed North Moore 12-7 in the 1A playoffs. The Eagles will play at Mtn. Island Charter, 12-9 winners over Hayesville, on Saturday.
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | East Lincoln, Lincoln Charter, Cherryville and Mountain Island Charter all won playoff games Tuesday, but the baseball season ended for North Lincoln, Fred T. Foard, Bunker Hill, Crest & Kings Mtn. Here are the scores and schedule.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | All three Lincoln County teams will play an away game to start the NCHSAA baseball playoffs. Cherryville will start the playoffs at home. The first round games must be played by Tuesday (June 15th) so it's possible that some will try to get that first game in on Monday; we'll attempt to update the schedule if needed.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The regular season has ended, and now East Lincoln, North Lincoln, Lincoln Charter and Cherryville will begin the playoffs next week. Here's the wrapup on final regular season games.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | East Lincoln won its 13th game of the season Thursday night, but the final regular season game was much closer than expected. After beating Newton-Conover for the second night in a row, East will get ready for the state playoffs beginning next week.
Friday, June 11, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | East Lincoln beat Newton-Conover 12-2 in five innings Wednesday night to wrap up the South Fork Conference baseball championship. The Mustangs last regular season game, at home against the Red Devils, has been moved up to Thursday evening (7 PM).
Thursday, June 10, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 1682 William Penn founded Philadelphia; in 1873 Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for voting for the President; and in 1930 Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Franklin Institute were held in Philadelphia.
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1991 The body of Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the USA, was exhumed to test how he died in 1850; and in 1994 OJ Simpson doesn't turn himself in on murder charges, LA cops chase his Ford Bronco for 1½ hours, eventually gives up (seen live on TV).
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1567 Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle prison in Scotland; in 1880 the Salvation Army formed in London; and in 1989 four hole-in-ones were recorded at the US Open, all on the 6th hole (Weaver, Wiebe, Pate & Price), only 17 had been recorded in the history of the tournament.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1836 Arkansas became the 25th state of the Union; in 1864 Robert E. Lee’s home area in Arlington, Virginia becomes a military cemetery; and in 1928 Ty Cobb, 41, steals home for the 50th and final time.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1834 Sandpaper was patented by Isaac Fischer Jr, Springfield, Vermont; in 1938 Dorothy Lathrop won the first Caldecott Medal for children’s books; in 1946 Nat King Cole recorded "The Christmas Song" for the first time; and in 1953 Elvis Presley graduated from LC Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
Monday, June 14, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1731 Martha Washington, the first US First Lady, was born in Kent County, Virginia; 1948 Babe Ruth said his final farewell at Yankee Stadium and dies two months later; and in 1979 Darla Hood, actress (Our Gang 1935-45), died at age 47.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1923 Harry Houdini frees himself from a straight-jacket while suspended upside down, 40 feet above ground in NYC; in 1942 Anne Frank gets her diary as a birthday present in Amsterdam; and in 1987 US President Ronald Reagan challenges Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down" the Berlin wall.
Saturday, June 12, 2021 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | Tara Allmendinger, who lives in Denver, was crowned last weekend (June 12th) as Mrs. North Carolina America for 2021.
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | If you hear anyone say, "there's nothing to do around here!" please take a stick and hit them. There are many, many things happening this weekend in our area. Here's information about some of them.
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | THUNDER OVER CAROLINA, the play about the Battle of Ramsour's Mill in 1780, is being performed this Thursday, Friday & Saturday at WoodMill Winery.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | THUNDER OVER CAROLINA, the play written in the 1950s and revived in recent years, about the Battle of Ramsour's Mill during the American Revolution, will be performed this Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The re-edited version offers more insight into events surrounding the battle, and it will now be performed open air at WoodMill Winery.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | There are many things happening in our area this weekend--but the most unsual is a Dinosaur Hunt at Upton Family Farm in western Lincoln County.
Monday, June 14, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | We're now less than two weeks away from the Denver Area Business Association's Fireworks & Music Spectacular: the biggest, brightest, and loudest fireworks and concert show around.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Here's news about two programs being offered by the Catawba County Library.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 | | Read More | |
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