| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | President Trump says he'll name his nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat held by Ruth Bater Ginsberg on Saturday. Ginsberg died last Friday.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | If you haven't already responded to the US Census, time is running out. Failure to respond won't cut your taxes--but it will potentially cause our state, county and local towns to lose federal monies from taxes you're going to pay. Take a few minutes and respond now at https://my2020census.gov/.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Schools can begin operating under Plan A for grades K-5 effective October 5th according to a revision of his executive order by Governor Roy Cooper last week. At least one area school system has already said it won't change to that plan; others will discuss it in upcoming meetings.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Gastonia Police have released more information about that accident in which a one-year-old child was seriously injured when struck by a car on Liberty Street Monday.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Here are the latest figures on the COVID-19 pandemic as of Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 22nd).
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | The Criminal Indictment Charges Stem from the Alleged Improper Handling, Transportation and Storage of Lead-Contaminated Soil from the City’s Firing Range.
Friday, September 18, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | North Carolina's Voter ID amendment was reinstated by the Court of Appeals Tuesday (Sept. 15th) but with an appeal to the State Supreme Court coming, it won't be enforced this November.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The 2020 Footcandle Film Festival will be held between September 23-27, marking the sixth year of the festival bringing films from around the world to the area and hosting discussion with the filmmakers that made them. The 2020 festival will be different, however, as it will be held completely online for the safety of all attendees.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding the public to think about health and safety in the kitchen for National Food Safety Education Month this September.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | There will no doubt come a day when many vehicles--among them tractor-trailer rigs--will be driven by computers instead of human drivers. An incident Wednesday in Nash County indicates it may be necessary to improve the artificial intelligence before giving it the wheel.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | With arguments related to the coming election causing many to lose their tempers with those who have a different viewpoint, this week Dr. Spence suggests that kindness instead of anger and taking time to consider what God would have you do is a good idea.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Why, my soul, are you downcast?
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Then you will know the truth...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children...
Monday, September 21, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The Lord is transforming and healing many of us sinners through 12 step programs with principles founded in scripture.
Sunday, September 20, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | The jury is in! Actually, it's the evidence--data from many sources--that confirms: the 3Ws work! Keep wearing your mask and doing the other things necessary and we'll survive this pandemic.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Have you been so scared or shocked that your stomach seemed to sink, or your heart raced with the anxiety something bad was about to happen? This week Paulette shares an Unforgettable Moment!
Sunday, September 20, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | If you are an adult... If you tell the truth... You have been unemployed... You never forget the feeling... You never forget the fear... You never forget the stress...
Sunday, September 20, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | If you could know the date of when you are going to die, would you want to know it? If so, why? If not, why not?
Friday, September 18, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Is your employer giving you restricted stock units (RSUs)? Here are some details about RSUs, which differ from stock options in both their nature and taxation.
Monday, September 14, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | Register for upcoming golf tournaments and a charity ride.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The award recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athletic performance within each of the state’s four competitive classifications. The 2019-2020 season was cut short, due to COVID-19, and therefore, no spring sports points were awarded in this year’s competition.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | South Fork Conference Administrator Butch Parker held a news briefing Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 15th) at Maiden High School and announced the conference's plans for the 2020-2021 school year athletics. One part of the announcements was an agreement that will put many games on internet video.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | State-mandated virus-related restrictions are scotching or severely altering many events this year. Among them is the fourth annual Kandace Helms Run. The event of five kilometers won’t be held on a single day at a given time and place instead it will be up to individual runners to run when they want at any time between Oct. 10 and 24.
Monday, September 14, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln Country Club held the 2020 Men’s Club Championship September 5-6 with Keith Reeves winning the tournament championship.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 63 BC Augustus Caesar, Roman Emperor, was born; in 1845 the first baseball team, the New York Knickerbockers were organized; and in 1942 the 'Manhattan Project' commenced, under the direction of U.S. General Leslie Groves: its aim - to deliver an atomic bomb.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1817 John Quincy Adams became U.S. Secretary of State; in 1973 Henry Kissinger was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State; and in 1989 composer Irving Berlin (God Bless America), died at age 101.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1780 Benedict Arnold gives British Major Andre plans to West Point; in 1937 J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' is published; and in 1957 "Perry Mason" with Raymond Burr premieres on CBS-TV.
Monday, September 21, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1519 Ferdinand Magellan starts first successful circumnavigation of the world; in 1904 Orville and Wilbur Wright fly a circle in their Flyer II; and in 1973 vocalist Jim Croce (Time in a Bottle), dies in a plane crash at age 30.
Sunday, September 20, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1778 the Continental Congress passed the first budget of the United States; in 1881 - James A. Garfield, 20th President (1881), died of gunshot wound at age 49; and in 1960 the #1 record was “Twist” by Chubby Checker.
Saturday, September 19, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | The Lincoln County Senior Center will hold a drive-thru event giving away free over-the-counter medicines this Friday (Sept. 25th).
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Hundreds of area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gaston / Cleveland / Lincoln. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of a large group gathering, participants walked as individuals and small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | State-mandated virus-related restrictions have eased up, re Lincoln County Parks and Recreation. That’s the recent word from the department. Park restroom facilities have reopened and local playgrounds reopened earlier this month.
Monday, September 21, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Mandatory virus-related restrictions postponed or even cancelled proms for countless kids across the country. But one local school, Mountain Island Charter, recently made up for this.
Monday, September 21, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Looking for outdoor fun at a safe social distance? How about in your own back yard? The Catawba County Library has just released a new series of recreation kits for people of all ages to enjoy in their outdoor spaces.
Sunday, September 20, 2020 | | Read More | |
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