| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | Porter was one of 12 exceptional teachers selected from applicants statewide to participate in a unique professional development and curriculum fellowship program.
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Here's the Friday (July 10th) report on COVID-19.
Friday, July 10, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an early morning robbery at a business on North Business Highway 16 in Denver.
Friday, July 10, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received 1,268 requests for gun purchase permits through June 30, 2020 compared to 997 purchase permits issued during all of 2019.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Gaston College will disperse more than $1 million in federal emergency financial aid for students. Gaston College received $2,520,848, with half the funding ($1,260,424) designated to students and the remaining $1,260,424 going to the college for institutional operations and financial costs.
Monday, July 6, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-State News | | | Both North & South Carolina set records for new COVID-19 cases on Saturday as the pandemic worsened across the southern US.
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Unemployment rates remained high in all of North Carolina in the latest county-by-county report. May unemployment decreased slightly in Lincoln County and a bit more in Catawba, but Gaston & Cleveland had slightly higher rates.
Monday, July 6, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Forest Service officials urge the public to use extreme caution with fireworks to reduce the risk of igniting wildfires during Independence Day celebrations. Even small, legal fireworks such as sparklers, fountains, glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers and other Class C fireworks can be hazardous.
Friday, July 3, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Federal authorities have seized $80,661.05 in funds held at bank accounts allegedly used to perpetuate COVID-19 unemployment fraud. The federal seizure warrant was executed by U.S. Secret Service agents. Earlier this week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the seizure of $48,742.50, also allegedly tied to a COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme.
Thursday, July 2, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today, U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray joined Attorney General William P. Barr and the entire Department of Justice in observing the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and to echo voices around the world condemning elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.
Monday, June 15, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil...
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty...
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle...
Friday, July 10, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me...
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves...
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | What turns on when the lights turn off... Storm is building outside... Wind is building quickly... TV is going... Cell phone sends a warning... Storm coming...
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Do you have dreams, aspirations, plans, and goals that you want to accomplish? If so, then hopefully, you are actively pursuing those dreams and goals on a daily basis.
Friday, July 10, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Undeniably, spring 2020 has tried the patience of investors. An 11-year bull market ended. Key economic indicators went haywire. Household confidence was shaken.
Monday, July 6, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Once Upon A Time was... Was the way stories used to start... Some were scary... Some were funny... Most made kids and adults... People in general think... Usually think about good lessons... BUT in 2020...
Sunday, July 5, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Character takes time to build, but is sometimes easy to destroy, if the choices you make later in life tear down the positive things you’ve built in yourself, during the previous years.
Friday, July 3, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | We haven't reported much sports recently--because there hasn't been much to report. The basketball season ended early, baseball never began, and nobody can be sure when things will change enough to allow sports to return. Here's an update on a pair of brothers: an off-season report on sport stars whose moment in the sun became clouded by a pandemic.
Sunday, July 5, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Christian Ministry is gearing up now for its annual benefit golf tournament. That’s the word this week from Mitzi Williams, executive director of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County. Williams spoke further about this event and how you can take part in this important fundraiser.
Monday, June 29, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln Country Club held their 2020 Junior Club Championship June 17-18. For the second year in a row Lawson Harkey won the championship.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Brett LaFemina is a man dedicated to improving your health and getting folks fit. Gaston College’s chairman of health and fitness science and health and physical education programs, LaFemina is also an instructor in the department.
Monday, June 22, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Logan Traxler grew up watching NASCAR every Sunday with his dad. Now he's helping get those same drivers behind the wheel. Traxler, a computer science major, just completed his first year at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Friday, June 19, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History the following notables were born: 1817 Henry David Thoreau (Walden Pond) in Concord, Mass.; 1854 George Eastman (Kodak Camera inventor) in Waterville, New York; 1884 Louis B. Mayer (film producer – MGM) in Dymer, Ukraine; and 1908 comedian Milton Berle (Uncle Miltie, Mr. Television) was born in New York City, New York.
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1533 Pope Clement VII excommunicated England's King Henry VIII; in 1914 Babe Ruth debuted as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox; in 1952 Gen. Eisenhower was nominated as the Republican U.S. presidential candidate; and in 1985 the Astros' Nolan Ryan became the first to strike out 4,000 batters.
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1850 Millard Fillmore was sworn in as president of US (replacing Taylor); in 1890 Wyoming became the 44th state of US (1st with female suffrage); and in 1940 Battle of Britain began as Nazi forces attacked shipping convoys in the English Channel.
Friday, July 10, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1776 The Declaration of Independence was read to George Washington’s troops in New York; in 1867 an unsuccessful expedition set out to search for Dr. David Livingstone; and in 1918 the U.S. Congress created Distinguished Service Medal.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1497 Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departs on his first voyage - becomes first European to reach India by sea; in 1796 the U.S. State Department issued the first American passport; and in 2011 the Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched for the final mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle program.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | Schools in Lincoln & Catawba counties had planned to hold traditional graduation ceremonies later this month after holding special graduation events due to the pandemic--but the pandemic continues and that has forced some changes.
Sunday, July 12, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Carolina Caring and Rising Hope Farms have teamed up to offer Brighter Days Children’s Camp. During the memorable one-day camp experience, kids interact with other children who have also lost someone close to them.
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Due to COVID-19, all adoptions will be done by applications. Once approved you will be contacted for a meet/greet and to complete the adoption.
Saturday, July 11, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | One of the big needs during the COVID-19 pandemic has been providing food for hungry families. Your United Way agencies in Lincoln and Catawba counties have been very involved in the effort.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | | Read More | |
| | Lincoln Herald note: this article submitted Thursday (July 9th) by the director of Catawba County Public Health is an important reminder for all--regardless of your county of residence.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 | | Read More | |
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