| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | Gastnia Police are seeking information about a Saturday afternoon (June 19th) car and motorcycle collision on Interstate 85 northbound near exit 17.
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | The Lincoln County Health Dept. issued its final news release on the COVID-19 pandemic Friday (June 18th).
Friday, June 18, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | |
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| E-State News | | | North Carolina will continue to give the unemployed an extra $300 in federal money after a House bill to eliminate the program was unanimously rejected in the NC Senate this week.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | |
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| E-Religion | Inspirational Reflections | Worship Directory | | | “Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good...
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Devote yourselves to prayer...
Saturday, June 19, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | 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 | |
| | The Lincoln Herald recently received a Letter to the Editor from a reader who expressed concerns about the different costs of healthcare procedures at different locations in our area. We asked for and received the following response from Atrium Healthcare.
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 season ended for the East Lincoln Mustangs baseball team Saturday night as visiting Forbush scored four runs in the top of the final inning for a 6-4 margin. Lincoln Charter also lost, 4-3 at Mountain Island Charter.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | Today in History in 1837 Queen Victoria at age 18 ascends the British throne following the death of her uncle King William IV. She ruled for 63 years ending in 1901; and in 1975 "Jaws", based on the book by Peter Benchley, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider was released.
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Today in History in 1829 Robert Peel founded the London Metropolitan Police (Bobbies); in 1956 Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin ended their partnership after 16 films; and in 1987 Ben & Jerry Ice Cream and Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia announced a new Ice Cream flavor, Cherry Garcia.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | Joanne Caruso, who heads up the Home Meals program for the East Lincoln Christian Ministries, was honored by the Vesuvius Furnace DAR chapter on Saturday (June 19th).
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | Like the Etta James song says, "At Last!" The Embers wlll finally get to perform at Lincolnton's Alive After Five this Thursday (June 24th).
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an existing registration
Sunday, June 20, 2021 | | Read More | |
| | 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 | |
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