| Business | Lifestyles | Arts & Culture |  | | 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 | |
| | According to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, Lincolnton attorney John Lafferty, Jr. has been disbarred.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | Shortly after midnight Thursday morning (April 18th), Hickory Police responded to the Walgreen's at 2915 N. Center St. after yet another armed robbery--at least the tenth with similar details since early September 2018.
Thursday, April 18, 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 | | | 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 | |
| | Easter Services, Fundraisers and Lots More!
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed...
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Letters to the editor | E-Opinion | Columnist | | | 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 | |
| | In this week’s poem Judge reflects on talking with our loved ones…. Don't be the one to say “Why did I not tell them how much I loved them.”
Sunday, April 14, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Local Sports | E-Sports | | | 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 | |
| | Since a 4-3 loss to Cuthbertson in their first game of the season back in late February, the Mountain Island Charter Raptors softball team have not only won all their games, they haven't even had a close one.
Monday, April 15, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| E-Extras | Photo Gallery | Coupons | | | 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 | |
| | Today in History in 1705 Queen Anne of England knighted Isaac Newton; in 1881 in Dodge City, Kansas Bat Masterson fought his last gun battle; and in 1977 Alex Haley found his Roots in Juffure, Gambia.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | | Read More | |
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| Birth Announcement | Birthday Announcement | Wedding Announcement | | | 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 | |
| | The NV team from Odyssey Cheer & Tumble will hold a Pancake Breakfast this Saturday morning 7:30 - 10:30 at Fatz Cafe on E. Main St. They're raising money for a trip to Disney World next month for an international competition.
Friday, April 19, 2019 | | Read More | |
| | The Delta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of key women educators, held their annual fashion show and brunch on April 13 at First United Methodist Church in Lincolnton. The annual show helps fund Delta Sigma scholarships for future and current educators along with a beginning teacher support project.
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | | Read More | |
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