| Juneteenth is Saturday |
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
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June 13, 2021 11:20
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| Investor Sentiment Is Shifting |
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
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June 10, 2021 16:12
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| Atrium Answer to Letter to the Editor |
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
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June 11, 2021 08:37
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| About Healthcare |
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
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June 11, 2021 08:25
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| What's the Deal with UFOs, Anyway? |
It’s a pity that George Fawcett won’t be around for the next chapter in UFO history.
Monday, June 7, 2021
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June 6, 2021 00:26
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| Legislative Report from Rep. Jason Saine |
Here is the weekly update from NC State Representative Jason Saine.
Sunday, June 6, 2021
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June 5, 2021 18:50
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| Sometimes It Pays (Better) Not To Work |
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
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June 1, 2021 23:07
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| Legislative Report from Rep. Jason Saine |
Here is the weekly update from NC State Representative Jason Saine.
Monday, May 31, 2021
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June 5, 2021 18:51
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| Paying for the Infrastructure Bill |
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
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May 23, 2021 11:41
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| GCLMPO Launches New Public Comment Period |
Express yourself! Chances are, it won't make much difference.
Sunday, May 30, 2021
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May 29, 2021 07:23
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| About the Requested Pay Increase for Staff |
The following is a letter to the editor from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Gaston College.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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May 24, 2021 14:36
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| Memorial Day: A Time to Remember & Honor |
Monday (May 31st) is Memorial Day. For some, it marks the beginning of summertime activities. For far too few, it's a solemn occasion to pay respect to those who died while serving in our nation's military. The following is a letter from a Lincoln Herald reader.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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May 24, 2021 11:30
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| Weekly Report from Rep. Jason Saine |
During the pandemic students in Lincoln and many other North Carolina counties had difficulty because they couldn't access high speed internet. Rep. Saine wants to change that.
Monday, May 24, 2021
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June 5, 2021 18:53
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| $50 Burgers: Should We Worry About Inflation? |
Recent major increases in the cost of building materials, higher prices for gasoline, and increases in grocery and restaurant prices have fueled considerable talk in the media about inflation. Should we be concerned? Cain Leonard, investment adviser with Leonard Wealth Management, LLC, offers some insight.
Monday, May 24, 2021
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May 23, 2021 12:29
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| Seek and You May Eventually Find
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I was talking to my old friend “Maria” last week. She was lamenting the fact that she cannot find her topaz necklace.
Monday, May 24, 2021
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May 23, 2021 10:05
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| Weekly Report from Senator Ted Alexander |
The Lincoln Herald posts weekly pdates from NC Representative Jason Saine and NC Senator Ted Alexander. Here is this week's update from Sen. Alexander.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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May 17, 2021 21:34
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| Teaching History 'the Way We Want It To Have Been" |
Is the new version of HB324, passed last week by the NC House and forwarded to the state Senate, an effort to 'rewrite history,' erasing the racial injustices of our nation's past?
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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May 17, 2021 09:29
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| The Whims of Wall Street |
It can be exhausting trying to keep up with the whims of Wall Street.
Monday, May 17, 2021
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May 17, 2021 17:57
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| Legislative Report from Rep. Jason Saine |
Here is the weekly update from NC State Representative Jason Saine.
Sunday, May 16, 2021
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May 16, 2021 08:53
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| As Yellow Season Ends, Here Come the Cicadas |
Ah, the joys of a Carolina Spring! From the early days when the Bradford pear trees first plague allergy sufferers to the arrival of the insects--this year including the 17-year cicadas.
Monday, May 10, 2021
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May 9, 2021 09:53
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| Police Week |
This is Police Week--a national observance that has also been declared in Lincolnton & Lincoln County.
Monday, May 10, 2021
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May 15, 2021 14:48
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| Love, Faith & Hope |
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Was there ever a perfect time; was there ever a perfect period?
Monday, May 10, 2021
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May 9, 2021 08:35
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| Legislative Report from Senator Ted Alexander |
Here is this week's legislative report from NC State Senator Ted Alexander.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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May 3, 2021 23:45
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| Legislative Report From Rep. Jason Saine |
Here is the weekly update from NC State Representative Jason Saine.
Monday, May 3, 2021
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May 9, 2021 08:37
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| Jobs, Jobs,Jobs |
HELP WANTED may be the most common sign you'll find at area businesses and industries. Lincoln County's unemployment rate in March was 3.9%--the 9th lowest in the state--according to figures released last week by the NC Dept. of Commerce.
Monday, May 3, 2021
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May 2, 2021 07:27
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| IRA Deadlines Are Approaching |
Financially, many of us associate the spring with taxes – but we should also associate December with important IRA deadlines. This year, like 2020, will see a few changes and distinctions.
Monday, May 3, 2021
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May 1, 2021 08:10
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| Are You Aware |
What has happened to America...
What has happened to the “American Dream”...
Sunday, May 2, 2021
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May 9, 2021 08:37
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| Comfort Food To Go |
The taste some are seeking may be a 'taste of home.'
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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May 9, 2021 09:54
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| Ask Yourself |
Do you pay attention to needs? Needs that seem small to the helper are often huge to the helped.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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May 9, 2021 08:38
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| Legislative Report From Rep. Jason Saine |
In an effort to keep the people informed, the Lincoln Herald posts Legislative Updates from NC Representative Jason Saine and NC Senator Ted Alexander. We welcome readers' comments--approval or rebuttal--on the issues they discuss.
Monday, April 19, 2021
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May 9, 2021 09:55
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| The IRS Extends Additional Tax Deadlines |
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Previously, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year had been automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.
Monday, April 19, 2021
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May 2, 2021 07:03
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| 79 Years of Change |
The world has changed so much...
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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April 20, 2021 22:34
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| East Lincoln Residents Want No Tax Increase |
At their budget session Friday (April 9th) Lincoln County Commissioners talked about possibly increasing the County tax rate by two cents (per $100 valuation). In a letter to Commissioners, three East Lincoln residents expressed their opposition to the possible increase.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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April 12, 2021 19:42
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| Long Overdue Library Book Grabs National Attention |
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Have you heard about the woman who kept a library book for 63 years?
Monday, April 12, 2021
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April 26, 2021 07:35
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| Unintended Consequences |
The Biden administration is getting a quick lesson in unintended consequences.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
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April 10, 2021 12:59
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| Commentary |
Perhaps the beginning of changing things that need to be changed is the recognition of them as true. In truth, we live in a very segregated society, and while some progress has been made, we are far from achieving the goals of opportunity for all for which so many of us aspire.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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April 5, 2021 19:57
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| Retirement Seen Through Your Eyes |
How do you picture your future? If you are like many contemplating retirement, your view is likely pragmatic compared to that of your parents. That doesn’t mean you must have a “plain vanilla” tomorrow.
Monday, April 5, 2021
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February 20, 2021 14:20
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| Legislative Report From Rep. Jason Saine |
In an effort to keep the people informed, the Lincoln Herald posts Legislative Updates from NC Senator Ted Alexander and NC Representative Jason Saine. We welcome readers' comments on the issues they discuss.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
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April 3, 2021 07:18
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| Music to a Mother's Ear |
Knowing calories jump on my hips as I walk through a room where food is cooking, I decided I didn’t want to become “fluffier” as the days go by now that I’m retired. Therefore, I bit the bullet and decided to join a gym.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
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April 3, 2021 06:43
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| Legislative Report From Rep. Jason Saine |
In an effort to keep the people informed, the Lincoln Herald posts Legislative Updates from NC Senator Ted Alexander and NC Representative Jason Saine. We welcome readers' comments on the issues they discuss.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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April 3, 2021 07:19
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| Tax File Purge Offers Glimpse Of 2012 |
Every spring I conduct a search and destroy mission for old tax records. This year, it was 2012. Those papers had been kept for more than the required seven years, so it was past time to set a match to the dead files.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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April 11, 2021 09:32
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| Afterthoughts |
Our editorial "Let's Move On--Together" has apparently had the exact opposite effect of what we wanted.
Friday, March 26, 2021
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March 25, 2021 15:47
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| Update From Sen. Ted Alexander |
In an effort to keep the people informed, the Lincoln Herald posts Legislative Updates from NC Senator Ted Alexander and NC Representative Jason Saine. We welcome readers' comments--approval or rebuttal--on the issues they discuss.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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March 22, 2021 10:05
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| Retirement Questions That Have Nothing To Do With Money |
Retirement planning is not entirely financial. Your degree of happiness in your “second act” may depend on some factors that don’t come with an obvious price tag. Here are some non-monetary factors to consider as you plan your retirement.
Monday, March 22, 2021
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April 5, 2021 16:58
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| Weekly Report From Rep. Jason Saine |
In an effort to keep the people informed, the Lincoln Herald posts Legislative Updates from NC Senator Ted Alexander and NC Representative Jason Saine. We welcome readers' comments--approval or rebuttal--on the issues they discuss.
Sunday, March 21, 2021
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March 20, 2021 12:37
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| Where Are The "Other" White Men? |
So where are the “other” white men? Who wear masks, believe in gender equality (and science), raise their children, don’t “babysit” them; workingmen volunteering in their communities?
Saturday, March 20, 2021
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March 19, 2021 17:15
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| Letters To The Editor |
Please send your letters to: LH@LincolnHerald.net
Be sure to put "Letter to the Editor" in the subject line
Saturday, July 7, 2012
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