She was sitting on the porch... She was watching birds eat… Eat and hop about... Thinking back... The bell chimes were active... Brought back good memories... Memories of her Grandparents home... A home she loved and shared... Sunday, January 26, 2020
Four years ago, as a wide-eyed freshman, I timidly walked into Lincolnton High School for the first time. Besides the fear of getting lost around the school, I wasn’t prepared for the next four years and I had no idea what to expect. Saturday, January 25, 2020
Is what you do potentially helpful to more people than you are currently reaching? Can the services you provide, or the products you sell, benefit people in more ways than you are currently using? Friday, January 24, 2020
Communities across America celebrated Monday (Jan. 20th) as MLK Day, a day to honor the memory of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tuesday, January 21, 2020
In October 1959 Joseph “Joe” C. Leonard began Leonard Wealth Planning. In 1984, his son, Cain joined the firm. In 1994, the Leonard’s became an “independent financial firm” owning and operating what is known today as Leonard Wealth Management. Monday, January 20, 2020
All buildings have foundations... Not all foundations are the same... But all foundations are the support... Support of the building... Tall straight buildings last for years... But sometime the foundations need help... Sunday, January 19, 2020
To walk the edge of a knife and not cut your feet – that is a truly amazing thing. To see over the edge of the curve and realize what’s coming – that is enlightening, frightening, exhilarating, and boring. Saturday, January 18, 2020
It is surreal to me that as a chapter of my life is ending in a few months, a new one is just beginning. As I start my next semester, I am reminded of the memories I share with many of my classmates, and how soon we will go our separate ways. Thursday, January 16, 2020
Each year has 365 days... Each year starts off with good wishes... Happy New Year is a good start... Some celebrate the end of a year... Some celebrate the start of a new year... Some just sleep past... Past it all... Sunday, January 12, 2020
This month I am trying a different type of submission just to see which gets more feedback. I have recently seen that many bloggers ask some self-reflecting questions and thought maybe it was a good idea since it’s a new year. Thursday, January 9, 2020
Now that Lincoln County Commissioners have passed a resolution naming Lincoln a "Second Amendment Sanctuary," what--if anything--has changed? We researched North Carolina's gun laws and offer the following commentary. Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Christmas for 2019 has come and gone, and now that it's 2020 everyone's going back to work or school ready to tell their friends and coworkers about the food, gifts, and traditions from their Christmas gatherings. Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Lincoln County Commissioners will consider--and we believe unanimously pass--a resolution at their Monday night (Jan. 6th) meeting declaring Lincoln a "Second Amendment Sanctuary" county. (3 comments) Saturday, January 4, 2020
No, I never met Miss Hattie Wakefield, but if I had, I’m sure she and I would have been great friends. Even though we were ages apart and centuries separated, we seemed to be cut from the same cloth. Friday, January 3, 2020
By now, one assumes that most readers are already familiar with the events of late Thursday (our time, Friday there) in Iraq that marked an escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran. Are we at war? What next? Friday, January 3, 2020
When you have the opportunity, make time to honor the titans who went before you. This article was inspired by my first grade teacher. Friday, December 27, 2019
Amazing, isn't it? We've been lured into believing that our jobs are being exported to China or Mexico or that immigrants are taking them; when the truth is--machines are the enemy! Friday, December 27, 2019
You know the familiar crunch when you pick up the mail in December. All those holiday cards are full of more than good cheer. The cloud of glitter is inescapable. Tuesday, December 24, 2019
“What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask any group of retirees and pre-retirees this question, “outliving my money” will likely be one of the top answers. Monday, December 23, 2019
Have you ever wondered if angels really exist? My friend Barbara Benson of Charlotte had an experience that made her believe it with no doubt. She told me this story. Sunday, December 22, 2019
Christmas is many things... Many things to many people... Often it depends on your age... Sometimes it depends on your heart... Sometimes it depends on your pocketbook... Sometimes it depends on your health... But ALWAYS it depends on your brain... Sunday, December 22, 2019
Almost everybody likes to be happy. Not everybody, but almost. The folks who never smile and look like they’re always sucking on lemons – you know who I’m talking about – those are the ones I try to stay away from. Friday, December 20, 2019
The time has come to say goodbye to the first semester of the Class of 2020 senior year. Senior year is a little different from the previous school years. Sunday, December 15, 2019
People who started out with you years ago are not always the same people who will finish with you. This can be true for businesses, friendships, families, organizations, or leadership teams. Friday, December 13, 2019
A while back I found myself rifling through my accordion file of recipes to find directions for making Autumn Fruit Salad. Of course it was in the last place I looked, but as I weeded through clippings and handwritten notes, I decided to thin the file. Thursday, December 12, 2019
What exactly is the “sequence of returns”? The phrase describes the yearly variation in an investment portfolio’s rate of return. Monday, December 9, 2019
At times in the past, we’ve talked about writing down your ideas or recording them, so you can go back to them at a later date. It’s valuable to do, because sometimes when an idea first comes to you, the time is not right to make it become a reality. Friday, December 6, 2019
For thirteen years my (immediate) family and I have gathered at the home of my grandparents in observance of the real reason for Christmas… Jesus! Our family will hold its fourteenth live nativity at 1960 Highway 274, Cherryville NC 28021 on Monday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019
In almost every negotiation or transaction between two or more people, there is a way to get to “yes”. One side or other – or both – may have to make concessions, but if the end goal in that moment is to finalize an agreement, then it’s worth it. Friday, November 29, 2019
Thanksgiving is many things... Many things to many people... What are you grateful for... Do you think about this... Do you realize your blessings... Thursday, November 28, 2019
Poor Thanksgiving! Like a middle child, it languishes between two legendary partiers: Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving can scarcely compete. Monday, November 25, 2019
Being a small-business owner isn’t easy. After all, balancing payroll, managing employees, drawing up marketing plans, and handling the bookkeeping can be stressful! Luckily, the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) allows small-business owners to take some surprising deductions, which may help come tax time. Monday, November 25, 2019
An ideal day for me is sitting in my favorite chair with a good book and an endless supply of hot cocoa, so whether you're like me and just enjoy reading or if you're looking for something to give as a gift this season I've composed a list of great series and books that I love to get you through this winter. Sunday, November 24, 2019
It’s high school football tournament time here in North Carolina. Attendance at high school athletic events could use a boost. With streaming devices in everyone’s pocket, there are lots of alternative ways to be entertained. But few, if any, have the same impact—or accomplish the same amount of good—as paying for a ticket and attending a high school tournament football game in person. Read this op-ed yourself and see why. Thursday, November 21, 2019
For the 44th Great American Smokeout (GASO) on Thursday, November 21, 2019, the American Cancer Society is highlighting the hidden epidemic of smoking in some populations. Monday, November 18, 2019
November is a wonderful month... It is the month of thanks... Thanksgiving makes us think... Think about the important... Important stuff... Sunday, November 17, 2019
Last week, we were talking about the “Eight-Step Practical Problem-Solving Method”, or PPSM for short. Step 1 was “Clarify the Problem”. Step 2 was “Break Down the Problem”. As promised, here are the next three steps. Friday, November 15, 2019
As a part of the program following Monday's Veterans Day Parade, the Veterans Council presented a special award to Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer Alex Patton. (1 comments) Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Amongst our newest interns, Weaver, 18 and a senior at West Lincoln High School, is known for her “Moment with Madison” column. Weaver said recently that she is truly proud to be a farm girl. The Cherryville girl helps her grandfather on his local farm. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
The East Lincoln High School senior is among The Herald’s new interns. Luckman is covering sports. Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Luckman moved to North Carolina when he was 5. He enjoys all athletic endeavors, and he aspires one day to work for ESPN. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
A senior at Cherryville High School, Rickard is among The Herald’s new interns. At CHS, she is much involved in sports. She has spent two years on the women’s tennis team and three in track and field. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Amongst our newest interns, Salvatierra, 17 and a senior at Lincolnton High School, is covering various topics for The Lincoln Herald. After high school, she plans on majoring in political science and eventually becoming an immigration lawyer. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
A 16-year-old junior at East Lincoln High School in Denver, Maddox is among The Lincoln Herald’s newest interns. With her love of animals, Maddox plans after graduation to study veterinary science at a university, and she hopes one day to become a veterinarian at a zoo. Tuesday, November 12, 2019
What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives, from building your retirement fund to managing your taxes. You have plenty of choices. Monday, November 11, 2019
Holidays will be here is no time... Memories dance in most heads... Fall usually has many memories... Holidays do that for people... Sunday, November 10, 2019
In working with different leaders over the years, at some point in our discussions, we’ve wound up talking about how to solve problems. One of the best processes out there is one that Toyota uses. Saturday, November 9, 2019
It may seem wrong but those who want to voice their objection to proposed changes in zoning and requests for conditional use permits at County public hearings need to understand--there are times when public opinion doesn't matter. (1 comments) Thursday, November 7, 2019
As of November 13, 2019 I will be an 18-year-old - a legal adult. It seems like yesterday I was just an 8-year-old with dreams as big as one could imagine. Just a few years ago I remember thinking it would be an eternity to get where I am now. Looking back, I feel like it all happened overnight. Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Is there anything more annoying than Daylight Savings Time? I woke up Sunday to realize that the rest of the world had fallen back and left me behind, or ahead, or…whatever. Monday, November 4, 2019
Ten years ago while they were on vacation, Tim Williams and his wife went on a ghost tour in Salem, Massachusetts. He told me they went to the Old Burying Point Cemetery, where they had been told the “hanging judge” of the Salem Witch Trials, John Hawthorne, was buried. Sunday, November 3, 2019
What happens when you fall in love... In love with a married person... Usually it happens when... When you least expect it to happen... Sunday, November 3, 2019
Every day, an unassuming occurrence adds and subtracts motions and emotions within our lives. Just over a second away via light speed rails, movements and songs of a sphere determinedly keep their purposes, as the orb courses through the sky above us. Friday, November 1, 2019
