| School Bus Passing Laws |
This is not a test to get your Driver's License--but it's something that a lot of drivers apparently don't fully understand. Here's the official list from the NC Department of Transportation.
Friday, August 16, 2019
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August 15, 2019 11:42
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| EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: PART III |
This is the third in a series of articles highlighting educational choices available in our area. We welcome reader comments on the articles and on education.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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August 14, 2019 12:29
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| Virtual Clinic Coming To Lincoln County Schools |
Thanks to a $150,000 grant from Kohl's, a school-based virtual clinic is coming to two Lincoln County schools.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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August 15, 2019 10:33
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| EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: PART II |
This is the second in a series of articles highlighting educational choices available in our area. We welcome reader comments on the articles and on education.
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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August 12, 2019 05:43
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| Positive Start For WLHS Class Of 2020 |
Approximately 60 West Lincoln High School seniors began their final high school year with ‘Prayer By The Rock’ and a ‘Chinese Lantern Kickoff’ on Sunday, August 11 by the school Spirit Rock. The event was planned and hosted by the parents of the Class of 2020.
Monday, August 12, 2019
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August 11, 2019 13:42
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| Mike Lungarini Is New Principal At LCS, Denver |
While Lincoln County Schools begin for students Monday (Aug. 12th) the start of school at Lincoln Charter School, Lincolnton and Denver, is Wednesday (Aug. 14th).
Monday, August 12, 2019
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August 11, 2019 16:28
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| School Security |
School starts Monday (Aug. 12th) in Lincoln County. As we prepared for opening day, our thoughts turned to school security in the wake of recent mass shootings that brought back memories of school incidents.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
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August 9, 2019 16:34
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| Course Prepares Students For Construction Careers |
Those working in the construction trades know that theirs are jobs that’ll never go away. And if you’d like to enjoy that sort of job security and learn a trade from which you can benefit for the rest of your life, Gaston College can help.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
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August 9, 2019 16:45
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| New Principal At NLHS Already Has Ties To School |
Chip Cathey, the new principal at North Lincoln High School already has ties to the school: his oldest son is a North Lincoln grad and another is now a student there.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
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August 9, 2019 10:07
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| EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY |
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting educational choices available in our area. We welcome reader comments on the articles and on education.
Friday, August 9, 2019
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August 8, 2019 15:08
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| School Starts Monday |
School starts Monday in the Lincoln County Schools. The early start was made possible by a School Board decision that makes Lincoln County Schools nominally 'year-round.' While students don't attend every month of the year, teachers started their year in July & won't finish it until next June.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
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August 7, 2019 11:52
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| LEDA Hosts STEM Event; Announces New Logo |
Last Thursday (Aug. 1st) the Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA) hosted Lincoln County Schools' “Educators in the Workforce.”
Sunday, August 4, 2019
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August 6, 2019 13:43
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| College's Customized Training Helps Gaston, Lincoln Counties |
Gaston College’s customized training program is a proven leader in developing long-term partnerships that are beneficial to companies in Gaston and Lincoln counties and that support economic development in the region.
Saturday, August 3, 2019
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August 1, 2019 14:59
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| Residents Don't Like Charter School Location |
One thing became immediately clear at a community meeting Thursday evening (August 1st) about the new charter school planned for southeastern Lincoln County--residents of the area don't like the proposed location.
Friday, August 2, 2019
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August 1, 2019 12:56
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| Cameron Allen Signs With Bosch |
Readers of the Lincoln Herald are no doubt familiar with our occasional articles about high school students who have received scholarships to play sports in college. What could be better? Perhaps signing an agreement like the one Cameron Allen did with Bosch.
Monday, July 29, 2019
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July 29, 2019 12:05
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| Lincoln Correctional Center Harvest Produces A Ton Of Food For Community |
North Carolina prisons work extremely hard in balancing custody concerns with programming that teaches offenders skills to be put to use back in the community when sentences are served.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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July 24, 2019 15:30
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| Mary Jo Cloninger Memorialized By Scholarship |
Female high school grads in Gaston and Lincoln counties can now take advantage of a new full Gaston College scholarship. They can pursue an associate’s degree in business, thanks to the Mary Jo Cloninger Endowed Scholarship.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
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July 18, 2019 15:13
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| The Skinny On Lincoln County's Obesity Rates |
Admit it. And there’s no need to be a big, fat liar about it. The year is more than half gone now, and you’re struggling with those new year’s weight-loss resolutions.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
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July 17, 2019 23:49
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| Clarke Named New LHS Principal |
The new principal at Lincolnton High School will be a Maiden High School graduate. Preston Clarke, who most recently served as principal at Valley Crucis Elementary School in Watauga County, was named to replace Tony Worley at LHS by the Lincoln County Board of Education at its meeting Tuesday evening (July 9th).
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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July 9, 2019 14:03
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| Lincoln County High Schools Second Semester Honor Roll |
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the second semester in the high schools for the 2018-19 school year.
Sunday, June 30, 2019
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June 29, 2019 12:25
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| New Faces In Places |
The resignation of two high school principals and other factors have created a shakeup in the administration of Lincoln County Schools. The Board of Education met Thursday evening (June 27th) and approved recommendations made by Supt. Dr. Lory Morrow.
Friday, June 28, 2019
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June 27, 2019 11:30
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| Lincoln County Middle Schools Fourth Quarter Honor Roll |
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the fourth quarter in the middle schools for the 2018-19 school year.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
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June 15, 2019 13:34
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| Cliff Grimsley Earns Prestigious Honor |
Gaston College biology instructor wins 2019 N.C. SMT Award for Outstanding Educators. He was honored in connection with his contributions to the state’s excellent STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
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June 15, 2019 12:28
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| Mountain Island Charter Class Of 2019 |
The 2019 Commencement for Mountain Island Charter School was held Friday, June 7 in the MICS B Building Gymnasium. There were 128 Raptors graduating in the Class of 2019.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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June 10, 2019 16:08
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| Walton's Attendance Record Follows Footsteps Of His Family |
He followed in the footsteps of his older brother and his mom who also had perfect attendance their K-12 school careers. In his household, this was just an expectation. "He has never thought about not going [to school]. It’s like a job; education is important. Never miss a day to learn something new" said his mom.
Monday, June 10, 2019
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June 9, 2019 14:00
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| Lincolnton Class Of 2019 |
The graduation ceremony for Lincolnton’s Class of 2019 was held Saturday, June 8. Orchid Rhea Holland was named Valedictorian with Ashlyn Elizabeth Rhyne as Salutatorian.
Monday, June 10, 2019
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June 9, 2019 13:12
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| McKenna Houser Is West Lincoln High Salutatorian |
Come August, Houser will be going off to North Carolina State University, which she said has always been her dream. Right now she isn't sure what she wants to major in but is thinking a lot about architectural design.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
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June 9, 2019 14:02
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| West Lincoln's Valedictorian Is Off To N.C. State |
Proud to be a country girl Regan Mitchem plans to be a vet and come August she will be off to an institution famed for its farming-related endeavors for more than 130 years.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
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June 8, 2019 14:56
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| Cherryville Class Of 2019 |
Due to the inclement weather the graduation ceremonies for Cherryville’s Class of 2019 was moved indoors to Starnes Auditorium on Saturday, June 8. The Ironmen held their Baccalaureate Program on June 2 at First Baptist Church in Cherryville.
Sunday, June 9, 2019
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June 8, 2019 14:31
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| West Lincoln Class Of 2019 |
The graduation ceremony for West Lincoln’s Class of 2019 was held Saturday, June 8 in the gym due to the change in the weather. Regan Haley Mitchem was named Valedictorian with McKenna Ryan Houser as Salutatorian.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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June 7, 2019 18:59
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| North Lincoln Class Of 2019 |
The graduation ceremony for North Lincoln’s Class of 2019 was held Friday, June 7 in the gym at North Lincoln due to the change in the weather. Jordan Alexis Cody and William Stowe Rankin were named as Valedictorians with Grace Mackinley Holbrooks as Salutatorian.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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June 7, 2019 16:53
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| East Lincoln Class Of 2019 |
The commencement exercises for East Lincoln’s Class of 2019 were held Friday, June 7 in the gym at East Lincoln due to the rainy weather with 209 graduates.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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June 8, 2019 12:37
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| Graduation Moves Indoors |
Just a reminder that with the much needed rain arriving in Lincoln County three schools have had to change plans for their graduation ceremonies.
Friday, June 7, 2019
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June 7, 2019 14:33
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| Time Management Skills Equals Perfect Attendance Since Pre-K |
Lincolnton High School Principal Tony Worley said: “I congratulate and thank Joseph for his perfect attendance throughout his school life! It is rare today to find a student with perfect attendance but Joseph has proven it is possible. Maintaining good attendance is important in school and work. We wish Joseph the best!”
Friday, June 7, 2019
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June 9, 2019 14:06
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| East Lincoln Grad Has 13 Year Perfect Attendance Record |
Joshua Phillip Clay initially set his mind on having perfect attendance in kindergarten after learning his mother had accomplished the same feat in her K-12 education.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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June 9, 2019 14:05
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| Asbury Academy Graduation Held May 31 |
Asbury Academy held their 2019 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. in the common area at the school.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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June 3, 2019 14:36
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| 2018-2019 Cherryville High School Junior Marshals |
These 12 students are members of the Class of 2020 and have shown dedication in their education. They are honored to serve their 2019 Senior Class in many events.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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June 3, 2019 09:41
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| More Than 2,200 Seniors To Graduate From Gaston County Schools |
Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Saturday, June 8, and ten public high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplomas to the Class of 2019. This year, 2,245 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools.
Monday, June 3, 2019
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June 2, 2019 16:18
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| Scholarships Announced At LHS Awards Day |
Senior scholarships and awards were announced May 24 at the Lincolnton High School Academic Awards Ceremony for 2019.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
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June 1, 2019 12:21
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| 2018-2019 West Lincoln High School Junior Marshals |
These 12 students are the top-ranked students at West Lincoln High School from the Class of 2020 that have been selected as Junior Marshals. They have earned the honor of leading the Class of 2019 through their graduation exercises.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
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June 4, 2019 11:18
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| Drawdy Among Best At Lincolnton Campus Of LCS |
Natalee will be off soon to attend Gardner-Webb to pursue a nursing degree. She is one of the 35 students accepted into the bachelor of science in nursing program at the Hunt School of Nursing on the Boiling Springs campus.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
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June 1, 2019 04:04
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| 2019 Summer Feeding Program Open Sites |
Lincoln County Schools and surrounding counties will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Here is a list for Lincoln County and phone numbers/websites for residents in Catawba, Gaston and other counties to locate a site near them.
Sunday, June 2, 2019
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June 1, 2019 10:54
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| Jordan Grimes Among Best At Lincoln Charter |
She enjoyed a full plate of academic excellence and extra-curricular activities at LCS, and she’ll soon be off to Liberty University majoring in social work. She'll transfer in as a junior and will graduate in 2021.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
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May 29, 2019 14:48
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| Segura Among Best & Brightest At Lincoln Charter |
Come August, Segura will be off to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He plans to earn a bachelor’s degree there, majoring in political science and minoring in either Spanish or history.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
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May 25, 2019 13:06
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| Academic Achievement Awards |
The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce held its 40th annual Academic Achievement Awards banquet Thursday evening at the James W. Warren Citizens Center--recognizing the top 10 students from each of the Lincoln County Schools high schools and announcing winner's of this year's Bo Moore Scholarships.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
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May 23, 2019 14:11
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| Mason Hodges Among The Best At North Lincoln |
Come August, Hodges will be off to North Carolina State University. He plans to study civil engineering and obtain a job with Duke Energy when he graduates.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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May 18, 2019 16:52
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| Jordan Cody Among North Lincoln's Best |
Come August, Cody will be off to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She plans to major in political science and minor in philosophy. “I hope to attend law school,” she said, “and potentially become a human rights attorney or a U.S. attorney.”
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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May 18, 2019 16:40
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| Taylor Crates On Track To Be ELHS Valedictorian |
Crates will soon be off for higher studies at the prestigious Trinity College of Dublin where she plans to study economics and philosophy. Following graduation from Trinity, she hopes to attend law school.
Monday, May 20, 2019
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May 17, 2019 16:03
