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Special Session On Teamwork |
Lincoln County Commissioners and the Lincoln County Board of Education held a special joint session last Thursday (Oct. 10th).
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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October 14, 2019 12:26
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| Clary Is Lincoln County Schools Principal Of The Year |
Brian Clary is the Lincoln County Schools Principal of the Year. The longtime principal of West Lincoln High School, Clary told The Herald Tuesday that he was surprised but happy to have been chosen.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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October 8, 2019 07:18
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| STEM Focus Of Upward Bound Summer Academy |
You can’t underestimate the importance of STEM. A greater knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be the key to a better future. Master these disciplines, and you can write your own ticket.
Monday, October 7, 2019
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October 6, 2019 12:29
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| Medal of Honor Winners Talk History, Patriotism, Choices |
Three Medal of Honor winners visited Lincolnton Friday (Sep. 27th) for a special program at the James W. Warren Citizens Center.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
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September 28, 2019 13:18
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| What Next? (UPDATED) |
Lincoln County Commissioners turned thumbs down on a request for rezoning that would have permitted building a new charter school at the intersection of NC 73 and Club Drive. Now the obvious question is 'what next?'
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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September 19, 2019 06:24
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| Bulow Bowman Awards Scholarships To Two LC High School Students |
The Bulow Bowman Scholarship Fund has announced its 2019 undergraduate scholarship awards to Emily Atkinson, graduate of ELHS, and Tanner Buff, graduate NLHS.
Friday, September 13, 2019
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September 12, 2019 13:40
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| Gaston's Overall Student Proficiency Increases Again |
The student proficiency rate for Gaston County Schools increased slightly, and the school district experienced its most significant gains in science and middle school math, according to information released by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
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September 5, 2019 09:29
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| LCS Releases Ready Accountability Report & Graduation Rate |
Lincoln County Schools reported that 16 of 21 schools, whose growth status is reported by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), achieved expected growth, with two of those schools exceeding growth expectations.
Friday, September 6, 2019
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September 5, 2019 11:52
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| Medicare Warns About Scam |
Have you heard about the latest scam? Scammers are offering “free” genetic tests and claiming Medicare will cover it — so they can get your Medicare Number and use it to commit fraud and identity theft.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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September 4, 2019 12:04
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| Dr. Justin Arnold Is New At Gaston College |
Gaston College has a new face in its economic and work force development department. The college recently hired Dr. Justin Arnold as the department’s associate vice president.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
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August 30, 2019 14:28
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| Superintendent Booker's Back-To-School Message |
It’s back to school time in Gaston County! Bright and early Monday morning, the buses will roll, the school bells will ring, and more than 31,000 children (pre-kindergarten through high school) will return to our classrooms.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
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August 25, 2019 19:56
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| Belmont Abbey Announces Plans For New Dorm |
Belmont Abbey College has announced plans for a new residence hall to open next year.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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August 19, 2019 15:05
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| Operation BOLO |
Law enforcement agencies in Gaston County will participate in a special initiative this week and next to try to improve school safety by educating drivers and vigorously enforcing laws related to school zones, school buses, etc.
Monday, August 19, 2019
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August 19, 2019 18:23
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| EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: PART IV |
This is the fourth in a series of articles highlighting educational choices available in our area. We welcome reader comments on the articles and on education.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
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August 17, 2019 12:37
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| 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 16, 2019 19:28
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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
