| First Case Of Monkey Pox In Lincoln County |
The first case of monkey pox has been reported in Lincoln County. That’s the word Thursday from community health manager Stephen Kegley of the Lincoln County Health Department.
Friday, August 12, 2022
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August 11, 2022 09:39
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| GBA Receives $200,000 State Appropriation |
It’s some good news on the local economic scene, the Gaston Business Association recently received a $200,000 appropriation from the State of North Carolina to support high-impact education program enhancements in Gaston County’s education networks.
Friday, August 12, 2022
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August 11, 2022 09:02
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| Planning Board Gives O-K to Larger Lot Requirement |
The Lincoln County Planning Board gave its approval, by a 7-1 vote, to a change in the UDO that will mean new homes can only be built on lots of an acre or larger. The change still needs approval from County Commissioners, and that's expected next Monday.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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August 8, 2022 07:30
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| Two People Missing In Separate Incidents Located |
Two people who went missing last week have been located, one in Charlotte and the other in Georgia.
Monday, August 8, 2022
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August 7, 2022 15:32
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| Three Hispanic Women Arrested On Fraud Charges |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies have charged three Hispanic females with stealing a woman’s purse and using her credit cards to purchase gift cards.
Monday, August 8, 2022
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August 7, 2022 15:22
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| Brian Reagan Is New Mount Holly Police Chief |
Reagan has resided in Mount Holly for more than two decades, and he has been with the MHPD for 21 years––the past eight as its deputy chief.
Monday, August 8, 2022
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August 7, 2022 13:01
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| Planning Board Will Debate Zoning, UDO Requests |
Last Monday night's (Aug. 1st) County Commissioners meeting lasted until 15 minutes before midnight. The Planning Board, which meets in joint session with Commissioners each month for public hearings on rezoning requests, postponed its followup discussion and votes on the requests until this Monday.
Monday, August 8, 2022
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August 8, 2022 07:31
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| Jury Duty Scam Continues |
The Jury Duty Scam continues. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has joined Lincoln County in warning residents--especially senior citizens--not to fall for this scam.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
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August 5, 2022 09:45
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| Vale, NC Man Charged With Shooting Into Occupied Property |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives charged a Vale, N.C. man with shooting into occupied property in connection with a domestic dispute on August 4, 2022
Friday, August 5, 2022
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August 4, 2022 16:05
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| Gastonia Police Investigating Two Homicides |
Gastonia Police are investigating two homicides--one Thursday evening at the scene of a wreck and the other Wednesday morning.
Friday, August 5, 2022
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August 5, 2022 08:28
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing LC Woman |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective A. Mocilan is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Lincoln County woman.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
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August 3, 2022 14:54
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| Deputy Prevents Man From Jumping From Bridge Into River |
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy has been credited with saving a man from jumping from a bridge into the South Fork River.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
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August 3, 2022 10:00
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Vale Man |
Patrick Russell Edwards, 22, of Highway 27 West in Vale, NC was last seen on August 2, 2022 around 6:30 a.m. when he left his residence to go to work.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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August 2, 2022 18:45
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| National Night Out |
Tuesday night was National Night Out in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, and other locations across the nation.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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August 2, 2022 11:47
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| It's National Night Out! |
This Tuesday evening is National Night Out. There will be nine block parties in various Lincolnton neighborhoods and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office will hold its NNO next to the Walmsrt on Highway 73 in east Lincoln.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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August 2, 2022 04:41
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| Mayor Steven Denton: Smart Growth Is Best |
Within the Stanley community and its surrounding area, three large neighborhoods are in the early or late stages of construction. The new Arbordale neighborhood, situated between NC-27 and Old NC-27, already has many folks residing in it, while many other new homes are still under construction there.
Sunday, July 31, 2022
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July 29, 2022 11:03
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| Courthouse Dedication |
One might say it's official now--a dedication of the new Lincoln County Courthouse was held Friday (July 29th). The event, mostly involving court officials, included North Carolina's Chief Justice Paul Newby.
Saturday, July 30, 2022
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July 29, 2022 19:59
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| Ranlo Man Arrested After Attempting to Stab Officers |
A Ranlo man was taken into custody after a four-hour standoff Friday (July 29th). Dewey Lee Case apparently tried to stab officers.
Saturday, July 30, 2022
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July 29, 2022 06:31
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| Public Hearings Monday Night |
Monday night's (August 1st) Lincoln County Commissioners meeting will be held at the James Warren Citizens Center. The move was approved earlier this month because a big crowd is expected for the joint meeting with the County planning Board.
Friday, July 29, 2022
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August 1, 2022 04:31
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| Second Suspect Sought in Drive-by Purse Snatching |
An 18-year-old Lincolnton teen who was charged after allegedly snatching a purse in a drive-by incident on Wednesday of last week made bond, but is now being sought along with a second suspect after additional charges were filed.
Friday, July 29, 2022
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July 28, 2022 20:24
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| Overnight Break-In At Denver Tractor Supply |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an overnight break-in at Tractor Supply on Gilman Road in Denver.
Friday, July 29, 2022
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July 28, 2022 18:43
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| Chief Don Roper Retires After 35-Year Career |
The head of the Mount Holly Police Department, now in his 50’s, is calling it a day after 35 years in Gaston County law-enforcement.
Friday, July 29, 2022
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July 28, 2022 19:43
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| Two Fatalities Prove: Mopeds Can Be Dangerous |
Two fatalities in 5he last week serve as a reminder that slow=moving mopeds may be an alternative means of transportation--but they can be very dangerous.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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July 27, 2022 20:49
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| More Jury Duty Scam Calls This Week In Lincoln County |
The caller this week claims to be a representative of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and an officer will be at the victim’s door in five minutes if they don’t give the suspect identification and credit card numbers.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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July 27, 2022 18:38
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| Another Drug House Arrest |
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and Community Interdiction Team has shut down another drug operation, this time in Kingstown.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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July 27, 2022 12:47
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| National Night Out is Tuesday |
National Night Out, "America's Night Out Against Crime," was first held in 1984. The annual event has spread, and in this, its 39th year, it will be celebrated in most places--including Lincolnton and Denver--on Tuesday (August 2nd). The Lincoln County Sherirf's Office will host the one in Denver (next door to Walmart) and in Lincolnton, block parties are scheduled in several neighborhoods.
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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July 28, 2022 07:42
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| LC Residents Receiving Rash Of Jury Duty Scam Calls |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of calls today (July 25, 2022) from concerned residents about calls they received claiming they failed to appear for jury duty and will be arrested.
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Monday, July 25, 2022
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July 27, 2022 18:36
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| Man Charged With Disseminating Obscene Materials To Minors |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Talbot has charged an Iron Station man with disseminating obscene materials to minors under the age of 13.
Monday, July 25, 2022
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July 24, 2022 14:08
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| Kings Mtn. Residents Arrested on Drug Charges |
People often ask, "if law enforcement suspects a house is being used to sell drugs, why don't they go arrest somebody?" It's not that simple. To obtain a warrant, they first need some evidence. Sometimes it comes in an unexpected way.
Monday, July 25, 2022
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July 24, 2022 07:55
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| Four Arrested in ICONZ Shooting |
Gaston County Police have announced multiple arrests in connection with a May 15th shooting incident in the parking lot of ICONZ, a Lowell night spot. Two Lincolnton men are among those arrested so far.
Friday, July 22, 2022
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July 21, 2022 16:06
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| Shooting Investigation At Lowell Bar Results With Four Arrested, One Still Wanted |
The shooting stemmed from a physical altercation in the parking lot. Several parked cars and surrounding buildings were damaged during the shooting. Approximately 50 spent bullet casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting.
Friday, July 22, 2022
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July 21, 2022 14:05
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| Arrests Made In String Of Bank Robberies |
A U.S. Marshal's Task Force and Fredericksburg, Virginia Police arrested two men in connection with a string of actual and attempted bank robberies from South Carolina to Virginia including Lincoln County.
Friday, July 22, 2022
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July 21, 2022 13:11
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| Lena Jones Is New Health Director |
Jones started her career at the Lincoln County Health Department 19 years ago. She has since worked her way up in the organization, serving as its child care consultant, community health manager/preparedness co-ordinator, health operations manager, deputy health director and interim health director.
Friday, July 22, 2022
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July 21, 2022 10:09
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| Police File Petition for Release of Video |
It will be up to a judge to decide which--if any--of the bodycam videos of Gastonia Police and a homeless man arrested last October gets released.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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July 20, 2022 06:25
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| Gastonia Man Shot By Police in Alleged Kidnapping Incident |
A man police say attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle was shot and killed by Gastonia Police Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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July 19, 2022 21:06
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| To Rezone or Not To Rezone? That Is the Question |
When Lincoln County Commissioners hold their joint meeting with the Planning Board Monday evening August 1st, a controversial residential development proposed off Highway 182 will be one of the items up for public hearing. It's just one of several that may draw a large attendance.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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July 21, 2022 02:24
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| Gaston County Police Search For Man Reported Missing |
Gaston County Police are searching for Quintin Lee Allen Roark, age 27, of the 100 block of Deaton Ave., Lincolnton, who was reported missing by family members on July 14, 2022.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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July 19, 2022 13:31
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| KOJAK |
Lincolnton lost a legend on Friday (July 15th). Kenneth Warren 'Kojak' Hambright passed away at the age of 66.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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July 18, 2022 14:17
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| Commissioners Turn Down Rezoning Request |
Lincoln County Commissioners, on a split vote, turned down a rezoning request that would have allowed a Cornelius company to add 35 more townhomes to an East Lincoln development. But First Federal Properties can still proceed with its original plan approved in 2014.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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July 18, 2022 05:25
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| Runaway Teen Has Been Located And Is Safe |
Christopher Gage Johnson was located by Lowell Police on Friday (July 15, 2022).
Monday, July 18, 2022
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July 17, 2022 11:03
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| Commissioners Meet Monday Evening |
A controversial rezoning request will be one of the items up for discussion at Monday night's (July 18th) Lincoln County Commissioners meeting.
Monday, July 18, 2022
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July 18, 2022 09:00
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| Tom Dyson Going to Catawba County |
Tom Dyson, who has served as director of the Cooperative Extension program in Lincoln County since 2014, will become the new director of the Catawba County Extension office effective Monday (July 18th).
Friday, July 15, 2022
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July 14, 2022 19:08
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| Sheriff's Detectives Still Trying To Locate Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are still trying to locate a teen who went missing on July 2, 2022.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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July 17, 2022 11:22
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| Schaffer Wins Hank Snyder Beyond The Call Of Duty Award |
Lincoln County School Resource Officer Deputy Marvin Schaffer has been named winner of the 2022 North Carolina School Resource Officers Association “Hank Snyder Beyond the Call of Duty” Award.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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July 12, 2022 10:33
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| Gaston County's 6th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2022 |
On Sunday, July 10 at 9:04 p.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a call for service in the 500 block of Lewis Farm Road in Bessemer City regarding a skunk found in the front yard at a residence
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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July 12, 2022 10:12
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| Missing Runaway Juvenile Has Been Located And Is Safe |
Marquise Thomas Lewis of June Dellinger Road, Stanley, NC was located this afternoon (July 11, 2022) at a residence on Old Beatty Road, Stanley, NC.
Monday, July 11, 2022
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July 10, 2022 18:49
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| Detectives Asking For Public's Help To Locate Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a teen who went missing on Friday, July 8, 2022.
Monday, July 11, 2022
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July 10, 2022 18:45
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| Detectives Asking For Public's Help To Locate Missing Man |
UPDATE: This missing man was found safe Thursday evening according to an update from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Thursday, July 7, 2022
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July 11, 2022 22:50
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| Man Accused of Panhandling Freed After Plea Bargain |
A once homeless veteran, Joshua Graham Rohrer, has become the subject of news reports, a Facebook page, and a GoFundMe campaign. He had the charges from an October 2021 arrest dismissed in court Wednesday (July 6th) after a plea bargain agreement with the Gaston County District Attorney's office.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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July 5, 2022 16:26
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| Lincoln County Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault |
A western Lincoln County man is facing several charges in connection with a child sexual assault.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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July 5, 2022 15:46
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| Detectives Asking For Public's Help In Locating Runaway Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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July 12, 2022 14:29
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| Funk Sentenced to Life for Killing Officer Herndon |
The man who shot and killed a Mt. Holly police officer will spend the rest of his life in prison. Joshua Tyler Funk, who was apprehended while trying to break into Mt. Holly Car Wash & Arcade on December 11th, 2020, pled guilty Tuesday and was sentenced to life in prison for killing officer Tyler Herndon.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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July 5, 2022 07:34
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| Help Police Solve A Crime |
No details were provided, but the Lincolnton Police Dept. issued the following press release Tuesday afternoon (July 5th) asking for help from the public in a criminal investigation.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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July 6, 2022 10:20
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| New Drug Dogs Coming To The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office |
Thanks to a donation by The Treadstone Group, Inc. and its owner, Ross Bulla, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has purchased two, dual-purpose narcotic detection and tracking canines.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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July 4, 2022 13:56
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| Independence Day |
There were many Independence Day celebrations. Some began over a week earlier. Cherryville celebrated on Friday; Maiden had its Independence Day parade Monday morning; so did the Westport community on Lake Norman. Lincolnton had a parade and fireworks Monday night.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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July 4, 2022 10:49
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| Two Men Charged With Passing Forged Checks At Same Business |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged two men with passing forged checks at the same business.
Monday, July 4, 2022
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July 3, 2022 14:12
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| Thieves Walk Away With Thousands Of Dollars Of Copper Wire |
Lincoln County Sheriff Office detectives are investigating the theft from the Lowe’s Hardware in Denver of more than $7,000 worth of copper wire.
Monday, July 4, 2022
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July 3, 2022 13:56
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| LC School Nutrition Employees Celebrate Serving Children |
The School Nutrition Association of North Carolina (SNA-NC) held its Annual Conference June 20-23, 2022 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. This is the 15th year that the Lincoln County Chapter has received this award for documenting the specified accomplishments and activities of the chapter for school year 2021-2022.
Saturday, July 2, 2022
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July 1, 2022 15:59
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| Much Economic Growth In Cherryville |
The city of Cherryville is getting a facelift. That’s the word Wednesday from the City of Cherryville’s downtown economic development director, David Day who discussed the city’s full-scale downtown revitalization efforts, including new water, sewer and gas lines, as well as a major streetscape improvement.
Friday, July 1, 2022
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July 31, 2022 13:37
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| Lincolnton at the Crossroads |
The Lincolnton City Council approved one controversial rezoning request and denied another at their meeting Thursday night (June 30th).
Friday, July 1, 2022
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July 31, 2022 04:41
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| Happy Birthday, USA! |
Monday July 4th is America's 246th birthday. Celebrations have already begun and many are scheduled for this weekend.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
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June 29, 2022 05:48
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| Reception Honors Retiring County Manager |
Kelly Atkins, who has served as Lincoln County Manager for nine years, wil retire Thursday (June 30th). A reception in his honor was held Wednesday at the Lincoln Cultural Center.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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June 28, 2022 21:01
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| Wednesday Reception Will Honor Atkins |
A retirement eve reception for Lincoln County Manager Kelly Atkins will be held this Wednesday afternoon (June 29th) from 3 - 6 PM at the Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E. Main St. in Lincolnton.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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June 28, 2022 20:22
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| LC Schools Partnership With The LC Rotary Club |
This month’s article highlights the Lincoln County Schools partnership with the Lincoln County Rotary Club.
Monday, June 27, 2022
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June 26, 2022 14:30
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| Woman Reported Missing In April 2022 Located |
Sherry Lee Cornell, 47, formerly of Iron Station, was reported missing on April 29, 2022 by a relative who lives in Georgia.
Monday, June 27, 2022
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June 26, 2022 12:11
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| Deputies Arrest Man Wanted On A Number Of Charges |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an Iron Station man on a number of felony charges Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Monday, June 27, 2022
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June 26, 2022 09:12
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| Deputies Investigating Attempted Bank Robbery In Denver |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are investigation an attempted bank robbery that occurred in Denver on June 24, 2022.
Saturday, June 25, 2022
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June 24, 2022 15:26
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| Sheriff's Detectives Locate Missing Man |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective G. Killian located Eddie Dean Abernathy earlier today (June 22, 2022). Abernathy was located at a safe location in a neighboring county.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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June 21, 2022 14:06
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Lincoln County Man |
On June 20, 2022 deputies responded to the 900 block of Moorland Lane reference a missing person. Detective G. Killian learned from the man’s sister that the last time he was seen was on June 15, 2022.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 22, 2022 08:53
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Lincolnton Man |
On June 21, 2022 Jim Dennis Ramsay, 53, of Frontier Lane, Lincolnton, NC was reported missing by his brother. The brother told officers the last contact he had with Ramsay was on May 20, 2022.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 20, 2022 19:09
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| SC Woman Killed In Wreck On Reepsville Road |
A South Carolina woman was killed Sunday (June 19th) in a wreck on Reepsville Road.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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June 20, 2022 14:02
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| Golf Cart Hit by Drunk Driver Near Statesville: Two Dead |
Two people were killed Monday night (June 13th) when a car driven by an allegedly drunk driver struck a golf cart in Iredell County. The Highway Patrol reports that the fatal collision occurred on Fort Dobbs Road in a residential area northwest of Statesville.
UPDATE: third person died Monday June 20th, see update in article.
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| Atkins Named Long Leaf Pine Winner |
Lincoln County Manager Kelly Atkins, who has announced his retirement at the end of this month, attended his last meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners Monday night (June 20th). At the beginning of the meeting, County Commission Chairman Carrol Mitchem announced that Atkins had been named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Monday, June 20, 2022
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June 19, 2022 22:13
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| Conover Man Charged in B&E, Murder |
The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has charged a 25-year-old Conover man with first degree murder, attempted murder and first degree burglarly after an early Sunday morning incident.
Sunday, June 19, 2022
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June 18, 2022 23:56
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| New Courthouse Open House |
The new Lincoln County Courthouse will open for business on Monday June 27th. The week of June 20th-24th is 'moving week' for the various offices that currently occupy the old courthouse in downtown Lincolnton. A ribbon cutting and open house was held Friday (June 17th) at the new facility, located on Justice Drive near the Lincoln County Health Dept.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
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June 17, 2022 02:34
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| Vale Man Killed in Tuesday Accident |
A Vale man hauling a load of gravel was killed Tuesday when his truck overturned on Startown Road.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
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June 15, 2022 00:43
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| New Courthouse Ribbon Cutting Friday |
The big day has finally arrived. Lincoln County citizens will get a chance to see their new courthouse at 120 Justice Drive (near the Health Dept. and YMCA) this Friday.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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June 16, 2022 18:53
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| Juneteenth: the End of Slavery |
Juneteenth is being celebrated as a national holiday for the first time this year. Since the date (June 19th) falls on Sunday, federal govt. offices including the Post Office will celebrate the day on Monday. Celebrations are occurring on other days in several area locations.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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June 13, 2022 17:42
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| Six-Year-Old Drowns in Pool |
On hot summer days, a dip in the pool can be refreshing; but if you own a pool, remember that what is fun can also be dangerous. A six-year-old drowned Saturday (June 11th) in an above-ground pool in Gastonia.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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June 13, 2022 14:19
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| Two More People Arrested In Memorial Day Shooting Incident |
Jerry Cicero Branch and Bradley Dale Earle were arrested in connection with a Memorial Day Weekend shooting incident.
Monday, June 13, 2022
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June 12, 2022 13:58
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| Gaston County Police Charge Two in Overdose Death |
Gaston County Police have charged two alleged drug dealers in the death of a Gastonia woman in early February.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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June 10, 2022 16:02
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| Lake Norman Residents Urged To Erect Water Front Address Signs |
Lake Norman residents in Lincoln County are urged to erect water front address signs as required by the Lincoln County Addressing and Road Naming Ordinance.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
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June 9, 2022 15:59
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| Eastridge Mall Shooting |
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the shooting at Eastridge Mall that sent three people to the hospital Friday afternoon.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 10, 2022 08:38
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| Detectives Looking To Identify Suspect In March Vehicle Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Link is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of 3812 Maiden Highway on March 23, 2022.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 15:40
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| Three Injured in Shooting at Eastridge Mall |
The latest mass shooting incident was closer to home. Gastonia Police received a call at 12:!0 PM Friday aftewrnoon (June 10th) to Eastidge Mall where shots had been fired and three people were reported injured.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 22:42
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| Shooting in Gastonia Convenience Store Parking Lot |
Gastonia Police are investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting that left a youg man dead in the parking lot of a convenience store.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 06:28
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| "Smash & Grab" Dollar General Bandits Arrested |
Two suspects arrested for breakins at Dollar General stores in Cleveland County may have been the ones who broke into Lincoln County Collar General stores in April.
Friday, June 10, 2022
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June 9, 2022 01:09
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| Mitchem Arrested on DWI Charge |
Carrol Mitchem, Chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, was charged Wednesday night with driving while impaired. The arrest happened near the intersection of NC27 and Shoal Road about 9:30 PM.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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June 8, 2022 22:29
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| Deputies Assist With Vehicle Chase From Catawba County |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Catawba County deputies with stopping a vehicle chase that came into Lincoln County on NC 16 Highway today around 6 a.m. June 9.
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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June 8, 2022 15:15
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| Two People Charged After Shots Were Fired Into Residence |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged two people after shots were fired into a Denver residence.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022 17:29
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| Fatal Wreck Tuesday Afternoon |
A Vale man who may have swerved to avoid stopped traffic was killed in a head on collision Tuesday afternoon on Startown Road.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022 10:19
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| Fatal Wreck |
The Highway Patrol reports a Cherryville woman died Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic collision on NC 73 on Saturday (June 4th).
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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June 7, 2022 01:50
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| Lincolnton Icon Celebrates 65 Years |
The Battle of Ramsour's Mill celebration is this weekend, but there are more things happening including the 65th anniversary celebration at City Lunch.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
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June 3, 2022 17:55
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| Gaston County Police Search For Man Reported Missing |
On June 3, 2022 William Millard Stamey, age 83, of the 900 block of Kelly Rd. in Mt. Holly was reported missing by family members. He was last seen on June 3, 2022, around 8 a.m. leaving his residence.
UPDATE: THE SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Friday, June 3, 2022
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June 3, 2022 17:58
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| LCSO Denver, NC District Office Now A Full Service Office |
The Charlie District office is located at 2493 N. NC Hwy 16 Business and will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, June 3, 2022
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| Battle of Ramsour's Mill Weekend |
Historic Lincolnton celebrates an important historical event this weekend. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill happened on June 20th, 1780. It wasn't considered a major battle in America's war for independence, but it set the stage for the Battle of Kings Mountain later that year.
Friday, June 3, 2022
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June 2, 2022 23:25
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| The Urbanization of Lincolnton & Lincoln County |
Some say growth is inevitable. Lincolnton & Lincoln County are growing. Our future may not be as a rural county and a small town.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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June 2, 2022 05:06
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| Grand Jury Indicts 12 People On Drug Charges |
The Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted 12 people on 78 drug charges in their May 2022 session.Two of the individuals have already been arrested.
Thursday, June 2, 2022
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June 1, 2022 15:58
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| Shooting Leaves One Injured, One Charged With Attempted Murder |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives have charged one man with attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident that occurred over the Memorial Day weekend.
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June 1, 2022 15:40
