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MILITARY
Vale's Own Markus Beam Makes It Big In Opera World
The prestigious San Francisco Opera Center has tapped the noted and dynamic baritone to be its general manager, a newly created post, effective in January, according to Opera News this week.
A Long Overdue "Thank You"
It went by without much notice--and for that, we apologize. Sunday (March 29th) was Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Sheriff's Deputies Begin Delivery Of Toys For Tots
Deputies will be delivering the toys for the next 10 days in each of the four districts. Thanks to everyone for your help in this important outreach.
Sheriff's Office Partners With Local Toys For Tots
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots program in Lincoln County to identify needy children this holiday season.
Lincolnton Celebrates Veterans Day
Lincolnton celebrated Veterans Day Monday (Nov. 11th) with a parade and ceremony.
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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.
From Serving Our Country To Serving Time
There are 19 veterans incarcerated at the Lincoln County prison unit. Lincoln County Veterans Service Officer Alex Patton recently posted on Facebook: "It makes one wonder how they went from serving our country to serving time."
New VA Changes; New Forms
More so this year than perhaps any other, there have been changes at the VA. From updating and changing their forms, to changing the Appeals process, to now adding Blue Water Veterans to the Presumptive Agent Orange claims, and finally implementing the Mission Act.
Congressman McHenry Announces Service Academy Appointees
Two of the five appointees to military academies announced by Congressman Patrick McHenry are from Lincoln County.
Denver Resident Graduates From Coast Guard Academy
Johanna Moolenaar, a 2015 graduate of East Lincoln High School, has now graduated from the US Coast Guard Academy.
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Memorial Day
Monday is Memorial Day, a day to remember those who died while serving our country in the military.
Wreath Placed In Honor Of Sgt. John H. Howell II
May 15, 2019 is National Peace Officer Memorial Day and a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sergeant who was killed on August 26, 1973 is honored with a wreath placed at his grave site at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton.
LHS JROTC Earns Distinguished Service Award
Lincolnton High School’s JROTC cadets are truly taking flight. The unit is one of 376 nationwide to earn the Distinguished Service Award for performance well above and beyond normal expectations. Its members were recently recognized by the United States Air Force for outstanding service to their school and community.
Tori Frappier: From Engineering To Education
For Tori Thomas Frappier, nothing is more important than education. The young and dynamic Frappier is among the local professionals under 40 who are helping to shape the future of our region.
Textile Center, Local Seamstress Help Armed Forces
Gaston College is making a difference for America’s military. The Textile Technology Center is working with clients and partners in the textile industry on product development. the center’s director, Sam Buff of Lincolnton and Linda Thompson of Bessemer City worked on the project.
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May 19, 2024