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Rescheduled for September 14th
The Lincolnton Food, Wine & Brew Fest originally scheduled for Saturday May 4th has been rescheduled for the second Saturday in September (Sept. 14th). No festival this week, but there's still plenty to see and do.
GNEM Coming to Lincoln County
Lithium is the future--thanks to the growth in electric vehicles and other needs for the mineral. The NC Dept. of Commerce announced this past week that Green New Energy Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of a key component in lithium-ion betteries, will establish its first US operation in eastern Lincoln County, providing 55 new jobs with a $140 million investment.
United Methodists Approve LGBTQ Changes
Denominaion adopts new definition of marriage, approves LGBTQ ordination
After differences over sexual orientation have led to a mass exodus of churches, the United Methodist Church convened a two-week session in Charlotte that made major changes in doctrine. The UNC will now bless same-sex marriages and ordain LGBTQ clergy.
2024 Alive After Five May 23rd
The weather forced the postponement of the Food, Wine & Brew Fest until September, but Alive After Five for 2024 is coming Thursday May 23rd.
Mitchem Out, Davis In as Commissioners Chair
Carrol Mitchem was removed from the chairmanship of Lincoln County Commissioners in a special called meeting Wednesday afternoon (May 1st). Commissioners then chose Commissioner Cathy Davis to serve as chair.
Donna Whitted, 2024 Granny Smith Apple Queen
Donna Whitted was crowned Saturday (April 27th) as the Granny Smith Apple Queen in the annual pageant sponsored by the Lincolnton Business & Professional Women's Club.
Commissioners Set Stage for Removal of Mitchem as Chair
A short special called meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners has apparently set the stage for the ouster of Commissioner Carrol Mitchem as chair of the board.
YMCAs Update
Lincoln County Commissioners cleared the way last Monday night (April 15th) for the transition of the two YMCAs in Lincoln County from being a part of the Greater Charlotte YMCA to become a part of the Catawba Valley Y.
Commissioners Approve Purchase of Land for new East Lincoln Library
Lincoln County Commissioners have approved the purchase of land for the new East Lincoln Library. It will be on NC273 abuot two miles west of East Lincoln High School.
This Weekend
It's another big weekend in downtown Lincolnton. It all begins with the Spring Art Crawl Friday evening from 5:30 until 9 PM. Saturday will include a Lincoln's Got Talent fundraiser at the Cultural Center beginning at 7 PM; and while you're out an about, you may want to take a short trip over to 311 Motz Avenue where the Westside Cruisers are having their annual Car Show & Swap Meet from 8 AM until 2 PM.