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Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Friday, May 24, and ten high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplomas to the Class of 2024. This year, more than 2,000 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools.
Incumbent Gaston County Commissioner Ronnie Worley lost his bid for re-election in Tuesday's (May 14th) Second Primary. Worley had finished second, losing by one vote, in a four-candidate field. Jim Bailey, who finished first in March, won the runoff by …
With 1,225 graduates honored, this was the largest class yet for the college in its history of almost 60 years. The graduates received credentials, diplomas and associate’s degrees from 69 curriculum programs.
This three-semester program, featuring seven classes available over the Internet, is part of CVCC’s existing early childhood and teacher preparation curriculum programs.
Lincolnton's new Social District officially got underway on Friday evening (May 10th).
A packed crowd at Hickory's Ridgeview Library Wednesday (May 8th) heard details and expressed opinions on Charlotte Water's intent to increase its interbasin transfer of water from the Catawba River to the Rocky River basin to 63 million gallons per …
On Thursday, the North Carolina State Public Health Laboratory confirmed a case of rabies found in a bat in Lincoln County. This is the county’s first report of rabies this year.
Subscribers to the local print newspaper, the Lincoln Times-News, probably noticed they didn't receive a Thursday paper this week. The paper, which had been publishing on Mondays and Thursdays, is switching publication days effective next week.
Sports
A 25-year public education veteran, Dr. Dana Ayers has been in her current post in Sylva since 2021. She was a former teacher and principal in Lincoln County.
Registration is now open for the Boger City Optimist Youth Football and Cheerleading programs for the 2024 season for ages 4-12.
For some of us, it's hard to believe that it was 1971 (53 years ago) that Helen Reddy recorded the anthem of the movement for equality for women. It's also hard to believe that misogyny, like racism, is still a …
On April 12, 2024 Lincolnton High School Senior, Vanessa Cespedes, signed her National Letter of Intent to play Soccer for Salem College to further her soccer and academic career.
George Smith, who for many years was the voice from the pressbox at Lincolnton High School games, passed Tuesday (March 26th). He was 83. [See obit under Obituaries.]
The NC State Wolfpack is in the NCAA Basketball Sweet 16; their chances of winning a national title are not considered good by most sportswriters, but some of us old-timers still remember the 'Cardiac Kids' of 1983 and the superb …
Community
Called “A Walk in the Woods,” the exhibition will run May 16-June 8. The place to be is in the Carolina Mills Gallery of the Lincoln Cultural Center. The exhibition’s opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 18, 4-7 …
The Cline Reunion will be held June 28-30 at the Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton, the ancestral church of the local Cline/Klein family. Registration is required for Friday and Saturday attendance.
The evening highlighted the academic and service achievements of high school seniors, the induction of new members and recognition of long-standing members.
The North Lincoln Drama Club is celebrating nominations for multiple Blumey Awards for their presentation of "Beauty & the Beast" in March.
The weather forced the postponement of the Food, Wine & Brew Fest until September, but Alive After Five for 2024 is coming Thursday May 23rd.
The 8th Annual event will be held Thursday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m. on 12th Street in Bessemer City. The event is free to the public and will include free resources and information in various areas of child injury prevention.
Religion
Basement Sale, Sunday Luncheon, Gospel Music Jam, HATS free clinic, plus more dates to save for upcoming events! Email your events to us.
Commentary & Features
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026. In this article, Jennifer Baker provides information about the Massachusetts Government Act, one of the many …
It's a question that has been asked many times before, and it came up again during the Public Comments portion of Monday night's (May 6th) Lincoln County Commissioners meeting: why don't we have district representation on the Board of Commissioners?
This is another of the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026. This week, a brief history of the French factor in the War for Independence and King …
The Pre-k Students at Pumpkin Center Primary on King Wilkerson Road in Lincolnton are proud to show their respect to Charlotte's four fallen officers.
This is another in the series of articles from the DAR & SAR leading up to the celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026.
I can’t say how many times strangers have asked me for directions—even in the age of Siri and cell phones. People still flag me down in airports, ticket lines, and check-out lanes.
Obituaries
NEWTON, N.C. - Glenna Eaton Emielita, age 97, of Abernethy Laurels in Newton, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Jeremy Neal McDougal of Lincolnton passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Antoine Braddock, age 84, of Cherryville, who departed this world on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Peak Resources.
HICKORY, N.C. - Shari Diane Lafone, 66, of Hickory passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton.
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Betty Liles Green, age 84, of Lincolnton passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024.
CLAREMONT, N.C. - Betty Ann Hewitt Cloninger, 94, of Claremont passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home.
Classifieds
The clinic will be first come/first served until they reach the total amount of pets they can vaccinate within the three-hour clinic. Do not arrive any earlier than 8 a.m.
The UMW is hosting another HUGE Basement Yard Sale on Saturday, May 18 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Job Listings for the Week of May 12, 2024. You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs.
The Planning Board took the following action on Monday evening (May 6, 2024) concerning the legislative zoning cases for May 2024
Crouse United Methodist Church will host a benefit for 13 year old Murphy Clark on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. who needs a heart transplant. The event will be held RAIN or SHINE!
Saturday, May 4: Yard sale will begin at 7 a.m.; BBQ at 10 a.m. until we run out! Donations welcomed.
Today In History
Today In History in 1900 The children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum, is first published in the United States. The first copy is given to the author's sister.
Today In History in 1771 The Battle of Alamance, a pre-American Revolutionary War battle between local militia and a group of rebels called The "Regulators", occurs in present-day Alamance County, North Carolina.
Today In History in 1905 the City of Las Vegas is founded in Nevada; and in 1940 Richard and Maurice McDonald open the first McDonald's restaurant.
Today In History in 1607 English colonists establish "James Fort," which would become Jamestown, Virginia, the earliest permanent English settlement in the Americas; and in 1973 Skylab, the United States' first space station, is launched.
Today In History in 1780 The Cumberland Compact is signed by leaders of the settlers in the Cumberland River area of what would become the U.S. state of Tennessee; and in 1917 three children report the first apparition of Our …
Today In History in 2002 former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since the Cuban …
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State News
Lincolnton doesn't have a municipal election in 2023, but many towns do; and a voter ID will be required.
Lincoln County's unemployment rate for April was the 6th lowest in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced the six inductees that will comprise the 2023 class scheduled to be enshrined during the annual induction ceremony on October 19 at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center. Inductees include Scotty McCreery, …
NC MedAssist earned a 2023 Gold/Silver/Bronze Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinic's mission is building healthy communities for all through quality, equitable, accessible healthcare.
New Website Will Engage Communities Statewide Around Resilience
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May 17, 2024