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NEWS
Putting A Face On Homelessness
On average, about one in every 1,250 North Carolinians is without a home. Mitzi Williams, the executive director of Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, talks about one of her organization’s clients, known as “Mrs. Janice.”
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.
Missing Teen Located And Safe
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have located a teen runaway.
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.
Fatal Fire Ruled An Accident
Lincoln County Fire Marshal’s Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation have determined that the housefire on Cloudburst Circle in Lincolnton was an accident and caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
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Three Victims Found In Fatal Housefire
About 2:46 a.m., Wednesday morning (today, April 17), Lincoln County 911 Communications was alerted to a residential fire at 1661 Cloudburst Circle in Lincolnton.
Lincolnton Woman Charged With Selling Fentanyl That Led To An Overdose Death
She is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Schools Will Get $6.1 Million
Lincoln County Schools will get an additional $6.1 million for fiscal 2025. Lincoln County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the full amount for which schools had asked in a joint session in mid-March.
Lincoln County Schools Announces New Coordinator
The Board approved the Superintendent’s recommendation to name Mrs. Alysha McCrary Tench the Coordinator of Accountability and Student Information effective July 1, 2024.
Labor Department Presents Annual Safety Awards For Lincoln County
The N.C. Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet held at noon on Wednesday, April 10, in Lincolnton at the Lincoln Cultural Center.
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Year Long Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Vale Man On Drug Charges
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics investigators arrested a Vale man on April 9, 2024, following a lengthy drug investigation.
Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against A Lincoln County Man
Additional child sexual assault charges have been filed against a Lincoln County man who was first arrested in February 2024.
More Unique Schools In Gaston County
We recently told you about Gaston County’s high schools (see related coverage, only here in The Herald). In this, the second in our series, we tell you about a few other schools occupying a unique niche within local education.
NCTO Praises DHS Textile Plan
Important step in fighting fraud and predatory trade practices.
Onward And Upward For Gaston County Schools
The Gaston County Schools have much of which to be justifiably proud and a lot happening nowadays. Just the 15 high schools alone are one big beehive of collective and amazing activity.
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April 27, 2024