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NEWS
Social District Debuts Downtown
Lincolnton's new Social District officially got underway on Friday evening (May 10th).
Water Diversion Meeting Draws Crowd in Hickory
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 day.
Lincoln County Has Positive Rabies Case
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.
Local Newspaper Switching Days
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.
Storm Recovery Continues
It wasn't Hugo (the Sept. 1989 hurricane) but in some locations, damage was reminiscent. Most of the electric and cable/satellite outages have ended and service restored, but the cleanup will continue through the weekend.
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Cleanup Continues After Deadly Storm (Friday May 10th update)
Thursday was cleanup day for many in our area after the deadly storm that hit Wednesday afternoon (May 8th).
Gaston County Reports Third Rabies Case of Year
A raccoon found in a barn off Stanley-Lucia Road was confirmed to have rabies. It was the third case (all in wild animals) in Gaston County this year.
Cleanup Continues After Deadly Storm (Thursday May 9th article)
Thousands were left without electricity, some roads were closed, one person was killed in Gaston County, and students in Gaston & Cleveland counties won't have school Thursday (May 9th) due to the Wednesday afternoon storm.
Man Convicted of Setting Fire in 2017
A man who set fire to an ex-girlfriend's home in July 2017 was convicted in Gaston County court Monday (May 6th), but Derrick Higdon got a sentence far less than what the original charges might have brought.
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.
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CVCC Wins Big At Skills USA Conference
Held last month in Greensboro, Skills USA is a national competition involving the skilled and technical education programs of middle, high school and college/post-secondary education institutions. Some 24 students will represent CVCC at the National Skills USA Competition this summer.
CVCC, Mars Hill Sign Articulation Agreement
This week, the two schools signed an articulation agreement that will help CVCC students navigate a seamless transition into a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice, available via Mars Hill’s Internet-based learning programs.
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, …
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.
CVCC Benefits From Duke Energy Grants
Over the past year, the CVCC Foundation, Inc. was honored to receive multiple grants from Duke Energy. These funds were pivotal in assisting the college with new projects.
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May 12, 2024