Lincoln County Honors Veterans Through Operation Green Light
LINCOLNTON, N.C.— On Monday, Nov. 2 the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners formally proclaimed Nov. 4-11 for the county's participation in Op...
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Jill Tipton Makes History as Lincolnton's First Woman Elected Mayor
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Jill McAlister Tipton made history Tuesday, November 3, when voters elected her as Lincolnto...
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Features
The Season of Letting Go
There is something about autumn that speaks to the soul. Perhaps it's the way the leaves slowly change their colors, turning ordinary landscapes...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day November 6 — Ephesians 1:9-10
Bible Verse Of The Day November 6 — Ephesians 1:9-10 he[a] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his goo...
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Community
Young Equestrians Bring Military History to Life at Veterans Day Drill...
LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Horses, history, patriotism and community service will come together in a unique Veterans Day celebration in Lincolnton on No...
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Community
Halloween Night in Lincolnton: Costumes, Candy and Spooky Adventures
By Jasmine Dellinger | 12 years old, is a contributor to LincolnHerald.comLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Halloween night brought spooky decorations, cr...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day November 5 — Mark 9:35
Bible Verse Of The Day November 5 — Mark 9:35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wa...
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Obituaries
Shirley Jeanne Whitmire
NEWTON, N.C.—Shirley Jeanne Whitmire, 77, of Newton died Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born July 14, 1949 she was the daughter o...
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Obituaries
Joan Kay Simenson Strom
CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Joan Kay Simenson Strom, age 94, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. Joan ...
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Obituaries
Mr. Michael Stephans Simmons, 49, of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday...
CANTON, N.C.—Mrs. Nancy Black Mosteller, 76, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at her residence surrounded by h...
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Obituaries
Michael Stephans Simmons
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Michael Stephans Simmons, 49, of Lincolnton transitioned on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Shelby.He was born in Mecklenburg C...
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News
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision During Pursuit in Burke County
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A 36-year-old Granite Falls man died Tuesday afternoon, November 3, following a motorcycle crash on NC 18 in Burke Co...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day November 4 — 2 Corinthians 3:6
Bible Verse Of The Day November 4 — 2 Corinthians 3:6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant&mdas...
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Tipton Claims Mayoral Victory as Beam, White, Burgin, Rhyne and Alexan...
By Jay Dellinger | PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Republican Jill Tipton claimed victory Tuesday night in one of Lincoln County's most closely watc...
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News
2026 Election Results: Watch Live Lincoln County and North Carolina Re...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherElection Night 2026 is here! Beginning at 7:30 p.m. as polls close, Lincoln County residents can watch live election result...
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North Carolina Election Results Delayed as State Extends Voting Hours ...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherRALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina voters will have to wait a little longer Tuesday evening for election results after the Nort...
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Community
Lincoln County Schools Celebrations
Lincoln County Schools has participated in events and was honored in many ways during the past three weeks. In case you missed the Weekly Newsletters ...
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News
Charlotte Motorcyclist Dies Following I-77 Crash in Iredell County
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C.— A 41-year-old Charlotte man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Tuesday morning, November 3, on Interst...
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