Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Implements License Plate Recognition...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its crime-fighting efforts with the installation of 30 new license...
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Obituaries
Betty Gene O’Kane Lykins
Betty Gene O’Kane Lykins, age 72, of Circle Drive in Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.A graveside service will be held at 11:...
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News
Secret Service honors CCSO investigator
SHELBY––The United States Secret Service has recognized a Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office investigator.According to a Thursday sta...
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Public warned about telephone scams
SHELBY––Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman is warning the public of an ongoing telephone scam.On Wednesday, Norman received a call from ...
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Obituaries
Aylani Guadalupe Ruiz-Zavala,
Aylani Guadalupe Ruiz-Zavala, of Hickory passed away Monday, March 17th, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was the daughter of Brandon Jovani...
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GCPD investigates stabbing incident
BESSEMER CITY––The Gaston County Police Department is investigating a Tuesday stabbing incident.According to a Wednesday statement from th...
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KMPD updates Angela Burris case
KINGS MOUNTAIN––The Kings Mountain Police Department has provided an update on the Angela Jamarica Burris case.According to a statement th...
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Large Fire Erupts in Pallet Yard, Multiple Departments Respond
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherThis afternoon, emergency crews responded to a heavy smoke investigation that quickly escalated into a major fire at a pall...
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Rios: County finances looking good
LINCOLNTON––The County’s finances are sound, and everything is looking good.That’s the word Monday from Lincoln County Finance...
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LHS Secures 2-0 Victory Over Bunker Hill
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe Lincoln High School soccer team earned a decisive 2-0 win over Bunker Hill, showcasing both offensive firepower and def...
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Lincolnton Police Department Receives Life-Saving Kits for K9 Unit
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherThe Lincolnton Police Department has received a crucial donation aimed at enhancing the safety of its officers and K9 partn...
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Sports
East Lincoln and North Lincoln Split Softball Games on March 18
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher The East Lincoln and North Lincoln softball teams clashed on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, with each school earning a win ...
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Sports
Lincolnton Falls to East Burke 6-3
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLincolnton's baseball team came up short against East Burke on Tuesday night, falling 6-3 in a hard-fought game. Despite a ...
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News
Man Facing Drug and Gun Charges
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 4400 block of West NC 27 Hwy in reference to a suspicious circumstances call. Upon arri...
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Community
Gaston County Museum of Art & History Mourns the Passing of Senator ...
The Gaston County Museum of Art & History has released a statement about the passing of Senator Marshall A. Rauch, a dedicated supporter of the Mu...
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Obituaries
Thomas Julius Cook
Thomas Julius Cook, age 97 of Ingle Houser Road in Lincolnton passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025.Mr. Cook was born August 30, 1927 in Lincoln County ...
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News
Police have made an arrest following a domestic assault involving a st...
Gaston County Police have made an arrest following a domestic assault involving a stabbing. On March 18, 2025, at approximately 2:51 PM, officers...
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Obituaries
Mardesia Craig Stallings
Mardesia Craig Stallings, age 74, of East Highway 27 in Iron Station, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.Mrs. Stallings was born February 18, 1951...
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