http://ugfunding.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Tue, 12 May 2026 20:55:39 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/search-warrant-leads-to-arrest-on-drug-charges  VALE, N.C.—On May 11, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, Drone team, and Lincoln County Sheriff's Office SWAT team executed an arrest warrant at 1950 Peeler Road, Vale, NC. Narcotics Officers had secured 18 add... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/skyler-chase-hildebran-61984.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) http://ugfunding.com/story/search-warrant-leads-to-arrest-on-drug-charges Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:56 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/sherrills-ford-teacher-faces-assault-charges CATAWBA––A Catawba Elementary School teacher was charged with assault Monday.According to a same-day statement from the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office and its criminal investigations division special victims unit (or SVU)... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christina-mccarthy-62572.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/sherrills-ford-teacher-faces-assault-charges Tue, 12 May 2026 16:09:16 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/mills-very-importance-to-early-lincoln-county CROUSE––The importance of gristmills in early Lincoln County cannot be overstated.According to Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, these mills were central to life in the Carolina backcountry and certainly in th... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/mills-very-importance-to-early-lincoln-county Tue, 12 May 2026 06:58:55 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/elhs-class-of-26-leaves-lasting-mark  DENVER––Graduation ceremonies for East Lincoln High School’s class of 2026 are swiftly approaching.They will be held on Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m. According to a recent announcement by the school, all graduates should report t... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/east-lincoln-2006-57343.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) http://ugfunding.com/story/elhs-class-of-26-leaves-lasting-mark Tue, 12 May 2026 05:40:13 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-12-revelation-18  Bible Verse Of The Day May 12 – Revelation 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-30020.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-12-revelation-18 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:30:47 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/kmpd-investigates-home-invasion KINGS MOUNTAIN––A suspect wanted in connection with a Saturday home invasion is still at large.According to City of Kings Mountain spokesman Gabriel Thomas in a Monday statement, the Kings Mountain Police Department is continuing to ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/home-invasion-wilson-5217.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/kmpd-investigates-home-invasion Mon, 11 May 2026 23:32:11 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-may-26  The next meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Social Services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Department of Social Services located at 1136 East Main Street, Lincolnton, N.C.  28092.  &nb... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-may-76182.jpg LCDSS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Department of Social Services) http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-for-may-26 Mon, 11 May 2026 20:50:50 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/catawba-valley-woodcarvers-club-meeting-saturday-may-16 HICKORY, N.C.—The Catawba Valley Woodcarvers Club will meet Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a new meeting time from 10 a.m. – 12 p/m. at Klingspor Woodworking Shop at 856 21st St. Drive SE (Sweetwater Road) in Hickory.Meetings are open to th... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-valley-woodcarvers-club-24038.jpg rssgrant1@charter.net (Catawba Valley Wood Carvers Club) http://ugfunding.com/story/catawba-valley-woodcarvers-club-meeting-saturday-may-16 Mon, 11 May 2026 20:29:35 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/lcs-surprises-nine-employees-during-annual-of-the-year-recognition-tour LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Lincoln County Schools district leaders traveled across the county Thursday to surprise and recognize eight employees during the district’s annual “Of the Year” recognition tour. Traveling by bus, district adm... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/awards-may-2026-lcs-2-70469.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) http://ugfunding.com/story/lcs-surprises-nine-employees-during-annual-of-the-year-recognition-tour Mon, 11 May 2026 18:17:46 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/public-notice-joint-special-meeting-1  The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Lincolnton City Council will hold a joint Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the Lincoln County Administration Building, 353 North Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 at ... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/public-notice-joint-special-meeting-66289.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) http://ugfunding.com/story/public-notice-joint-special-meeting-1 Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:46 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/jake-jacobs-receives-appointment-to-united-states-merchant-marine-academy  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—North Lincoln High School senior Jake Jacobs has received an appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York, one of the nation’s five federal service academies.Jacobs earne... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jake-jacobs-nlhs-usmma-18074.jpg LCS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Schools) http://ugfunding.com/story/jake-jacobs-receives-appointment-to-united-states-merchant-marine-academy Mon, 11 May 2026 14:02:55 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/north-myrtle-beach-woman-dies-in-local-crash  TERRELL––A woman from North Myrtle Beach, S.C. died Friday, following a collision in Sherrill’s Ford.According to a Saturday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on May 8 at abou... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-16874.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/north-myrtle-beach-woman-dies-in-local-crash Mon, 11 May 2026 07:33:00 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/sherrills-ford-woman-dies-in-friday-crash  TERRELL––A Sherrill’s Ford woman died Friday, following a collision in Catawba County.According to a Saturday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, the accident occurred on May 8 ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-30692.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/sherrills-ford-woman-dies-in-friday-crash Mon, 11 May 2026 07:29:26 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-11-philippians-48  Bible Verse Of The Day May 11 – Philippians 4:8  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or pra... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-96986.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-11-philippians-48 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:28:11 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/hulls-grove-baptist-community-yard-sale-may-16  VALE, N.C.—Hulls Grove Baptist is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday May 16th in their parking lot at 6670 NC-27, Vale, NC 28168 from 6:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The cost to reserve a spot is $20 (cash/check), however this money will... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hulls-grove-32934.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) http://ugfunding.com/story/hulls-grove-baptist-community-yard-sale-may-16 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:55:41 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-10-psalm-271  Bible Verse Of The Day May 10 – Psalm 27:1  The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-25645.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-10-psalm-271 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:25:33 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/biography-of-jeremiah-munday  —Compiled by Joanne Charles, 3rd Great Granddaughter of Jeremiah Munday and Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace and Lincoln County Historical AssociationJeremiah Munday (also Monday or Mundy) was born in Virginia about 1760. In 1779, at ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jeremiah-munday-43896.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) http://ugfunding.com/story/biography-of-jeremiah-munday Wed, 06 May 2026 19:46:48 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/howard-lewis-price  LENOIR, N.C.—Howard Lewis Price, 91, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home. Born August 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph Clarence Price Sr. and Ada Bell Price.A former Lenoir City Manager and member of th... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-church-001-3887.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/howard-lewis-price Sat, 09 May 2026 17:16:41 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/charles-richard-rick-yount   HICKORY, N.C.—Charles Richard “Rick” Yount, 73, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Carolina Caring. Born December 6, 1952, in Hickory, he was the son of the late Harvey Eugene Yount and Henrietta Youn... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-men-fall-331.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/charles-richard-rick-yount Sat, 09 May 2026 17:12:45 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/remade-with-love-focuses-on-artwork-connection-healing  NEWTON, N.C.—Sign up today for a free, one-day support group offered by The Center for Grief and Healing at Carolina Caring.Remade With Love is a creative workshop repurposing old and broken pieces of jewelry to create a sentimental work ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/remade-with-love-91302.jpg carolinacaring@lincolnherald.com (Carolina Caring) http://ugfunding.com/story/remade-with-love-focuses-on-artwork-connection-healing Sat, 09 May 2026 16:46:24 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-burn-ban-lifted  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—After consideration of recent rainfall, the Lincoln County Fire Marshal has made the decision to lift the burn ban of open burning within 100 feet of a structure effective 8 a.m. Thursday May 7, 2026. This means that resi... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lc-burn-ban-lifted-91530.jpg lincolncountygovernment@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Government) http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-burn-ban-lifted Sat, 09 May 2026 15:41:57 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-9-matthew-1720  Bible Verse Of The Day May 9 – Matthew 17:20  He replied, "Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. N... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-18852.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-9-matthew-1720 Sun, 03 May 2026 17:12:05 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/man-wanted-in-lincoln-county-extradited-from-south-carolina LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On May 7, 2026, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office extradited Jaylin Khalil Carter, age 26, from Greenwood County detention center in South Carolina where he was being held on charges of motor vehicle theft and possession of sto... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jaylin-khalil-carter-69666.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/man-wanted-in-lincoln-county-extradited-from-south-carolina Fri, 08 May 2026 15:55:03 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/council-hears-comments-about-budget-cuts  LINCOLNTON––The Lincolnton City Council heard comments about proposed budget cuts Thursday.At its regular meeting, the council heard from members of the general public who are concerned about safety and from City of Lincolnton staff... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/city-of-lincolnton-may-48507.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) http://ugfunding.com/story/council-hears-comments-about-budget-cuts Fri, 08 May 2026 02:47:04 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/the-mountains-are-calling-me-back  “The mountains are calling me.” It’s a phrase we hear often, sometimes said lightly, sometimes said with longing. But every now and then, it carries a deeper meaning, one tied not just to a place, but to a moment in time.More ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) http://ugfunding.com/story/the-mountains-are-calling-me-back Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:42 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-8-mark-923  Bible Verse Of The Day May 8 –  Mark 9:23 “ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-84999.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-8-mark-923 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:32 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-detectives-arrest-shelby-man-on-child-exploitation-charges  LINCOLNTON, N.C. - On May 7, 2026, Lincoln County Detectives arrested Charles Dover Hamrick, of Shelby, on charges of Promoting Prostitution of a Minor, Patronizing Prostitution with a Minor, and Solicitation of Prostitution of a Minor.The inve... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/charles-dover-hamrick-69734.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-detectives-arrest-shelby-man-on-child-exploitation-charges Thu, 07 May 2026 20:09:01 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/the-revolutionary-war-in-north-carolina  DENVER, N.C.—Did you know that more battles occurred within 100 miles of Charlotte, North Carolina than all the rest of the thirteen colonies combined over the entire eight-year period of the war?Colonel Tom Phlegar (Ret. US Army) will pr... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/rev-war-in-nc-5328.jpg LincolnHerald@lincolnherald.com (Mundy House and History Center of Eastern Lincoln County) http://ugfunding.com/story/the-revolutionary-war-in-north-carolina Thu, 07 May 2026 19:44:43 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/stamp-out-hunger-drive-this-saturday LINCOLNTON––This Saturday, May 9, brings the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign.According to executive director Mitzi Williams of Christian Ministry, this is an initiative of the National Association of Letter-Carriers (o... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/stamp-out-hunger-98911.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/stamp-out-hunger-drive-this-saturday Thu, 07 May 2026 16:53:26 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/new-health-initiative-for-men-at-highland-drive LINCOLNTON––A new health initiative for men will start on Saturday, May 23, at 8 a.m.According to Pastor Luke Johnson, Highland Drive Church in Lincolnton is the place to be for the “Impact Men’s Health” initia... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/highland-drive-impact-4974.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/new-health-initiative-for-men-at-highland-drive Thu, 07 May 2026 15:03:34 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-7-2-peter-38  Bible Verse Of The Day May 7 – 2 Peter 3:8  But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-17602.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-7-2-peter-38 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:29:02 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/rya-hull-is-wlhs-valedictorian-for-2026 VALE––“Know what you want, and keep working toward your goals.”That’s the advice of Rya Hull to the class of 2026. According to school spokeswoman Amy Cable, Hull, a native of Vale, is the valedictorian for West Lincoln ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/rya-hull-28326.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) http://ugfunding.com/story/rya-hull-is-wlhs-valedictorian-for-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:55:43 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/ccso-arrests-man-on-meth-related-charges  SHELBY––A Tuesday night traffic stop resulted in methamphetamine-related charges for a Shelby man.According to a Wednesday statement from the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, its community interdiction team, working under an... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/robert-mitchell-lowry-4015.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/ccso-arrests-man-on-meth-related-charges Wed, 06 May 2026 18:56:43 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bbb-scam-alert-moving-scams  Moving is always a stressful project. Throw in the threat of a moving scam, and things get even worse. Before hiring a moving company, careful research is necessary to avoid falling victim to a moving scam. These scams run the gamut from missin... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bbb-scam-alert-32408.jpg jorork@charlotte.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau) http://ugfunding.com/story/bbb-scam-alert-moving-scams Wed, 06 May 2026 18:01:53 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/fugitive-found-guilty-to-drug-and-weapon-seizure-charges LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—Dylan Lee Gates,24, pled guilty on Monday (May 4, 2026) to Trafficking in Meth, PWISD Meth and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. [He was sentenced to] 70-93 months active on the trafficking, followed by two ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dylan-lee-gates-46579.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) http://ugfunding.com/story/fugitive-found-guilty-to-drug-and-weapon-seizure-charges Wed, 06 May 2026 17:02:19 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/jerry-gene-mcdaris  MAIDEN, N.C.—It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing, on May 3, 2026, of Jerry Gene McDaris, 69, of Tower Road, Maiden.  Jerry was a man of faith, and a man of his word.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a jet ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jerry-gene-mcdaris-65541.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/jerry-gene-mcdaris Wed, 06 May 2026 16:20:41 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/wilkes-county-man-dies-in-tuesday-crash  NORTH WILKESBORO––A North Wilkesboro man died in a Tuesday night crash.According to a Wednesday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, on May 5 at about 9:57 p.m., NCSHP personnel respon... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/motorcycle-crash-900-x-400-43611.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/wilkes-county-man-dies-in-tuesday-crash Wed, 06 May 2026 12:31:39 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/water-advisory-issued-for-section-of-denver  DENVER––A water advisory was issued Tuesday for a pond in a section of Denver.According to a Wednesday statement from Lincoln County Public Affairs Officer Vanessa León, Lincoln County Health Director Lena Jones issued t... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/wastewaterdischarged-82571.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/water-advisory-issued-for-section-of-denver Wed, 06 May 2026 12:05:07 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-6-1-john-412  Bible Verse Of The Day May 6 – 1 John 4:12  No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-2291.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-6-1-john-412 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:50 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/becky-kay-hester-knight  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Becky Kay Hester Knight, age 72, of Pell Drive in Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Todd Auton... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/becky-kay-hester-knight-26554.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/becky-kay-hester-knight Tue, 05 May 2026 18:01:18 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/charlotte-man-arrested-in-numerous-east-lincoln-county-vehicle-break-ins  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with multiple vehicle break-ins in eastern Lincoln County occurring between March 23, 2026, and April 7, 2026.During this period, resident... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dalton-dion-hopkins-74445.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) http://ugfunding.com/story/charlotte-man-arrested-in-numerous-east-lincoln-county-vehicle-break-ins Tue, 05 May 2026 17:42:25 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-man-arrested-on-forgery-charges  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – Eric Michael Garrison, of 144 Tin Lane, Lincolnton, NC was arrested and charged with two counts of Common Law Forgery and two counts of Uttering a Forged Instrument.During the month of April 2026, Mr. Garrison provided ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eric-michael-garrison-68984.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) http://ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-man-arrested-on-forgery-charges Tue, 05 May 2026 17:24:38 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/cooper-boyles-is-wlhs-salutatorian-for-2026  WEST LINCOLN––“Build your own mold, and don’t let anyone else tell you who you truly are.”That’s Cooper Boyles’s advice to the class of 2026. According to school counsellor Amy Cable, Boyles, 18, is Wes... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cooper-boyles-2-27695.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) http://ugfunding.com/story/cooper-boyles-is-wlhs-salutatorian-for-2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:24:33 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-5-luke-1910  Bible Verse Of The Day May 5 – Luke 19:10  For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-94047.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-5-luke-1910 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:22:50 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/west-lincoln-high-class-of-26-has-168-grads WEST LINCOLN––High school graduation is just around the corner.And according to school counsellor Amy Cable of West Lincoln High, this year’s commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday night, May 22, at 7 p.m. The place to ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/west-lincoln-2026-28747.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/west-lincoln-high-class-of-26-has-168-grads Mon, 04 May 2026 21:24:55 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/heart-2-heart-to-perform-free-concert-may-9  LOWESVILLE––Local gospel faves Heart 2 Heart will perform a free concert on May 9.The place to be that Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m. is the Lake Norman Vineyard Church. According to the church’s concert co-ordinator, Carroll Co... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/heart-2-heart-59015.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/heart-2-heart-to-perform-free-concert-may-9 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:04:39 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/county-enters-stage-ii-drought-restrictions  LINCOLNTON––It may be 2007 all over again.As was the case during the once-in-a-century drought of 19 years ago, in which grass grew and mud and sand were exposed where the Catawba River used to flow, North Carolina is once more in t... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drought-update-61073.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) http://ugfunding.com/story/county-enters-stage-ii-drought-restrictions Mon, 04 May 2026 14:04:04 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/bethel-baptist-troop-72-yard-sale-church-bbq-sale-may-9  Bethel Baptist, Troop 72 will have a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9 from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Money raised will help send our scouts to summer camp. Donations also welcomed.  Church is located at 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092.&n... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/yard-sale-troop-72-80828.jpg http://ugfunding.com/story/bethel-baptist-troop-72-yard-sale-church-bbq-sale-may-9 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:48:46 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-friday-crash-1  STATESVILLE––A Statesville man died Friday night, following a collision in Iredell County.According to a Saturday statement from North Carolina State Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, at about 8:20 p.m. on May 1, NCSH... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-16874.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-friday-crash-1 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:18:34 -0400 http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-arrested  CHARLOTTE––A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Sunday in connection with alleged threatening behavior.According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, LCSO Deputy Michael Hargrave, 40, was arr... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hargrave-61571.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) http://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-arrested Mon, 04 May 2026 08:49:42 -0400