Lincoln County Schools in the News This Week
Week of August 10, 2026LINCOLNTON, N.C.—It is Back-to-School time for the 2026–2027 school year. Lincoln County Schools welcomed stu...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day August 18 –1 John 3:18
Bible Verse Of The Day August 18 –1 John 3:18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions...
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News
Weddington doctor gets six months in prison
CHARLOTTE––A Weddington-based physician was sentenced Monday to six months in prison.According to a same-day statement from spokeswo...
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Obituaries
Beth Wray Sain
WAYNESVILLE, N.C.—Beth Wray Sain, 72, of Waynesville passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Haywood Regional Medical Center.Beth was born on ...
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Obituaries
Dare Faye Jenkins Holland
LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Dare Faye Jenkins Holland, age 73, of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.Her funeral service will be held at 2:...
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Obituaries
Mary Louise Ivey Faile
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch Mary Louise Ivey Faile. She passed away peacefully in her sleep surround...
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Obituaries
Cynthia Annette Poe
CHERRYVILLE, NC—It is with great sadness but also expectant joy in the Lord’s promise of eternal life that we announce the passing of our ...
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News
Johnny Whitley caught near Dallas on Sunday
DALLAS––A wanted fugitive was captured between Dallas and Belmont, following a pursuit on Sunday.According to a same-day statement f...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day August 17 –John 8:12
Bible Verse Of The Day August 17 –John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light o...
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Religion
Annual Homecoming At Antioch Methodist August 23
CROUSE–– Former members, friends and relatives of Antioch Methodist Church are invited to the annual homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 23.The his...
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Religion
Calamity
Newscasts reveal damage from such disasters as tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding or wildfires. Our heart goes out to all involved. Many property o...
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Sports
Soccer Scoreboard & Schedules
SCOREBOARDWEST LINCOLN· August 12, 2026 – West Lincoln 4, South Caldwell 1 (West Lincoln was led by s...
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News
Drug-traffickers get combined 15 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––Two drug-traffickers were sentenced to prison Friday.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of the Un...
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Drug-dealer gets 11 years in prison
ASHEVILLE––An Asheville man was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison.According to a same-day statement from spokeswoman Lia Bantavani of...
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Community
Prof. George Heafner was pioneer in education
CROUSE––One of the most important contributors to Lincoln County’s progress was Prof. George Theodore Heafner.According to Mona Rams...
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Community
NC MedAssist to Bring Mobile Free Pharmacy to Lincoln County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NC MedAssist will bring its Mobile Free Pharmacy to Lincoln County on August 21 offering free over-the-counter medicine ...
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Religion
Bible Verse Of The Day August 16 –John 10:11
Bible Verse Of The Day August 16 –John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life f...
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Community
Eastern Lincoln Historical Society Annual Car Show Fund-Raiser
DENVER, N.C.—Rev up your engines and join the fun! The Eastern Lincoln Historical Society invites the community to its Annual Car Show Fun...
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