IRS Raises 2027 Standard Deductions, But Savings May Be Modest
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Internal Revenue Service has announced increases to federal standard deductions and income tax...
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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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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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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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Early Voting Update: Republican Lead Surges Countywide as Democrats Ho...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Early voting continues to gain momentum across Lincoln County as the latest figures from the Linco...
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Early Voting Update: Republicans Widen Countywide Lead as Democrats Ho...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Early voting continues to draw strong participation across Lincoln County as updated figures from ...
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Opinion
Beyond Punishment: How Do We Stop the Next Crime?
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherIn the first part of this series, I questioned whether punishment alone is enough to change criminal behavior. This time, I...
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Opinion
Could Psychedelics Change Mental Health Treatment?
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher For millions of Americans struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit...
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Early Voting Battle Heats Up: Republicans Lead Countywide While Democr...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Early voting is underway for the November 3 general election and the latest numbers reveal an inte...
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2026 Lincoln County Apple Festival Brings Crowds to Downtown Lincolnto...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher, Photos by Jasmine DellingerLINCOLNTON, N.C. — Downtown Lincolnton was filled with excitement Saturday, October...
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Lincolnton Police Chief Brian Greene Retiring After Nearly 30 Years of...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — After nearly 30 years of serving the citizens of Lincolnton, Police Chief Brian R. Greene has anno...
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Lincolnton City Council Approves Christian Ministry Land Agreement, Wa...
By Jay Dellinger, Publisher LINCOLNTON, N.C. — The Lincolnton City Council addressed several important issues during its October 1 meeting ...
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Two Trapped After Tree Falls Through Mobile Home Roof, Fire Breaks Out...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. – Two people were rescued Tuesday night after a large tree crashed through the roof of a single-wide...
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Federal Hemp Restrictions Could Force CBD and THC Products Off Store S...
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherLINCOLNTON, N.C. — A federal law passed by Congress last year could soon have a significant impact on CBD stores, gas...
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Opinion
Punishment Alone Isn't Working — It's Time to Rethink Corrections
By Jay Dellinger, PublisherEvery day we see stories about crime. We see arrests, convictions and increasingly harsh sentences. Then we open social med...
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