https://ugfunding.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:30:04 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-17-revelation-320  Bible Verse Of The Day June 17 – Revelation 3:20   Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-51642.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-17-revelation-320 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:07:49 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-16-revelation-214  Bible Verse Of The Day June 16 – Revelation 21:4    ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-86486.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-16-revelation-214 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:04:30 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/celebrate-independence-day-weekend-at-first-ever-play-in-the-park LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Families looking for a fun and festive way to kick off their Independence Day weekend are invited to attend Downtown Lincolnton’s first-ever Play in the Park on Friday, July 3, at First Federal Park.Hosted by the City o... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-play-in-the-park-7785.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/celebrate-independence-day-weekend-at-first-ever-play-in-the-park Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:39:51 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/carolyn-reel-parker  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Carolyn Reel Parker, age 92, of Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026.A graveside service for Mrs. Parker will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor W... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-73255.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/carolyn-reel-parker Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:21:28 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/linda-heafner-dellinger  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Linda Heafner Dellinger, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab. She was born August 4, 1944, in Lincoln County, to the late Paul Nathaniel and Velma Reynolds Heafner.In addit... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-000-usa-flag-25665.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/linda-heafner-dellinger Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:16:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/mark-raymond-spradling-sr  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mark Raymond Spradling Sr., age 68, of Salem Church Road in Lincolnton passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026.  Mr. Spradling was born August 1, 1957, in Bristol, Connecticut, son of the late Raymond Pounds and Carol... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-32195.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/mark-raymond-spradling-sr Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:47 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-faye-lineberger  DALLAS, N.C.—Betty Faye Lineberger, age 97, formerly of Ike Lynch Road in Dallas, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Paul&rsqu... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-50120.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-faye-lineberger Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:12:39 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/jimmy-dean-poston  CROUSE, N.C.—Jimmy Dean Poston, age 67, of Crouse, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center – Charlotte.He was born September 2, 1958, in Sumter, S.C. to the late Joseph and Mary Poston.Jimmy was a former Sherr... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-85378.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/jimmy-dean-poston Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:10:33 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/rusty-dwayne-johnson  VALE, N.C.—Rusty Dwayne Johnson, age 37, of 6570 Deerwood Trail in Vale, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Riverview Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Brookshire officiat... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-26921.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/rusty-dwayne-johnson Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:08:16 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/larry-c-pruitt Larry C. Pruitt, 68, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He is survived by his partner, Stacie Waters; four children, Jennifer Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Kelsey Pruitt Sigmon, and Melanie Hunt; and grandchildren.Please sign the online guestbook on t... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-40299.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/larry-c-pruitt Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:04:38 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-prepares-for-a-historic-america-250-celebration-with-drone-show-independence-day-parade  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Downtown Lincolnton is gearing up for a summer of patriotism, community spirit, and unforgettable entertainment as the city launches its America 250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independe... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/col-drone-show-83357.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-prepares-for-a-historic-america-250-celebration-with-drone-show-independence-day-parade Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:10:09 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-15-job-1925  Bible Verse Of The Day June 15 – Job 19:25   I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-23781.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-15-job-1925 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:59:59 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-14-romans-86  Bible Verse Of The Day June 14 – Romans 8:6   The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-68019.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-14-romans-86 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:55:44 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/after-ramsours-mill  Following the battle on 20 June 1780, Ramsour’s Mill became a pivotal location for Patriot military activities in the area. This is evident from reports found filed by Captain Alexander Brevard documenting various activities of his unit u... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/after-ramsours-mill-42563.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://ugfunding.com/story/after-ramsours-mill Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:31:45 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/denver-nuggets-basketball-camp-dates-announced  DENVER, N.C.—Chip Ashley, Director of the Denver Nuggets Travel Basketball teams, announces the dates for the 30th annual basketball camps at East Lincoln High School.Camp Dates for both boys and girls (rising 2nd-10th grades) will be Jun... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/denver-nuggets-basketball-camps-36930.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/denver-nuggets-basketball-camp-dates-announced Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:14:13 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/ministry-to-have-clothes-giveaway-this-tuesday  LINCOLNTON––Christian Ministry will have a free clothing giveaway, this Tuesday, June 16.The event will be held at the ministry, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The items will come from the ministry’s clothing closet, according to executive... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/christian-ministries-logo-900-x-400-78155.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/ministry-to-have-clothes-giveaway-this-tuesday Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:29:14 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-13-psalms-511-2  Bible Verse Of The Day June 13 – Psalms 51:1-2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-7740.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-13-psalms-511-2 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:49:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/illegal-grow-operation-discovered-during-arrest-of-catawba-county-murder-suspect  VALE, N.C.—On Wednesday June 10, 2026, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies along with the US Marshal’s Office worked with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office in locating, Thomas Banks, a suspect in the shooting death of Ru... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/joshua-donald-burns-14671.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/illegal-grow-operation-discovered-during-arrest-of-catawba-county-murder-suspect Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:22 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/trains-transformed-crouse-and-lincoln-county CROUSE––In the 1800’s, the single largest force for change was the railroad.According to Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, interest in bringing rail service to Lincoln County began early. In October... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/trains-transformed-crouse-and-lincoln-county Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:20:50 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/gretchen-loretta-robinson  TROUTMAN, N.C.—Gretchen Loretta Robinson, age 83, of Scotch Irish Lane in Troutman, died on Thursday, June 11, 2026.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hardin w... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gretchen-loretta-robinson-26619.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/gretchen-loretta-robinson Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:21:13 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/forrest-edwin-wallace  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Forrest Edwin Wallace, age 81, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born April 3, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late Charles Lee Wallace, Jr. and Rena Mae Sellers Wallace. A native of Gaston... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/army-obit-66426.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/forrest-edwin-wallace Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:16:28 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/ernestine-m-tennie-windham  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mrs. Ernestine M. “Tennie” Windham of Cherryville, North Carolina formerly of Lincolnton, N.C. transitioned peacefully on June 7, 2026 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation.She was born in Lincoln Coun... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-5549.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/ernestine-m-tennie-windham Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:14:24 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/let-the-train-pass  As our vacation approaches in the coming weeks, where we'll be boarding a train for a day excursion, it occurred to me that life is much like a railroad journey.Trains have destinations. They follow established tracks, make scheduled stops, and... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://ugfunding.com/story/let-the-train-pass Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:58:49 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-12-proverbs-212  Bible Verse Of The Day June 12 – Proverbs 21:2  A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-97203.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-12-proverbs-212 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:48:18 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/murder-suspect-captured-wednesday-night VALE––A Cherryville man, wanted in connection with a Tuesday shooting death in Vale, was captured Wednesday.According to an update from the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Thomas Christopher Banks, 39 and of Cherryville, was captur... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/banks-captured-94910.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/murder-suspect-captured-wednesday-night Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:19:22 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-11-james-15-6  Bible Verse Of The Day June 11 – James 1:5-6  If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-99420.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-11-james-15-6 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:46:38 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/operation-spring-clean-seizes-huge-drug-haul CHARLOTTE––Operation “Spring Cleaning” has resulted in taking a big chunk out of local crime.According to the Western North Carolina District Office of United States Attorney Russ Ferguson, “Spring Cleaning” was a ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/drug-busts-50646.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/operation-spring-clean-seizes-huge-drug-haul Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:50:19 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/rachel-masters-is-outstanding-math-teacher  PUMPKIN CENTER––For Rachel Masters, it all adds up.Masters teaches fifth-grade math and reading at Pumpkin Center Intermediate School, where she is also a math coach. And according to Principal Kristen Burgin, Masters was recently s... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/rachel-masters-10268.jpg thomaslark68@gmail.com (Editor , Thomas) https://ugfunding.com/story/rachel-masters-is-outstanding-math-teacher Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:49:44 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/murder-investigation-after-fatal-shooting-in-vale VALE––A Cherryville man is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Vale on Tuesday.According to a Wednesday statement from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Lt. Dane Hoyle, on June 9, CCSO deputies res... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/banks-33-93990.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/murder-investigation-after-fatal-shooting-in-vale Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:54:46 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/detective-john-kaiser-retires-from-gcpd GASTONIA––After three decades in law-enforcement work, Detective John Kaiser is hanging up his spurs.According to the Gaston County Police Department, its leadership is announcing Kaiser’s retirement. The GCPD adds:“We would l... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/kaiser-22kaiser-22-97680.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/detective-john-kaiser-retires-from-gcpd Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:07:33 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-10-nahum-17  Bible Verse Of The Day June 10 – Nahum 1:7  The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-59414.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-10-nahum-17 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:44:00 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/vance-county-jail-escapees-caught-tuesday ASHEVILLE––Two men who recently escaped the Vance County Detention Center were caught Tuesday.According to a same-day statement from Chad Flowers, Michael Miles and Lishawn Knott were taken into custody without incident, just after midnig... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/michael-miles-and-lishawn-knott-31758.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/vance-county-jail-escapees-caught-tuesday Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:22:43 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/fugitive-task-force-arrests-wanted-absconder GASTONIA––A wanted fugitive was arrested on Tuesday in Gastonia.According to a same-day statement from the Gastonia Police Department, the location and arrest of Jarqueze Lindsay by members of the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force wa... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lindsay-70770.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/fugitive-task-force-arrests-wanted-absconder Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:56:42 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lcso-arrests-denver-man-on-child-sex-crime-charges  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — On June 5, 2026, detectives with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office arrested Stephen Montgomery Kerlew, 64, following an investigation into allegations involving sexual offenses against a child.Kerlew was charged with ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/stephen-kerlew-55362.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/lcso-arrests-denver-man-on-child-sex-crime-charges Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:33:30 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/the-usa-in-2034-freedom-of-religion-is-no-longer-guaranteed  I’ve discussed at length my support of our Constitution’s separation of church and state, while sympathizing with the concern of many Christians that secular society is waging a war on people of faith.  We can find balance, but... Opinion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eric-nacamie-43770.jpg ericnachamie69@icloud.com (Eric Nachamie) https://ugfunding.com/story/the-usa-in-2034-freedom-of-religion-is-no-longer-guaranteed Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:22:48 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/summer-grill-sale-open-house  Summer Grill Sale & Open HouseJune 17th, 18th, 19th from 9 AM - 6 PM and June 21st from 3-6 PMTaste FABULOUS, HEALTHY food cooked on a PELLET GRILL !  Free Hotdogs, Homemade Ice Cream, Grand Prizes and Give-A-Ways!CLICK HERE TO VIEW OU... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/hoyleshealthyhearthandhome-41290.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/summer-grill-sale-open-house Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:48:12 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/todd-man-dies-in-monday-crash  BOONE––An elderly driver died Monday afternoon in a crash in rural and mountainous Watauga County.According to a Tuesday statement from North Carolina Highway Patrol Senior Trooper Jake Macchia, Lowell Thomas Norris, 81, was from th... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/fatal-accident-16874.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/todd-man-dies-in-monday-crash Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:44:05 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-9-psalm-911  Bible Verse Of The Day June 9 – Psalm 91:1   Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-47088.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-9-psalm-911 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:42:05 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-8-luke-1113  Bible Verse Of The Day June 8 – Luke 11:13  If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-64385.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-8-luke-1113 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:39:43 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-7-philippians-25  Bible Verse Of The Day June 7 – Philippians 2:5  In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-22902.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-7-philippians-25 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:37:40 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/battle-of-ramsours-mill  A simple mill owned by Derrick Ramsour became the center of the town (Lincolnton) for a few hours on June 20, 1780, when Patriot militiamen encountered neighboring loyalist militias gathering at the mill.The British commander in the South had s... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/battle-of-ramsours-mill-58647.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://ugfunding.com/story/battle-of-ramsours-mill Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:45:34 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/battle-of-ramsours-mill-living-history-weekend  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Battle of Ramsour’s Mill Living History Weekend commemorates the June 20, 1780 Battle of Ramsour’s Mill, when Whigs met Tories on a hillside just outside the little town of Lincolnton.In 2026, the commemor... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/ramsours-mill-77910.jpg LincolnCountyHistoryNC@gmail.com (Lincoln County Historical Association) https://ugfunding.com/story/battle-of-ramsours-mill-living-history-weekend Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:43:45 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-change-to-june-23  The June meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Social Services has been changed and will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 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.... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/dss-meeting-change-for-june-41854.jpg LCDSS@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Department of Social Services) https://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-dss-meeting-change-to-june-23 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:04:20 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/gc-board-of-education-to-conduct-public-hearing-about-school-consolidation  GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gaston County Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Myers Center at Gaston College, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas.  The purpose of the hearing... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/public-hearing-35208.jpg tthagans@gaston.k12.nc.us (Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer, Gaston County Schools) https://ugfunding.com/story/gc-board-of-education-to-conduct-public-hearing-about-school-consolidation Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:37:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/an-american-celebration-in-dallas-on-saturday-july-4th  DALLAS, NC – “An American Celebration,” a day filled with family fun, food and music is coming up Saturday, July 4th from noon until 2 p.m. at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 W. Main St., on the historic cou... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/gaston-county-museum-4th-july-81208.jpg Gaston.musuem@gastongov.com (Gaston County Museum of Art & History) https://ugfunding.com/story/an-american-celebration-in-dallas-on-saturday-july-4th Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:30:38 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-6-ephesians-28-9  Bible Verse Of The Day June 6 – Ephesians 2:8-9  For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-summer-58211.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-june-6-ephesians-28-9 Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:30 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/summer-reading-time-machine-kickoff-celebration-june-9  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—It's that time again!  Join the staff at the Lincoln County Public Library to start off another season of summer reading with their Summer Reading Time Machine Kickoff  Celebration at the James W. Warren Citizen... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/summer-reading-time-machine-2026-27031.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/summer-reading-time-machine-kickoff-celebration-june-9 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:53:21 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/tony-maddox  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Tony Maddox, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born on August 23, 1955 the funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Coulter's Grove AME Zion Church, 4513 Startown Road, Newto... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-men-8294.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/tony-maddox Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:28:46 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-jean-bostic  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mrs. Betty Jean Bostic, 70, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned on May 30, 2026 at Frye Regional Medical Center.She was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on October 16, 1955 to the late William Henry Bryant an... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-45921.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-jean-bostic Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:25:23 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/woman-accused-of-murdering-man-who-was-reported-missing-from-lincolnton  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Friday, June 5, 2026, Detectives obtained warrants on Kayla Rose Bessette for the murder of Tony Maddox. The charges are First Degree Murder and Common Law Robbery. Kayla Bessette, 36, has been in custody of Mecklenbur... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/kayla-rose-bessette-76467.jpg police@lincolntonpolice.com (Lincolnton Police Department) https://ugfunding.com/story/woman-accused-of-murdering-man-who-was-reported-missing-from-lincolnton Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:32 -0400