https://ugfunding.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Fri, 08 May 2026 07:07:48 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/the-mountains-are-calling-me-back Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:42 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-8-mark-923 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:32 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-detectives-arrest-shelby-man-on-child-exploitation-charges Thu, 07 May 2026 20:09:01 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/the-revolutionary-war-in-north-carolina Thu, 07 May 2026 19:44:43 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/stamp-out-hunger-drive-this-saturday Thu, 07 May 2026 16:53:26 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/new-health-initiative-for-men-at-highland-drive Thu, 07 May 2026 15:03:34 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-7-2-peter-38 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:29:02 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/rya-hull-is-wlhs-valedictorian-for-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:55:43 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/ccso-arrests-man-on-meth-related-charges Wed, 06 May 2026 18:56:43 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/bbb-scam-alert-moving-scams Wed, 06 May 2026 18:01:53 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/fugitive-found-guilty-to-drug-and-weapon-seizure-charges Wed, 06 May 2026 17:02:19 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/jerry-gene-mcdaris Wed, 06 May 2026 16:20:41 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/wilkes-county-man-dies-in-tuesday-crash Wed, 06 May 2026 12:31:39 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/water-advisory-issued-for-section-of-denver Wed, 06 May 2026 12:05:07 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-6-1-john-412 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:25:50 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/becky-kay-hester-knight Tue, 05 May 2026 18:01:18 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/charlotte-man-arrested-in-numerous-east-lincoln-county-vehicle-break-ins Tue, 05 May 2026 17:42:25 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/lincolnton-man-arrested-on-forgery-charges Tue, 05 May 2026 17:24:38 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/cooper-boyles-is-wlhs-salutatorian-for-2026 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:24:33 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-5-luke-1910 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:22:50 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/west-lincoln-high-class-of-26-has-168-grads Mon, 04 May 2026 21:24:55 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/heart-2-heart-to-perform-free-concert-may-9 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:04:39 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/county-enters-stage-ii-drought-restrictions Mon, 04 May 2026 14:04:04 -0400 https://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 https://ugfunding.com/story/bethel-baptist-troop-72-yard-sale-church-bbq-sale-may-9 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:48:46 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/statesville-man-dies-in-friday-crash-1 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:18:34 -0400 https://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) https://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-arrested Mon, 04 May 2026 08:49:42 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-4-isaiah-5810  Bible Verse Of The Day May 4 – Isaiah 58:10 …and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-22888.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-4-isaiah-5810 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:18:03 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/cornwallis-brings-war-to-carolina-backcountry  CROUSE––Lincoln County and the Carolina backcountry sent many men to fight in the American Revolutionary War.According to Mona Ramsey of the Crouse Community History and Photo Project, by early 1781, Gen. Charles Cornwallis and his ... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/cornwallis-brings-war-to-carolina-backcountry Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:22:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lenoir-rhyne-university-to-celebrate-class-of-2026 HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University will celebrate the Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies, May 7–9, honoring 578 graduates across its Hickory, Asheville and Columbia campuses.“Commencement is one of the most significan... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lenoir-rhyne-commencement-55367.jpg amanda.smith2@lr.edu (Lenoir-Rhyne University) https://ugfunding.com/story/lenoir-rhyne-university-to-celebrate-class-of-2026 Sun, 03 May 2026 15:42:54 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/2026-mens-3a-western-regional-singles-doubles-results  2026 Men’s 3A Western Regional Singles ResultsFRIDAY MAY 1 First Round·       Andy Trnka - Hendersonville received a bye·       Ethan Beall - Patton d.  Isaac ... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/3a-tennis-singles-doubles-results-50151.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/2026-mens-3a-western-regional-singles-doubles-results Sun, 03 May 2026 15:01:40 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/biography-of-abram-forney  Abram Forney was born to Jacob and Maria Forney in the area that would become Lincoln County in 1758. He married Rachel Gabriel on February 27th, 1803, in Lincoln County, who gave birth to their first child a year later - Abram Earnhardt Forney... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/biography-of-abram-forney-23018.jpg features@lincolnherald.com (Jennifer Baker, DAR Vesuvius Furnace) https://ugfunding.com/story/biography-of-abram-forney Fri, 01 May 2026 17:11:56 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-3-john-15  Bible Verse Of The Day May 3 –John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-26741.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-3-john-15 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:14:51 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-umc-extends-christs-love-with-free-breakfast-yard-sale-1  CROUSE, N.C. At Crouse United Methodist Church, caring for our neighbors is at the heart of all we do. For more than a year, our church has joyfully opened its doors each month to share a FREE home-cooked breakfast with friends and neighbors. I... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-umc-94836.jpg fredareynolds@lincolnherald.com (Freda Reynolds) https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-umc-extends-christs-love-with-free-breakfast-yard-sale-1 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:57:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/key-decision-rewards-huskins-with-bassmaster-open-win-at-lake-norman CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stubbornness and a willingness to change might sound contradictory, but combining the two traits lead Cole Huskins to a razor-thin victory in the Turtlebox Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman presented by Battery Tender.Tallying a ... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/cole-huskins-79332.jpg reynolds@lincolnherald.com (Turtlebox Bassmaster Open) https://ugfunding.com/story/key-decision-rewards-huskins-with-bassmaster-open-win-at-lake-norman Sat, 02 May 2026 21:52:28 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/softball-update-april-27-may-1  EAST LINCOLNInformation Courtesy Mike FreemanResults of Softball May 1, 2026East Lincoln JV 19, Maiden JV 3East Lincoln Varsity 10, Maiden Varsity 4WINNING PITCHER: Jordyn Aungst pitched a complete game giving up 4 earned runs on 11 hits, 2 wal... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/softball-95663.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/softball-update-april-27-may-1 Sat, 02 May 2026 21:19:49 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/soccer-update-april-27-may-1  LINCOLNTONInformation Courtesy Coach Steve CheathamApril 28, 2026 —Highland Tech 5, Lincolnton 1May 1, 2026—Lincolnton, 2, West Lincoln 1 (Down at the half 1-0. LHS comes back to tie  the game 1-all in the second half with the ... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/soccer-64583.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/soccer-update-april-27-may-1 Sat, 02 May 2026 20:18:39 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/east-lincoln-lady-mustangs-basketball-camp-returns-this-summer  DENVER, N.C.—Young athletes looking to sharpen their basketball skills and have fun on the court this summer are invited to join the East Lincoln Lady Mustangs Basketball Camp at East Lincoln High School.The four-day camp will be held Jul... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lady-mustangs-camp-4555.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/east-lincoln-lady-mustangs-basketball-camp-returns-this-summer Sat, 02 May 2026 19:23:41 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-high-schools-to-conduct-graduation-ceremonies-for-class-of-2026 GASTONIA, N.C. – Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Friday, May 22, and ten high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplomas to the Class of 2026.  This year, more than 2,100 seniors will graduate from Gaston County S... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/grad-41506.jpg tthagans@gaston.k12.nc.us (Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer, Gaston County Schools) https://ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-high-schools-to-conduct-graduation-ceremonies-for-class-of-2026 Sat, 02 May 2026 17:23:25 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/important-update-to-lincoln-county-community-foundation-grantmaking  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—The Lincoln County Community Foundation is reshaping its grantmaking strategy to better serve Lincoln County and deepen community impact. Beginning with the 2026 grant cycle, the Foundation will transition from an open ap... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincoln-county-community-foundation-9596.jpg LCCF@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Community Foundation) https://ugfunding.com/story/important-update-to-lincoln-county-community-foundation-grantmaking Sat, 02 May 2026 15:32:43 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lcso-investigates-hidden-camera-incident-one-arrested  DENVER, N.C.—On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspected secret peeping involving a hidden camera inside a residence on Howard Lane in Denver, North Carolina.The reporting party, ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jonathan-butler-malmberg-13314.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/lcso-investigates-hidden-camera-incident-one-arrested Sat, 02 May 2026 15:25:17 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/fast-team-arrests-wanted-drug-trafficking-suspect  GASTON COUNTY, N.C.—On May 1, 2026, officers with the Gaston County FAST Team located and arrested Helen McKnight after receiving assistance requests from the Gaston County Police Department Special Investigations Unit. McKnight was taken... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/helen-mcknight-47578.jpg gcpd@lincolnherald.com (Gaston County Police Department) https://ugfunding.com/story/fast-team-arrests-wanted-drug-trafficking-suspect Sat, 02 May 2026 14:44:20 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-2-matthew-286  Bible Verse Of The Day May 2 –Matthew 28:6  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-60446.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-2-matthew-286 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:10:51 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/reasonable-and-managed-growth-is-best-for-lincoln-county First, I want to give credit to our local officials who have attempted to address the growth that we are experiencing in Lincoln County.  As a community, we need to keep a check on unreasonable, explosive population growth.  This is particu... Opinion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eric-nacamie-43770.jpg ericnachamie69@icloud.com (Eric Nachamie) https://ugfunding.com/story/reasonable-and-managed-growth-is-best-for-lincoln-county Fri, 01 May 2026 15:31:05 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/each-name-a-story-each-story-a-life I’ve always read the obituaries.Not just the ones close to home, but from other towns, other states…. places I’ve never been, filled with people I’ve never met. There’s something about those small columns that pulls me ... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://ugfunding.com/story/each-name-a-story-each-story-a-life Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:04:38 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-1-ephesians-42  Bible Verse Of The Day May 1 –Ephesians 4:2  Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-79514.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-may-1-ephesians-42 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:07:53 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-publishes-delinquent-tax-list-for-2025  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C.—The Lincoln County Tax Department has officially published the list of property owners who have not paid their 2025 property taxes. The announcement, authorized under North Carolina General Statute §105-369, was ... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lincoln-county-publishes-delinquent-tax-list-3881.jpg elackey@lincolncountync.gov (Lincoln County Tax Department) https://ugfunding.com/story/lincoln-county-publishes-delinquent-tax-list-for-2025 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:40:38 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/man-sentenced-on-break-in-and-larceny-habitual-felon-charges  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 28-year-old Lance Vaughn Alton pled guilty to Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking and Entering, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, and Habitual Felon status. He was sentenced to an acti... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lance-vaughn-alton-28344.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/man-sentenced-on-break-in-and-larceny-habitual-felon-charges Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:37:33 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/charlotte-man-gets-three-years-for-stolen-checks  CHARLOTTE––He once boasted of having “the keys to the streets.”But now the only keys in Tyrell DeShaun Pace’s life will be to a federal prison, and he won’t get out for three years. According to spokeswo... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bank-fraud-18943.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/charlotte-man-gets-three-years-for-stolen-checks Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:48:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/catawba-seniors-morning-out-for-may  HICKORY, N.C.—Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in May including a trip to the Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium.  This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a div... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-seniors-morning-out-for-may-78882.jpg amccauley@catawbacountync.gov (Catawba County Government) https://ugfunding.com/story/catawba-seniors-morning-out-for-may Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:14:30 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-30-john-316  Bible Verse Of The Day April 30 –John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-spring-62680.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-april-30-john-316 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:13:33 -0400