https://ugfunding.com Be up to date with the latest news from Lincolnton en Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:40:31 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/academy-focuses-on-law-enforcement-officer-safety-de-escalation-and-use-of-force-decision-making  Lincoln County Citizens Academy participants spent their last two sessions taking part in training focused on law enforcement officer safety, de-escalation, and use of force decision-making.Over the past few weeks, attendees have learned about ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/academy-2026-group-83692.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/academy-focuses-on-law-enforcement-officer-safety-de-escalation-and-use-of-force-decision-making Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:23:09 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/2026-walk-to-end-alzheimers-in-gastonia-on-october-10 Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln County Residents are all set to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 North South Street in Gas... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/alz-2645.jpg ksharrington@alz.org (Alzheimer’s Association) https://ugfunding.com/story/2026-walk-to-end-alzheimers-in-gastonia-on-october-10 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:48 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-moves-indoors-due-to-rain  CROUSE, N.C. — The Crouse Community Charity Yard Sale is still on for Saturday, October 10, rain or shine — but thanks to a gracious offer from the Crouse Fire Department, the big sale will now be held inside the Crouse Community Bu... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-updated-49871.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-moves-indoors-due-to-rain Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:26:29 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/carol-elizabeth-browne CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Carol Elizabeth Browne (affectionately known as "Ceeb"), age 70, of Cherryville, North Carolina, passed away as gently as she lived.Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 26, 1955, Carol ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-in-memory-women-50784.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/carol-elizabeth-browne Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:21:36 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/donald-ray-kiser Donald Ray Kiser, age 82, died peacefully at the home he loved on October 5, 2026. Don was born on June 6, 1944, to parents Henry and Eleanor Kiser.A member of Bethel Lutheran Church, he previously served on the church council, taught an adult Sunday... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-85378.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/donald-ray-kiser Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:11:05 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-8-2-corinthians-129  Bible Verse Of The Day October 8 — 2 Corinthians 12:9     But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my w... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-63375.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-8-2-corinthians-129 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:59:18 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/yard-sale-october-10th  YARD SALE – Come early for the best deals! Saturday, October 10th at 173 Triple H Lane, Lincolnton, NC 28092.  Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/yard-sale-003-66156.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/yard-sale-october-10th Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:52:13 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/harold-buddy-ritch NEWTON, N.C.—Harold “Buddy” Ritch, 85, of Newton, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.Born August 27, 1941, in Hickory, Buddy was retired from the furniture industry. He was an avid toy collector... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-40299.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/harold-buddy-ritch Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:46:49 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/richard-clint-rick-ward IRON STATION, N.C.—Richard Clint Ward (Rick), age 69, of Iron Station, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2026.His funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial fol... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-men-32195.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/richard-clint-rick-ward Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:44:50 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/rayford-lee-williams LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Rayford Lee Williams, age 91, of Lincolnton, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026.Mr. Williams was born in Lincoln County in 1934, son of the late Ruth Neal Williams and Tom Williams (Ava).  In addition to his parents, h... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obits-men-8294.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/rayford-lee-williams Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:42:53 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-ruth-dodson-clawson CONNELLY SPRINGS, N.C. —Betty Ruth Dodson Clawson, age 96, departed this earthly realm on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Formerly of Cat Square, NC, she was living in College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Connelly Springs, NC. Betty was... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-81954.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-ruth-dodson-clawson Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:54 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/gail-glover-allen BESSEMER CITY, N.C.—Gail Glover Allen, age 75, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence. Gail was a devoted wife, stepmother, and step-grandmother, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-98387.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/gail-glover-allen Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:38:47 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-ruth-foster-davis LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Betty Ruth Foster Davis, age 85, of Clarks Creek Road in Lincolnton, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026.  Mrs. Davis was born March 13, 1941, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, daughter of the late ... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-013-87824.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/betty-ruth-foster-davis Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:36:24 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/ronald-eugene-wilson LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Mr. Ronald Eugene Wilson, 66, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Atrium Health – Concord, North Carolina.He was born on October 21, 1959 to Doretha Wilson Barber.Ron proudly ser... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-army-obit-5836.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/ronald-eugene-wilson Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:34:09 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/kathy-jane-eller HICKORY, N.C.—Kathy Jane Eller, 73, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 28, 2026. Born on May 25, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Ray Eller and Geneva Dair Eller.Kathy was one of the most loving, kind, gen... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-011-36521.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/kathy-jane-eller Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:31:58 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/judge-sentences-morganton-methamphetamine-trafficker-to-over-17-years  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Matthew E. Orso sentenced Reginald Curtis, 47, of Morganton, to 210 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release today for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, announced ... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/meth-trafficking-59525.jpg Lia.Bantavani@usdoj.gov (U.S. Department of Justice) https://ugfunding.com/story/judge-sentences-morganton-methamphetamine-trafficker-to-over-17-years Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:13:18 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/author-chris-hartley-to-discuss-the-lost-soldier-at-historical-society-meeting  The Eastern Lincoln Historical Society will welcome author Chris Hartley on Monday, October 12, for a special program focusing on his book, The Lost Soldier: The Ordeal of a World War II G.I. from the Home Front to the Hürtgen Forest.... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/chris-hartley-47788.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/author-chris-hartley-to-discuss-the-lost-soldier-at-historical-society-meeting Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:04:14 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-police-investigate-internet-crimes-against-children-1  GASTONIA, N.C.—Gaston County Police have made an arrest involving the exploitation of children.David Brandon Deaton, 42, of Stanley, was arrested on October 7, 2026, by the Gaston County Police F.A.S.T. (Fugitive Apprehension Suspect Trac... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/david-brandon-deaton-45585.jpg gcpd@lincolnherald.com (Gaston County Police Department) https://ugfunding.com/story/gaston-county-police-investigate-internet-crimes-against-children-1 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:22:27 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/inmate-charged-for-assaulting-detention-staff  LINCOLNTON, N.C. – On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office charged an inmate with assaulting staff and attempting to break out of his jail cell. The charges came after a series of events that occurred over th... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sebastian-elliot-ginestri-54428.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/inmate-charged-for-assaulting-detention-staff Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:24:40 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/sighs-of-relief  How do yo spell relief?Speedy-Alka-Seltzer, the animated commercial character sang a catchy jingle...'Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is.'The lyrics can be traced back to the 1950's and are credited to Tom Daves of Twin Star Music. ... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/faithwriters-coffee-32564.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/sighs-of-relief Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:08:37 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-7-john-1512  Bible Verse Of The Day October 7 — John 15:12     My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-435.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-7-john-1512 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:57:26 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/notification-of-untreated-wastewater-discharge-1  On Monday, October 5, 2026 at approximately 12:30 p.m., City Staff noticed sewer odor near the intersection of Chestnut St. and N. Academy St. City staff arrived on the scene quickly and determined that a sewer pipe failed that caused approxima... Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/public-notice-col-17091.jpg CityofLincolnton@LincolnHerald.com (City of Lincolnton) https://ugfunding.com/story/notification-of-untreated-wastewater-discharge-1 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:48:52 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/fried-pies-fellowship-pleasant-grove-umcs-tasty-tradition-returns  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — There are few things more tempting than the smell of hot, golden fried pies—and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church knows exactly how to do it right. Their annual fundraiser is back, and if your taste buds... Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/pleasant-grove-umc-33041.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/fried-pies-fellowship-pleasant-grove-umcs-tasty-tradition-returns Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:23:10 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-6-luke-631  Bible Verse Of The Day October 6 — Luke 6:31   Do to others as you would have them do to you. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-77247.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-6-luke-631 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:55:34 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-umc-extends-christs-love-with-free-breakfast-yard-sale-2  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-free-21053.jpg fredareynolds@lincolnherald.com (Freda Reynolds) https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-umc-extends-christs-love-with-free-breakfast-yard-sale-2 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:14:26 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-5-john-1512  Bible Verse Of The Day October 5 — John 15:12     My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-86890.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-5-john-1512 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:24:22 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-to-help-preserve-community-building  The Crouse community is coming together for a special fundraiser aimed at helping ensure the Crouse Community Building can return to the hands of the community.The Crouse Fire Department has graciously offered to give the Crouse Community Build... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-8182.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/crouse-community-charity-yard-sale-to-help-preserve-community-building Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:26:28 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/lady-rebels-tennis-caps-12-1-season-with-southern-piedmont-conference-championship  The West Lincoln High School Lady Rebels tennis team closed out a remarkable regular season this week, winning two matches to finish 12-1 overall and capture the Southern Piedmont Conference Championship.The conference title marks the Lady Rebe... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/tennis-west-lincoln-56758.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/lady-rebels-tennis-caps-12-1-season-with-southern-piedmont-conference-championship Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:27:09 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/rebels-soccer-rolls-to-two-wins-as-ramirez-reaches-100-career-goals The West Lincoln Rebels had a memorable week on the soccer field, earning two convincing victories while senior standout Edwin Ramirez reached a historic milestone in his high school career.Rebels Celebrate Senior Night With 10-1 WinWest Lincoln open... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/soccer-37335.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/rebels-soccer-rolls-to-two-wins-as-ramirez-reaches-100-career-goals Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:50:00 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/play-in-the-park-fall-festival-set-for-oct-10-in-downtown-lincolnton  LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Families are invited to enjoy an evening of fall fun, games, food and a movie during the Play in the Park Fall Festival & Movie Night on Saturday, Oct. 10, at First Federal Park in downtown Lincolnton.The free commu... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/play-in-the-park-fall-festival-set-for-oct-10-in-downtown-lincolnton-21898.jpg Parks@lincolnherald.com (Lincolnton Parks & Recreation Department) https://ugfunding.com/story/play-in-the-park-fall-festival-set-for-oct-10-in-downtown-lincolnton Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:30:39 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-4-1-chronicles-168  Bible Verse Of The Day October 4 — 1 Chronicles 16:8     Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-fall-thanks-44.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-4-1-chronicles-168 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:21:30 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/2026-western-north-carolina-high-school-football-week-7  2026 Western North Carolina High School Football Week 7 Varsity, Friday, Oct. 2·       Lincolnton 68, Bessemer City 0·       Cherryville 49, West Lincoln 22·&... Sports https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/football-scores-37706.jpg contributed@lincolnherald.com (Contributed) https://ugfunding.com/story/2026-western-north-carolina-high-school-football-week-7 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:03:10 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/georgeta-geanina-florinina-marita  HICKORY, N.C.—Georgeta (Geanina) Florinina Marita, 54, of Hickory passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1972, in Arad, Romania to Petru and Maria Cornelia Epure.Geanina received Jesus as her Lord and Savi... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-012-51939.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/georgeta-geanina-florinina-marita Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:50:00 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/thomasena-darwin-roseboro-jones  DENVER, N.C.—Ms. Thomasena Darwin Roseboro Jones, 79, of Denver transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Carolina Caring of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina.She was born in Lincoln County on June 28, 1947 to the late Thom... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-86024.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/thomasena-darwin-roseboro-jones Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:47:35 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/freddie-martin-towery-jr  CHERRYVILLE, N.C.—Mr. Freddie Martin Towery Jr., 53, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby.Freddie was born on March 5, 1973 in Cleveland County son of the late Freddie Martin Towery Sr. and B... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/in-memory-obit-men-77805.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/freddie-martin-towery-jr Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:44:39 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/david-allen-tubbs  IRON STATION, N.C.—David Allen Tubbs, age 61, of Reinhardt Circle in Iron Station, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.A private graveside service will be held in the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, with a Celebration of Life se... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-marines-2641.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/david-allen-tubbs Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:41:18 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/kenneth-lee-daniel  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Kenneth Lee Daniel, age 63, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.Kenneth was born August 2, 1963, in Lincoln County, to Edward Lee Daniel and Patricia Ann Carpenter Daniel.  He was preceded in de... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obit-man-99857.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/kenneth-lee-daniel Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:39:05 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bonita-rae-higbee-edwards  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Bonita Rae Higbee Edwards, age 86, of Lincolnton, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Boger City United Methodist Church with Rev. Jennifer H... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/obits-women-50120.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bonita-rae-higbee-edwards Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:35:38 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/foundation-invites-nonprofits-to-apply-for-literacy-grants  CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Bojangles Foundation is calling on nonprofit and community organizations to apply for this year’s Literacy Grant Program. The initiative will award up to 50 organizations each with $1,000 to support programs that... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bojangles-foundation-literacy-grants-81447.jpg hhovis@luquire.com (Bojangles Foundation) https://ugfunding.com/story/foundation-invites-nonprofits-to-apply-for-literacy-grants Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:27:56 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-3-psalms-231-2 Bible Verse Of The Day October 3 — Psalms 23:1-2    The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-day-fall-44161.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-3-psalms-231-2 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:17:16 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/catawba-county-public-health-named-nc-health-department-of-the-year  HICKORY, N.C.—The North Carolina Public Health Association has named Catawba County Public Health as the Sarah Morrow Health Department of the Year at its annual awards ceremony on October 1. The award recognizes the department’s wo... Community https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/catawba-county-public-health-76526.jpg EKillian@CatawbaCountyNC.gov (Catawba County Public Health) https://ugfunding.com/story/catawba-county-public-health-named-nc-health-department-of-the-year Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:52:15 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/early-history-of-ebenezer-lutheran-church-and-st-pauls-congregations-and-cemetery  In this thirty-fourth installment we turn to a record made not by a historian but by a Scout whose family ties run deep in the Crouse Community. In December 1986, R. Bryan Yoder compiled a directory of the cemetery of Ebenezer Lutheran Church a... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/crouse-history-3824.jpg rramsey66@bellsouth.net (Crouse Community History & Photo Project) https://ugfunding.com/story/early-history-of-ebenezer-lutheran-church-and-st-pauls-congregations-and-cemetery Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:36:31 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/eastern-lincoln-historical-society-yard-sale  Saturday, October 3, Furniture, tools, books, clothing, housewares, much more! Munday House Annex, 4339 Business Highway 16N, Denver, NC 28037. Vendors Wanted – Join Us – Call 704-604-4767. Classified https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/eastern-lincoln-historical-society-yard-sale-saturday-october-3-furniture-tools-books-clothing-housewares-much-more-munday-house-annex-4339-business-highway-16n-denver-nc-28037-vendors-wanted-join-us-call-704-604-4767-36772.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/eastern-lincoln-historical-society-yard-sale Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:19:24 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/commissioners-to-consider-revaluation-development-requests-at-october-5-meeting  The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Administration Building, 353 N. Generals Blvd., with property revaluation and several development proposals among the major items on the agen... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/commissioners-monthly-meeting-8281.jpg lh@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln Herald Staff) https://ugfunding.com/story/commissioners-to-consider-revaluation-development-requests-at-october-5-meeting Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:12:03 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-2-matthew-614  Bible Verse Of The Day October 2 — Matthew 6:14     For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Religion https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/bible-verse-august-53669.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-2-matthew-614 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:07:20 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/pressing-play-on-yesterday  There was a time when hearing your favorite song required patience, persistence and a little bit of luck.Back then, we didn't have playlists.We had radios.And if you really loved a song, you learned to sit yourself down in front of that radio w... Features https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/lisa-harper-musings-81562.jpg momtocam@gmail.com (Lisa Harper) https://ugfunding.com/story/pressing-play-on-yesterday Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:43:53 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/drug-trafficker-armed-with-machinegun-sentenced-to-prison  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jeremiah Dashaun Reed, of Charlotte, 25, of Charlotte, was sentenced today to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possessing a machinegun and using a firearm in furtherance of drug traff... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/sentenced-15588.jpg Lia.Bantavani@usdoj.gov (U.S. Department of Justice) https://ugfunding.com/story/drug-trafficker-armed-with-machinegun-sentenced-to-prison Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:34:47 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-1-revelation-214  Bible Verse Of The Day October 1 — 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-august-53454.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/bible-verse-of-the-day-october-1-revelation-214 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:04:08 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/jerry-ralph-houser  LINCOLNTON, N.C.—Jerry Ralph Houser, age 84, of Startown Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with his family by his side.A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, in the Salem Lut... Obituaries https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/jerry-ralph-houser-39047.jpg https://ugfunding.com/story/jerry-ralph-houser Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:42:40 -0400 https://ugfunding.com/story/maiden-man-arrested-following-investigation-into-multiple-breaking-entering-and-larceny-offenses  DENVER, N.C.—During the month of September 2026, multiple breaking, entering, and larceny incidents occurred at a local marine dealer in Denver, resulting in the theft of approximately $30,000 worth of boat accessories and equipment.Detec... News https://lincolnherald.b-cdn.net/public/logan-durie-goodson-18943.jpg LincolnCountySheriffsOffice@lincolnherald.com (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office) https://ugfunding.com/story/maiden-man-arrested-following-investigation-into-multiple-breaking-entering-and-larceny-offenses Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:59:48 -0400