Gastonia Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a Monday accident that sent a one-year-old child to the hospital to come forward. The driver of the vehicle that struck the child may have been impaired.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

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Four people were arrested following a traffic stop and a search warrant executed on two residences on the Gastonia Highway.

Monday, September 21, 2020

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On September 12, 2020 the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office received information about a child who had been sexually assaulted by Donald Charles Curtis, 68, of Lenora Circle, Lincolnton.

Monday, September 21, 2020

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Here's the latest news from area law enforcement agencies including the Highway Patrol, Hickory Police and Gastonia Police.

Sunday, September 20, 2020

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Here's the latest update on COVID-19.

Saturday, September 19, 2020

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Dennis Roger Vandyke was charged with one felony count each of forgery of an instrument, possession of five or more counterfeit instruments, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He was also charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

Friday, September 18, 2020

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Following an announcement by Governor Roy Cooper Thursday afternoon (Sept. 17th), schools are pondering whether to return to in-person learning five days weekly for students in grades K-5.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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Seat belt use is being targeted this month by the NCDOT and the Governor's Highway Safety Program.

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Stanley, N.C. man in connection with break-ins that occurred in May 2020 and July 2020.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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While some continue to reject the argument that the 3Ws and other measures are having any positive effect in fighting the spread of the coronavirus, the evidence is clear that they have. Here's the latest report on COVID-19.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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A Denver woman has been charged with breaking into a building and stealing tools valued at approximately $1,000.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

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On Friday, September 11, 2020 investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group (SEG) seized 7.5 ounces of heroin during a traffic stop along Hwy 16 South in Catawba County; 6.5 pounds of marijuana was also seized during that encounter.

Monday, September 14, 2020

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A Denver youth faces charges that he set a car on fire in Gaston County in late August. Christian Alexander Foster, 19, who lives on St. James Church Road, was charged with unlawful burning of personal property.

Sunday, September 13, 2020

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The number of active COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County increased again in Lincoln County according to the Friday (Sept. 11th) report. Here's the latest info on the coronavirus.

Friday, September 11, 2020

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A new and innovative partnership will soon bear some positive fruit. According to Gaston College spokeswoman Stephanie Michael Pickett, it means providing better products for the medical community and potentially creating new small business opportunities.

Friday, September 11, 2020

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Election Day is still over a month and a half away, but voting has begun. The first absentee ballots were mailed out last Friday and some have already been returned.

Thursday, September 10, 2020

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A Virtual Job Fair this Thursday & Friday will give those who may be interested in a new job an opportunity to talk with representatives of several companies who have positions available.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

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Here's the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

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Gaston College’s EMS program is benefiting from the donation of an ambulance from Union County EMS. The Monroe-based agency is affiliated with Atrium Health. The retired vehicle will be used to train students in the emergency medical science program. The ambulance arrived Thursday.

Sunday, September 6, 2020

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Gaston County Schools has announced its “Of the Year” award recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Zoom video conferencing platform was used to inform the finalists of the winner in each “Of the Year” category: Teacher, New Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Central Office Administrator.

Saturday, September 5, 2020

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The City of Lincolnton began this week cutting off utility services--electricity and water--to customers who hadn't paid their bills. The moratorium on utility cutoffs that was part of Gov. Cooper's Executive Order expired at the end of July. Some of those who hadn't paid before did when the cutoffs began.

Friday, September 4, 2020

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In the midst of the pandemic-caused downturn in the economy, the Catawba County Economic Development Commission had some good news to report Thursday. A Wisconsin company, MaxPax, LLC announced that it will invest $9.55 million and create 300 jobs in Catawba County.

Friday, September 4, 2020

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North Carolina becomes the first state in the nation to send out ballots to those who want to vote by mail when those who have already requested them are mailed their ballots this Friday (Sept. 4th).

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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An alleged stabbing murder in Gastonia and a shooting near Hickory have kept officers from Gaston & Catawba counties busy.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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A Thursday morning head-on collision sent a Lincoln County paramedic to the hospital in Charlotte.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a rash of break-ins to unlocked vehicles at homes west of Lincolnton to unlocked vehicles parked at residences on Rock Dam Road, Daniels Road, Guy Heavner Road, and Blossom Hill Road.

Thursday, September 3, 2020

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This is the fourth in our series of articles about the candidates for four seats on the Lincoln County Board of Education, commonly called the School Board, in this November's election.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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Lincoln County's unemployment rate went up by one percent in July compared to June--but it was still lower than any of the surrounding counties. While the job market has been hurt by the pandemic, there are still jobs available.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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While the opening of school for the 2020-2021 school year has gone fairly smoothly for Lincoln County, the same cannot be said for Gaston.

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As North Carolina reported a big daily increase in new cases of the coronavirus, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the state will enter Phase 2.5 of his reopening plan on Friday.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help with a missing persons case from 2015. Rose Maria Patterson, 43, of Gastonia, was reported missing on September 2, 2015, after her son had not been able to make contact with her for a month.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Lincoln County Schools and Lincoln Charter School report they are doing well in adjusting to the reality of the pandemic.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Governor Roy Cooper extended his order banning alcoholic beverage sales after 11 PM on Monday. Cooper holds a briefing Tuesday afternoon where he is expected to relax some restrictions on other businesses. Here's the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has announced two more drug arrests. Two Charlotte men were arrested after separate traffic stops on Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain.

Sunday, August 30, 2020

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The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division partnered with 16 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in an investigation which has led to the conviction of 10 defendants on Friday, August 28, 2020 in federal court in Charlotte. Eight of these defendants resided in the Catawba Valley.

Saturday, August 29, 2020

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The number of active cases of the coronavirus in both Lincoln and Gaston counties is the lowest it has been in well over a month. Lincoln County reported only 77 active cases Friday (Aug. 28th) the lowest figure since late June. Gaston County had 1,150 active cases.

Friday, August 28, 2020

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics officers arrested one person while conducting a surveillance operation in western Lincoln County on August 26, 2020.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

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That Confederate statue that stands in front of the Gaston County Courthouse will be staying there after County Commissioners rescinded their previous resolution to move it at Tuesday night's (Aug. 25th) meeting.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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Three people were arrested after a grab and run robbery at the Quik Trip on NC Highway 73 in Denver Monday night, Aug. 24.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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Two Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies injured Monday (August 24, 2020) by gunfire have been released from the hospital and the deceased suspect has been identified.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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Two suspects in a Friday (Aug. 21st) armed robbery were quickly apprehended by Hickory Police.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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Here's the latest report on COVID-19 cases in our area.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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A traffic stop early today (August 24, 2020) led to the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of Maiden, N.C. man.

Monday, August 24, 2020

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Two Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were injured today by gunfire while trying to serve warrants on an individual who was killed during the altercation.

Monday, August 24, 2020

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Fire gutted a mobile home on Highway 182 just west of Lincolnton Sunday morning. Three departments were called to the scene. The home was destroyed but nobody was injured.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

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They come and they go: new restaurants open as others say goodbye.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

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The prestigious San Francisco Opera Center has tapped the noted and dynamic baritone to be its general manager, a newly created post, effective in January, according to Opera News this week.

Saturday, August 22, 2020

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Progress is being made in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Friday, August 21, 2020

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In some places, nearly four inches of rain fell in less than two hours producing flash flooding during the mid-morning hours of Friday. While there is still a chance of thunderstorms over the weekend, most of the day Saturday should be pleasant.

Friday, August 21, 2020

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Two of five men arrested in a double murder that happened in March 2016 were finally sentenced this week in Catawba County Superior Court.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

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Here's the latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic in our area.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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Paul Eric Lamkin, Jr. was arrested on August 17, 2020 by Gaston County Sheriff’s deputies when he was released from Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was transported to the Gaston-Lincoln County line where he was turned over to Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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One Lincoln County School is already closed due to the coronavirus. A decision was made to close Iron Station Elementary School until August 31st. Students will be taught by remote learning--as they were in the Spring.

Monday, August 17, 2020

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One Lincoln County school was closed on the opening day for schools as administrators and health officials chose caution as their course of action. Some teachers at Iron Station Elementary may have been associated with a COVID-19 cluster, so students will have remote instruction until August 31st. Here's the rest of the COVID-19 update for Monday (Aug. 17th).

Monday, August 17, 2020

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Two people were arrested Saturday night (August 15, 2020) shortly before midnight when they were spotted leaving the parking lot of the Walmart at 7131 NC 73 Highway in Denver at a high rate of speed.

Monday, August 17, 2020

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On Sunday August 16, 2020 at approximately 12:28 p.m. Lincolnton Police Officers responded to the 800 Block of East Catawba Street. The call was in reference to a male subject reporting his son had assaulted him and was threatening to kill him.

Monday, August 17, 2020

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A Gastonia man was jailed Saturday evening after he was arrested for shooting a woman with whom he lived.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

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A second suspect in a fatal shooting July 29th will have his first court appearance Monday after being arrested last week by Hickory Police.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

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Flooding caused by heavy rain Friday night and Saturday morning (Aug. 16-17) resulted in a State of Emergency being declared in Catawba County. Several roads were closed, there were at least three resulting sewage overflows, and several people had to be rescued--but no serious injuries resulted.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

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An Iron Station man was arrested this week by Hickory Police after he allegedly stole items from a Hickory construction site on Startown Road.

Saturday, August 15, 2020

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Here is the latest update as of Friday evening (Aug. 14th) on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Friday, August 14, 2020

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Calvin Shaw recently earned a top honor from Gaston College.

Friday, August 14, 2020

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Gastonia Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of a car involved a three-vehicle accident that sent a Gastonia woman to the hospital with serious injuries.

Friday, August 14, 2020

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On March 24, 2020 a family member reported that Christopher Allen Jernigan, 29, whose address is listed as homeless, had not made contact with them since March 6, 2020.

Friday, August 14, 2020

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Gaston County Police have arrested a 27-year-old Lowell man on charges related to a joint investigation involving Homeland Security.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

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A Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses that are alleged to have happened years ago when he lived in Gaston County.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

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The Russians say they have a vaccine! That's the big news on COVID-19 for Tuesday (Aug. 11th.)

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues--but there are signs that some progress may be being made in slowing the spread of the disease.

Monday, August 10, 2020

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A Claremont man is alleged to have robbed two convenience groceries on Friday (Aug. 7th). After the second robbery, Catawba County officers spotted his vehicle and he was arrested.

Monday, August 10, 2020

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Hickory Police have arrested two men in connection with shooting incidents on July 29th and August 3rd and are seeking two other suspects in connection with the shootings.

Monday, August 10, 2020

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The moratorium on cutoffs related to past due utility bills expired at the end of July. The past due utility bills owed to the City of Lincolnton and related late fees (which have been waived) has left the City with a budget shortfall of over a half million dollars. To avoid shutoffs, those who haven't paid need to set up a payment plan.

Monday, August 10, 2020

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Catawba County Sheriff Don Brown commended Deputy Scott Sawyer for his actions involved in the rescuing of a distressed boater on lake Norman.

Sunday, August 9, 2020

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On Thursday August 6, 2020 at 10:36 p.m. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from the 120 block of Hoyles Creek Road in Dallas. The call was reference to a possible rabid animal. A family dog killed a fox.

Sunday, August 9, 2020

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The Lincoln County Apple Queen for 2020 is Ava Eileen Parnell, a senior at North Lincoln High School.

Saturday, August 8, 2020

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The Lincolnton City Council approved some new stop signs at its meeting Thursday evening (Aug. 6th). The new stop signs will included four-way stops at High Street's intersections with both Sycamore & Pine, and a stop at the Bonview and High intersection.

Saturday, August 8, 2020

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The area death toll from COVID-19 increased in reports from Friday (Aug. 7th). Lincoln County has now had nine deaths; Gaston County has had 48; Catawba County has had 30; and Cleveland County has had 20.

Friday, August 7, 2020

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The BPW's annual Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen Pageant will happen Saturday night (Aug. 8th) at the Lincoln Cultural Center. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the audience won't be there--they'll be watching online.

Friday, August 7, 2020

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a domestic dispute where a mother and her daughter were shot.

Thursday, August 6, 2020

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Five more weeks of Phase Two: that was the edict from Governor Roy Cooper at his briefing Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, August 6, 2020

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Money seized in 55 narcotics operations was presented to Lincoln County Schools today, August 5, 2020.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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Johnny Russell Corriher and Joey Jackson Kiker of Lincoln County were arrested on August 4, 2020 on several child sexual assault charges.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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The Lincoln County death toll from COVID-19 is now eight. Catawba County has lost 29 residents; Gaston County has reported 41 deaths. The disease continues to spread, although on the state scene, North Carolina is doing much better than its neighbors to the south.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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The National Association of Counties (“NACo”) has appointed Lincoln County Commissioner, Anita McCall as Vice Chair of the International Economic Development Task Force, charged with facilitating the exchange of information, ideas and resources, and guiding NACo programming concerning county-level engagement in international economic development activities.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an attempted break-in to an ATM machine in western Lincoln County.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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Gaston County Commissioners voted Monday night to give the Confederate statue in front of the Gaston County Courthouse to the Sons of the Confederacy. It will likely be moved to a cemetery where many Confederate soldiers are buried.

Monday, August 3, 2020

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There is much new to report on the pandemic: a new long-term care facility outbreak in Catawba County, COVID-19 cases at the Catawba County Jail, six more deaths from the disease in Gaston County, and the statewide death toll tops 2,000.

Monday, August 3, 2020

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The Lincoln County Courthouse will be closed Monday (August 3rd) for cleaning.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

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Just when it appeared that a failure to act on the part of Gaston County Commissioners would leave the Confederate memorial statue in front of the Gaston County Courthouse for at least another two years, it appears now that it may be moved in the near future...or maybe not, there's a new twist to the story.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

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At last, some good news on the COVID-19 pandemic. It's far from over, and in many places it's getting worse--but the Lincoln County Health Department reports a big reduction in active cases in its Friday report.

Friday, July 31, 2020

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The suspect is described as being a black male, approximately 5ft.-8in. to 6ft. tall, who portrayed himself as a female. The suspect wore a wig with long, curly black hair with blond highlights and also wore make-up.

Friday, July 31, 2020

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On Thursday, July 30, 2020, while working Lake Patrol 1st Sgt. Richard Calhoun and Deputy John Issacks observed a woman in distress floating in the water and hanging on to the side of an unmanned jet ski.

Friday, July 31, 2020

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Hickory Police and the Catawba County Sheriff's Office are investigating shootings that occurred earlier this week.

Friday, July 31, 2020

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Lincoln County Manager Kelly Atkins announced today, July 30, 2020, that Ron Rombs has been named as the new Emergency Services Director for Lincoln County effective August 1, 2020.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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A flat tire on the way home from Myrtle Beach was the beginning of a tragic incident on US 76 near Florence, SC, Tuesday afternoon (July 28th). Emily Huskins Wyatt and one of her sons, Dylan, were killed after the family stopped to change the tire.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam recently attended the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association 98th Annual Business Conference held in Wake County, North Carolina.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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A Lincolnton woman and her son were killed Tuesday (July 28th) in an accident in Florence, SC.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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Hickory Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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Maiden Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two thieves.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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