Around Town — 6-5-15
Around town for June 5, 2015. FRIDAY Barbecue fundraiser Lincolnton High Band Boosters will hold a barbecue fundraiser at Hog Happenin’ from 5-10 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Cost is $8 per...
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StaffMasters holds grand opening
Pictured are associates of StaffMasters’ Lincolnton office, preparing to cut the ribbon at a grand opening held June 3. StaffMasters is located at 1615 East Main Street. Image courtesy of...
View ArticleSolar farm up for approval
ADAM LAWSON Staff Writer Lincoln County commissioners are expected to make a decision tonight regarding the approval of a 129-acre solar farm. The conditional use permit, requested by Charlotte-based...
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Arts Council offering seminars by local artist
Kathryn Berkowitz sews beads on a piece during the 2014 Arts Crawl in Lincolnton. PHIL PERRY Staff Writer Local artist Kathryn Berkowitz will lead three summer arts seminars through the Arts Council of...
View ArticleAfter city budget adoption, council members look ahead
PHIL PERRY Staff Writer In what many city officials have referred to as one of the toughest fiscal stretches the city has seen in recent years, finalizing the 2015-16 budget proved to be one of...
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Former Apple Queen headed to Miss North Carolina event
Former Lincoln County Apple Queen Shanice Street. ADAM LAWSON Staff Writer For Shanice Street, the pageant lifestyle came at a relatively old age. The New York native was not a toddler in a tiara, nor...
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Bikes and barbecue roar into downtown
Ken Handy and Shevi, of Denver, ride down Lincolnton’s Main Street on Friday night at the 15th annual Hog Happenin’ barbecue and motorcycle festival. Swamp da Wamp performs on Friday. An Indian...
View ArticleAround Town — 6-8-15
Around town for June 8, 2015 TUESDAY Meeting The Lincoln County Democratic Party will meet at the Captain’s Cap in Denver from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Speaker will be K. Dean Black, district court...
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Local student first through Gaston College program
Matthew Lail. ADAM LAWSON Staff Writer For most American youth, the grind of school and rigors of education are balanced out with the joys of social interaction. Stress from tests and papers is...
View ArticleCriminal Charges — 6-8-15
Criminal Charges for June 8, 2015. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Savannah Paige Thomason, 18, of 1976 Seagletown Rd. in Vale was charged June 4 with one count each...
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Pillar of Costa Rican community to be honored
Jerry Lobo Avila in an undated photograph. PHIL PERRY Staff Writer The life of Luis Gerardo “Jerry” Lobo Avila, one of the founders of the Costa Rican community in Lincoln County, will be honored and...
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Braylon Beam, 6, gets contract with Panthers
Braylon Beam meets Carolina Panthers President Danny Morrison during a pep rally at Rock Springs Elementary School in Denver on Tuesday. Rock Springs student will coach at Aug. 7 Fan Fest ADAM LAWSON...
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Deputies: Man indicted for murdering his grandmother
Chadwick Allen Bean Staff report A Morganton man was indicted on Monday on charges of murdering his grandmother in Lincoln County in February. Chadwick Allen Bean, 40, of 3187 Rabbit Ridge Road, is...
View ArticleCriminal Charges — 6-11-15
Criminal charges for June 11, 2015. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: John Charles Burch, 23, of 209 S. Elm St. in Cherryville was charged June 8 with one count each...
View ArticleFundraiser to benefit women fighting diseases
ADAM LAWSON Staff Writer Shalom Baptist Church will host a barbecue lunch and dinner on Friday, aimed at supporting two Lincoln County women dealing with medical crises. Pastor and Lincoln County Fire...
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Murder charge follows crash on Highway 321
Kelly Massey Staff report A deadly crash on Highway 321 near Exit 20 in Lincoln County on Saturday has resulted in a Lincolnton woman facing second-degree murder charges. Kelly Massey faces multiple...
View ArticleCommissioners OK 129-acre solar farm
ADAM LAWSON Staff Writer The Board of Commissioners formally approved a 129-acre solar farm during its Monday night meeting at the James W. Warren Citizens Center, but not before Chairman Carrol...
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Brothers’ journey culminates with business ownership
Antonio Morales with a late 1970s Chevy truck he plans to restore at his Newton garage. PHIL PERRY Staff Writer A journey that began in a small farming community in Tecozautla, Mexico has led two...
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One arrest, few incidents for Hog Happenin’
Hog Happenin’ attendees admire an Indian Motorcycle on Friday evening in downtown Lincolnton. PHIL PERRY Staff Writer One driving while impaired arrest was made during the 2015 Hog Happenin’ barbecue...
View ArticleAround Town — 6-12-15
Around town for June 12, 2015. SATURDAY Breakfast Marvin United Methodist Church, located at 2731 Startown Rd. in Lincolnton will host a full breakfast buffet from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. A donation of $6 will...
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