Job listings for Friday, November 13, 2015.

You must currently be registered with NC Works to be referred on any of our jobs. Go to www.ncworks.gov to register or update an existing registration. Job listings for all of North Carolina may also be accessed. Call NC Works Career Center, Lincolnton, 704.735.8035, or come to NC Works Career Center-Lincoln County, 529 N Aspen St., Lincolnton.

MATERIAL HANDLER — JOB NUMBER 10440869
Must have 24 months of forklift experience in a plant environment. Experience with scan guns a plus. Print labels, process confirmation, understanding put-a-ways and milk run pick up points. Use BPS and 5S. Must be able to read English, figure simple math, read a ruler, handle up to 40 pounds. Requires HS diploma/GED.

2ND SHIFT CIRUCLAR KNITTING SUPERVISOR — JOB NUMBER 10433454
Need a solid electrical background in addition to supervisory experience and experience running circular machines. Will supervise 3 people who are running circular machines while running 2-3 machines her/himself. Must have at least 3 years’ experience.

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR — JOB NUMBER 10431947
Use knowledge of business and foreign trade to improve logistics systems and processes. Manage the extended chain of finished parts produced. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Business or Administration and 5 years’ experience in improving logistics systems and processes.

INSTALLATION & SERVICE TECHNICIAN — JOB NUMBER 10436742
Ability to run conduit with rigid 300 pipe threader, pull wire, terminate control panel and devices. Ability to read and work from electrical drawings. Experience in low voltage systems. High lift work required. Will cross train in water pipe installation. Ability to travel 4-10 day periods. Must have valid driver’s license, HS diploma/GED, and electrical degree or background.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLERS — JOB NUMBER 10441174
Assembles machines, equipment, and their subassemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications. Should be familiar with simple wiring and troubleshooting electrical problems. Must be able to install hoses using hose drawings and process drawings. HS diploma or GED; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.

WELDER — JOB NUMBER 10436763
Perform various duties to set welding fixtures, assemble and clamp parts and MIG weld joints on a variety of parts and assemblies following standard practices and procedures. Get welded wire from storage, transfer to work area, mount on reel and assemble to wire feed mechanism overhead using helper to hold feeder in position. Requires a year of experience.

MACHINE OPERATOR/LINE LEADER — JOB NUMBER 10440105
Will oversee 5-8 employees. Responsible for daily production output, final product quality and daily production reporting. Mechanical/troubleshooting abilities a plus. Will train at the Lincolnton plant and then transfer to Commerce, California plant.

MIG WELDER — JOB NUMBER 10434654
Looking for experienced welders with 2 years in automotive or heavy equipment. Must pass a welding test including all positions. Welds metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order. HS diploma/GED; or 1-2 related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

VARIOUS POSITIONS
Various positions are available with local school system including Title I tutors, teachers, and others.

METALLURGIST — JOB NUMBER 10439713
Provide quality and technical assistance to ensure metallurgical integrity of existing, new, and prototype products associated with the plant’s manufacturing processes. Interpret physical testing results, microstructures, and other metallurgical characteristics to improve first time quality and efficiency of the heat treat process. Major lab responsibilities include hardness testing, eddy current, manual and automatic polishing equipment and both destructive and non-destructive testing. Requires 10 years experience.

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PHIL PERRY
Staff Writer

Since July 2008, Southern Charm Winery has graced Main Street in Lincolnton with something a little different.

Dwight and Carolyn Ramseur have nurtured their business and have developed a customer base that has reached beyond the Lincoln County line, with customers making the trek into Lincolnton from multiple areas to get a taste of what the business has to offer.

The shop offers red and white, wet and dry and an assortment of wine accessories. Beyond the wine, which is made on site through a process developed in nearly 40 years of winemaking by Dwight Ramseur, the business offers a variety of gifts, many handmade by local artisans. The couple makes their home in Maiden.

For an open house, scheduled for Nov. 14, the business will offer free wine tastings, wine and willow dip mixes, food and wine pairings and drawings for wine giveaways.

In the same building on the same date, Salty Petal will also hold an open house. The business is owned by Chris and Tosha Smith.

The store offers fresh flowers for any occasion and sells a variety of gifts. For more information call Southern Charm Winery at (704) 240-9899 or Salty Petal at (704) 240-3037.

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Criminal charges for Friday, November 13, 2015.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:

• Tomika Rochelle Fleming, 22, of 118 Gilly Rd. in Maiden was charged Nov. 6 with one count of failure to appear. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Judy Ann Lee, 55, of 6108 Clearbrook Ln. in Iron Station was charged Nov. 6 with one count of larceny.
• Shawn David Tuno, 35, of 624 Hares Way in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 6 with two counts of failure to appear. A $2,500 secured bond was set.
• Jennifer Duncan, 32, of 8517 Nathanael Green E Ln. in Charlotte was charged Nov. 6 with one count of failure to appear
• Alicia Marie Eickhoff, 33, of 235 Amity Church Rd. in Iron Station was charged Nov. 6 with one count of failure to appear. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Christopher Marc Aycock, 31, of 600 Amity Church Rd. in Iron Station was charged Nov. 6 with one count of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. A $25,000 secured bond was set.
• Joanna Leigh Annette Ingle, 32, of 106 Old Farm Rd. in Hampstead was charged Nov. 6 with two counts with failure to appear. A $1,000 secured bond was set.
• Eugene Edwin Goodson, Sr., 47, of 2945 Loviee Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 6 with one count of driving while impaired.
• Kendra Alisha Hurt, 27, of 469 Joe Ross St. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 6 with one count of driving while impaired.
• Trey Anthony Symonds, 27, of 6091 Sandal Creek Ln. in Denver was charged Nov. 7 with three counts of probation violation.
• Dillon Cyle Dalrymple, 20, of 1019 E. 24th St. in Newton was charged Nov. 7 with one count each of possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, possession of marijuana up to ½ oz. and consuming alcohol beverage under the age of 21. A $1,500 secured bond was set.
• Andres Osvaldo Moscotte, 19, of 1017 2nd St. SE in Conover was charged Nov. 7 with one count each of consuming alcohol beverage under the age of 21, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. A $1,500 secured bond was set.
• Gary Vaughn Ball, 52, of 613 Bishs Way in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 7 with one count each of disorderly conduct, simple assault and battery or affray and communicating threats.
• Tammy Crawley, 52, of 1628 Knoll Dr. in Vale was charged Nov. 7 with one count of failure to comply. A $385 cash bond was set.
• Marcellus Mitchell Vaughn, 45, of 886 Armstrong Ln. in Denver was charged Nov. 7 with three counts of failure to appear.
• Caleb Alan Dills, 19, of 1551 Highland Bluff Ct. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 8 with one count of failure to appear. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Adam Shane Coursey, 38, of 2369 Otis Dellinger Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 8 with one count of misdemeanor larceny.
• Pattie Lee Coletti, 42, of 1915 North Brook 3 School Rd. in Vale was charged with three counts of failure to appear. A $500 bond was set.
• John Lesley Patterson, 49, of 7672 Natalie Commons Dr. in Denver was charged with one count of failure to appear. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Jeremy Shane Bell, 38, of 2740 Landers Church Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 8 with one count of communicating threats.
• Robert James Blankenship, 30, of 1886 Thoreau Ct. in Connelly Springs was charged Nov. 8 with one count of driving while license revoked.
• Donnie Greg Williams, 35, of 2595 N. Aspen St. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 8 with one count each of failure to appear, harassing phone call and cyberstalking. A $2,000 secured bond was set.
• Wayne Erick Cummines, 35, of 3746 Innes Ln. in Maiden was charged Nov. 8 with one count of felony failure to appear and two counts of failure to appear. A $20,000 secured bond was set.
• Phillip Wayne Drum, 38, of 1718 Prestige Dr. in Conover was charged Nov. 9 with one count of failure to appear. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Robert Charles Champlin, III, 22, of 1352 Confederate Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 9 with one count of failure to comply.
• Peter Christopher Capece, 39, of 1294 Valhalla Dr. in Denver was charged Nov. 9 with eleven counts of embezzlement of property received by virtue of office or employment.
• Jeffrey Brian McMichael, Jr., 32, of 2398 Swanson Rd. in Crouse was charged Nov. 9 with one count each of first degree trespassing, assault on a female by a male over 18 years of age and communicating threats. A $500 bond was set.
• Krista Rose Horton, 20, 2803 Gates Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 10 with one count of simple assault and battery or affray. A $1,000 bond was set.
• David Stephen Habdas, 41, 2511 Old Pond Dr. in Lincolnton was charged with one count of second degree trespassing. A $500 unsecured bond was set.
• Christopher Marc Aycock, 31, of 600 Amity Church Rd. in Iron Station was charged Nov. 10 with one count of assault by pointing a gun and simple assault and battery or affray.
• James Timothy Johnson, 43, of 6297 Burnhurst Ln. in Denver was charged Nov. 10 with one count of failure to appear. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Michael Dale Hudson, Jr., 20, of 2710 Sentry Ln. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 10 with one count of assault inflicting serious injury. A $500 secured bond was set.
• Ryshawn Deonta Gardner, 23, of 103 Melvin Ct. in Shelby was charged Nov. 10 with one count of failure to appear.
• Haley Brook Hutchinson, 37, of 8074 Golf Course Dr., North in Denver was charged Nov. 10 with one count each of first degree trespassing and misdemeanor larceny.
• George Candler Sutton, 78, of 2626 Lee Bess Rd. in Cherryville was charged Nov. 10 with one count each of communicating threats and assault by pointing a gun.
• Kimberly Dawn McSwain, 30, of 902 Pinewoods Circle Ln. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 10 with one count of failure to appear.
• Ryan Rudy Elledge, 22, of 4060 Fallen Pine Rd. in Sherrills Ford was charged Nov. 10 with one count of larceny. A $2,000 secured bond was set.
• Carl Allen Lackey, 50, of 6430 West Hwy. 27 in Vale was charged Nov. 10 with one count of failure to notify change of address of sex offender. A $10,000 secured bond was set.
• Milton Lee Edwards, Jr., 18, of 804 Carolina Mill Cir. In Lincolnton was charged Nov. 11 with one count of assault on a female by a male over 18 years of age.
• Tommy Christopher Bivens, 34, of 1221 Betterbrook Ln. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 11 with one count each of felony breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering and possessing stolen goods. A $10,000 secured bond was set.
• Monica Renee Holman, 41, of 187 Clark Creek Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 11 with one count of injury to personal property.
• Terry Lee Smith, 49, of Graham St. in Shelby was charged Nov. 11 with one count each of probation violation, communicating threats, injury to personal property, assault on a female by a male over 18 years of age and two counts of failure to appear. A $5,000 secured bond was set.
• Virgil James Stokes, 43, of 1212 Ashton Ave. in Gastonia was charged Nov. 11 with speeding.
• Dion Albert Torrence, 36, of 2573 Crab Apple Tr. In Denver was charged Nov. 11 with one count each of driving while license permanently revoked or suspended. A $1,500 secured bond was set.
• Christopher Burgin Seagle, 37, of 212 Turner St. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 11 with one count each of possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. A $10,000 bond was set.

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Katie Starnes rehearses for an upcoming performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the James Warren Citizens Center.

PHIL PERRY
Staff Writer

For the ninth year in a row, the Lincoln Cultural Center will sponsor “The Nutcracker,” an ode to the true meaning of Christmas. Lincoln County youth, aged 6-18, will take the stage and tell the story of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker.

The nearly 100 cast members, many who have participated since the inaugural year of the production, will produce a few twists and turns to this year’s offering that will bring a fresh perspective to their performance. The cast is comprised of students from four local dance studios including Star Struck, Expressions, Alternative Steps and Xtreme Edge. Participants were hard at work on Wednesday, rehearsing at the James W. Warren Citizens Center.

Star Struck owner Kelley Barker has been involved as a choreographer, stage manager, prop organizer and production manager through the years. Barker said it’s a collaborative effort that makes the production successful.

“Everyone from each studio, the parents and volunteers in the community pool our talents and resources together to make it the best that we possibly can,” she said. “In the end, it is the students that win and that is what it is all about for everyone involved.”

Barker reflected on the humble beginnings of the production and how things have changed since a conversation between Barker and Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce’s Shirley Smith helped set the stage for the very first production nearly a decade ago. Smith encouraged the idea and helped get the ball rolling for what has become a Lincolnton holiday staple.

“As students have cycled through, parents of those students have really contributed to our props,” she said. “We used to have to borrow many items and thanks to their contributions, we now have access to very nice props that we can use each year.”

This year’s offering will be directed by Stephani Chang and will find lead roles handled by Jillian Tucci and Matthew Innocenti.

Cast members will be in full costume for photo opportunities prior to the show and will be attending the City of Lincolnton’s annual tree lighting and parade on Nov. 29.

“We are very grateful to those who have supported community arts of all types here in Lincoln County,” Barker said.

The Dec. 12 shows at the James W. Warren Citizens Center will kick off at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase advanced tickets, visit lincolnculturalcenter.com or call (704) 732-9055.

Tickets are also available at participating dance studios for $10 or $8 for students and seniors.

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Wayne Chapman with his Packard replica.

ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

The world around Wayne Chapman serves as his education.

The 77-year-old, a father of four and great-grandfather of seven, built himself a steady life and ultimately retired as a maintenance supervisor with Cochrane Furniture Company. His garage houses vehicles he built by hand and his nearly 3,000 square-foot home allows him to live in comfort, but Chapman’s journey began with meager means and a decision to drop out in the eighth grade.

“I wasn’t doing good in school and we didn’t have much money and I needed to go to work,” Chapman said. “And so I got a job as a house carpenter in Charlotte at the age of 16. I worked as a house carpenter, brick mason, I’ve done a little bit of everything. One thing led me to another and led me to maintenance. In today’s world, without the papers saying that you’ve got this or that, I wouldn’t have had a chance. I wouldn’t be anything but a common laborer. I wouldn’t be able to get a job doing anything else. I’m proud that I’ve been able to accomplish and do a lot of stuff and be able to retire and have a place of my own.”

He helped build that place with his own hands some 46 years ago on his late grandfather’s land on Chapman Wyant Lane in Lincolnton. It’s got spacious living quarters, a gardening area and a garage where he can spend time by himself.

A golf cart is the only motorized vehicle within the garage that Chapman didn’t build himself. The paint job on a 1939 LaSalle still shines despite regular showings at area cruise-ins.

But it’s a much smaller vehicle Chapman is proudest of, one he first got his hands on 50 years ago. A 1964 Mechanics Illustrated article provided step-by-step instructions for how to put together a half-size 1901 Packard. Chapman took up the task and presented his work to his children in Christmas 1965.

“This was their version and it had the drawings and everything to make the car,” Chapman said, gesturing to an original copy of the October 1964 Mechanics Illustrated magazine. “It had all of the dimensions on it. Of course, I changed some of it. There was a place in here where you could send a self-addressed envelope and they’d send it to where you could order the wheels and the axles and stuff.”

Chapman’s kids used it up until they grew older, and over time the vehicle went unused until talks of reviving it circulated prior to last Christmas. A check from one of his sons included specific instructions to only use the funds on “the little red car,” so that’s just what Chapman did.

The drivetrain was worn out, as was the engine. So Chapman upgraded both, put a John Deere hydrostatic transmission into the machine and made it an electric start. The steering wheel for the car came from a John Deere lawnmower and Chapman incorporated brake rods from the mower into the Packard, as well.

It was a laborious process, and one that took months. Chapman insists on doing his work by himself, even if he’s not as efficient as he was in younger days.

“It’s a little bit hard, but it was a lot slower,” Chapman said. “It takes me a day and a half now to do a half a day’s work.”

The car now has lights for the first time, and his grandchildren can drive it in the yard and driveway. Chapman made it to go 12-14 mph, slow enough to be safe for his grandkids and fast enough to participate in parades without holding up the rest of the line.

When Chapman picked up that magazine in 1964, he figured the miniature car would make for a nice, yet affordable Christmas gift. He was a young father of four at the time and short on money.

But he had a love and knowledge of cars that came from a background in fixing them. As a kid, Chapman couldn’t afford to take them in for repair. When they broke down, he serviced them himself.

The garage has become Chapman’s sanctuary. His wife, Dorothy, refuses to enter until a project is complete, which is understandable when considering that Chapman’s work often starts from bare beginnings.

When he got the LaSalle, it was little more than a piece of rusted over scrap metal.

“It was a disaster,” Chapman said. “I built it up in this shop. I done all the work, the upholstery, the paint work, everything.”

Today’s version of his LaSalle includes such modern amenities as air conditioning, a radio and a newer engine, enough qualities to show it off at cruise-ins in downtown Lincolnton, Stanley, Pilot Mountain, Lenoir and Asheville.

As of now, Chapman has no tasks lined up inside the garage, aside from giving it a good cleaning and possibly adding onto his golf cart. That could change, though, and even if it doesn’t, the garage acts as a haven for thought and ingenuity.

Because the man who dropped out of eighth grade is still learning every single day.

“It’s something to keep me busy, keep my mind working,” he said. “Keep it from being stale.”

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Landon Griffin gives a bench a coat of paint at the National Guard Armory in Lincolnton on Wednesday.

ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

In need of some rejuvenation, Lincolnton’s National Guard Armory received a fresh coat of paint Wednesday from a group of Boy Scouts willing to lend a helping hand.

The troops, from Lincolnton and Cherryville, pitched in on painting benches and walls throughout the armory, which trains the National Guard’s Alpha Battery First Battalion of the 113th Field Artillery Regiment. Staff Sergeant Matthew Craig estimated some areas of the building hadn’t been painted in more than five years.

“They’re helping us out a great deal,” Craig said. “Our intent was to bring back the old armory, bring it back to life, so to speak.”

For the 167 soldiers currently deployed on a security mission to Bahrain, Craig wanted the new look to reinvigorate soldiers upon their return home, whenever that may be.

While the battery is overseas, a skeleton staff serves the armory stateside. Routine tasks require the participation of a higher percentage of available soldiers or take longer to complete.

Sebrena Pearson, the battalion’s family readiness group leader and the leader of Boy Scout Troop 74, used her experience with both groups to help ease a burden.

Pearson figured both parties had reasons to benefit from a few hours’ work. For the soldiers, it meant one less task to complete. The scouts gained community service hours that can be applied to various merit badges.

“All I had to do was pick up the phone and say ‘Hey, Veterans Day. The boys are out of school. How about we go to the armory and paint?’” Pearson said. “Boy Scouts are all about service, service to others. It’s Veterans Day, and it lines up perfectly.”

Cheryl McKean’s Lincolnton-based Troop 75 passed up an opportunity to march in the Court Square Veterans Day Parade to be present at the armory. Ken Bowen, who heads Cherryville’s Troop 78, brought about half his boys out for the occasion.

Bowen even assisted some Lincoln Charter School students in obtaining an excused absence to volunteer.

“This is not about a badge, this one is about giving back,” Bowen said. “There’s a lot of things these (soldiers) do and a lot of sacrifices these (soldiers) make. It’s very important.”

Matthew Barker, 14, of West Lincoln High School, agreed to help out almost as quickly as he was asked. Wednesday provided Lincolnton High School sophomore Jade Clark an opportunity to scope out a potential career.

“I’m a part of the Junior ROTC at the high school,” Clark said. “I get into the military stuff. It’s an opportunity. I guess it’s like just getting it done will help them.”

Craig, a West Lincoln graduate who enlisted at the armory 14 years ago, grilled hot dogs for the boys and presented each troop with a large wooden plaque.

He hopes the visit is the first in what becomes a yearly tradition.

“We had a little safety briefing with them this morning and told them we greatly appreciate them,” Craig said. “We’re still doing daily operations, but we’re a little overwhelmed with all the projects going on, so guys coming in, kids coming in and helping out, it’s great.”

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ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

School board officials publicly broached the idea of filling Ed Hatley’s seat for the first time on Tuesday.

Hatley will be forced to resign from the board when he’s sworn in as Lincolnton’s newest mayor on Dec. 3. He said he plans on making one last appearance as a school board member at a committee meeting two days earlier.

School board attorney Dean Shatley presented the board with four options for replacing Hatley. These include a letter of interest, an application process, a session of interviews at an open meeting and debate at an open board meeting. The board is allowed to incorporate a combination of any of the above methods or simply appoint Hatley’s replacement without debate.

Board member Joan Atkins suggested adopting a letter of interest process and following that up with interviews, but board chairman Mark Mullen motioned to table discussion to the upcoming committee meeting.

“We do have another committee meeting to go forward,” Mullen said. “I don’t want to shove him out yet. I wanted people to be aware of it to think about the process, but I’m not pushing him out the door.”

Hatley’s replacement must live in and be registered to vote in District 3.

In other Board of Education business:

The board voted unanimously to join other school boards in a potential lawsuit against the state to recoup money collected from improper equipment fines. According to New Bern television station WCTI, the state redirected $46 million to a state confinement fund instead of the local school systems. A 2011 suit, Richmond County Board of Education v. Cowell, a ruling won by the Richmond board, set the precedent for this suit.

“Under the North Carolina Constitution, all fines and forfeitures go to the local schools and so the improper equipment penalties were re-categorized as not being fines,” Shatley said. “A lot of school districts are filing suit because the state’s not going to pay them or even talk to them about it unless they do it…We don’t know whether they’re going to pay Richmond County or whether they’re going to pay anybody but what we do know is unless school districts seek some sort of judicial intervention they very likely would not get the money from the last three years.”

Shatley estimated that LCS is owed between $250,000-$300,000.

LCS finance director Scott Powell was presented with a plaque after the Association of School Business Officials International awarded LCS a “Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.” The award is for “excellence in the preparation and issuance of the fiscal year-end 2014 school system financial report.”

The board chose William C. Reynolds Company’s bid to replace West Lincoln Middle School’s chiller. Reynolds was the lowest bidder and the project will cost LCS $165,000.

The board scheduled a Jan. 26 joint meeting with county commissioners to discuss general matters.

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Jeffrey Allen Bortz, 32, of Newton and Holly Danielle Scronce, 27, of Hickory

Staff report

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives have charged two Catawba County residents in connection with an Oct. 28 theft from a home on Trinity Church Road in Vale.

The victim told detectives that firearms, a wedding band and cash were stolen from his home. He said his granddaughter, Holly Danielle Scronce, 27, of Hickory, and her boyfriend, Jeffrey Allen Bortz, 32, of Newton, were at his home for the first time and years and left minutes before he noticed the items had been stolen.

Detectives conducted a computerized search for the stolen property and located the wedding band at a pawn shop in Hickory. The ring was allegedly sold to the business by Bortz less than an hour after the couple left the victim’s home. The ring was confirmed to be the one stolen and was picked up by the detective.

On Oct. 31 Scronce and Bortz were arrested near Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania State Police on fraud and threat charges they had allegedly committed in Pennsylvania on Oct. 30.

Scronce and Bortz are charged with one felony count each of larceny, possession of stolen goods, conspiracy and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Bortz also has an outstanding warrant for second degree trespassing in Catawba County and driving while license revoked in Alexander County. Scronce has outstanding warrants in Alexander County for probation violation and larceny by employee.

Scronce and Bortz were served with fugitive from justice warrants in Pennsylvania and are awaiting an extradition hearing to be returned to North Carolina.

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An artist’s rendering of First Federal Park, proposed for North Poplar Street in Lincolnton. A community meeting about the park will be held on Nov. 18.

Feedback from the public encouraged by city officials

PHIL PERRY
Staff Writer

A community meeting has been organized by the City of Lincolnton to further open the lines of communication between city leaders and the community regarding First Federal Park.

“I believe this is a very important step in the process,” Ward 1 Councilman Devin Rhyne said. “This will give the community a voice in how we proceed from this point on, in regards to the park.”

Rhyne, who spearheaded the proposed park on North Poplar Street early on, sees the project as a win for the citizens of the city since the park is projected to receive no support from the city’s general fund and last summer sold its naming rights to First Federal Bank for $75,000 over a 10-year agreement. The city could choose to sell naming rights to the proposed amphitheater prior to the park’s opening.

The city finalized the purchase of the plot in February for $120,000.

“The park is going to tie in well with the (Marcia H. Cloninger) Rail Trail and what the city is working to accomplish with downtown,” Rhyne said.

In October, the council approved a contract between the city and Wirth & Associates for the design of First Federal Park, to be located on the grounds of the old Carolina and North Western Railroad Freight Depot. Talks have continued regarding the caboose that sat on the grounds and what to do with it moving forward. According to city officials, the cost of restoring the exterior of the car will determine its fate and adaptability to the park. The car would have to be repainted every 17 years.

“We aren’t anticipating a rally for the caboose,” Rhyne said.

A recent rendering of the park shows the caboose in utilization on the western side of the park, near the rail trail. One of the amenities that is most talked about in relation to the park are the restrooms, which will serve a multipurpose function for other downtown events. Including two handicapped spaces, there will be some 18 parking spaces on site.

Lincolnton Parks and Recreation Director Richie Hayes has been involved in the project from the beginning.

“What we really want from this is feedback from the community,” he said. “We basically have a blueprint here but there are details that we need their input on.”

For the last 60 days, Haynes has been in meetings with the architect.

“He has taken what we had and information we had gathered from our previous community meeting and now we can accumulate more feedback from this meeting,” he said. “At that point it will be budgetary and what we can and can’t afford. This could also allow for a phase 2, maybe a year later.”

An architectural presentation with booths that will allow written feedback from citizens will be utilized, much like the community meeting that was held in reference to future city planning earlier this summer.

The meeting will be held on Nov. 18 from 5-7 p.m. in the Lentz Center in Betty Ross Park. For anyone who is unable to attend, their input is encouraged by email to Haynes at rhaynes@lincolntonnc.org or by calling (704) 735-2671.

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ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

A Lincoln County lawmaker is asking the governor to make a last-minute decision to void the I-77 toll lane contract with a Spain-based company.

David Curtis (R-Lincoln, Iredell, Gaston), in conjunction with Cornelius Republican Senator Jeff Tarte, Cornelius Republican Rep. John Bradford and Huntersville Republican Rep. Charles Jeter, held a press conference at the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce on Friday. He’s asking Governor Pat McCrory to fight Cintra in court rather than allow it to build a toll lane or charge a $100 million cancellation fee.

“Our goal is to ask the governor to cancel the contract,” Curtis said. “Then the company will sue the state and we hope to convince a judge that there’s enough irregularities in the contract and the company failed to disclose some legal issues that they had been involved in in Spain that we feel did not show good faith in the contract negotiations and will not force us to pay the $100 million cancellation penalty.”

Earlier this week, I-77 Mobility Partners announced plans to start construction on the 26-mile expansion on Monday, beginning with the area south of Gilead Road on Exit 23 in Huntersville and north of Exit 28 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius. On Friday, Tarte claimed the legislators were seeking a temporary restraining order to halt construction.

In a July radio interview, McCrory said it was too late to cancel the project without incurring substantial penalties and that certain lawmakers were “covering themselves” by opposing the toll lanes now after not thoroughly vetting the contract when first presented.

The terms of the contract include a noncompete clause that could block the state from building a free lane on the road for 50 years. Curtis said Cintra withheld some legal issues that could effectively void the contract and added that if the state had been aware of those issues, “we’d be a lot less likely to do it.”

UNC Charlotte Spanish professor Diane Gilroy researched Spanish newspaper articles online and found evidence of bribery in Cintra owner Ferrovial’s business practices, according to Business Today.

“Politicians would not have voted for this project if they were aware of all the criminal proceedings against Ferrovial/Cintra,” she wrote to Attorney General Roy Cooper.

On Nov. 9, Jeter called for a “summit” of local leaders  with 10 business days to discuss the tolls. He told the Charlotte Observer that November’s election, which saw anti-toll voters oust Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain and two Huntersville commissioners, played a role in his thinking.

Three days later, I-77 Mobility Partners announced its intention to begin construction slated to be completed by 2018.

Curtis spent the last week on a mission trip in the Dominican Republic and hadn’t had a chance to talk with McCrory about his plan, though the governor is expected to attend the upcoming summit. Curtis joined the three other legislators in signing a 2 1/2-page letter sent to the governor.

It’s almost inevitable that a lawsuit would follow if McCrory stepped in, Curtis said. A victory in court isn’t guaranteed, but Curtis wants to take that risk rather than sitting by and allowing the work to start.

“The next step will be going to court where they sue us for the cancellation penalties. We’ll just face off in court and let the judge decide what penalties if any the state will have to pay,” Curtis said. “You never know what’s going to happen in a court case but public opinion is coming out strongly opposed to the I-77 toll now.

“We certainly think we have a chance to win the case but there’s no guarantee.”

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Chadwick Bean

PHIL PERRY
Staff Writer

A confession on June 6 that was culled by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Tim Johnson will follow Chadwick Allen Bean to trial for the murder of his grandmother, Lucille Miller Punch.

Punch, 77, of 482 Beth Haven Church Road, was stabbed to death on Feb. 22 in her mobile home. Bean was a primary focus and person of interest early on in the investigation. A grand jury indictment against Bean was handed down in Lincoln County on June 10. He was already in North Carolina Department of Corrections custody for a probation violation. He’s completed that sentence and is now held in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center in Lincolnton, awaiting trial for the murder charge.

Lincoln County District Attorney Mike Miller couldn’t comment on the case at this time but did confirm through email that the case is still in administrative court and is currently moving through the case management system process.

Johnson, the lead investigator in the case, said that it could be years before Bean has a court date for the murder charge.

“Nothing has changed,” he said. “The only thing that has changed is that he went to prison and served the time left on his probation violation and he’s in our custody pending trial. It could take three or four years. If he makes some kind of plea arrangement, he could be done next week. All of the pleas are up to the DA and I would like to think that we wouldn’t consider anything less than first or second degree murder.”

Bean, 40, of 3187 Rabbit Ridge Road in Morganton, has previous convictions for felony obtaining property by false pretenses, felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering and obtaining property by worthless check, according to a North Carolina Department of Public Safety records check.

According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the motive for the murder was primarily the prescription drugs that Punch had in her home. Her body was discovered by her son-in-law, who lived next door.

After the June confession, Sheriff David Carpenter said that he hoped that the family would find peace.
“This will bring closure to the family and to the community around the home of the victim,” he said. “They can rest easy knowing that the known murderer is behind bars and will remain there until his trial.”

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Carolyn Collins and her son, Liam, release a balloon during an adoption celebration at DSS on Friday afternoon in Lincolnton.

ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

The two young children releasing balloons at Lincolnton’s Department of Social Services park on Friday let go of more than just strings.

Liam Collins and Savanna Floyd officially released the uncertainty in the minds of their parents, once unsure this day would ever come. They were two of the 20 county children celebrated by the DSS for being adopted in the past year and the only two able to attend the event.

“We just wanted to acknowledge some of these adoptions that happen,” said Sandy Kennedy, DSS program manager. “There’s not a lot of fanfare with it and we wanted to give them the fanfare. There’s no big deal made. There’s no pomp. This is the fanfare.”

It was a familiar experience for Jack and Nikki Floyd, who adopted 16-year-old Gracie five years ago. After not being able to reproduce on their own, they toyed with different ideas before deciding to become foster, and ultimately adoptive, parents.

Savanna, 3 years old, is their second child, secured after an 18-month-long court battle.

“We wanted to have kids and decided on adoption,” Jack Floyd said. “We actually looked at a couple of different things in regards to independent adoptions and overseas adoptions and you know what? I don’t feel comfortable adopting a kid from overseas or somewhere else when we’ve got kids in our backyard who need homes.”

The Floyds took Savanna in at three days old. Nikki Floyd didn’t know until 10 months ago that she’d be able to keep her.

“Not knowing from day to day was so difficult,” she said. “There was a fear of her leaving your home. The minute it was a done deal, I think it was a collective prayer going on among everyone.”

Also celebrating were Scott and Carolyn Collins, a husband and wife who had tried, unsuccessfully, for seven years to have kids of their own.

They found support in their church, a place where several members had experience in adoption. Of course, that couldn’t prepare them for the exact hurdles they’d face. The Collinses became foster parents to a daughter. They had her twice and, ultimately, she left.

When they got a three-week-old Liam nearly 22 months ago, they weren’t sure that a similar story wouldn’t unfold. But in March, a judge made the adoption official. Liam was theirs.

“It takes a lot of praying, a lot of faith,” Carolyn Collins said. “When we knew we had him, it was probably the first time we had taken a good breath in a year.”

Both couples agreed that the Lincoln County DSS made the difficult process a little bit easier. Nikki Floyd would text her adoption coordinator at all hours of the day and get a response.

Scott Collins said he couldn’t heap enough praise upon the people who helped him out.

“It’s just a group of guardian angels,” he said. “From the people here to the attorneys, even the judges to the people who transferred him back and forth in daycare.”

Jack Floyd had been anticipating the celebration for 10 months, ever since Savanna’s adoption was made official. And knowing he’s unlikely to foster or adopt any more children, he started a nonprofit called Light of a Child to help foster care children

The 20 adopted children ranged in age from 18 months to 16 years and included a combination of foster care and independent adoptions.

“Not everybody could come but the ones that can are very, very appreciative and make the most of it,” Kennedy said. “It’s closure.”

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ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

Lincoln County commissioners will hold public hearings on three Lincolnton properties seeking historical landmark designation on Monday.

The planning department will recommend approval of the designation for the Carrie L. Hopkins House at 208 North Oak Street, the Robert F. Hoke Cottage at 1200 General Hoke Drive and the Reinhardt Building at 101 West Court Square.

Owners of historical properties are eligible for a 50 percent tax deferral and can apply for certain types of grants, county planner Joshua Grant said. Owners of local landmarks and of property in historical districts are required to acquire certificates from the historic properties commission before significant changes or additions can be made to a property, including demolition or relocation.

The Carrie L. Hopkins House was constructed in 1923 and is “a great example of an Arts and Crafts bungalow in Lincolnton and Lincoln County,” according to planning documents. It’s a one-story, 1,350-square-foot bungalow with a front porch and an exterior sheathed with wood shingles and triangular knee brackets.

The Robert F. Hoke Cottage is a summer cottage constructed sometime during the late 19th or early 20th century, according to planning documents. It’s a 4.72-acre property and is located on both sides of a Lincolnton-owned right-of-way. A lithia spring on the property was purchased by Daniel Rhyne in 1920 and used to bottle and sell water through the Lincoln Lithia Water Company.

The cottage was a vacation home owned by General Robert F. Hoke, a Confederate general during the Civil War.

The Reinhardt Building was built in 1909 and is the oldest in the “Reinhardt Block” between West Main Street and West Sycamore Street, according to planning documents. Along with the Lincoln County Courthouse and First United Methodist Church, the Reinhardt Building is “one of three stylistically pivotal buildings in the district.”

In other matters, commissioners will vote on recommendations made by the planning board at its meeting earlier this month. That board was unanimous in recommending approval of Michael Rogers’ request for a conditional use permit allowing him to sell vehicles in the General Industrial district and of SCI Towers’ request for a permit to erect a 175-foot telecommunications tower for Verizon Wireless.

Netta Anderson will request that commissioners rename a private road to Hidden Cove Lane. Deputy fire marshal Rodney Emmett will unveil an amended fee schedule for inspections.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the James W. Warren Citizens Center, located at 113 West Main Street in Lincolnton.

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Alex Moore (left) and David Neal.

Staff report

Two Lincolnton men have been charged by the Lincolnton Police Department with felony possession of meth.

Alex Forrest Moore, 57, and David Nathaniel Neal, 33, of 1037 Highland Bluff Court, were arrested on Friday after a search of Moore’s home at 714 Lithia Inn Road. Officers said the search was conducted after citizen complaints about drug activity at the home. Moore and Neal are both on probation and are subject to warrantless searches.

Officers said they located methamphetamine packaged for sale, scales, baggies and other paraphernalia that showed evidence of drug dealing.

Officers said Neal had an active warrant for his arrest for misdemeanor larceny and that methamphetamine was in his possession.

Moore was charged with felony counts of possession with intent to sell methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, probation violation and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Neal was charged with felony counts of possession of methamphetamine and probation violation and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and was served with a warrant for misdemeanor larceny.

Officers said Moore has prior convictions for possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to sell a schedule II controlled substance and sell/deliver a schedule II controlled substance.

Neal has prior convictions for possession with intent to sell methamphetamine, felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault, discharging a firearm in city limits and driving while impaired.

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East Lincoln High School student Jordan Burns during a performance.

ADAM LAWSON
Staff Writer

Armed with a new Christmas gift and no idea how to use it, Jordan Burns took to the worldwide web for instruction.

An eighth grader at the time, YouTube served as Burns’ music teacher when it came to perfecting the piccolo. Discouraged from giving up the flute by her then-band instructor, Burns was alone when it came to practicing and perfecting the foreign woodwind.

“He refused to teach me how to play it, even the basics to get started because he didn’t want to damage my flute playing,” Burns said. “He had great intentions and we get along great. But he wanted me to stick to flute for a while.”

Burns’ tenacity eventually paid off. The East Lincoln High School senior now plays both instruments for her school’s marching band. Earlier this summer, she was selected to play the piccolo in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, to take place Jan. 9 in San Antonio, Texas.

“She just loves it, it’s her passion,” said Nicole Burns, Jordan’s mother. “I haven’t had to tell her to practice, not one time. It’s a passion she developed all on her own.”

Jordan Burns’ musical passion stemmed from an elementary school requirement to play the recorder. She stuck with that instrument for two years before giving it up to focus on dance. But a knee injury changed her journey, and in seventh grade she joined the band and took up the flute.

Eventually, her family’s interest in musical performance led to Burns latching onto the piccolo.

“My grandparents would take me to a lot of symphonies at the Lincoln Cultural Center,” she said. “(Piccolo players) would stand out in front of the entire ensemble. I was like, ‘OK, I want to learn that.’ It sounded like a bird.”

It took Burns until her sophomore year to play the instrument in concert, though, as self-teaching came with its share of growing pains.

“There were several times I wanted to throw it out the window,” she said. “It was a definite struggle. It took a long time to get a good sound out of it.”

When she did, she was able to channel that practice — about an hour per day on each instrument — into excellence. She became her band’s first chair piccolo and flute player and was nominated by current band instructor Brent Harris for the All-American Bowl.

The bowl’s audition process included an application and a three-part video. Burns said she stuck to the basics for the video and was surprised to learn in an email that she had made the band.

“It came as a huge shock that I made it, seeing as how it was a nationwide honor band,” she said. “(Harris) told me right there that there are hundreds and hundreds of people, if not thousands, that will be applying on your instrument. I was not expecting to get it at all.”

The all expenses paid trip will be the first time Burns has traveled west of the Mississippi River. It’ll be her first time on an airplane, a thought that terrifies her.

“I’m petrified,” she said. “I’m afraid that it’s going to crash because I’ve seen Final Destination.”

But fear won’t prevent Burns from participating in what she said is the highlight of her musical career, a career that has included appearances on numerous college honor bands. She’ll be joined on the trip by North Lincoln snare player Ian Yount, whom she has never met.

Burns has applied to UNC-Charlotte, though she dreams of attending Elon University. She has an interest in clinical psychology and plans to major in the subject. She has no interest in giving up what she’s spent so many years teaching herself how to perfect.

“I love music way too much to drop it,” Burns said.

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Chandler Harrison

Staff report

A Vale man has been accused of selling drugs near West Lincoln High School by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Chandler Brad Harrison, 21, of 306 Alf Hoover Road, allegedly sold hydroponic marijuana within feet of the school during school hours on Thursday, according to deputies.

Deputies said in a press release that the drugs were not sold at the school and that no students were involved. More than an ounce of marijuana was seized.

Information obtained during the seizure led detectives to conduct a surveillance operation on Highway 321 near the Maiden Highway exit later on Thursday. Detectives spotted a vehicle similar to the one Harrison was driving during the alleged drug sale near the school, followed it and stopped it “due to erratic driving,” according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said Harrison appeared to be impaired during the stop and that they searched the vehicle and found half a pound of marijuana.

Harrison was charged with two felony counts of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a controlled substance schedule VI and one felony count each of maintaining a dwelling/vehicle for a controlled substance, sell and deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school property and sell and deliver a controlled substance schedule VI and one misdemeanor count each of driving while impaired, safe movement violation and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued a $26,000 secured bond.

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Jimmy Savandara Chhoeum

Staff report

A Charlotte man has been charged by the Lincolnton Police Department with selling ecstasy and marijuana.

Jimmy Savandara Chhoeum, 22, of 4025 Tipperary Place, was arrested on Friday after a two-month investigation, officers said. Chhoeum was charged after officers allegedly made undercover drug buys from him and subjected him to physical and electronic surveillance. Officers said a citizen tip initiated the investigation.

Chhoeum was arrested after a traffic stop on North Generals Boulevard, near East Main Street in Lincolnton.

He was charged with felony counts of possession with intent to sell marijuana, sell/deliver marijuana, possession with intent to sell ecstasy, sell/deliver ecstasy and maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance.

Chhoeum has prior convictions for possession of marijuana and felony fugitive from another state, which resulted from a possession of a stolen firearm charge.

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Joshua Bowman (left) and Shelly Bowman

Staff report

The Lincolnton Police Department has charged a Lincolnton couple with shoplifting at Wal-Mart by concealing merchandise in their child’s diaper bag and possessing ecstasy and prescription opiates.

Joshua Paul Bowman, 27, and Shelly Renee Bowman, 27, of 520 Hares Drive, were arrested Saturday evening after officers received a shoplifting in progress call from the store.

Officers searched the couple and allegedly discovered 111 dosages of ecstasy, three dosages of Oxycodone and a knife and razor blade in Joshua Bowman’s possession.

Their child was turned over to a relative, according to a press release from the Lincolnton Police Department.

Joshua Bowman was charged with trafficking ecstasy, simple possession of a schedule II controlled substance, misdemeanor child abuse, concealment of goods and first degree trespassing. He was issued a $30,000 secured bond.

Shelly Bowman was charged with misdemeanor child abuse, misdemeanor larceny and first degree trespassing and was issued a $5,000 secured bond.

Joshua Bowman has prior convictions for obtaining property by false pretenses, misdemeanor larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers said he has a pending charge for misdemeanor child abuse in Lincoln County and is on currently on active probation.

Shelly Bowman has prior convictions for misdemeanor larceny and possession of stolen goods. Officers said she has pending charges for felony breaking and entering, felony larceny and shoplifting in Lincoln County.

Officers said the narcotics seized had a value of $2,500.

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Events happening around town for November 16, 2015 through Tuesday, November 17, 2015

TODAY

Revival
Pearl Baptist Church, located at 4657 E. Hwy. 27 in Iron Station will host revival featuring Rev. Danny Singleton from Alpharetta, Ga. at 7 p.m. For more information call (704) 735-2038.

TUESDAY

Revival
Pearl Baptist Church, located at 4657 E. Hwy. 27 in Iron Station will host revival featuring Rev. Danny Singleton from Alpharetta, Ga. at 7 p.m. For more information call (704) 735-2038.

Holiday harvest
NC Cooperative Extension Lincoln County will host a holiday harvest with local food tasting and farmer’s market at the James Warren Citizens Center, located at 115 W. Main St. in Lincolnton beginning at 5 p.m. Cooking demos will begin after 6 p.m. Cost is $5. For more information or to register call (704) 736-8461.

Photo club meeting
The Lincoln Photo Club will meet in the community room on second floor of the Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 East Main St. in Lincolnton at 7 p.m. Our meeting topic will be “Introduction to Photography.”  Bring two digital photos to share and discuss. Everyone attending the November and December meetings will be given free membership for the 2016 year and may attend our January Lightroom class for only $10.

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests and criminal charges for November 12, 2015:

• Douglas Kirk Lebo, 58, 7452 Henry Rd. in Vale was charged Nov. 12 with one count of probation violation.
• Cindy Setzer Huffman, 56, of 4166 Trout Pond Rd. in Claremont was charged Nov. 12 with one count of failure to appear. A $15,000 bond was set.
• Virginia Burgess, 44, of 102 East Holly St. in Maiden was charged Nov. 12 with one count of failure to appear.
• Jordan Nathaniel Sain, 21, of 2469 Leonhardt Rd. in Cherryville was charged Nov. 12 with two counts of failure to appear. A $1,000 secured bond was set.
• Jeffery Miles Thomas, 33, of 247 Shady Ln. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 12 with one count of driving while license revoked.
• Matthew James Myers, 30, of 6106 Sandal Creek Ln. in Denver was charged Nov. 12 with one count of probation violation.
• Michael Dean Truesdale, 60, of 116 Bigham Dr. in Shelby was charged Nov. 12 with two counts each of possession with intent to manufacture, sell or distribute a schedule II controlled substance, three counts of sell or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and one count of maintaining a dwelling or vehicle for a controlled substance. A $5,000 bond was set.
• Charlinette Fuentes Detmers, 39, of 529 West Pine St. in Maiden was charged Nov. 12 with one count each of embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretenses. A $5,000 unsecured bond was set.
• Robert Michael Burton, Sr., 61, of 931 Car Farm Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 12 with one count each of felony larceny and possessing stolen goods. A $2,500 secured bond was set.
• Justin Cane Hester, 27, of 2549 Tin Mine Rd. in Lincolnton was charged Nov. 12 with one count each of simple assault of handicapped person, communicating threats and first degree trespassing. A $1,000 unsecured bond was set.

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