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Library working on split
by Courtney Price LINCOLNTON – Patrons might experience delays or inconveniences with libraries in Lincoln County over the next month, but Director Jennifer Sackett said it’s just part of the… Read more
Amy’s House gets new set of wheels for violence victims
by Courtney Price CORNELIUS – Those who work with Amy’s House in Lincolnton can tell you: Sometimes providing something as simple as a ride can make all the difference. The… Read more
Belles posts fastest time in Valentine’s 5K
Runners hit the course for Valentine’s 5K More than 250 runners lined up at the starting line of the third Valentine’s 5K at Cowan’s Ford Country Club Saturday, Feb. 18…. Read more
Catawba Springs dances with a star
Students and teachers at Catawba Springs Elementary School welcomed local hip-hop dancer Jackson Alvarez during a celebration Feb. 17 for exceeding their fundraising goal. “Along with family donations, funds generated… Read more
Scouts bring Valentine’s surprise for Lakewood
by Kathy Blake Girl Scouts in Troop 20182 have figured out how to accomplish multiple goals at once. The ninth-graders at North Lincoln High School hope to tour London, Switzerland… Read more
Capps, Williams lead Knights’ charge in boys golf
by Aaron Burns There’s something special about the boys golf program at North Lincoln High. The Knights routinely churn out some of the area’s best golf prodigies. And entering the… Read more
Riding in style
British car fanatics tour through Denver by Courtney Price DENVER – Whether met with a wave, a honk or a thumbs up, this group can’t go anywhere without being noticed…. Read more
Furnace Road to play at Midtown
by Kathy Blake When Austin Cochran was about 5, his parents gave him a drum set. He pounded the drumheads relentlessly, like a Ringo-wannabe, in his room at his Iron… Read more
Holy Spirit honors Lent with weekly fish fry
by Sarah Grano Whether they’re church members going for the fellowship or community members who saw the fish fry sign out front, Holy Spirit Catholic Church has plenty of mouths… Read more
Sigmon has more to teach than punching and kicking
by Kathy Blake DENVER – Cass Sigmon first tried martial arts at age 5. He studied at a school in Sherrills Ford, then in South Carolina under famed coaches Rick… Read more
‘My legs don’t work’
Family hopes to raise money for spina bifida treatments by Josh Carpenter ALEXIS – Jennifer Stiles and her husband Jamie were stunned when their doctor called about a problem with… Read more
Deadline approaching for ministry’s Easter meals
by Sarah Grano DENVER – About 200 families will have a special Easter meal this year thanks to East Lincoln Christian Ministry and its supporters. “Our goal as a ministry… Read more
Relay womanless beauty pageant raises $18,000
The Relay For Life teams of Lincolnton and east Lincoln County raised more than $18,000 for the American Cancer Society at the inaugural Womanless Beauty Pageant. East Lincoln contestants George… Read more
Football star promotes healthy eating
by Courtney Price LINCOLNTON – It’s hard for children to ignore a message when it comes from a Hall of Fame football star. And when former Pittsburgh Steelers’ fullback Franco… Read more
Charter schools help animal rescue
by Justin Vick MOORESVILLE – Daniel Schmitz wasn’t intimidated by Pine Lake Preparatory’s home-field advantage. Schmitz, Lincoln Charter School’s assistant athletics director, walked into Mazeppa Road Park on Friday, March 16,… Read more
Volunteering in Lincoln County and abroad
by Kathy Blake Mercedes Camprubi-Soms has seen the wealth of Jupiter, Fla., the less fortunate in her mother’s native Uruguay and Argentina, and the diversity of the 50,000-student campus of… Read more
Community, family remember library donor
by Katie Orlando DENVER–The Florence S. Shanklin Memorial Library now stands in memory of two east Lincoln County residents: the man who made it possible and the love of his… Read more
Finding the beauty within
SouthLake presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by Courtney Price It’s a tale as old as time, but SouthLake Christian Academy will show that “Beauty and the Beast” has a message… Read more
Chillin and Grillin opens storefront in Denver
by Josh Carpenter It’s been a successful 10 years of business for Chillin and Grillin owner Deana Lyon and her husband, Jaime. The couple opened a new storefront in Denver… Read more
Caring soles
North Lincoln students go one day without shoes by Courtney Price DENVER – North Lincoln Middle School students had some funny things on their feet Thursday, April 5. From wildly… Read more
CherryBerry brings frozen yogurt to Denver
by Courtney Price DENVER – If the fun colors at CherryBerry brighten up your day, wait until you taste the colorful treats. Father and son team Bill and Zack Tadlock… Read more
Sharing some personal ‘reasons to Relay’
Few people get involved with Relay for Life without a reason, and few people have never been touched by cancer. With the Relay for Life event happening at the end… Read more
Bruce, Maddox lead Knights’ softball charge
by Aaron Burns When Payton Bruce and Jayden Maddox are away from the North Lincoln High softball field, they’re light-hearted and easy to approach. But as soon as they step… Read more
St. Peter home school brings faith to education
by Sarah Grano DENVER – Members of Seeds of Promise, a Denver-based home-schooling group, say they regularly deal with misconceptions about home schooling. “I think people have this mentality where… Read more
Expansion could take Klassic Rides around the world
by Courtney Price DENVER – When most local businesses want to increase their customer base, they buy an ad. But Floyd West sets his sights much higher. West, owner of… Read more
Home run king
Cason McGinnis, 4-year-old son of Jennifer and Mark McGinnis, of Denver, steps up to bat Sunday, April 1, during the opening ceremony for the East Lincoln Optimist Club baseball, softball… Read more
Local farms offer fresh, nutritious food options
Spring weather ushers in more than warmer temperatures. It also brings crops of fruits and vegetables and the return of summer farmers markets. We get more benefits from the vitamins,… Read more
Historic arbor gets a facelift after 200 years
by Alan Hodge DENVER – After nearly two centuries of sheltering worshippers from rain and sun, the arbor at Rock Springs Campground in Denver is getting some much needed care…. Read more
Stopping to smell the flowers
The East Lincoln Community Garden Club held its annual plant sale Saturday, April 14, at Webbs Chapel United Methodist Church in Denver. The club and regional vendors sold trees, shrubs,… Read more
Casino Night raises $30,000 for Relay For Life
Team Betting on a Cure raised more than $30,000 for Relay For Life of East Lincoln during the annual Casino Night at Safari Miles in Denver. The night featured games… Read more
A memorable civics lesson
Charter students lecture Gingrich on US history by Courtney Price DENVER – If your teacher told you to memorize the Declaration of Independence, you might work a little harder knowing… Read more
Camp Dogwood fashion show raises money for the blind
by Elizabeth Carlton TERRELL – Sherrills Ford Lions Club really made it a “Night to Remember,” as men and women of all ages flaunted their style on the runways at… Read more
Denver Baptist volunteers lend a hand for a day
by Sarah Grano DENVER – For local organizations that are always looking for help, it’s nice to get an extra 200 pairs of hands, even if it’s only once a… Read more
Reelin’ at Relay
East Lincoln’s Relay For Life celebrates big year The 2012 Relay For Life of East Lincoln County raised more than $14,000 in one night during the main Relay event Friday… Read more
East Lincoln student brings the beats to prom
by Kathy Blake Zach Jensen won’t be taking his date to East Lincoln High School’s prom May 12. She’s going with friends instead, and Jensen, a senior, may not even… Read more
Couple celebrates their 60-year fairy tale
by Kathy Blake Doris Doster’s father didn’t believe his 16-year-old daughter that Friday in April 1952 when she said she was getting married, so he went fishing as planned. She… Read more
School board honors students for success
LINCOLNTON – With the school year’s end in sight, the Wednesday, May 9, Board of Education meeting was full of praise for students who have earned special honors and awards…. Read more
National Guard practices water-rescue training in Denver
by Josh Carpenter DENVER – The North Carolina National Guard came right to Denver when they needed a spot to practice water-rescue training. The guard, along with their Helicopter Aquatic Rescue… Read more
Republican women support military families
by Courtney Price Three hours is a long way to drive for a delivery, but members of the East Lincoln Republican Women see it as a chance to serve. Members… Read more
Stanley man charged with sex assult
STANLEY – A Lincoln County Sheriff’s detective arrested a Stanley man May 9 and charged him with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl last month. The sheriff’s office reported Wesley Joe… Read more
Charter school, churches help victims of house fire
by Courtney Price When John Sears returned to his home in Crouse around 10 a.m. April 18, he understood why his wife, Doris, had called him crying. “I’d raced as… Read more
Lake Norman refines taste for beer at brewers festival
by Mark Zenow HUNTERSVILLE – Connoisseurs gathered Saturday, May 12, at Rural Hill to get a taste of North Carolina’s next big thing – craft beer. “North Carolina is the… Read more
Library hosts ‘Blowing in the Wind’ program
LINCOLNTON – Barrie Howard, a singer and songwriter, will perform Friday, May 18, at the Charles R. Jonas Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Howard’s show will feature music from… Read more
How local restaurants fared in health inspections
The health departments of Lincoln and Iredell counties inspected the following area restaurants from April 1 to May 9: • Arby’s, 7410 N.C. 73, Denver. Inspected: April 10. Score: 100…. Read more
Local to serve backbone of London Olympics
by Brett Freeman It is impossible to watch the Olympics and not start to wonder if, just maybe, you might have missed out on your own Olympic dream. Or might,… Read more
We’ve finally overcome the bigger boat syndrome
The Muskrat Skinner’s Wife The bigger boat syndrome is a disease that’s hard to get rid of. Symptoms include urges for bigger boats, faster boats, finer boats. Periods of remission… Read more
Learn where fish go, like to eat this summer
Fishing with Gus Hopefully, this year will not be as warm as 2011, when every summer day seemed hotter than the day before. Regardless of the temperature, fishing on Lake… Read more
