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A Denver man is facing statutory rape charges based on accusations of an incident that took place more than two years ago.

TODAY Rec. Center camps The City of Lincolnton Parks and Recreation, in connection with Lincolnton High School Athletic Department, is currently taking registrations for volleyball, football, tennis and wrestling summer camps, which start Monday, June 17. Individuals may register 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Lentz Recreation Center at Betty G.

The Crouse Community History and Photo Project, founded two years ago, will host North Carolina's "First TV News Anchorman," Doug Mayes, as a guest speaker during the group's Tuesday evening meeting.

Those interested in learning more about a proposed indoor shooting range in eastern Lincoln County will have the opportunity to do so Tuesday evening.

And groans from those of us working with college-bound high school students could be heard from coast to coast.

I am a retired teacher, so I no longer have a personal stake in the fallout from your ill-conceived education decisions.

North Meck senior Ellen Reinecke, who has been a source of inspiration for North Mecklenburg students and staff.

The Lincoln Economic Development Association hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for Hydac Technology Corporation Wednesday morning to mark the official opening of its now-completed 54,000-square-foot facility in the Denver industrial park.

Three Daytona Prototype teams have some heavy lifting to do after last weekend's Chevrolet GRAND-AM 200 at Belle Isle Park.

People in the Lake Norman area and in eastern Lincoln County can expect to see increased activity by firefighters and the N.C. Air National Guard for the next three days, as training exercises go on.

Donna Whitener Brewer, 48, of 1407 Ivey Ch. Rd. in Lincolnton was charged May 28 with one count of driving while impaired.

A near-spectacular qualifying performance gave Gray Motorsports Pro Stock driver Shane Gray a solid leg to stand on this weekend for the opening round of eliminations at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

Beginning next week, the Lincoln County Farmers Market will expand to include another location, offering products from local farmers and artists in Lincoln and surrounding counties.

Last week "Crossover Day" passed in the North Carolina Legislature. It is a deadline set by the General Assembly to ensure non-budget bills clear their originating chamber with enough time to be heard by the other chamber prior to adjournment.

TODAY Cooking Club The Junior Gourmet Cooking Club, sponsored by the Lincoln County 4-H Club, will continue through September for youth ages 9-12. Cost is $35. Individuals interested in participating the nine-month experience can contact the 4-H office at 736-8458. Store celebration Belk of Lincolnton, 415 N. Generals Blvd.

You don't have to watch John Gunter lead the Gaston Symphonic Band to know he's a passionate conductor.

Terry Lee Petty, 23, of 1401 Old Hickory Grove Rd. in Gastonia was charged May 24 with one count of failure to appear.

The Lincolnton Recreation Pool at Betty G. Ross Park will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

Edward Jay Holbert, 57, of 7690 Sawdust Trl. in Denver was charged May 23 with one count of driving while license revoked, for which a $500 secured bond was set.

Curtis Alfred Johnson Jr. 49, of 2426 Sun Valley Trl. in Lincolnton was charged May 20 with one count each of second-degree trespassing and cyberstalking.