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City of Lincolnton Public Works employee Jimmy Gilbert adds garland, white lights and a bow to street lamp poles and changes out the green Lincolnton flags for more seasonal red as downtown Lincolnton gets geared up for the holidays last week.
Project looks at unmet transportation needs
Funding for the Lincoln project, roughly $30,000, comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Lincolnton firefighters certified by state
Responding to more than 1,700 calls a year, the Lincolnton Fire Department was recently recognized for their hard work and dedication to the community.
New protest challenges city wards
Even as the Lincoln County Board of Elections is set to meet Tuesday for a hearing on one protest of recent city elections, a new and broader protest threatens to raise doubts about the entire structure of Lincolnton's council.
Trial focuses on weapon used to shoot deputy
The prosecution continued presenting its case this morning in the trial of a man accused of killing a part-time sheriff's deputy in 2007.
Taylor, his girlfriend may have been paid for hours not worked
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office may have paid former chief deputy Barry Taylor and his girlfriend Tabatha Willis for several periods of time in which they did not perform any work.
NC CAR BIRTH, 1ST LD-WRITETHRU LINCOLNTON, N.C. - A North Carolina woman gave birth in the front seat of her car on the way to the hospital.
Mobile dog grooming comes to Gaston County
The idea of having your dog fully groomed without ever leaving your driveway may seem far fetched, but a new mobile grooming service is offering just that.
Governor Should Have Authority to Suspend Indicted Officials
Lincoln County taxpayers are footing the bill for a lawsuit that seeks to have the sheriff of Lincoln County removed from office because of alleged wrongdoing including lying, mismanagement and obstruction of justice.
UPDATE: County files petition to remove sheriff
Lincoln County's petition to have Sheriff Timothy L. Daugherty suspended and removed from office has been filed.
COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS: Judge May Laugh County Attorney Right Out of the Courtroom
COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS: Judge May Laugh County Attorney Right Out of the Courtroom By Ken H. Fortenberry
If I were a Superior Court judge hearing the county's complaint against Sheriff Tim Daugherty I'd laugh county attorney Jeff Taylor right out of my courtroom.
County Files Legal Petition Seeking Sheriff's Ouster
Map throws city election into doubt
This map shows a portion of Lincolnton with Ward 1 shaded. Tim Shain's residence on North Oak street appears to be in Ward 4, while Fred Houser's McBee Street home appears to be in Ward 1. This is based on the ward map that appeared at the Elections Department office after filing for the race was concluded.
Taylor, his girlfriend may have been paid for hours not worked
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office may have paid former chief deputy Barry Taylor and his girlfriend Tabatha Willis for several periods of time in which they did not perform any work.
Citizens speak out on thread trail plan
Some people spoke out in favor of the proposed Carolina Thread Trail master plan, while others disagreed at a public hearing conducted by the Lincoln County commissioners and Planning Board on Monday night.
Shain's election win in doubt over his residency in ward
The results of Tuesday's Lincolnton city elections have been thrown into doubt over questions about whether winning City Council candidate Tim Shain lived in the right place.
Sagebrush returns to Lincolnton
Jonathan King and mother Carolyne King of Lincolnton are served a sirloin and shrimp dinner by Sagebrush server Linda Holland at the newly re-opened restaurant on North Generals Boulevard on Thursday.
Humane Society urges owners to fix pets
Some will find their way into animal shelters, where they might get adopted. Perfectly healthy animals will run out of time at the shelter and be euthanized.
Workers file complaint for unpaid wages
Former employees of two local group homes for at-risk youth met with a representative of the U.S. Department of Labor Monday to complain about unpaid wages.
From left, Larry Griffin Jr., his father, Larry Griffin Sr., and brother, Mike Griffin in front of their business, Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheels & Auto Repair, which has a location in Lincolnton.