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Flooding rains in Lincoln County occurred at 'hurricane rates', catching local authorities off guard

Lincolnton · Lincolnton

Flooding rains in Lincoln County occurred at 'hurricane rates', catching local authorities off guard

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Intense storms battered Lincolnton Wednesday night, but no emergency alerts were sent to the phones of people in the area. Mark Howell, Lincoln County’s Emergency Management coordinator, says four to five feet of water quickly pooled in some parts of town. He monitored it all from the county’s Emergency Operations Center. The rain was powerful enough that Howell prepared swift-water rescue boats to respond…Read Article

1 person killed in Lincolnton crash, NCSHP says

Lincolnton · Lincolnton

1 person killed in Lincolnton crash, NCSHP says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

One person was killed in a Lincolnton crash and another was sent to the hospital on Saturday morning, North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.Read Article

Associational leadership cohorts ready to start third year of peer mentorship, growth • Biblical Recorder

BP · Lincolnton

Associational leadership cohorts ready to start third year of peer mentorship, growth • Biblical Recorder

NASHVILLE (BP) — In his 15 years of associational ministry, Terry Stockman has learned the benefits of listening. “Build relationships,” he said of his advice to pastors, particularly younger ones, while leading South Fork Baptist Association in Lincolnton, N.C. “Spend the first two or three years drinking a lot of bad coffee and sitting on [...]Read More...Read Article

Clyde Hoover Tutherow, Jr.

Clyde Hoover Tutherow, Jr., age 82, of Nelson Drive in Lincolnton passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Mr. Tutherow was born July 25, 1942, in Lincoln County, son of the late Clyde Hoover Tutherow, Sr. and Maudie Baker Tutherow.Lincolnton · Lincolnton Read Article

Junior athlete Jaxon Dollar has taken recruiting world by storm

Few players had the meteoric recruiting rise like Denver (N.C.) East Lincoln High junior athlete Jaxon Dollar has this spring. Dollar is ranked No. 87 overall by On3.com in the class of 2027. He is the No. 6 tight end nationally and Nov. 4 overall in the state of North Carolina.Denver, North Carolina · Denver Read Article

Attempted sale of stolen tractor intercepted by deputies

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The sale of a stolen tractor was intercepted by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on June 13.Lincoln County, North Carolina · Lincoln County Read Article

North Carolina Offers Rising Star L.J. Smith: A Basketball Prospect's Journey

North Carolina has extended a scholarship offer to rising junior L.J. Smith, a highly sought-after 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Lincolnton. Despite being just a junior, Smith already has offers from prestigious programs, including Louisville and Kansas. Known for his scoring prowess, he averaged 33.1 points per game last season while also contributing 9.2 rebounds and earning honors as Player of the Year in his conference. By the Numbers 33.1 po…Basketball · Lincolnton See the Story

Suspect in Custody After 'Credible' Shooting Threat Caused Lockdowns in Lincolnton

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A spokesperson for the sheriff's office confirmed the threat, but said there is no evidence of an active shooter at this time.Lockdown · Lincolnton See the Story

School board puts wrap on 2024-25 school year

Special recognitions draw full houseEducation · Lincolnton Read Article

Notification of untreated wastewater discharge

On Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 AM, the City of Lincolnton had an accidental discharge of wastewater sludge enter the South Fork River, at the City of Lincolnton Wastewater Treatment Plant. The discharge was due to a…Lincolnton · Lincolnton Read Article

Vale woman guilty of death by vehicle in 2024 crash

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A family said they hold no ill-will against the woman who crashed into their family member's car, causing his death.Vale, North Carolina · Vale Read Article