LINCOLNTON – Citing limited access to the development, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners denied a request for up to 55 homes on roughly 30 acres near the intersection of North Little Egypt and Optimist Club roads, but a last-minute site plan alteration may have saved a larger proposal on adjacent land from meeting the same fate. Creek Park 2 […]

Matriarch of Sweet Dreams Mattress & Furniture dies at 75
The family wrote: She left a legacy of love, generosity, encouragement, and a healthy dose of humor. My mother in law, Sharon Law, was just a beautiful example of God’s love and light in this world, dedicated and obedient to Him. Loving and serving others always. It has been a blessing and a privilege to work beside her for 20 […]

Center Stage guitar auction to benefit nonprofits
LINCOLNTON – A local entertainment company is auctioning off a pair of world-class guitars in support of nonprofit organizations Tunnel to Towers and Guitars for Vets. Center Stage, a Lincolnton-based entertainment company formed by a collection of industry veterans with more than 100 years of combined experience in the music business, is holding the auction in celebration of the release […]

Sheriff offers tips for safe holiday shopping
DENVER – The holiday season brings out shoppers in droves and while stores will be flooded with customers searching for the best deals, Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam has some safety tips to keep in mind while browsing for gifts. Beam recommends always shopping with a friend or relative, shopping during daylight hours, dressing casually, carrying cash in a front […]

These basketball teams took care of business during the Thanksgiving holiday
Vikings sweep Holden tournaments HUNTERSVILLE – The boys and girls basketball teams from North Meck won their respective brackets in the Leroy Holden Classic held at the school over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Lady Vikings used a strong second-half defensive effort to defeat Porter Ridge 51-42. In the previous game, North defeated Providence 66-33. North’s senior forward Kairah Dixon-Booker […]

Check out the LKN Chamber’s events planned for December
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce has a busy calendar of events as the diverse business association winds down its 2022 year. On Thursday, Dec. 1, the Chamber will convene a meeting on Lake Norman area nonprofits to share a little about themselves and activities planned for 2023. The meeting is typically attended by 30 to 40 nonprofits and civic […]