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Girl Scout earns Gold Award by developing STEM curriculum
March 14, 2024
DENVER – A Denver teen has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Carly Roberts, a member of Girl Scout Troop 2307 in the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont council, developed a STEM-based curriculum targeting fourth- through eighth-grade students that was offered...
There’s a new social district in town: Lincolnton grants approval on trial basis
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 13, 2024
LINCOLNTON – After a heated public hearing on a social district being put in place in the City of Lincolnton on March 7, it was approved on a six-month probationary basis by a 3-2 vote. Council members were split, with Christine Poinsette and Kevin Demeny voting for the district and...
Special athletes given the advantage with new bocce courts
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 13, 2024
LINCOLNTON – It’s been a marathon effort, but Lincoln County Special Olympics athletes now have a bocce ball court to practice on. David Garmon, who grew up in Huntersville but now lives in Lincoln County, was at the Lincoln County YMCA one day when he was told by Judy Wooten...
Lincoln commissioners hear Denver townhome proposal
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 6, 2024
LINCOLNTON – A proposed rezoning of a little over 26 acres to permit construction of 173 townhomes on the northside of N.C. 73 and the west side of North Ingleside Farm Road, at the intersection of the two roads in Denver, drew a standing room only crowd to the March...
Gravesite of Revolutionary War officer to be restored and protected
by Michelle T. Bernard | March 6, 2024
STANLEY – The gravesite of a Revolutionary War officer and Lincoln County resident, Gen. Peter Forney, is slowly being restored through a joint effort between the Vesuvius Furnace Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (VFC) and the Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA). Forney’s wife, Nancy Abernathy...
2024 primary election results
March 6, 2024
With Tuesday’s primary elections now in the rearview mirror, the races are set for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Federal offices Among candidates with local ties, Mooresville’s Grey Mills came up just short in his bid for the Republican nomination in U.S. House District 10, losing to...
One primary in first partisan Lincoln school board race
February 29, 2024
DENVER – In the first-ever partisan Lincoln County Board of Education election, only one of the four seats up for grabs will require a primary to determine a party’s candidate. Incumbent Heather Rhyne is being challenged by Ann Samuelson for the Republican nomination to fill the open at-large seat on...
Seven Republicans vie for three Lincoln commissioners’ seats
February 29, 2024
DENVER – The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners hasn’t seen a Democrat elected since 1998 and that trend will continue in 2024. The lack of a Democratic challenger means the top three finishers from the field of seven in the Tuesday, March 5 Republican primary will be elected to the...
Sign up for Lincoln Senior Games begins March 1
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 29, 2024
LINCOLN COUNTY – Participation in Senior Games in Lincoln County is ever-growing with more and more competitors joining in on what local coordinator Missy Calloway describes as a great way for people 50 and older to stay active and continue the sports and activities they enjoy. “Participants love the thrill...
Former U.S. Marshal pursues artistic endeavors
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – A former deputy U.S. Marshal, Patrick Martin, is the artistic brawn behind Lake Norman Mercantile & Creamery, which he co-owns with his wife, Kristen. He chose a rather unique tool to express his creativity – a chainsaw. “It’s the physicality that I like,” Martin said. “Getting dirty and...
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Five area teams advance to fourth round
by Matt Chapman | March 6, 2024
LAKE NORMAN – With three rounds down and three rounds still to be played, several lake area teams remain alive in the state basketball playoffs. ...
Area teams show well in first round of basketball playoffs
by Matt Chapman | February 28, 2024
LAKE NORMAN – More than half of the 23 lake-area teams selected to participate in the state basketball playoffs emerged victorious in round one Tuesday...
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Former U.S. Marshal pursues artistic endeavors
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – A former deputy U.S. Marshal, Patrick Martin, is the artistic brawn behind Lake Norman Mercantile & Creamery, which he co-owns with his wife, Kristen. He chose a rather...
Race City Steel races to success from NASCAR to Denver
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 28, 2024
DENVER – The founder of Race City Steel, Damon Lusk, moved to Denver in 1999 to pursue a career in NASCAR. “I was fortunate enough to do that for 10...
Denver man builds his field of dreams
by Michelle T. Bernard | February 22, 2024
DENVER – The dream of building a golf course began when Eddie Knox “borrowed” two golf clubs belonging to his brother-in-law. “I hit with them until I broke one of...
OPINION: Lincoln County has spoken and change appears to be what it wants
by Greg Smith | March 14, 2024
Well, first of all, the East Lincoln Betterment Association (ELBA) wanted to express our appreciation for everyone attending the Candidate Forum as we were completely...
It’s time to make your voice heard; the primaries are here
February 14, 2024
DENVER – As all of us living here have noted, things continue to change, as we all should expect. While traffic has been the most...
ELBA to host candidates forum ahead of Lincoln County primary
January 18, 2024
Unfortunately, the level of awareness and participation across the nation is poor when it comes to our elections. In Lincoln County, we typically range from...