SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer N.C. Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, is among those braving the weather in Tampa this week for the 2012 Republican National Convention, but he’s not letting the wind and rain dampen his spirits. He told the Times-News during a phone call Tuesday that the place…
Church banquet Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church will present “A Portrait of Faithfulness,” a banquet in recognition of leaders honoring Mr. J.T. Rendleman of Mt. Holly, a Trustee and member of Gold Hill’s church family, 5 p.m. Sept. 15 at Faith Baptist Church, 5180 Old Plank Rd. in Iron Station. …
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Cinnamon Fernandez Davies, 37, of 2878 Corey Ln. in Lincolnton was charged Aug. 25 with three counts of child abuse-a general misdemeanor and one count of driving while impaired. No bond was set. Donald Blair Smith, 49, of 250 Brevard Place…
Rebels pick up first win of season against Burns MICHAEL GEBELEIN Sports Editor VALE — The West Lincoln Rebels varsity soccer team picked up its first win of the 2012-2013 season with a 6-2 nonconference rout of the Burns Bulldogs (3-2) on Monday. Senior Ethan Bumgarner and sophomore Ivan Calvillo…
Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Broome Mauney Barbara “Bobbie” Broome Mauney, age 80, of the Brian Center, and formerly of 173 Salem Church Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, August 27, 2012. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2012 in theWarlick Funeral HomeChapel with Rev. Robert Redding officiating.…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer DENVER — The East Lincoln Mustangs suffered a 6-1 home loss to the Shelby Lions Monday night. While East Lincoln fans and Shelby players alike were certain the match would be a shutout, the Mustang squad proved to the crowd in the game’s final 45 seconds…
Lincolnton Wolves Offense: Sophomore center Bradley Franklin led the Lincolnton offense in blocking against South Point. Defense: Sophomore defensive end Darian Roseboro led the Lincolnton defense with 12 tackles and three tackles for loss. East Lincoln Mustangs Offense: Senior wide receiver Tyler Brock had five catches for 139 yards and…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer A Lincoln County teen, accused of participating in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl earlier this month at a location in Gaston County, is being held under a $100,000 bond. Chais Patrick Dotson, 18, of 3246 Cinnabar Lane in Iron Station, is behind Gaston…
LTN staff reports A water line break southwest of Lincolnton forced one school to release students early on Tuesday and affected service to an estimated 1,000 Lincoln County water customers in the area, according to Public Works Director Don Chamblee. An alert notification announcing the break said a…