The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michael Derek Hopkins, 22, of 4315 Candlewood Ct. in Denver was charged July 28 with one count each of failure to appear, no financial responsibility, driving while license revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with an expired registration plate. A…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer This weekend, individuals passing through Lincoln County will have the opportunity to fill local firefighters’ boots with change and help make a difference in the lives of those living locally and nationally with neuromuscular diseases. The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s local district office in Mooresville contacted the…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer A Maiden sex offender failed to notify deputies of his correct address, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies charged Freddie Keith Thompson Jr., 25, of 4005 Benny Shrum Lane, Tuesday with one felony count each of failure to notify change of address-sex offender and failure…
SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer Comfort & Care Dentistry of Lincolnton opened an additional location in Stanley on July 30, located in the remodeled former office building of the late N.C. Sen. and Dr. James Forrester at 510 N.C. 27 South. Its Lincolnton office opened in September 2007. The principal dentists…
Yard sale The West Lincoln Rebel Navy will host a community yard sale 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at West Lincoln High School in Vale. To reserve a space, call (704) 447-5065. Church breakfast Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Ch. Rd. in Lincolnton, will host a breakfast buffet 7-11…
KATHRYN YARBRO Guest columnist There’s something special about an early morning trip to the Farmer’s Market. The air is still cool and the pickings are best before the crowd arrives. Those of us who once had a home garden and gathered our own vegetables, know the work that’s involved in…
Mary Sue Wehunt Mary Sue Wehunt, 90, of Cherryville died August 1, 2012. Gravesides services will be held August 5, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at City Memorial Cemetery. Burial will follow in the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Carpenter’s Funeral Home, August…
Lincolnton preparing for August 17 season opener MICHAEL GEBELEIN Sports Editor The Lincolnton Wolves held their first official football practice of the 2012-2013 season on Monday with several key position battles still being fought and a focus on preparing for a four-way scrimmage, which will include the West Lincoln Rebels,…
Lincolnton tickets Fans can purchase all-sport passes for $75 or football season tickets for $25 from a sports booster or athletic director Scott Cloninger. Reserved seat holders can pick up their tickets from sports boosters Kevin Ray or Ronnie Carpenter. Reserved seats will also be available for pickup at the…
Cherryville: Embezzlement investigation is ongoing JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer A former city of Cherryville employee has been charged with embezzling city funds as the result of a still-ongoing investigation that could ultimately result in additional charges against her or others. Jennifer Neal Hoyle, 34, of Cherryville, was charged…
