SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer Filing for the Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation Board ended Friday at noon, with only one candidate having filed for a seat. Pamela M. Stroupe of Lincolnton, an incumbent on the board, filed for another term as one of three elected members. Hers is the…
Officers offer tips to pet owners during hot days JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer Animal cruelty has been a hot topic lately for two Lincoln County men. Lincolnton resident Joshua Keaton Parrish, 23, of 3156 Our Place, was charged Tuesday with one count of cruelty to animals. Lincoln County Animal Control…
SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer One week remains for students from four area high schools to register for free athletic screenings being offered later this month that will include a check for heart-related problems. Taking place July 21 at Carolinas Medical Center-Lincoln, “Heart of a Champion Day” is open to students…
AMANDA SEBASTIANO Staff Writer About 55 patrons have responded to The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton, Inc.’s (DDA) mob scene scheduled for Saturday. The DDA is hosting a “cash mob” as part of Independents Week – a national program that celebrates locally owned, independent businesses around the country. This weekend…
SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer The installation of sidewalks on and around Newbold Street was discussed by members of the Lincolnton City Council Thursday night. After being presented with a cost estimate by City Manager Jeff Emory, council members agreed that they would need additional price quotes before deciding whether to…
Staff Reports Several activities throughout the area should keep July Fourth celebrations going strong, provided the weather cooperates; temperatures are forecast for the high 90s with scattered storms developing in the afternoon. The seventh annual Maiden Fourth of July Edith Pirkle Parade will take place at…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer Police have charged a Lincolnton man with shooting a neighbor in the abdomen during an altercation at a child’s birthday party over the weekend. Det. Sgt. Jason Munday told the Times-News on Monday afternoon that Lance Scott Tuno, 26, of 1496 Tin Lane in…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer For the second time in three months, an Iron Station man found himself behind bars for alleged drug activity at his residence, according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators. Deputies said they seized three guns and eight ounces of marijuana from Robin Gail…
SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer An extension of the current water agreement between the city of Lincolnton and Lincoln County will be weighed by members of the City Council during their meeting Thursday night. The contract, which includes an addition stipulating that the agreement be extended on a month-to-month…
