Historic site was home to Confederate laboratory SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer The Laboratory Mill on Southfork Road in Lincolnton could soon be host to weddings, reunions and other social events, in addition to film crews. During Monday night’s meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, a public hearing was…
Morning, evening meetings Thursday SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer After receiving public comment on the proposed 2012-2013 budget during its meeting Thursday evening, the Lincolnton City Council is expected to take a vote on the city’s financing for next year. Earlier in the day, council members will meet to discuss last-minute…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer Deputies are investigating a break-in at a Denver business over the weekend, which resulted in stolen electronics and other items. The incident took place Sunday at Red Rooster Consignment, located at 7912 Unity Church Road in Denver. Deputies responded to the site in reference to an…
AMANDA SEBASTIANO Staff Writer A unique proposal of technology use in classrooms and a highly effective staff put a local elementary school on the map to becoming a partner with a national organization, said Drew Polly, co-director of the UNC-Charlotte Professional Development Schools (PDS) network. Chosen as one of 15…
The clouds parted and the sun shone so participants could watch the “transit of Venus” with special viewers handed out at the office of Lincolnton dentist Robert T. Cloninger on Tuesday. During the rare event, the planet Venus crossed directly between the Earth and the Sun. Although dangerous to observe…
Dangerous drug in spotlight after face-chewing assault in Miami JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer With recent headlines about a man high on bath salts nearly gnawing off another man’s face in broad daylight last week in Miami, Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy M. Hill sat down with the Times-News on Friday to…
SARAH LOWERY Staff Writer Lincoln County residents looking to voice their opinions on the proposed 2012-2013 budget may do so tonight at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. County Manager George Wood presented his budget at the board’s previous meeting, with commissioners also having met for a special work…
The rumble of motorcycles and the smell of barbecue filled the streets of downtown Lincolnton during this years Hog Happenin’ over the weekend.…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer A local pharmacy technician and her husband were placed behind Lincoln County bars last week after deputies said she was stealing medication from her workplace for the couple. Cynthia Loftis Wooten, 47, and David Bryan Wooten, 51, both of 703 Allen Lane in Lincolnton, were jailed…
JENNA-LEY HARRISON Staff Writer A man found guilty last month of breaking into Catawba County vehicles has also been arrested on seven felony charges for similar crimes that took place in Lincoln County. Deputies have charged Alexander Scott Haymaker, 19, of 3681 Chevlot Hills Road in Sherrills Ford, with breaking…
