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08/01/2024
Edward Lee Perkins
IRON STATION, N.C. - Edward Lee Perkins, age 73 of Iron Station passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/edward-lee-perkins/
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Edward Lee Perkins
IRON STATION, N.C. - Edward Lee Perkins, age 73 of Iron Station passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his residence.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/edward-lee-perkins/
Noah Carse "N.C." Huss Jr.
Noah Carse (N.C.) Huss Jr. departed this earth on July 26, 2024 due to complications related to a recent cancer diagnosis.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/noah-carse-nc-huss-jr/
Doyle Franklin Hensley
DALLAS, N.C. - Doyle Franklin Hensley, 76, of Dallas passed away on July 26, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/doyle-franklin-hensley/
Herman “Dennis” Kiser
CROUSE, N.C. - Herman “Dennis” Kiser, age 68, of Hephzibah Church Road, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2024.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/herman-dennis-kiser/
William “Dennis” Wright
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - William “Dennis” Wright, age 82, of Vernon Street, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his residence.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/william-dennis-wright/
Kathryn Smith
IRON STATION, N.C. - Ms. Kathryn Smith, 84, of Iron Station transitioned peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/kathryn-smith/
Jamie Shane Richard
Jamie Shane Richard, 48, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at Atrium Health-Lincoln.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/jamie-shane-richard/
Rev. Harry C. Armstrong
Rev. Harry C. Armstrong, age 80, departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024 to begin his eternal life with our Lord after a short illness.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/rev-harry-c-armstrong/
Harold Demp Logan Jr.
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Harold Demp Logan Jr. 76, of Lincolnton transitioned on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Wendover Hospice House - Shelby.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/harold-demp-logan-jr/
Madison Nicole Austin
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Miss Madison Nicole Austin, 18, of Charlotte transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at CMC-Main, Charlotte.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/madison-nicole-austin/
Ethel Kathleen Williams Carpenter
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Ethel Kathleen Williams Carpenter, age 93, of Cherryville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at her daughters home.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/ethel-kathleen-williams-carpenter/
Mary Sue Wilfong Miller
CLAREMONT, N.C. - Mary Sue Wilfong Miller, 89, of Claremont passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at The Greens of Viewmont in Hickory.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/mary-sue-wilfong-miller/
Brenda Trivette Hunter
DENVER, N.C. - Brenda “Beautiful Brenda” Trivette Hunter, age 78, of Denver passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/brenda-trivette-hunter/
Today In History – July 31
Today in 1498 On his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus becomes the first European to land on the island of Trinidad.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/today-in-history-july-31/
Today In History – July 30
Today in 1965 U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Social Security Act of 1965 into law, establishing Medicare and Medicaid.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/30/today-in-history-july-30/
Today In History – August 1
Today in 1790 The first US census is completed, establishing the population of the United States at the time as 4 million.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/today-in-history-august-1/
Bible Verse of the Day August 1 - Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed...
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/aug/01/bible-verse-of-the-day-august-1-lamentations-322-23/
Stanley Man Charged With S*x Offenses
The investigation began as a result of a multi-agency investigation into child po*******hy and online solicitation of minors. The man is accused of sending and receiving photos and videos.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/stanley-man-charged-with-sex-offenses/
Notification Of Discharge Of Untreated Wastewater – Clark Creek
General Statute 143-215.1C requires the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a news release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/notification-of-discharge-of-untreated-wastewater-clark-creek/
Catawba County Libraries Have Story Time
Reading to small children feeds their imagination. It stimulates literacy skills and helps develop the parts of the brain concerned with memory and reading functions.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/catawba-county-libraries-have-story-time/
N.C. Sheriffs’ Assoc. Hosts Business Conference
According to Eddie Caldwell, the executive vice president of and general counsel for the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association, the group hosted sheriffs, personnel from sheriff’s offices and their families from across North Carolina.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/nc-sheriffs-assoc-hosts-business-conference/
Woman Accused Of Slashing Some 60 Tires
According to the Lincolnton Police Department, the suspected tire-slasher is Ashlen Beatty, 37. Beatty is charged with damaging tires on vehicles––with some of them having all four tires slashed––that were parked along East Pine and East Sycamore streets.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/woman-accused-of-slashing-some-60-tires/
Cemetery Plots For Sale
Two full size burial plots in the beautiful Veterans Garden of Valor for sale by owner.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/31/cemetery-plots-for-sale/
Aging Phones Bring Out The Luddite In Me
Electronics stores are foreign territory, no more often than I replace my devices. I figure if it still works, why buy a new one?
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/30/aging-phones-bring-out-the-luddite-in-me/
Saturday Vehicle Crash Kills One
NCSHP personnel responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Lincoln County on US-321 Business at Bynum Road.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/30/saturday-vehicle-crash-kills-one/
Assault Victim Dies, Suspect Faces Additional Charges
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the victim in this case, who was assaulted by her son, passed away at Atrium Main Hospital in Charlotte, NC due to the injuries she sustained during the assault on July 19, 2024.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/30/assault-victim-dies-suspect-faces-additional-charges/
Today In History – July 29
Today in 1914 the first transcontinental telephone service begins with first conversation between New York City and San Francisco; and in1958 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a bill creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/29/today-in-history-july-29/
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Hearing Regarding Speed Limits August 1
The Council will consider a 22mph speed limit on East Water and East Sycamore Streets.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/28/public-notice-public-hearing-regarding-speed-limits-august-1/
PUBLIC NOTICE: Zoning Hearings August 1 Lincolnton City Council Meeting
Lincolnton City Council will consider two zoning requests and one zoning text amendment at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 7 p.m.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/28/public-notice-zoning-hearings-august-1-lincolnton-city-council-meeting/
Murder Suspect Killed After Trying To Strike Officers
Pierre Demond Ramseur, 33, of Hickory, was shot and killed Monday around 6 p.m., when members of the County’s Special Tactics and Response (or STAR) Team attempted to apprehend him.
https://lincolnherald.com/news/2024/jul/28/murder-suspect-killed-after-trying-to-strike-officers/
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A short special called meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners has apparently set the stage for the ouster of Commissioner Carrol Mitchem as chair of the board. Commissioners voted to change their policy allowing the removal of a chair or vice chair at any meeting during the year by a vote of 'no confidence.' The action came in the aftermath of allegations of 'harassment' by a former County employee who recently quit after 22 years on the job. After the vote on the policy change, Commissioner Bud Cesena made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and while Mitchem, the only 'no' vote on the change, objected, the meeting was adjourned. Mitchem then said he wanted to talk with the news media after the meeting. (see video) None of the other commissioners would comment. Public Information Officer Vanessa Leon issued the following Wednesday evening: Regarding the action that was taken today during the Special Called Meeting at 4:00 on April 24th, 2024 the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners want to share the following statement: “It was time to update the policy and the Board felt it was necessary to update” In regards to comments made following the meeting to the media: “The comments and information provided by Chairman Carrol Mitchem are related to a personnel matter and an ongoing investigation. The actions by Chairman Mitchem are not supported by the Board of Commissioners. Discussing personnel matters that are protected is not condoned by the Board for any reason.”
It's not unusual to see some unusual animals as Upton Family Farm off Hwy 27 at Hebron Church Road in western Lincoln County...but this weekend, they'll have DINOSAURS! Yes, dinosaurs! And you can take the family on a dinosaur hunt Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Get your tickets in advance for $20 a carload at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/edsdinosaurslive/items/309139/calendar/2021/06/?flow=574988&full-items=yes because they'll be $30 at the gate this weekend. The dino hunt also provides admission to a show every two hours that's both educational and FUN!
Among those who spoke at Monday night's (June 1, 2020) Public Hearing on the proposed Lincoln County Budget for fiscal 2021 was Chris Rhyne, husband of Board of Education vice-chair Heather Rhyne. A long-time volunteer and former Volunteer of the Year in Lincoln County Schools, Rhyne was the chair of the committee that pushed for adoption of the additional quarter-cent local option sales tax two years ago. While by law, there is no guarantee how that money will be used, Commissioners and the School Board had agreed that it would be used for the schools. Rhyne said he had worked for the approval of the tax based on that understanding.
The first of the 2019 Independence Day parades was held in the Westport Community Thursday morning. Martin Oakes provided us with this video of the parade:
A crowd of some 250-plus gathered at the Gaston County Courthouse on N. Marietta St. in Gastonia Saturday afternoon (June 27th) to show their support of the Confederate flag. Members of the Gaston County Major Charles Q. Petty Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organized the rally to show support of the flag that has drawn criticism following the murder of nine African-Americans at a church in Charleston, SC in which racial prejudice was considered a factor in the shooting. The rally was also in support of keeping the special SCV license plate option alive in North Carolina. The Save the Flag Rally was organized by Bill Starnes, commander of the Gaston County unit, who said “Our heritage is important to us, it means something to us and we’re proud of it." Starnes delivered a 30-minute history lesson to the crowd. In his comments, he said that the Civil War was not about slavery, that President Lincoln had spoken in favor of the right of states to secede, and that Lincoln had on several occasions voiced an opinion that he did not want to end slavery. Starnes insisted the Confederate battle flag that is commonly flown in many locations throughout the South is not a symbol of hatred. Governor Pat McCrory has joined other governors in saying he wants to remove the Confederate flag from special SCV license plates that are offered as an option in NC. The decision on that will be up to the General Assembly. Tim Moore of Cleveland County, the speaker of the NC House, has expressed his agreement with McCrory's opinion. Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old killer who said he wanted to start a race war, was seen in a photograph displaying the Confederate flag.