Features Reenactment scene from Battle of Ramsour's Mill. Photo/Lincoln Co. Historical Assn.

Historic Revolutionary War battle reenactment this weekend »

  Reenactment scene from Battle of Ramsour's Mill. Photo/Lincoln Co. Historical Assn. You say you want a revolution? Well,  if so, it will take place at the historic Battle of Ramsour’s Mill…

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Jose Mundo of Lancaster Custom Dock places sticks while seeding a new osprey nest on Lake Norman. Photo by Doreen Sugierski

Wildlife Federation, Duke Energy partner to enhance fishing on LKN, and help the ospreys, too »

Jose Mundo of Lancaster Custom Dock places sticks while seeding a new osprey nest on Lake Norman. Photo by Doreen Sugierski JOHN FORTENBERRY john@newsatnorman.com The North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Duke Energy are…

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Local News

Curtis, Carney head into runoff for state senate seat; Curtis says Carney ‘demonized him’ »

David Curtis (middle background) greets voters at Westport on May 8

David Curtis (middle background) greets voters at Westport on May 8 KEN FORTENBERRY ken@newsatnorman.com While his opponents attacked each other and out-spent him…

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Historic Revolutionary War battle reenactment this weekend »

Reenactment scene from Battle of Ramsour's Mill. Photo/Lincoln Co. Historical Assn.

  Reenactment scene from Battle of Ramsour's Mill. Photo/Lincoln Co. Historical Assn. You say you want a revolution? Well,  if so, it…

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Stanley man accused of sexually assaulting teen »

Wesley Fore

Wesley Fore Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective Seth Bailey recently arrested a Glover Lane man on charges that he sexually assaulted a…

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Sports

ELHS advances to third round of state baseball playoffs »

East Lincoln advanced to the third round of the state playoffs with a convincing win over Shelby 12-2.  Darin Salter picked up the win throwing five innings.  Garrett Young relieved Salter to close out the game in the sixth inning. East Lincoln’s 12 runs included a…

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Bubba McDowell, Allie Castro take home track-and-field state championship titles »

State Champs - Bubba McDowell and Allie Castro

State Champs - Bubba McDowell and Allie Castro An East Lincoln male runner and a North Lincoln female runner brought home championship titles in the 2A State Track and Field Championships held at North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro last weekend. Marcus “Bubba” McDowell,…

May 17 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Opinions

Letter to the editor: We enjoy, appreciate news@norman and its focus on the community »

Dear Editor: My wife and I, Denver residents for the past five years, have come to rely on news@norman to keep us informed not only of…

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Market, not politicians, should determine viability of business idea »

While some folks may disagree with a recent zoning decision by the county commission, this might be a good time to remind everyone that the…

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News Briefs

East Lincoln GOP women to meet

East Lincoln Republican Women will meet Tuesday, April 24 at the East Lincoln Fire Dept. S. Pilot Knob Rd. Refreshments are served at 6:45, meeting to begin at 7 p.m. This is the last meeting before…

Apr 18 2012 / Read More »

Summer journalism intern applications being accepted

news@norman is looking for a summer journalism intern. Rising college juniors or seniors majoring in journalism or mass communications are welcome to apply for the paid internship. Applicants must have successfully completed core journalism courses, and preferably have…

Apr 18 2012 / Read More »

Area resident seeks donations to send socks to troops in Afghanistan

  A Shelby resident who goes out of her way to show her love and appreciation for American troops in Afghanistan needs your help.   Yvonne Hayes sends CARE packages to the troops and says that in…

Mar 29 2012 / Read More »
Obituaries

Geneva Aiken Dellinger

 Geneva E. Aiken Dellinger Geneva Elizabeth Aiken Dellinger, 96, of 860 S. Highway 16 in Stanley, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Funeral services were held Friday, May 4 at Hills Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr.…

May 9 2012 / Read More »

Mildred Ross King

Mildred Ross King Mrs. Mildred Ross King, 97, of Charlotte Health Care Center, and formerly of 7481 Forney Hill Road in Denver, died on Friday, April 27, 2012. Her funeral service was held Sunday, April 29, 2012 in…

May 3 2012 / Read More »

Elizabeth Benfield, Lorna Hamilton

Elizabeth Benfield KANNAPOLIS – Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Earlene Hall Benfield, 42, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012 at her home. A funeral service was held Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev.…

Apr 26 2012 / Read More »
In Our Schools William Cofield

ELHS student Will Cofield nominated to US Air Force Academy

  William Cofield An East Lincoln High student has been nominated to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. U.S. Senator Richard Burr announced the nomination of William Cofield, son of William and Kristine Cofield, last week. He was selected…

Mar 8 2012 / Read More »
Celebration surrounds Madeline Holmes after she scored the game winning 3-point shot in the final seconds of the game. Doreen Sugierski Photo

Charter School Talon Challenge raises money for cancer research

Celebration surrounds Madeline Holmes after she scored the game winning 3-point shot in the final seconds of the game. Doreen Sugierski Photo Lincoln Charter School held the Talon Challenge basketball fundraiser last weekend with games between Lincoln…

Feb 9 2012 / Read More »
The People of Denver Coach Mark Lackey in file photo from his days coaching basketball at NLHS

Coach Mark Lackey: Every athlete he coaches is the Most Valuable

Coach Mark Lackey in file photo from his days coaching basketball at NLHS JOHN FORTENBERRY john@newsatnorman.com Teachers are often times underappreciated. Their work days begin before the kids arrive at school, and typically don’t end until later on in…

Jan 4 2012 / Read More »
Raymond and Sylvia Holmes, Denver Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

Parade grand marshals Raymond and Sylvia Holmes: They put community first

Raymond and Sylvia Holmes, Denver Christmas Parade Grand Marshals JOHN FORTENBERRY john@newsatnorman.com After more than two decades of service to the Denver community, Raymond and Sylvia Holmes are being honored as the Grand Marshals for Denver’s 2011 Christmas Parade. “I…

Nov 30 2011 / Read More »
Denver artist Dene Scott Smith

Dene Scott Smith: Creativity is a lifelong journey

Denver artist Dene Scott Smith JOHN FORTENBERRY john@newsatnorman.com   Art is creative. It is innovative, personal and expressive. For one Denver artist, art is also an expression of herself.   Dene Scott Smith was born with the innate ability to…

Nov 16 2011 / Read More »
Area History jacksonweb

Widow of the Confederacy, Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, had deep roots in Lincoln County

Editor’s Note: This year marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, and the following story is one in an occasional series about the war and Lincoln County’s role. Compiled by Ken Fortenberry One of…

Oct 7 2011 / Read More »
Amputation at hospital on Gettysburg battlefield. Denver man died shortly after his leg was amputated

Member of Denver’s ‘Dry Pond Dixies’ sent letters home from Civil War

  Amputation at hospital on Gettysburg battlefield. Denver man died shortly after his leg was amputated Editor’s Note:  The first volley of the Civil War was fired 150 years ago last week at Fort Sumter, SC, and plunged…

Apr 20 2011 / Read More »
Mount Tirzah was on the banks of Leeper's Creek in East Lincoln

From the blood of kings to Lincoln County slavehood; local man bought slaves off ship in Charleston

From an unedited article reprinted in the Louisiana Historical Quarterly in 1919: By F. Brevard McDowell    A letter written in the early part of the first decade of the last century by Judge Joseph Brevard, of Camden,…

Mar 21 2011 / Read More »
Calendar

May 19-24, 2012

SATURDAY, MAY 19 Westport Community Association Annual Yard Sale.  7 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Rain or Shine.  Items will be at homes throughout the community as well as at St. Peter by-the-Lake located on Fairfield Forest Rd. Bark…

May 17 2012 / Read More »
Business

Dr. Laura Schrader joins Lakeside Family Physicians

Lakeside Family Physicians has a new member. Laura Schrader, MD, a family practitioner, recently joined the practice at Lakeside’s Denver office, located at 7482 Waterside Crossing Boulevard, Suite 202.   Dr. Schrader is a graduate of the…

Apr 11 2012 / Read More »

LEDA honors several area businesses

Lincoln Economic Development Association hosted its eighth annual Milestone Achievement Awards Luncheon on March 15 at the Lincolnton Cultural Center; recognizing manufacturers, distributors and the motor sports industry in the City of Lincolnton and Lincoln County…

Mar 22 2012 / Read More »

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