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Crouse and the Last Year of World War II
Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside for all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In 1945, while the gins still ran, the churches held services, the stores stayed open, and families went about the daily work of Crouse, the Lincoln County News carried short notices about sons and daughters of the same households who were overseas. The names that appeared in those columns belong to the families whose houses, farms, and businesses have filled earlier installments of this series. The war news and the community news arrived in the same paper.
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Lincoln Landmarks secures grant for Brevard’s Chapel Church project
DENVER – Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a preservation nonprofit based in Lincoln County, has announced it has received a $50,000 grant to support the restoration of Brevard’s Chapel in Denver. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is not only historically and culturally important, but also architecturally important as...
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NL Knights sweep 5A; LNC, PLP, CTK ladies win XC championships
KERNERSVILLE – Several lake area programs returned home with hardware after competing in the cross country state championships last weekend. The North Lincoln boys and girls each won in the 5A ranks, while three girls teams all hailing from the Catawba Shores Conference – Christ the King, Pine Lake Prep and Lake Norman Charter – won the 2A, 3A and 4A championships, respectively.
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Shelby dedicates monument during annual Veterans Day event
As country singer Lee Newton sang "God Bless the USA," Cleveland County veterans, leaders and elected officials slowly unveiled a granite monument honoring those who served in the military before a crowd gathered at Uptown Shelby's historic Court Square on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The monument, which recognizes veterans from each branch of service, was dedicated during the annual Veterans Day program. The memorial, inscribed with "Dedicated to all who served in times of war and peace," features several plaques, including one depicting the iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. At the bottom it displays the message "All gave some — some gave all." Following a parade, the unveiling kicked off with American Legion Post 82 presenting the colors. All of the veterans in attendance were recognized and a moment of silence was held for POWs. Kevin Gordon, chairman of Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, gave a brief history of what was initially called Armistice Day and later became Veterans Day. "You're willingness to answer the call, put our country before self, and make sacrifices many of us will never fully understand deserves gratitude that
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Deadline Approaching to Register for 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade
Time is running out to register for the 68th Annual Lincolnton Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Lincolnton. This year’s theme, “Christmas Through the Decades – A Journey Through Christmas Past, Present & Future,” invites participants to bring the magic of Christmas from different eras to life. Floats and other entries can showcase everything from early 1900s Christmas traditions and the rocking '50s to the neon '80s and even a futuristic holiday celebration. Santa Claus will bring the parade to a grand finale.
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Morganton water bills headed higher, but timing is uncertain
Morganton water and sewer customers can expect higher rates in the coming years as the city prepares for what could be more than $300 million in infrastructure improvements over the next three decades. City Manager Sally Sandy told The Paper on Wednesday that rate increases are inevitable following the rate...