Lincolnton
Coverage of Lincolnton in the Nexus archive.
- 29-year-old accused of stabbing woman with pitchfork, officials say
A 29-year-old man, Nicholas Andrew Tompkins, is accused of stabbing a woman with a pitchfork in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The victim was hospitalized, and Tompkins was arrested the following day, charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, and is currently jailed with a $30,000 bond.
- Lincoln County woman charged after allegedly violating protection order, assault: Sheriff
A woman in Lincoln County, N.C., is accused of assaulting someone with a knife while violating a domestic violence protection order. Deputies responded to a home in Lincolnton on July 21 following the incident.
- Lincolnton police launch Stuff the Bus campaign for student school supplies
Lincolnton police have launched a 'Stuff the Bus' campaign to collect school supplies for local students before classes resume next month. Donations can be dropped off at the Lincolnton Police Department until August 6, with items including pencils, notebooks, and backpacks provided by United Way of Lincoln County and Lowe’s Home Improvement.
- 41-year-old man accused of kidnapping woman in Lincoln County
A 41-year-old man named Timothy Brittain was accused of kidnapping an unknown woman in Lincoln County, North Carolina, leading police on a chase before being arrested near an antique store. Brittain faces charges including first-degree kidnapping, domestic violence, and driving-related offenses, though no injuries were reported.
- Longtime residents vacate Charlotte mobile home park, before land houses new apartments
Longtime residents of Charlotte's Forest Park Mobile Home Park are vacating the property after a deadline passed, with a developer planning to replace it with apartments and townhomes. Residents report difficulty finding affordable replacement housing, citing Charlotte's affordability crisis and relocating to areas like Statesville and Lincolnton.
- Lincolnton ends curbside recycling service. Here's what residents can do instead
Lincolnton has ended its curbside recycling service and will begin collecting all residential recycling containers starting the week of July 13.
- Lincolnton’s lone public pool closed for the summer: What we know
Lincolnton’s public pool at Betty G. Ross Park is closed for the summer due to mechanical failures, time constraints, and drought-related issues. The city estimates $65,000 to $75,000 in repairs are needed, with an uncertain reopening timeline. Residents expressed disappointment, and nearby alternatives like the Yates McGinnis and Newton pools are open.