š± How would 600 new homes reshape Iron Stationās roads and open space?
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- How would 600 new homes reshape Iron Stationās roads and open space?
- Meet the new assistant principal leading Iron Station Elementary this year
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Proposed Irongate subdivision hotly contested by Lincoln County residents (lakenormanpublications.com) ā A massive 600-home Irongate subdivision is proposed between Brevard Place Road and Old Plank Road in Iron Station, drawing strong pushback from nearby residents. County planners recommend approval, citing infrastructure upgrades and open space, while opponents worry about traffic, environmental impacts, and preserving long-held family land as commissioners prepare for an Aug. 17 follow-up meeting. 
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ā¢ Lincoln County Board of Education Approves new positions (lincolntimesnews.com) ā Families with children at Iron Station Elementary will see a new face in leadership this fall, as longtime Lincoln County educator Amanda Shearin becomes assistant principal for the 2026ā27 school year. With 14 years of experience and deep local roots, she emphasizes strong homeāschool partnerships and plans to build close relationships with Iron Station students, staff, and families. Ā Ā Ā
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Lincolnton
- Rock Springs Big Week underway (lincolntimesnews.com)
- Lincolnton Man Faces Charges After Reported Police Pursuit (whky.com)
- LHS grad ācrowned in paradise' at annual pageant (lakenormanpublications.com)
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- Lincoln County Warns Against Contact with a Lake Norman Cove After 2,000 Gallons of Wastewater Leak (medicaldaily.com)
- These 5 NC restaurants made OpenTable's list of Top Hotel Restaurants in America (charlotteobserver.com)
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