🌱 How a county tax shift could cost Lincolnton jobs and safety
Lincolnton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Lincolnton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a county tax shift could cost Lincolnton jobs and safety
- North Lincoln’s latest playoff win keeps Lincolnton softball fans cheering
Also on today's calendar: Trial By Fire and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tense debate erupts over Lincoln County budget proposal that could cut fire and police jobs (qcnews.com) — Lincolnton city leaders are pushing back against a Lincoln County budget proposal that could cost the city about $1.15 million and cut more than a dozen police and fire positions. At a tense special meeting Tuesday, commissioners defended shifting sales tax revenue while offering some cost relief, and both sides pledged to keep negotiating as residents and officials warned about public safety impacts. 
• High school softball roundup: Seasons end for East, West, Wonders (salisburypost.com) — Softball fans in Lincolnton saw North Lincoln blank East Rowan 3-0 at home Tuesday to move into the fourth round of the 5A playoffs. Behind strong pitching and timely defense, North Lincoln improved to 23-2 and will next face North Davidson, while East Rowan ends an overachieving season at 18-11.
📸 Around Lincolnton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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TacFit Trial Class →
Jericho Tactical Academy, 758 N Ingleside Farm Rd, Iron Station
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Board of Adjustment and Planning Board Meetings →
Lincolnton City Council Meeting Schedule Council Chambers - 114 W Sycamore St. Lincolnton NC 28092
4:00 pm -
Trial By Fire →
Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E Main St, Lincolnton
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Food Pasntry Drive Through →
231 Hershel Lackey Rd, Lincolnton
2:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
Saturday May 23
Monday May 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Meeting →
Lincoln County Calendar, 1136 E. Main Street, Lincolnton
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Environmental Review Board →
Lincoln County Calendar, James W. Warren Citizens Center 115 W. Main St., Lincolnton
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Historic Courthouse Town Hall →
Lincoln County Calendar, 403 E. Main St., Lincolnton
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Board of County Commissioners Meeting →
Lincoln County Calendar, 353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton
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Farmer's Market →
Lincoln County Calendar, 225 W. Water Street, Lincolnton
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Historic Preservation Commission →
Lincoln County Calendar, 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton
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County Offices Closed in Observance of Memorial Day →
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Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Lincoln County Calendar, 353 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton
6:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
Monday May 25
Tuesday May 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Here’s the situation, what do you think?
I live in Lincolnton, my parents live in the Charleston, SC area. My mom and I planned to meet halfway in Columbia, SC for some Mother’s Day… (Nextdoor Daniels Road) - Anyone good at small wallpaper install jobs?
Just looking to cover half of one bathroom wall. TIA. (Nextdoor Lincoln Meadows)
- Robert Bosch Tool Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor 1st Shift VSL2 in Lincolnton. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Lincolnton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincolnton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maiden
- Hoby Milner's journey to Chicago part of ‘a great fairytale' for his father, Brian, a former Cubs scout (hickoryrecord.com)
- From 'Send Help' to 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 10 movies to stream now (hickoryrecord.com)
- $317,000 missing? Former North Carolina town manager indicted for misuse of credit card (hickoryrecord.com)
Cherryville
- 2A boys golf: Christ the King leads by six strokes after first day, two players tied for lead (highschoolot.com)
Dallas
- Man found hiding in hospital's ceiling is linked to police chase, NC police say (heraldsun.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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