š± Lincolnton Police helped crack a 27āpound regional meth trafficking case
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- Lincolnton Police helped crack a 27āpound regional meth trafficking case
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ā¢ Major Meth Bust Announced By Burke County Sheriff's Office (860wacb.com) ā Lincolnton residents should know their police department assisted in a major regional meth investigation that seized over 27 pounds of drugs and led to high secured bonds for two suspects. Burke County led the yearlong case, with multiple area agencies joining forces to disrupt trafficking and improve safety across surrounding counties. 
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Basket Making Workshop ā
Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E Main St, Lincolnton
9:30 am
Saturday July 18
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GOSPEL BINGO - LINCOLNTON, NC ā
Northgate Venue, 129 Vandiver Dr, Lincolnton
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Derwin Friday: Jazz and Prime Rib Night ā
City Cellar, 409 E Main St, Lincolnton
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Blair Crimmins and the Hookers ā
Lincoln Cultural Center, 403 E Main St, Lincolnton
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Lincolnton High School vs. Alexander Central High School ā
Lincolnton High School, 803 N Aspen St, Lincolnton
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TacFit Trial Class ā
Jericho Tactical Academy, 758 N Ingleside Farm Rd, Iron Station
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Historic Preservation Commission ā
Lincoln County Calendar, 115 West Main Street, Lincolnton
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Softball Workouts
W C Friday Middle School Dallas, NC 28034
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Emily Sipe's Birthday
Jacobs Fork Maiden, NC 28650 -
Spirit Day at Catawba Creamery
Balls Creek Newton, NC 28658 -
Opening Reception: The Many Unheard Voices ā
Gaston County Museum, 131 W Main St, Dallas
11:00 am
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Saturday July 18
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- I heard all this ranting and raving about white cucumbers, so I decided to grow them this year!
They are delicious and just now coming off the vine!! Find them at my farm stand todayā¦ and if you donāt get them, donāt worry! These are just theā¦ (Nextdoor Lithia-Salem)
- Aptar Inc. posted a job opening for Mold Technician in Lincolnton. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lincolnton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincolnton here.
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- Box of 7 newborn puppies abandoned in pouring rain outside vet office, authorities say (wyff4.com)
- WNN Monday Movie Review: Obsession (wisenewsnetwork.com)
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