Investigators worked through the night after a man’s body was found in a heavily wooded area just southwest of the Lincolnton city limits.

An Iron Station business when up in flames after an apparent lightning strike Tuesday evening, according to fire officials.

Five teens are facing criminal charges after police say they are connected to several vehicle break-ins and larcenies in Denver. 

A man released after murder charges were dropped last month is back in jail after a grand jury handed him a true bill of indictment on Monday. 

Andree Donante Nixon, 25, of Lincolnton, is once again charged with the first-degree murder of 24-year-old Zachary David Young in April.

The Lincoln County Health Department has received grants to promote breastfeeding and help prevent heart disease and stroke.

The North Carolina Division of Public Health Nutrition Services is funding the $4,000 Women, Infant and Children Breastfeeding Mini-Grant.

Detectives have been working around the clock gathering information and evidence in the case of a man found deceased inside his burning residence last week.

The investigation has since been ruled a homicide and authorities have charged John Paul Gaddy, 23, of 1145 Oakbrook Lane, with the crime.

The United Way of Lincoln County is gearing up for its 2010 campaign with a new director at its helm.

Yerby Ray of Newton was formerly the director of Catawba Valley American Red Cross. He’s worked as executive director for the United Way since July 6.

Lincoln City Council recently approved $100,000 to be given to the Lincolnton Fire Department to help with renovating a new public safety station.