Denver Citizen

12/10/2025

Check out these photos from the Denver Christmas Parade.

DENVER – The spirit of Christmas was more than captured on Saturday, Dec. 6, during the annual parade organized by the East Lincoln Betterment Association and Denver/Lake Norman Rotary. This year’s Grand Marshal was Ken Phelps with HATS (Helping Animals to Survive). -- Photos by Michelle T. Bern...

12/10/2025

The fourth proposed revision to the county’s exotic animal ordinance drew some pushback from commissioners.

LINCOLNTON – The fourth revision to the ordinance amending Chapter 92 of the exotic animal ordinance was presented at the most recent meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. The ordinance, as revised, does ban all exotic animals not registered as of Oct. 1, and requires those present...

12/05/2025

Lincoln Charter swept a boys/girls varsity basketball doubleheader versus Mountain Island Charter on Wednesday night. Check out these photos from the games below.

The Eagles are back in action at home tonight versus NorthPoint Christian Academy.

DENVER -- Lincoln Charter swept a boys/girls varsity basketball double-header versus former conference rivals Mountain Island Charter on Dec. 3 in the home-opener for the Eagles. Both teams won comfortably, with the Lincoln Charter ladies prevailing 50-19 and the boys winning 82-54. -- Photos by. Mi...

12/04/2025

Read up on this year’s local production of “The Nutcracker,” which hits the stage in Lincolnton next weekend.

LINCOLNTON – It’s that time of year when preparations are well on their way for the annual production of “The Nutcracker” by the Lincoln Cultural Center. Coming into its 19th year of the production, many local students of dance have worked their way up to lead roles from introductory, but st...

12/03/2025

Check out these photos from Sunday’s Lincolnton Christmas Parade.

12/03/2025

Read up on flyball and the Denver woman whose dogs excel in the sport.

DENVER – It seems only fitting that a sport that seems a bit chaotic and loud would be the one that Maxine Ray chose to take part in. With boundless enthusiasm and outright glee, this 85-year-old woman has found a fountain of youth in the sport of flyball. What is flyball? A popular dog sport wher...

12/03/2025

“As I grow older and continue to love those people that I’ve lost – I want more stories, but I have what I have.”

LINCOLNTON – A home can represent a lot of different things to people. For Janelle White, her home is incredibly rich with memories and love. She grew up with three sets of grandparents, her familial set and Johnnie and Elizabeth “Betty” Gally, who lived close to her childhood home. Both Gally...

11/26/2025

Remarkably, North Lincoln’s reign of cross country dominance reached a new level this year.

Read up on how they did it:

PUMPKIN CENTER – Despite having already won five consecutive state championships entering this season, the North Lincoln girls cross country team somehow found a way to take its domination to the next level. In winning a sixth straight title, North Lincoln runners finished first, second and third ...

11/26/2025

The annual holiday concert presented by the East Lincoln Community Chorus is set for the first weekend in December.

DENVER – East Lincoln Community Chorus (ELCC) is in its final rehearsals for this year’s holiday concert, GLOW, to be presented with more than 60 singers and 16 professional orchestra members. This concert promises a luminous and memorable start to the Christmas season. ELCC began in 2003 when a...

11/25/2025

The Lincoln Theatre Guild production of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer premieres this Friday.

LINCOLNTON – The classic holiday tale of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” flies onto the stage of the Lincoln Cultural Center beginning on Nov. 28. The 25-member cast has a mixture of children as young as 7 up to “just a little less than 100,” according to Dr. Jim Hermann, who plays Santa ...

11/25/2025

The funding will allow the unit to finish outfitting its dedicated response vehicle, ensuring negotiators have the tools required to respond safely, effectively and swiftly during critical incidents.

DENVER — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the receipt of a $25,000 donation that will enhance the resources and capabilities of its Crisis Negotiations Team. The funding was contributed by local philanthropist Ross Bulla at his annual Ci**rs, Bourbons and Benefactors fundrais...

11/24/2025

Led by five seniors — and a sophomore who won the individual singles state championship the week prior — East Lincoln won the first girls’ dual-team tennis state championship in school history.

DENVER – Led by five seniors who each committed four years to the program, the East Lincoln Mustangs recently won the first girls’ dual-team tennis championship in school history. “These girls accomplished what they did because they love playing the game, and they love playing the game togethe...