Lincolnton will have a Republican on its City Council for the first time.

Devin Rhyne won a special election Tuesday against Democrat Fred Houser. Unofficial election results indicate Rhyne won 511 votes to 433 for Houser.

One man was transported to an area hospital after telling authorities he had been shot at an Iron Station residence.

On Saturday, authorities responded to Branton Drive

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an attempted carjacking after a U.S. Postal worker reported that a man, wearing a ski mask, tried to take her car while she was doing her route in Denver.

After 30 years working in law enforcement, Lt. Lonnie Reep retired from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office last week.

He, however, plans to continue working part-time.

A local farmer fertilizing crops caused West Lincoln High School to be surrounded with an unpleasant smell Monday.

“All they did was spray fertilizer,” said Matt Stover, principal. “It was a normal day. You couldn’t even smell it in the school.”

John Gregory has whipped up recipes all his life.

For the past 25 years, the native of Greece has been cooking for Lincoln County residents and visitors at House of Pizza. He has been creating Italian dishes, made with homemade sauces, meatballs and vegetables fresh out of his garden. So far, the response from the community has been positive.

A candidate for Lincoln County commissioner recently completed the terms of a probation sentence after he admitted to bribing a Department of Motor Vehicles agent in Catawba County.

A small device, often found in restaurants and businesses, is now being used by area thieves to steal information from personal accounts.

Mike Pitsikoulis did not want to shut down his eatery, Captain Pete’s, but had no other choice.

“I never wanted to leave,” he said. “I love the place. I love the community.”