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The Meating Place: Your Friendly Neighborhood Butcher Shop
The Meating Place Your Friendly Neighborhood Butcher Shop Story by Stephanie Meyer Photos by Robert Webb Late morning in downtown Lincolnton unfolds at an easy pace, when the lunch crowd has yet to arrive and the streets move calmly, hinting at the...
Veterans On a Mission: Fighting the War Against Veteran Suicide
Veterans On a Mission Story and Photos by Stephanie Meyer On the streets of downtown Lincolnton, where daily life moves at a familiar pace, some unique speed limit signs have dotted the landscape. These markers stand as more than simple speed limit...
A Place for Peace: Local Girl Scout Creates Prayer Garden for Her Community
A Place for Peace Local Girl Scout Creates Prayer Garden for Her Community Story by Stephanie Meyer Photos by Michael Helms When 17-year-old Addison Ellis steps into the quiet space behind Marvin United Methodist Church in Lincolnton, she sees more than...
A Third Place for Everyone: How Fausto Coffee Serves the Community
A Third Place for Everyone How Fausto Coffee Serves the Community Essay by Victoria Blake Photos by Melany Dawn Adams When I was 15, I became a regular at Fausto Coffee in the heart of downtown Lincolnton. I had started my first job at Hi-Lites, a ladies clothing...
Hometown Creative Q&A: Meet Artist and Author, Stacey Pilkington-Smith
Hometown Creative Q&A Meet Artist and Author, Stacey Pilkington-Smith By Megan Patrice Sheerey Photos courtesy of Stacey Pilkington-Smith and Nic Milam Stacey Pilkington-Smith talked with Hometown Magazine about her creative process, inspiration, and...
From Teacher to Writer: The Journey of Children’s Author Ronda Eurey
From Teacher to Writer The Journey of Children’s Author Ronda Eurey Story by Stephanie Meyer Photos courtesy of Ronda Eurey and Bailee Eurey Shirley For more than 30 years, Ronda Eurey dedicated her career to shaping young minds as an elementary school...
Kozmazuul: Lincolnton band serves up fresh sounds rooted in the North Carolina Indie tradition
Kozmazuul Lincolnton band serves up fresh sounds rooted in the North Carolina Indie tradition Story and photos by Rich Green It’s always a fascinating experience to talk with musicians about their craft, as it highlights an enduring truism: perception is...
Lincolnton Immigration Ministry Guides Clients Through Process of Becoming Legal US Residents
Welcome Home How the Immigrant Hospitality Center Serves the Lincolnton Community Story and Photography by G.S. Underhill A lot can happen when you sit down at a table and listen to someone’s story. It was at such a table in a Lincolnton coffee shop in 2017...
New Lincolnton Youth Group Crosses Denominational Borders
LYNC-ing up with the Youth Meet downtown Lincolnton's newest cross-denominational youth group. Story by Rich Green Photography by Brian Thompson On any given day, Lincolnton residents have plenty of options to stay busy. Families can point toward...
A Southern Staple: Vidalia Onion Pie
A Southern Staple: Vidalia Onion Pie More like a quiche, the sweet and savory Vidalia Onion Pie is a regional favorite. Story by Sandi Grigg Photography by James Stefiuk If you have never had a Vidalia onion then you are missing out on a Southern...
A Southern Classic: Potato Salad
A Southern Classic: Potato Salad In the South, potato salad is more than a side dish, it’s a meal-time tradition. Story by Sandi Grigg Photography by James Stefiuk Potato salad is a quintessential dish in Southern cuisine, often making its way to family...
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