November 23, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

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Board hears proposals for new school

Two proposals for a new school were under discussion at a continuation of the November 7 meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Education held Thursday, November 16. More...

Recognized for outstanding leadership

Lincolnton Police Chief Jim Justice (c) was awarded a certificate of commendation for "his outstanding More...

Etheridge and ALYX work to save lives

For the past two years, Rev. Keith Etheridge, pastor of Double Branches Baptist Church, has been traveling to the Shepeard Community Blood Center's Evans facility approximately four times a year to donate blood using the ALYX system. More...

News

Decorate safely for the holidays

By Rene Hopkins,

Candles, mistletoe and other decorations make our homes festive during the holiday season. But how safe are they? More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lagroon of McCormick visited Mrs. Irene Bailey one day the past week. More...

Join HSMC for Santa Stroll in Washington Dec. 3

Please join the Humane Society of McCormick County on Sun., Dec. 3 for the 4th annual "Santa Stroll." This special event will take place in historic Washington, at the Petal Pushers Christmas Shop and the fully restored Fitzpatrick Hotel. More...

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People

Red Ribbon Week at LCES

Red Ribbon Week was held at Lincoln County Elementary School October More...

Starr, Norman to exchange vows in ceremony March 31

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Starr, Jr. of Blakely, Georgia are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lacey Denise Starr, to Emerson Grant Norman, son of Mr. Robert B. Norman of Lincolnton, Georgia, and Ms. More...

Hendersons visit son in Portland

Darrell and Tommie Henderson visited their son, Andy Henderson, More...

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Worship

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ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH OF GOD: Chamberlain Ferry Rd.; 359-2922 Pastor: Philip Kinney; ; More...

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AARP Tax-Aide representative will visit library

The Augusta-area AARP Tax-Aide program is now accepting applications from volunteers who want to help senior citizens and others with their income taxes. More...

Chamber announces rules and guidelines for parade

With frost on the ground and the football play-offs underway, it's time to break out the glue guns, tinsel, poster board, crepe paper, and glitter in preparation for the 2006 Lincolnton Holiday Parade set for Saturday, December 2. More...

Food pantry stuffed with turkeys

In celebration of Thanksgiving, the Lincoln County Food Pantry began giving away turkeys on November 2. More...

Students at LCES discuss the origin of the cranberry

The turkey always seems to be the star of the show at Thanksgiving; it's time now that we paid some attention to the lowly cranberry. More...

Lessons from the past

"Pioneer Day," held Saturday, November 18, at the Lincoln County More...

Editorial Page

Thanksgiving, of course, is the day when we gather with loved ones and friends, count our blessings, eat copious amounts of food, watch backto back football on TV, and are grateful if we're still speaking to one another by Friday. More...

News for Families & Consumers

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Martha Partridge Family & Consumer Science Agent Lincoln & Wilkes Counties
By: Martha Partridge

Food safety tips for holiday meals A large crowd to cook for, a big bird to roast, and too many cooks in the kitchen can lead to foodborne illness from holiday dining. But handling and cooking a turkey should not be an illness waiting to happen. More...

Wave good-bye to hometown life

TO THE EDITOR So, Commissioner Chairman Walker Norman says, "I don't think we'll even know our county in 10 years from now," and is under the impression that this is a good thing? I beg to differ. More...

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Sports

Devils send Bulldogs scurrying 53-8; ELCA is next

By TYLER HINSON

Ask any Red Devil fan about the Trion Bulldogs, and that person will tell you that Lincoln played Trion in what may have been one of the most exciting games in Red Devil football history. More...

Round two has early start time; don't miss kickoff at 6:00 p.m.

By JOHNNY WALTON lincolncountyreddevils.com

Friday's kickoff between Eagles Landing Christian Academy and the Lincoln County Red Devils will be at 6 p.m. at Buddy Bufford Field. Ticket prices are $10.00 as set by the GHSA. More...

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Obituaries

Glenn G. Hopkins

Mrs. Glenn G. Hopkins entered into rest on Monday, November 6, 2006 at Moses Cone Hospital. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

TIA Helping Hand The original Clothes Closet, located on Firetower Rd., has reopened, now as T.I.A. Community Helping Hand. All proceeds will go toward the Lincoln County Food Pantry and emergency needs of the community, 50/50. More...

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