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December 14, 2006
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Devils out to clinch another state championship
Although the 21-3 win over Commerce in the Georgia Dome was sweet, the LCHS Red Devils still have one more item to check off their “to do” list this year. On Saturday, December 16, Lincoln County (13-1) will play the Clinch County Panthers (12-2) for the Class A state title beginning at 6 p.m. at ... More...
BOE votes to build new school at a cost of about $27 million

The vote in favor of a new school was unanimous at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Education held Tuesday, December 5. According to a motion made by Wayne Williford, the board will build a new school, measuring approximately 163,000 square feet, at an estimated cost of $27,000,0... More...

Legislative issues covered at annual chamber breakfast

Taxes and tort reform were among the topics discussed at the legislative breakfast held Thursday, December 7, at The Lincoln Center. “Breakfast With Our Legislators” is sponsored annually by the Lincolnton Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. More...

Early deadlines due to holiday closing

Due to the Christmas holidays, the deadline for news and advertisements to appear in the Thursday, December 21, edition of The Lincoln Journal is Friday, December 15, at 5 p.m. The office will be closed December 25 through January 1. The deadline for the December 28 and January 4 editions of th... More...

Spanish poster contest winners

Six LCHS students placed in the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) Georgia Chapter Spanish Poster Contest. More...

Rickerson awarded scholarship to play scoccer at EC

When Jessica Rickerson was awarded a scholarship to play soccer for the Lady Lions at Emmanuel College, she became the first LCHS graduate to earn a soccer scholarship. The talented athlete is the daughter of Valorie Driggers of Lincolnton. A member of the Class of 2006, Rickerson played soccer ... More...

City adopts alcoholic beverage fees for restaurants in town

Alcoholic beverage fees for restaurants were adopted by the Lincolnton City Council at a called meeting held Monday, December 11. The initial license fee to serve beer and wine in a restaurant was set at $750, with an annual renewal fee of $500. The next regular meeting of the mayor and council w... More...

Area artifacts on display at library

A collection of area artifacts, belonging to Darryl Boyd (pictured), will be on display at the Lincoln County Library through the middle of January. The showpiece of Boyd’s collection is a 71st Scottish Highlander cartridge badge dating back to 1778. More...

  News
•Tree of Remembrance to shine throughout holidays
The Lincoln County Historical Society is honored to sponsor The Tree of Remembrance for 2006. It is a highlight of the season for this community, and its lights will shine throughout the holiday season. The tree is located at the intersection of Peachtree and Main Streets, near the fountain. More...
•Leathersville News
•Construction team from First Assembly travels to Honduras to build a church
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 Editorial Page
•Full Story
Wow! We did it! We won! Of course, I just know we’d never have pulled it off had I not been glued to the television and screaming like a banshee for the entire two-hour telecast. So, to each of the Mighty Red Devils, I say, “You’re welcome. More...
•available to modest income residents for Medicare drug coverage
•Chamber Chatter
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 People
•Partridge honored on 82nd birthday with dinner Dec. 7
Etheridge Partridge was 82 years old on December 7, 2006. A family get-together was held to celebrate the occasion with a dinner consisting of Heavenly ham, potato salad, sweet potato soufflé, greenbeans, rolls and pound cake for desert. Melvin Partridge led the blessing. More...
•Bentley celebrates ninth birthday with party Nov. 12
•Burgess celebrates first birthday with party at Papa’s
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 Sports
•Devils cage Tigers, will play for title Sat.
Red Devil fans filled the cavernous expanse of Atlanta’s famous Georgia Dome with noise Saturday as they awaited the arrival of their favorite football team to the turf. They hopped to their feet as the boys in red stormed the field with helmets held high to take on the then-11-2 Commerce Tigers. More...
•Clinch County 12-2
•LC Red Devils 13-1
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 Obituaries
•Robert Wesley Burgess
Mr. Robert Wesley Burgess, 66 of Bethany Church Road, entered into rest on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12 at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Roy Cates and Ficklen Guin officiating. Interment followed in the church ce... More...
•Debra P. Cliatt
•Betty Dozier
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 Worship
•Worship
ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH OF GOD: Chamberlain Ferry Rd.; 359-2922 Pastor: Philip Kinney; ; Services: Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.; Sunday morning worship: 11:00 a.m.; Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. 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. All donations are welcome, we will pick up. Your donations are appre... More...
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