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February 1, 2007  RSS feed
Rescue workers extract accident victim
A Clark's Plumbing & Septic truck overturned on Double Branches Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. According to a report issued by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, the driver of the vehicle, Robert Eugene Moon, 26, of Lincoln County, ran off of the road, overcorrected, More...
Commission issues ultimatum to sheriff for release of funds

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to give Sheriff Gerald Lawson until 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, to turn over the proceeds from the inmate telephone system. If the county does not receive the $16,000, it will take legal action against the sheriff. More...

River of Life taking project nominations for July session

Project nominations are now being accepted for the 2007 "River of Life Mission Advance" which will be held in Lincoln County July 18-21. More...

Mr. LCMS to be crowned Feb. 5

The second annual Mr. LCMS Contest will take place on Monday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Rev. Lanis Lewis, co-pastor of First Assembly of God, is set to serve as the emcee for the evening, with entertainment provided by vocalist/guitarist Bill Maxwell of Washington. More...

Little League registration is now underway

Registration to play Lincoln County Little League baseball is currently underway at three convenient locations: Cliatt Crossing, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Goldman & Wengrow. The deadline to register is Friday, February 16, with tryouts set for Saturday, February 24. The cost is $35 per child. Late registration will not be allowed. More...

Wynn awarded scholarship to play football at UGA

Jarius Wynn, a 2005 graduate of LCHS, was recently awarded a scholarship to play football for the University of Georgia. The former Red Devil is the son of Jesse Wynn and Barbara Ann and Curtis Patterson, all of Lincolnton, and the grandson of Tiny and Prince Albert Wright of Rayle and John Aaron Wynn of Lincolnton. More...

Students, parents enjoy career fair

Over 60 students and approximately .. The availability of further training. 25 parents took part in a career fair held Thursday, January 25, in the LCHS Cafeteria. The event was sponsored by the school's guidance and CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) departments. More...

 News
• article has image Goldman named assoc. director of operations at Augusta VA
John S. Goldman was appointed the Augusta VA Medical Center Associate Director for Operations on January 7, 2007. Goldman began his VA career in Augusta as an administrative officer for the Radiology Department. Since then, he has held positions of increasing responsibility and comes to Augusta from the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center where he was the Deputy Director. More...
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 Editorial Page
• article has image Gentle Hearts and Gentle People
New York Times columnist Art Buchwald died a couple of weeks ago of kidney failure. He had refused dialysis treatment, then astounded his doctors by living, according to Buchwald, "way past my expiration date." At his home in Martha's Vineyard, Buchwald continued right up until his death to write his weekly column, many of which reflected on his mortality and the humor he found in everyday life. More...
• Consumers get answers from Department of Agriculture
• Long-distance excise tax refund
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 Opinions
• Support Souper Sunday
TO THE EDITOR On a day when the world focuses on football and fun, young people across the country are quietly raising millions to help people who are hungry. How? Through a program known as Souper Bowl of Caring. Souper Bowl of Caring is a grassroots movement where churches hold soup pots and collect $1 from each worshipper on Super Bowl Sunday. More...
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 People
• article has image Tres Kelly celebrates sixth birthday on several occasions
Tres Kelly, son of Tabatha and Lyle Kelly, Jr., turned six years old on December 29, 2006. He celebrated his birthday on three different occasions. He and his parents met Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kelly, Sr., Katrina Kelly, all of Lincolnton, and Mr. and Mrs. Lance Kelly of Jacksonville, N.C. at the aquarium in Atlanta on his actual birthday. More...
• LCHS names students to honor roll for nine weeks
• Hawes accepts position at DEI in Mooresville
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 Obituaries
• Ruth Psalmond Hopkins
Mrs. Ruth Psalmond Hopkins, 93, wife of the late Theodore Hopkins of Rayle, Ga. entered into rest Thursday, January 25, 2007 in a Martinez health care facility. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 27 at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Larry O. Martin officiating. More...
• Shannon Dawkins Jennings
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 Worship
• article has image 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
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Little League registration Lincoln County Little League registration is currently underway at three convenient locations, Cliatt Crossing, Farmers and Merchants Bank and Goldman & Wengrow. Girls and boys age 5 - 16 are encouraged to sign up for a great season of baseball. Deadline to register is Feb. 16. More...
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