The Georgia Government Teen Advisory Board met Thursday, March 1, at The Lincoln Center to discuss issues such as the media's role in civic participation, being nonpartisan in a partisan world, and how to host a voter registration drive. More...
A copy of the ballot appears below: Voters are preparing to head to the polls to cast their ballots in the Special Election set for Tuesday, March 20. More...
Despite opposition, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted Code Section 70-126 which deals with water service availability; the group also set a monthly water availability or stand-by fee. The action was taken at the regular meeting of the commission held Thursday, March 8. More...
Routine items of business were the order of the day at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Education held Tuesday, March 6. During the meeting, each board member was recognized by Dr. Randall Edmunds, Lincoln County school superintendent, and thanked for his service on the board in observance of "School Board Member Appreciation Week" in Georgia. More...
An activity report was recently issued by the Lincolnton Police Department. According to Chief Jim Justice, the following arrests were made in the city: .. Trey Booker, 23, of Lincolnton, charged with possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and driving with a learner's permit. More...
It's that time again! Members of Girl Scout Troop #787 did a brisk business, selling their fabulous cookies in front of the Lincoln County Library recently. Pictured are: (kneeling) Kiersten Banks, Shayla Beard, (standing) Adrian McCord, and Macy Hill. More...
A crowd of approximately 300 people attended Fall Sports Awards Night held Monday, March 5, in the LCHS Cafeteria. The event was sponsored by the Lincoln County Athletic Booster Club in conjunction with the LCHS Athletic Department. Guests were welcomed to the ceremony by Larry Campbell, athletic director and head football coach at LCHS. More...
Georgia's wildfire season is getting off to an exceptionally busy start, with more than 300 fires burning close to 2,000 acres in the first week of March alone. "The number one cause of wildfire is debris burning that gets out of control," said Alan Dozier, Chief of Forest Protection with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). More...
Please vote "yes" on March 20 to continue the one percent Sales Tax for Education and to issue general obligation bonds. By voting "yes" for SPLOST which stands for "Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax" - a one percent sales tax that already exists in Lincoln County for education, you will be investing in our children's future and the future of Lincoln County. More...
Mary Linda Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lester Turner are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Raven Racine Turner to Deonne Cortez Freeman, son of Shirley Freeman and the late James Freeman, Jr. Raven is a 2003 graduate of Lincoln County High School and is currently employed with Club Car in Augusta. More...
Mrs. Sheila Ann Newton, 46 of Lincolnton, entered into rest on Monday, March 5, 2007 at her residence. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 9 at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Mrs. Newton, a native of Connersville, Ind., had lived in Lincoln County since 1992. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. More...
It is a great experience to view our surroundings from an aircraft or a tall building. From such a vantage point, we gain a new insight and perspective, and problems seem to lose their urgency and importance. More...
Evening of dining Newberry Mass Choir will present an evening of dining and entertainment at The Lincoln Center on Sat., March 24, 2007 from 6 - 9 p.m. featuring Christian comedian - Genesis; guitarist - Robert Reid; praise dancer - Aminah Walton; and soloists - La Marrio Harden, Aresha Freeman and Bernard Harrison. More...
Teachers, parents participate in Math Game Night at LCES