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April 12, 2007  RSS feed
Residents invited to tour Lincoln Castle before prom
The annual LCHS Junior-Senior Prom will be held Saturday, April 14, from 8 until 11 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The theme for the occasion is "Happily Every After" which means the school will be transformed into an enchanting fairy tale castle, complete with kings, queens, lofty towers, and a grand ballroom. More...
Council begins preparations for annual clean-up initiative

"Peachy Clean Day" will be held in the City of Lincoln and Lincoln County on Saturday, April 21. The announcement was made at the regular meeting of the Lincolnton City Council held Monday, April 9. According to Mayor Dwaine Biggerstaff, volunteers are asked to meet at the Lincoln County Courthouse at 8 a.m. to receive their assignments. More...

Prospective jurors named for criminal trial week

The Lincoln County Superior Court will hear criminal cases when the court's April Term begins Monday, April 16, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. is the presiding judge. According to Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs, jurors are to report to the courtroom at 9 a.m. and check in with the bailiff upon their arrival. More...

Departments move into newly refurbished office on Perryman

A new Lincoln County Government building opened its doors for business on Monday, April 9. Last December, the county commission voted to purchase a house and approximately .72 acres of land on Perryman Avenue from Wayne Gibson at a cost of $165,000. Formerly a private residence, the structure is situated directly across the street from the courthouse. More...

Fishing Creek to host tournament to benefit library

Fishing Creek Bait & Tackle and the Fishing Creek Camping & RV Park will host the first-ever "Fishing Creek Crappie Fish-Off" on Saturday, April 21. Proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Library. Competition begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m., with prizes awarded to the three largest crappies. The first-place purse is $100; $50 will be awarded to the second and thirdplace crappies. More...

Three cool cats!

Pictured with their "monster cats," caught Wednesday, April 4, at Clark's Hill Lake, are: (l-r) Doug Overholt (65.5 pounds); Claude Spires (61 pounds); and Charlie Spires (55 pounds). More...

 News
• Men's retreat to be held in May
Time is fast approaching for the 3rd annual Lincoln County Christian Men's retreat. This year's retreat is being held May 4 - 6th at Camp Daniel Marshall in Lincolnton. The retreat is a non-denominational event open to all men. The purpose of the weekend is to draw more and more men to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to a renewed commitment of serving Him. More...
• Leathersville News
• A narrative of Wilkes County to be released by New South Prod.
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 Editorial Page
• article has image Full Story
I learned how to fish from a master. My father, the consummate fisherman, used to take me along on his Wednesday afternoons off when he'd go in search of the perfect fishin' hole, usually somebody's pond. More...
• Chamber Chatter
• Mishaps with mail delivery
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 People
• Toni Roberson entertained with miscellaneous shower
Toni Roberson, bride-elect of Tom Callaway, was entertained with a miscellaneous shower on Saturday morning, March 24, in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. The occasion was hosted by many of the children for whom the brideelect has baby-sat and cared, Cassidy Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Barnett; Adam Sydney and Caitlyn Harper, children of Mr. and Mrs. More...
• Willis honored at miscellaneous shower April 1
• Women's campout
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 Sports
• article has image Devils showing improvement; trounce Hancock Central 17-3
Austin Goldman went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, and five RBIs to lead the LCHS Red Devils to a 17- 3 victory over the Hancock Central Bulldogs. Also spearheading the offensive attack were Alex Bradford (2-for-3), Kiece Crite (2-for-4), and David Lee (2-for-3). Curry Colvin added a three RBI double to the mix. More...
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 Obituaries
• Ella Jane Beard
Mrs. Ella Jane Beard, 55, of Bethany Church Road, entered into rest on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Perriman officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. More...
• article has image William "Bill" Neimann
• Hortense Evans Woodard
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 Worship
• article has image Youth mission trip
Spring Break 2007 local youth from Morningside Baptist Church went on a mission trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. to Big Mama's house to teach vacation bible school to children that she continues to help from the local neighborhoods. They also handed out blankets and hamburgers to the homeless downtown, witnessed on the beach with salvation bracelets that they made and cleaned a homeless shelter. It was a great experience for all that attended to share God's word with those who did not know him. More...
• Fish plate sale
• Women's meeting
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 Community Calendar
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LWREA to meet The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thurs., April 12 at Pizza Hut, 1008 E. Robert Toombs in Washington. All retired educators are invited to attend. Frances F. Zellars is president. More...
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