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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 ... .. Alan Fizer spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer. .. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer visited Don Stephens at the hospital in Hartwell on Sunday. .. Lois and Alice Fizer visited Don Stephens on Tuesday. David and Alice Fizer, Arthur and Lois Fizer and Alan Fizer visited on Thursday. More ... New South Productions has embarked on a journey to execute the daunting task of capturing the oral and living history of Washington and Wilkes County, Georgia in a multi volume DVD collection of interviews. The first installment of the collection will soon be made available for sale to the general public and it features a wealth of forgotten memories of our great city and county. More ... More than 650 people are expected to take advantage of the free health services offered at the McDuffie County Health Fair Saturday, April 14th, at Thomson High School, Thomson Georgia, from 8 until 12:00 noon. This is the 30th year of the event that draws large numbers to Thomson for free health screenings. More ... Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting pet owners to a nationwide recall of a pet treat sold at Target, PetSmart and other national retailers. The treat, fed to dogs, cats and ferrets, may contain Salmonella. Dingo® CHICK'N JERKY treats, produced by Cincinnati-based Eight in One, Inc., a division of United Pet Group, Inc. More ... 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 appreciated. Hours of operation are: Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. More ... The Tenth District anniversary will be held at Springfield Baptist Church, Thomson, on Sun., April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Frederick Favors is pastor. More ... The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting Wed., April 25, 2007, 4:00 p.m. More ... The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., April 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker for the evening will be Billy Caddell, marketing manager and Jayne Callaway, operation program manager from Wilkes Communications. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of the CCLC. More ... The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 194 will meet April 12, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are asked to please attend for the election of officers. Food Pantry items for month of April are: mac & cheese, mustard, catsup. April birthday cake for the senior citizens is Gaye Foskey. More ... The Tabernacle Gospel Choir will celebrate years of making a joyful noise unto the Lord through song on Sat., April 14 at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited. Rev. DaNang A. Rockett is pastor. More ... Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hwy. 220 W., will offer free aerobics classes every Monday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. You don't have to be a member to attend the classes. Rev. DaNang A. Rockett is pastor. More ... We all know that one plus one equals two. In the same way, sun exposure plus unprotected skin equals skin cancer. More than 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually. But by being smart about the sun, and protecting yourself and your family, you can help reduce that number. Test your sun IQ by answering the following questions about sun exposure. More ... Many people go through life and miss out on one of life's most terrific blessings - volunteering! One of life's richest rewards is the feeling one gets after completing a volunteering opportunity. More ... Hang up your feeders and they will come! A loyal band of birders are watching their feeders anxiously to catch sight of the first ruby-throated hummingbird in their backyards this season. These and other avian acrobats are returning to Georgia this spring from their wintering grounds to the south. More ... The American Legion Post 194 will meet April 17, 2007. Executive board is at 7 p.m., with general membership at 7:30 p.m. All members are asked to please attend for the election of officers. More ... Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's hotline at 1-800- 282-5852. Consumer alert/recall: Baby Trend Recalls Backpack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard. The U.S. More ... "I have been traveling for many years, but it is seldom that you see such a talented newcomer as Elizabeth Long," stated bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs. "She'll be a household name among bluegrass fans. More ... James Marlow kicked off his campaign for Georgia's 10th Congressional District seat at the Lincoln County Courthouse in his hometown of Lincolnton on Tuesday, April 3. More ... A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to benefit Taffy Ivey, who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In addition to helping defray Ivey's medical expenses, the fund will also be used to meet the needs of her husband and children. More ... |
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