April 12, 2007 RSS feed / News

A narrative of Wilkes County to be released by New South Prod.

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. More...

McDuffie County Health Fair to be held at Thomson HS Sat.

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. More...

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. More...

Directors meeting

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting Wed., April 25, 2007, 4:00 p.m. More...

Auxiliary to meet

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. More...

Choir celebration

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...

Test your sun smarts

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. More...

April is Volunteer Apreciation Month

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...

Post 194 to meet

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...

Consumers get answers from Georgia Department of Agriculture

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...

Fund established at FSB to meet needs of Taffy Ivey family

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to benefit Taffy Ivey, who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. More...

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. More...

Leathersville News

.. 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. More...

Commissioner Irvin issues warning on pet treats sold at area retailers

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. More...

District anniversary

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...

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., April 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. More...

Free aerobics class

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...

Migrant hummingbirds are returning to Georgia

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. More...

Marlow announces candidacy for 10th Dist. congressional seat

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...