April 19, 2007 / News

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Hillary Lindsey to perform benefit concert at W-WCC

Grammy award-winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey grew up in Washington-Wilkes with a passion for music that began at an early age. More...

Benefit plate sale

A benefit barbecue pork plate sale will be held for Greg and Beth Keener on Sat., April 21. Plates will cost $6 each and may be picked up at Faith Temple from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. More...

McCormick Lions Club to host golf tournament May 2

The McCormick County Lions Club will hold its annual golf tournament on Wed., May 2, at Hickory Knob State Park. The format will be Captain's Choice/Shotgun Start at 1:30 p.m. More...

Women's campout

Women's Instructed Campout will be held at Mistletoe State Park April 27 - 28 for girls of all ages, (8-80) who would love to learn to camp, but don't know how to begin. Girls under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. More...

Tom Poland will be featured speaker at library April 29

An Afternoon with an Author, sponsored by Friends of the Library, is scheduled for Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at the library. More...

TEND TO BERRIES

After harvesting your strawberries, remove excess runners and any unhealthy crowns, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More...

Save time by knowing the signs of stroke

By Dr. David Hess, Chief of Neurology MCG Health System

If you suspect a loved one has had a stroke, don't wait. Once a stroke happens, doctors have only a threehour window in which they can deliver medication to help prevent or reduce the debilitating effects of a stroke. 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...

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...

SHREDDED LAWNS

A brown or grayish cast over lawns can be caused by dull or improperly adjusted mower blades, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Such blades shred grass rather than cut it. More...

Garden club work day

The Pine Needle Garden Club held a work day on Saturday, March 24, at the Lincolnton Club House. The ladies were assisted in planting shrubbery. Special thanks to Lt. Jerry Gunby and the men who worked for him for all their great work! More...

DEADHEAD

Remove old flower heads from bedding plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. This will make the plants bloom longer. More...

Meet Tom Poland

An Afternoon with an author, sponsored by Lincoln County Friends of the Library, will be held Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2 p.m. at the library. More...

Mystery weekend

Mistletoe State Park will have a fun-filled murder mystery weekend April 20-22, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday with the murderer being revealed at Sunday's breakfast. Cost is $99 per person and registration is limited to 25. 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...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer visited Don and Grace Stephens at the hospital in Hartwell Thursday. Alan Fizer spent the weekend in the home. Erica Newton was lunch guests on Friday. .. Mr. and Mrs. More...

Women's meeting

The Tenth District Women's Auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention will meet at New Tabernacle Baptist Church Sat., April 21 at 10 a.m. Lincoln County Women's Auxiliary of the Tenth District will meet at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited. More...

Contestants wanted

We are searching for the Miss Relay for life pageant participants, if you know of anyone who would participate please contact Stella Crosby at 706-359-2817. Thanks a million. (Judging will be done this year not just applause). More...

Take Charge America describes financial dos and don'ts for grads

With a diploma in hand, many young graduates are ready to take the workforce by storm. 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...

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...

BLOSSOM-END ROT

In most cases, blossom-end rot on tomatoes, peppers, squash and watermelons can be prevented, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Maintaining uniform soil moisture by mulching and watering correctly. More...

'Orphaned' wildlife need no rescue

Concern for "orphaned" baby wildlife is simply human nature. Most people who come across a baby fawn, a young bird or a newborn rabbit will initially watch in amazement and then immediately wonder if the youngster is in need of help. More...

DISINFECT PRUNERS

Disinfect pruners between cuts when removing diseased tissue from plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Most authorities recommend a 1:10 solution of bleach and water. More...

Consumers get answers from 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: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announces a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. More...