May 17, 2007 RSS feed / News

Civil War prog.

Come to A.H. Stephens State Park on Sat., May 26, and enjoy a program on Civil War era medicine. More...

Donations needed

The Lincoln County High School Debate Booster Club is accepting donations to help offset the expense of the students traveling to the national tournaments this summer. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on the lives of these students. More...

Leathersville News

.. Leon Cox, Mrs. Frances Mims, Patrick Bryant and Miss Alicia Bryant have been visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bryant. .. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bryant, Patrick Bryant, and Miss Alicia Bryant honored their mother, Mrs. More...

Garden club to meet

Pine Needle Garden Club will meet at the Lincoln County Library on Mon., May 14 at 7 p.m. Sue Hill and Gloria Brooks will be the hostesses and give the program. We will also have a plant swap. Guests are welcomed as always. More...

Burton, McCall named to Dean's List at GSU

Carrie R Burton, senior, Early Childhood Education and Rachel D. McCall, Junior, Sports Medicine/Athletic Training were named to the Dean's List at Georgia Southern University for the spring 2007 term. More...

Pageant registration

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Little Mr. & Miss Pageant Sat., June 9, 2007, 7 p.m. at the Lincoln County High School Auditorium. More...

DWARF BUTTERFLY BUSH

Try the new dwarf form of butterfly bush, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. These plants are about half the size of nondwarf types, and their fragrant midsummer flowers are attractive to butterflies. 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...

Family meeting

There will be a Hearst family meeting at the home of Murray and Ann on May 26 at 6 p.m. More...

BERRY OFTEN

Harvest raspberries often to discourage Japanese beetles or sap beetles from becoming troublesome, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Both insects are especially attracted to ripe and overripe fruit. More...

Baseball camp

The 27th Annual Robert Sapp Baseball Camp is accepting applications for its summer session to be held at Sweetwater Park in Thomson, June 4-8. Camp is from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and is for boys 7 - 14. More...

Volunteer appreciation

An appreciation time was held on May 8, for volunteers at LCES. More...

Summer is trauma season

When school lets out, children of all ages head outdoors to enjoy the freedom of summer break. But freedom shouldn't mean forgetting general safety rules. More...

Free breakfast, lunch

Beginning May 29 at 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., each week, Mon. - Thurs., at LCES and LCHS, a child eighteen years old and under can receive a free breakfast in the school cafeteria. Also, beginning May 29 at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. each week, Mon. 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. Q: I purchased five cubic feet of top soil. More...

ACS looking for volunteers for recovery prog.

The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers for their Reach to Recovery program in Lincolnton. More...

B&B BURLAP

If cotton burlap was used to wrap ball-and-burlap tree roots, you don't have to remove it, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Just untie and roll it down from the trunk until it doesn't stick above the soil line. More...

Memorial ride for veterans

The Fifth Annual Memorial Day Ride for hospitalized veterans will be held on Sun., May 27. Motorcycles and antique automobiles will cruise the streets of August in support of the hospitalized veterans at Augusta VA Medical Center. More...

Computer classes

Computer literacy for beginners and intermediates will begin Tues., June 5 and run through Thurs., June 28. Classes are Tues., and Thurs., 10 a.m. - 12 for beginners and 1-3 p.m. for intermediates. More...

Register to vote

The last day to register to vote in the June 19, 2007 election is Monday, May 21, 2007. More...

Gold Rush pageant

John de la Howe School will host the Miss Gold Rush Pageant Fri., June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Categories are available for ages 3 - 21. Entry fee is $30 per contestant, $50 for two in same family. More...

EASY PROPAGATING

Many plants are easily propagated by layering, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More...

Artist's group helps community

The Artisan's Gallery Shop located in the McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah (MACK) in McCormick SC, just concluded two years of successful operations. More...

Drinkard receives BS in nursing

Elizabeth "Libby" Fleming Drinkard received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia on May 11, 2007. She is the daughter of Lillie Mae and the late James Thomas "Tommy" Drinkard. More...

Tenth Dist. banquet

The Annual Tenth District Banquet will be held at Savannah RapidsPavillion June 8 at 7 p.m. For tickets or more information, please see Mamie Garnett. 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...

Magnets for sale

The Lincolnton/Lincoln County Ladies Firefighting Auxiliary are selling the cool, trendy firefighting magnets that can go on your vehicle, refrigerator, or anywhere a magnet will stick! We are also selling the address signs that go in your yard. More...

Dance at Post 194

A dance will be held Sat., May 19, 9 p.m. with DJ Jason Crook at the American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton. For more information call 706- 359-3445. More...

Picnic spot

Bring your blankets and a picnic to the Georgia Golf and Gardens in downtown Augusta beginning Friday, June 8, and continuing on every Friday through July 27, except for July 6. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and movies begin at dusk. More...

Students achievements recognized

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STOP, STOP

Stop vine crops from taking over your garden or lawn by pinching off the fuzzy, growing tips, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. This directs the plant's energy into ripening fruit, too, rather than producing more vine. More...

LCHS students recognized for achievements May 10

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QUICK CUKES

Cucumbers have a very short "vine storage time," say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. When it's warm and humid, fruits on the vine may remain in prime condition for less than 12 hours. More...

Pre-K parents pay a visit

Parents of students attending the Lincoln County Pre-K Program this year at LCES are seated: Candy Estes and KeKe Elam-Garnett; standing: James and April Leverett, Katrina Gray, Dalonga Hearst, Lillian Parks, and Jadik Hunter. More...

CARDBOARD SHIELD

A piece of corrugated cardboard such as the side from a box forms an effective and portable barrier to use when spraying a nonselective herbicide next to desired plants, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More...

Free booklet

The National Arbor Day Foundation is offering a free booklet, "How to Prune Young Shade Trees." For your free copy, send your name and address to: "How to Prune, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410 or go online More...