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June 7, 2007 / News

Husey speaks at Memorial Day program

Retired Command Sergeant Major James K. Husey, Jr. was the guests speaker for this week's Memorial Day program at the Lincoln County Courthouse. The event was sponsored by the city and county governments and American Legion Post 194. 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...

Summer 4-H fun

Thurs., June 7 & 26, 1 - 5 p.m. - We're going to Elijah Clark State Park, if you want to play putt-putt bring $2 for each hour you want to play ) In case of bad weather, we'll watch a movie and have snacks in the office. 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...

Register to vote

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

Perdue is keynote speaker at Berry commencement

Christopher Allen Edwards, son of James and Donna Edwards and Katharine Eve Wright, daughter of Thomas and Carol Wright, were two of nearly 300 students addressed by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as the keynote speaker May 5, 2007 as Berry College More...

Breakfast symposium

A free educational breakfast symposium, sponsored by the East Central Health District and the East Georgia Cancer Coalition will be held June 9, 10 a.m. - 12 noon at Newberry Baptist Church, Double Branches Rd., Lincolnton. More...

Drought eases grip in some areas; worsens in others

By David Emory Stooksbury University of Georgia

Beneficial rains from the remains of tropical storm Barry brought much needed rain to south-central, southeast, and east-central Georgia over the weekend. Much of the remainder of the state had little to no rainfall. 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...

DRINK A PLANT

Water makes up 98.5 percent of the lettuce plant, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. The Irish potato has 70 percent water. If water is lacking, all other things tend to back up. More...

Consumers get answers from Georgia Department of Agriculture

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...

Avalanche of blossom end rot could hit tomatoes

By William Terry Kelley University of Georgia

In the garden, you see the perfect shape of a red-ripe tomato, and your mouth starts to water. But your feathers fall when you see its blackened, sunken bottom. You've been the victim of blossom end rot on tomatoes. More...

Remember safety on the water

The thought of tragedy or death probably never enters the minds of most swimmers and boaters out enjoying a day of fun on the water - perhaps, it should. Last year, 59 people drowned and 19 others died in boating related incidents in Georgia. 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...

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...

Kids Camp 2007

Mix a campfire with a marshmallow roast, singing with guitars, creative crafts, Bible study, challenging games, delicious meals, pool swimming, active recreation, caring teachers and you have the ingredients to the most fun camp this summer. More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Visitors of Nancy Bailey have been Connie and Lamar Pressley, Margaret NeSmith, Shirley Saturday, Marissa , Josh and Nicholas Knight and Kassidee Owens. .. More...

Margaret Scaglione to share life stories at women's luncheon

Have you heard the saying "Variety is the spice of life?" Most of us have and it is always fun to hear how a person's varied days or experiences added spice to their lives. More...

Avoid summer pinch at pumps

Drivers nationwide are feeling the pinch at the pumps, and as record high gas prices set in across the country, the pinch isn't likely to lighten up during the peak driving season, according to Mike Sullivan, director of education for Take Charge A More...