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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. Applications are available at the McCormick County Chamber of Commerce or you may email jonesbc@wctel.net to obtain a copy. Deadline is June 22 at 5 p.m. More ... 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. Thurs., July, 1 - 4:30 p.m. - Make a clock out of a CD with Ms. Regina (please call before June 5th if you plan to attend). More ... 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. Classes are held in the computer lab located at McCormick Adult Education Center, 615 Clayton St. Cost is a $15 administrative fee. Classes are limited to 14 persons. More ... 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 ... 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 ... .. Visitors of Nancy Bailey have been Connie and Lamar Pressley, Margaret NeSmith, Shirley Saturday, Marissa , Josh and Nicholas Knight and Kassidee Owens. .. Kassidee Owens, Josh and Nicholas Knight enjoyed fishing at Cox Farm this past Saturday in the annual Cox Fishing Tournament. More ... 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 celebrated the graduation of its students at spring commencement. More ... 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. The Savannah River Christian Woman's Connection luncheon will host Margaret Scaglione from Murphy, N.C. More ... 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. Subjects to be discussed will include colorectal and prostate cancer and breast cancer. For more information, please call 706-667-4283. More ... 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 America, a national non-profit credit counseling agency. More ... 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 ... 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. With the wide difference in rainfall, drought conditions improved in parts of the state while worsening in others. 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 ... 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. Coolers are welcome and concessions are also available. Please, no alcoholic beverages. More ... It's camp meeting time again at Fountain Campground. This year promises to be another wonderful spiritual experience. Camp meeting kicked off with a barbecue chicken supper and gospel sing on Saturday, June 2nd. More ... 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 ... 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. - Thurs., at LCES and LCHS, a child eighteen years old and under can receive a free lunch in the school cafeteria. More ... 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 ... |
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