June 21, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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County hires company to develop drawings for gym

It looks as if the construction of a gymnasium at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex is fast becoming a reality. More...

Standiford assumes position as environmental health specialist

Michael Standiford is the new environmental health specialist at the Lincoln County Health Department. More...

Little Mr. and Miss Pageant winners

The winners of the Lincoln County Little Mr. and Miss Pageant, held Saturday, June 9, in the LCHS Auditorium, were: (l-r) T.J. Bradley, Little Mr. Runner-Up; Alexis Hohlwein, Little Miss 2007; Micah Hollimon, Little Mr. More...

News

Oxendine offers fire safety tips when grilling or camping

With recent dry conditions making wildfires likely, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine urges Georgians to keep fire safety in mind when enjoying summer activities such as grilling and camping. More...

Rowland receives scholarly acclaim for ADHD research

Julie Rowland received scholarly acclaim for her research on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). An invitation was extended to present her findings among colleagues at the Southeastern Psychological Association. More...

David Hardy receives Doctor of Medicine from MCG May 11

David Hardy of Washington-Wilkes received his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine during commencement ceremonies May 11 at the James Brown Arena in Augusta. More...

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People

Margaret Mae Mertins weds Kevin Andrew Cargle May 19

In a lovely setting, Miss Margaret Mae Mertins of Albany and Athens, Ga., became the bride of Mr. Kevin Andrew Cargle of Douglasville, Ga. They exchanged their wedding vows on Saturday, May 19, 2007, at 6 p.m. More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Dinna and Brooke Berry visited Marion and Hilda Cliatt for a few days to celebrate Father's Day. .. Tyler and Courtney Owens spent the past week with their Nana, Nancy Bailey. .. More...

Fire, rescue visit daycare

Jonathan Doss and Brandon Reed brought the E.M.S. fire truck and ambulance to talk to the children at Barbara's Family Daycare about different ways to help people out that may be in need of help. More...

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Library hosts exhibit from the Morris Museum of Art

The Lincoln County Library is currently hosting the Morris Museum of Art Panel Exhibition which features reproductions of 18 of the bestknown works from the museum's permanent collection. More...

Early deadline for vacation closing

In observance of the Fourth of July, The Lincoln Journal will be closed the week of July 2-6. The deadline for news and advertisements to appear in the July 5 edition of the paper is Wednesday, June 27, at 5 p.m. More...

Justice reports on departmental activities in city

An activity report was recently issued by the Lincolnton Police Department. According to Chief Jim Justice, Margaret Rose Hawes, 56, of Lincolnton was arrested and charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer and DUI. More...

Editorial Page

Dear Hearts and Gentle People

Recently hubby and I went to a live concert at Chastain Park in Atlanta to see the group Chicago perform. More...

FSA now accepting candidate nominations for committees

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced farmer and rancher candidate nominations begin today for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. The nomination period continues through Aug. 1, 2007. Elections take place this fall. More...

Chamber Chatter

By: Melissa Burgess

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and The Miss Classic South Association hosted their annual Little Mr. and Miss Pageant on June 9, 2007 at the Lincoln County High School Auditorium. More...

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Worship

ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH OF GOD:

Chamberlain Ferry Rd.; 359-2922 Pastor: Philip Kinney; ; Services: Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.; Sunday morning worship: 11:00 a.m.; Tuesday Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. More...

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Public Notices

LEGALS

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia Lincoln County All persons indebted to the estate of James Bruce Bolden, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment of same to the undersigned and all persons having a claim against said estat More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Fund set up A fund has been set up at Farmers State Bank for Tee Turner, who is battling Lou Garricks disease. CCLC to meet The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., June 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. More...

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