To help local residents cope with the dangerous, sweltering heat, the Lincoln County Department of Public Safety has announced that The Lincoln Center, located at 160 May Avenue, will serve as a cooling center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. More...
Close to 30 local businesses paid their delinquent occupational taxes in response to a letter hand-delivered by the City of Lincolnton August 1, stating that a 10-percent penalty had been added to the licensing fee. The announcement was made at the regular meeting of the Lincolnton City Council held Monday, August 6. More...
With the start of a new school year Tuesday, August 7, Lincolnton Police Chief Jim Justice reminded motorists to drive with extreme caution, pay close attention to the 25-mph speed limit in school zones, and just slow down in general. More...
Aerobatic pilot Gary Ward has of ficially arrived - he was invited to perform at EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) AirVenture Oshkosh, the largest aviation event in the United States. "It's every pilot's dream to perform at Oshkosh," stated Ward. "It's 'The Masters' of aviation. More...
Open house at LCES was a resounding success! Students and their parents enjoyed meeting the teachers, administrators, and staff, while familiarizing themselves with many of the things they need to know in preparation for the new school year. Pictured talking with first-grade teacher Kelli Robertson (far right) are: (l-r) James Deas, Shawn Deas, and Gail Deas. The open house took place Monday, August 6. More...
Four individuals were indicted by the Lincoln County Grand Jury in connection with three separate cases of armed robbery. The grand jury convened Monday, July 30, with Judge Harold A. Hinesley presiding. More...
The next ACT test will be administered on September 15, 2007. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by August 10 - the deadline for having the registration postmarked. There is a late registration postmark deadline of August 24; an extra fee is charged for late registrations. Students can register online at www.actstudent. More...
On a lighter, but hotter, note... How about this weather?? Do you wonder how in the world we middle-agers and older ever survived without air-conditioning? I don't. We had no other choice. We made do. And not only did we survive....we thrived. More...
Mary Lois Hogan Reid, 93, entered into rest July 27, 2007. Funeral services were held at 12 noon on Saturday, August 4 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Lacy officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. More...
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS NOTICE Georgia, Lincoln County Re: Estate of Wayne J. Hawes, deceased All persons indebted to the estate of Wayne J. Hawes, deceased, are hereby notified to make payment of same to the undersigned and all persons having a claim against said estate are notified to make claim to the undersigned or be barred from participation in the said estate. More...
Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department August 21 and Sept. 25. Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. More...
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