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...
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. 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. More...
The Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health confirmed the first two cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year in the state. 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...
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...
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. 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...
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. 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...
Sarah Emily Carpenter, daughter of Steven and Tammy Carpenter, celebrated her second birthday with a party at her home on July 28. Her actual birthday was August 1. The theme for the party was ladybugs and sunflowers. More...
