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August 23, 2007

Dog days send Devils indoors

Drug Company, R.L. Crook & Son, Farmers State Bank, Harnesberger Motor Company, the Lincolnton Implement Company, Lincolnton Motor Company, Lincolnton Service Station, the Lincolnton Warehouse Company, Dr. E.R. May, Moss Filling Station, Moss Ice Company, the W.T. Moss Store, Dr. J.A. McGarity, the L.E. Reese Company, and Dr. R.H. Smith. More...

Tax bills to be mailed Sept. 1; growth spreads cost around

As it now stands, Lincoln County residents should receive their tax bills around the first of September. The Lincoln County Tax Commissioner's Office is preparing to send the tax digest to Atlanta for approval by the Georgia Department of Revenue. If everything is in order, the digest will receive conditional approval, and the tax bills will be printed and mailed in Macon. More...

Garrards present vintage 1940 phone book to historical society

Lamar and Ruth Garrard of the Double Branches Community recently presented the Lincoln County Historical Society with a Georgia Continental Telephone Company Directory for Lincolnton and Washington from the summer of 1940. More...

Corps reduces water flow; county and city doing OK

Drought continues to plague the upper Savannah River Basin causing water levels at United States Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs to recede. Hydrologists with the corps' Savannah District announced last week that water levels at Lake Hartwell and Clark's Hill Lake reached the second drought trigger level on Wednesday, August 15. More...

Red Devils will face Greene Co. tonight at 7:30

The LCHS Red Devils will have the opportunity to test their mettle during a pre-season scrimmage against the Class AA Greene County Tigers. The game is set for tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. in Greene County. Admission is $5, and there is no reserved seating. More...

Quick thinking saves church

Due to the quick thinking of George Davis, a member of St. Luke Baptist Church on Metasville Road, what could have been a catastrophic fire resulted in only minimal damage to the church's fellowship hall. According to Ernie Doss, director of the Lincoln County Department of Public Safety, "When Mr. Davis arrived at St. Luke at about 8 a.m. on Friday, August 17, he noticed smoke and flames coming from the front porch of the fellowship hall. After knocking down the fire with a bucket of water, he ran to the house across the street and summoned help. Because of Mr. Davis' actions, we (the county and Loco VFD) were able to extinguish the fire quickly, with very little damage to the church." It appears as if the fire was electrical in nature. More...

News

•	Troopers watching out for stranded motorists

With high temperatures and a dangerous heat index predicted again this week across the state, the Georgia State Patrol is reminding drivers to take extra precautions with their motor vehicles. Colonel Bill Hitchens, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, said Georgia State Troopers are keeping an extra watch during patrols for stranded motorists. More...

•	Gold Rush festival to be held Sept. 15

•	Gardening Tips

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Editorial Page

•	Dear Hearts and Gentle People

A recent article in the British newspaper Daily Mail suggested that, while staring at our faces in the mirror may suggest vanity, looking intently at our reflection can be good for our health. More...

•	Political Cartoon

•	Chamber Chatter

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Opinions

•	Food for thought

Eating right helps you look better, feel better and stay healthier. And eating a good diet doesn't have to be tough. Follow these simple guidelines: .. Eat regular meals - especially breakfast. This keeps your body fueled so you won't crave junk foods! More...

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People

•	Mandi Keown honored with linen shower at Remsen home

Mandi Keown, bride-elect of Rees Carroll, was guest of honor at a linen shower on Saturday, July 28, at the home of Murray Remsen in Lincolnton. Carey Anne Cushman, Anna Beth Remsen and Murray Remsen were the gracious hosts for the event. More...

•	Bell celebrates first birthday with party July 21

•	Pvt. Zellars graduates from basic training at Paris Island, SC

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Obituaries

•	Melvin Groves Leverett

Melvin Groves Leverett, 68, of McCormick, S.C., entered into rest on Monday, August 13, 2007. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at Jones Chapel in Lincolnton. Mr. Leverett was born in Willington, S.C. He was the son of Grace Lawton Moore of Augusta, Ga. and the late Lum Leverett, Sr. More...

•	Steve Simcox

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Community Calendar

•	Community Calendar

Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department Sept. 25 and Oct. 23. Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. More...

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