One hundred years of history rolled down the road as the F.M. Hogan General Store traveled from the Woodlawn Community to the Lincoln County Historical Park Thursday, September 20. More...
The State Board of Education recently passed a new set of graduation requirements that will serve to raise the bar for Georgia students. The new graduation rule, which was revised in conjunction with the implementation of the new Georgia Performance Standards (GPS), goes into effect for first-time freshmen entering school in the fall of 2008. More...
Larry Campbell, head coach of the Lincoln County Red Devils, became the fourth-ranked high school football coach of all time (nationally) after the Red Devils won against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers last week. It was the 406th win of his career. More...
Lincoln County officials recently announced that a "Friendship Fountain" will be installed across the street from the courthouse. The fountain is being paid for with donations from the private sector. The funds will also cover the cost of landscaping around the fountain. More...
Lincoln Place Ace Hardware has announced that it is going out of business. Located on the Augusta Highway, the store opened in July of 2004. According to owner Travis Reed, "After three years of proudly serving the area, we decided to close our doors for good. More...
Georgia Power employees began work Monday, September 24, replacing multiple aerial electric utility poles along State Route 47, crossing Clark's Hill Lake at the Lincoln-Columbia County line. More...
The Lincoln County Health Department is holding a mass influenza immunization drill from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 2-4. For those not covered by Medicaid, PeachCare or Medicare Part B, the cost of the vaccine is $20. More...
A Lincoln County Community Blood Drive will be held Saturday, September 29, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Lincolnton Baptist Church. Sponsored by the Shepeard Community Blood Center, the goal for the drive is 30 donors. More...
All single adults are invited to meet Oct. 5 in the fellowship hall of Bethany United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. to make plans for a new group forming where you can get together for fun, fellowship and make new friends. Many exciting new things are to be planned, come be a part of it! More...
Girl Scouts, Central Savannah River Council is beginning a new year in Scouting! Girl Scout troops are currently being formed all over the CSRA. Adult volunteers are needed to lead troops! If you are interested in volunteering for the Girl Scouts, or want to get your girl involved, call the Girl Scout Council at 706-774- 0505. More...
The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services (DAS) is warning Georgians that their telephone number registration on the Do Not Call Registry may have expired. The registration was for five years, and individuals who registered their telephone numbers on the Do Not Call Registry in 2002 are urged to renew their registrations. More...
I was shopping for cologne at my favorite pharmacy Friday, like I do maybe once a month or so, and Nancy and April, my personal scent assistants were kindly squirting and sniffing along with me in search of the perfect fragrance. More...
The Lincoln County High School Jorge Luis Borges chapter of Spanish Honor Society elected their officers for the 2007-2008 school year. They are (l - r): Kayla Lyons and Amy Danron, co-presidents; Sara Anne Remsen, vice-president; Amanda Broom and Abbey Minor club secretary/treasurer/reporter. More...
Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department Oct. 23 and Nov. 20. Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department at 359-3154 for more information The C.Y.F. More...
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