All three Lincoln County schools as well as the system or district made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for 2007. The announcement was made at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Education held Tuesday, July 17. More...
Local residents are reminded that Georgia's sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 Friday, August 2, and continues until midnight Sunday, August 5. For the fifth consecutive year, shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase school supplies, clothing, computers, and computer accessories tax free, co... More...
The Washington-Wilkes Little Theatre Company is set to present the female version of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" at the Playhouse on North Alexander Avenue in Washington. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 29, at 3 p.m.; and again the follow... More...
Virginia Williams, executive director of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Registration, was honored by the board and the county at a retirement luncheon held Friday, July 20, at The Lincoln Center. During the festivities, Howie Gunby, a member of the elections board, presented Williams with... More...
The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met July 19 at the Lincoln County Public Library. President Al Bean opened the meeting with a silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest speaker was Nancy Blount, director of Family Connection. The department was started in 1999. More...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) in Golden, Colorado, has confirmed that Lincoln County experienced an minor earthquake at 11:11 a.m. Thursday, July 19. With a magnitude of 2.5 on a scale of 2 to 8, the epicenter of the earthquake was just outside the Lincolnton city limits. Fortunately... More...
The Savannah River Christian Women's Connection, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, will have their next luncheon on Aug. 8, at Tara Country Club in Savannah Lakes Village. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $12.00 per person. More...
I had intended to forego the writing of a column this week but changed my mind when I received a gem of a story from my wacko friend in Alabama. Years ago stories like this elicited from me, at most, a groan but as I rapidly embark on geezerdom I can identify all too well with the confusion crea... More...
TO THE EDITOR I'm a long time resident of Lincoln County. I moved here in late 1975 to be near family and friends. I remember the summer afternoons being peaceful and quiet. I remember sitting in the old steel art deco yard chairs in the summer with my parents and grandparents while listening to... More...
Robert Lee Bailey, the only living child of the twelve children born to Joel and Mae Walker Bailey, was honored on his 83rd birthday with a celebration at his home in Augusta, Saturday July 14, 2007. Approximately 75 people gathered at the Bailey home for this happy occasion. Daughters, Beverly B... More...
The winners of the Rocking R International, Inc. Team Bass Tournament held July 7, were (l-r): Tony Postell, and Sammy Landrum, presenting the $2,000 check is Woody Parks. The tournament was held in conjunction with the Thunder Over Thurmond's Festival. More...
Mr. Albert Daniel Dain, 83, husband of the late Pauline Hatton Dain of Savannah Lakes Village, entered into rest Friday, July 20, 2007 at the residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25 at Rees Funeral Home with Rev. Dick Albert officiating. More...
Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on July 31 and August 21. Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. More...
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