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November 8, 2007
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Local businesses cope with drought
By DONNA HINSON
As Georgia's rainfall deficit hovers around 13 inches and the water level at Clark'ss Hill Lake sits 11 feet lower than full pool, Lincoln County businesses that rely heavily on lake activity are feeling a pinch in the pocketbook. More...
EPD mandates a 10-percent reduction in water production

The water has finally hit the wheel for the City of Lincolnton and Lincoln County... The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requiring the City of Lincolnton to reduce its average water production by 10 percent during the winter quarter ... More...

One case of MRSA reported; student urged to wash hands

"The best protection you can take to avoid MRSA is what your grandmother taught you - wash your hands," stated Ernie Doss, director of the Lincoln County Department of Public Safety. "Washing your hands with soap and water several times a day is crucial, especially if you've been out in large gro... More...

Homecoming Queen to be crowned Fri.

Homecoming Week is in full swing at LCMS and LCHS. As in years past, the LCHS Student Council is sponsoring a variety of activities to help students get into the spirit of the week. One of these activities is the everpopular "Dress Days. More...

Officers arrest Dearing man in Sunday shooting

A Lincoln County man was shot at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 4, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Mt. Zion Church Road. Arrested in connection with the crime was James Lee Garnett, 69, of Dearing. "Both Mr. More...

Early deadline for holiday closing

In observance of Veterans Day, The Lincoln Jounral will be closed Monday, November 12. The deadline for news items and advertisements to appear in the November 15 edition of the paper is Friday, November 9, at 5 p.m. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! More...

Students collect over 1,500 cans of food during Red Ribbon Week

As part of the drug awareness curriculum, faculty, staff, and students at LCES and LCMS, assisted by Lincoln County Family Connection, celebrated "Red Ribbon Week" October 22-31. More...

Chamber launches new website

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Website Launch Party" on Monday, November 5, in the Dova Partridge Annex of the Lincoln County Library. The purpose of the party was to introduce chamber members to the organization's new website, developed and maintained by J House Medi... More...

Historical society revs up time machine

The Lincoln County Historical Society is busy gearing up for Pioneer Day Saturday, November 17. This year, the society is sponsoring a costume contest, with prizes awarded in a variety of categories. Moreover, all attendees dressed in Civil War uniforms will receive a free bag of stone ground grits.... More...

  News
•Chamber Calendar
.. November 9 - Lincoln County vs. GMC 7:30 p.m., home. .. November 6 - City of Lincolnton Historic Preservation Commission Meeting 7 p.m., City Hall. .. November 8 - Wills Memorial Hospital Community Wellness Program Lunch and Learn Restless Leg Syndrome 12 noon, WMH Library. For reservations c... More...
•Leathersville News
•Eastern Star donates 'high def.' to veterans
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 Opinions
•Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb. I did it again. I misspelled (I hope that's right) a word and was given a warning by the trusty Word Police. Take note, dear hearts. More...
•Taxpayer tired of fighting
•Hazardous lights
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 People
•Goldman, Asmore take top honors at livestock show
Lincoln County 4-H showmen participated in the 2007 Georgia-Carolina State Fair Livestock Show held in Augusta this past Saturday, November 3. Showmen representing Lincoln County were Justin Ashmore, Ivie Aycock, Carson Goldman, C.J. Goldman, Sadie Partridge and Amberly Wilkes. They all did an out... More...
•Food for Thought
•Norman-Taylor will be guest speaker at Veteran's Day prog.
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 Sports
•Red Devils upset by Twiggs 7-12; region title may be up for grabs
"It is inevitable that some defeat will enter even the most victorious life. The human spirit is never finished when it is defeated ... it is finished when it surrenders." Ben Stein made this observation when commenting on a court case which his client lost. More...
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 Community Calendar
•Community Calendar
Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department Nov. 20 and Dec. 11. Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. More...
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