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February 7, 2008  RSS feed
Ceremony will be held at park honoring Gen. Clark
Elijah Clark State Park will host a special program honoring Gen. Clark at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 10. The event is being held in conjunction with ceremonies commemorating the 228th anniversary of the Battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes County. More...
City looks at ramifications of failure to meet mandate

Water was one of the topics discussed at the regular meeting of the Lincolnton City Council held Monday, February 4, at City Hall. In his remarks, Mayor Dwaine Biggerstaff pointed out that the city is still under a production mandate issued last fall by the EPD. More...

Imminent domain statute used to acquire right-of-way

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted to initiate imminent domain proceedings against land owned by Dan and Jennifer Gates on Nethania Farm Road. The action was taken at a called meeting of the commission held Monday, January 28. More...

Super teachers

Goolsby's Store treated the Lincoln County "Teachers of the Quarter" to lunch on Friday, January 25. Pictured are: (l-r) Helene Rhodes, LCHS; Tonya Burt and Susan Pilgrim, LCMS; and Randy Smith, LCHS. Not pictured are Monica Thurmond and Erica Jansen, LCES. More...

Bufford will take on dream role of Peter Pan in Atlanta

"'Peter Pan' has been a dream role for as long as I can remember," said Carole Bufford. "We had Mary Martin on a Beta tape - I used to watch it over and over and over when I was a child. I always loved that musical." The Lincoln County native's dream has finally come true. More...

Thirty-five young ladies to vie for the title of Miss LCMS tonight

Thirty-five young ladies in grades six, seven, and eight will take part in the annual Miss LCMS Pageant tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. The emcee for the occasion is Jimi Lane of Harlem, with entertainment provided by vocalists Tiquila Williams and Donquita Williams. More...

Grand jury disposes of numerous cases during January Term of court

The Lincoln County Grand Jury met Wednesday, January 30, at the Lincoln County Courthouse, with Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. presiding. During the proceedings, the grand jury handed down the following indictments: .. More...

Grief recovery support group being formed

A GriefShare grief recovery support group is being established at First Assembly of God. The meetings will be held at the church every Sunday at 5 p.m., beginning Sunday, February 10. GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. More...

Flag presentation ceremony scheduled for USS Georgia

"Bring the USS Georgia home" has echoed throughout the state for more than 14 years. Soon, the 560-foot Trident submarine will be stationed at the naval submarine base at King's Bay in Camden County. More...

Chamber board of directors

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors for 2008 are: (front row, l-r) Melissa Goldman, Joyce Crumbley, Rita Hussey, Jill McKinney, Becky Goldman, (back row) Judy Jordan, Ernie Doss, Willie Murray, Nancy Hohlwein, Al Danner, and Matt Ivey. Not pictured are Linda Burns and Stella Crosby. More...

 News
• Republican party to hold Mass Meetings March 15
The Lincoln County Republican Party will convene Precinct Mass Meetings on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 9 a.m. to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Lincoln County Republican Party Convention. The County Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m. More...
• LCHS, LCTS to meet
• Cookoff Feb. 29
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 Editorial Page
• article has image Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Sunday, February 3, 2008. A day that will live in infamy. Rising early, I put on a pot of coffee, mixed up some bran muffins, and placed a card next to hubby's coffee mug. More...
• GriefShare seminar
• article has image Political Cartoon
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 People
• Leathersville News
.. Mrs. Thomas Young of McCormick visited Mr. and Mrs. Truett Smalley and Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Tuesday afternoon. .. Joe Estes visited in the William Bentley home Tuesday night. .. Erica Newton spent the day Friday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer. Alan Fizer spent the weekend in the home. More...
• article has image Traveling down the Mekong Delta
• article has image Oliver, Cole to exchange vows in ceremony June 21
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 Obituaries
• Annie Mae Partlow Blackwell
Mrs. Annie Mae Partlow Blackwell, 81, entered into rest on Monday, January 28, 2008 at Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington, Ga. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 2 at New Tabernacle Baptist Church with Revs. Matthew Harden, Roy D. Andrews, Franklin Jones and Albert Bell officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. More...
• Christine Parks Jones
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 Community Calendar
• Community Calendar
GED/Adult classes Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769. More...
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