March 20, 2008 RSS feed / News

Lariscy to speak

Martin's Crossroads Church will host a ladies luncheon in their fellowship hall March 29 at 12 noon. Guest speaker will be Linda Lariscy from Holding Forth the World of Life Ministries, Wrens, Ga. More...

Spratlins named business of the month by CCLC

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County have selected Spratlin Hardware & Building Supply Inc. as its business of the month for March. It is the groups desire to recognize local merchants and businesses that remain the backbone of Lincoln County. More...

Memorial service conducted at Dist. 11 meeting

American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Ga., hosted the American Legion District 11 meeting on Sun., March 9. More...

The Battle for Atlanta will be topic of discussion Mon. night

Dudley Ottley will present "The Battle for Atlanta, 1864" at The Washington Civil War Round Table meeting on Monday evening, March 24 at 6:00 p.m., at The Jockey Club Restaurant on The Square in Washington, GA. More...

April is National Donate Life Month

April is designated National Donate Life Month. During this time LifeLink® of Georgia, the local organ procurement organization, the U.S. More...

BLOSSOM-END ROT

In most cases, blossom-end rot on tomatoes, peppers, squash and watermelons can be prevented, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Maintaining uniform soil moisture by mulching and watering correctly. More...

Leathersville News

.. Russell Aycock and Chris Reid visited in the William Bentley home Tuesday afternoon. .. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Timmerman and Miss Erin Timmerman were supper guests on Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley. .. More...

Chamber Chatter

It's almost Spring time and Easter is this weekend! As many of you know, it's Relay time, too! When you go in the grocery store, stop and pump gas, or doing your banking you may see signs for fundraisers that support Relay for Life. More...

Activity levels for adults

The American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine has released new activity guidelines for healthy adults ages 18- 65. More...

National Agriculture Week is March 16-22

Where does your food and fiber come from? That is a good question for the American people because some people know and a lot people don't have any clue!!!! This week is a celebration of American Agriculture. More...

Family meeting

The family of Tom and Willie Bennett will have a family reunion meeting at the home of Mary Harrison, 1228-A Ashmore-Barden Rd., Lincolnton, on March 30 at 5 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is for reorganizing and other business of importance. More...

Georgia Dept. of Labor offers summer internship program

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond announced recently that the Georgia Department of Labor's 2008 Summer Internship Program will offer internships for up to 80 students. More...

Republican party to fund merit scholarship

The Lincoln County Republican Party held its Mass Meeting on March 15 to elect delegates to the 10th District and Georgia Conventions. Mike Seigler, Lyle Kelly, Nelson Brooks and J B Mathews were selected as delegates. More...

Isakson, Chambliss vote to protect English in workplace

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Isakson votes to expand estate tax relief

U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, RGa., voted for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution that would increase the exemption for the estate tax, also known as the "death tax," from $2 million to $5 million. More...

LCHS art student earns Best in Show at youth exhibition

Works of art by students from LCHS earned "Best of Show" and other honors in connection with the exhibit now hanging in the MACK (McCormick Arts Council at the Keturah) in observance of March as "Youth Art Month" and "Women's History Month. More...