March 27, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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BOC signs resolution to finance sewerage project for Blackjack

Plans to hook up the Blackjack Community to the City of Lincolnton's sewerage treatment system are well on the way to becoming a reality. More...

Chief reports on recent police activity in city

An activity report for the Lincolnton Police Department was issued recently by Chief Jim Justice. According to the chief, the following arrests were made in the city: .. Patrick Bryant, 32, of Lincolnton, charged with disorderly conduct. More...

Family reunion

Bethany Beggs, believed to be the only girl to play on a boys' team in the history of Lincoln County athletics, is a proud member of the LCMS Baseball Team. More...

High pollen counts in February may make it tough on allergy sufferers

Things could be even worse than they were last year for allergy sufferers, according to Dr. Stan Fineman of the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. "This year, we had high pollen counts in February, which is very unusual," said the specialist. More...

News

Apple of Our Eye winners

Lincoln County Elementary has announced its kindergarten through third grade winners of the Apple of Our Eye award for the third nine weeks. More...

DHR warns employees about breach of confidential information

The Georgia Department of Human Resources is taking extensive measures to alert current and former employees of a breach of confidential records that may expose personal employee information. More...

Class info needed

Attention: Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. Plans are being made now for our 20-year class reunion. Your contact information is needed as soon as possible. More...

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People

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Nancy Bailey, Mrs. Peggy Broom and Kenny Bonner have been visitors in the William Bentley home this past week. .. Recent visitors of Nancy Bailey were Harold Bailey, Brandon Pate and Margaret NeSmith. .. Mr. and Mrs. More...

Brantley honored on seventh birthday with several parties

Owen Brantley, son of Mary Ellen and Jeremiah Brantley, celebrated his seventh birthday with a party at Jumpin' Beans Party Zone on Sat., March 8. Owen's birthday cake was a Transformers cupcake cake. More...

Surprise birthday celebration

Ms. Eva Stokes Gresham and Mr. Eugene "Pete" Stokes were honored with a surprise 60th birthday celebration at the Faith Tabernacle Family Life Center on Saturday, March 15. Their actual birthdays are March 17. More...

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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. More...

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Preparing for graduation

Senior members of the LCHS Senior Beta Club were presented with stoles during a special ceremony held Monday, March 10. More...

Giddy-up all you cowpokes; memorial trail ride is Sat.

The Terry Tankersley Memorial Trail Ride, sponsored annually by the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, will take place Saturday, March 29, at the Bussey Point Recreation Area. More...

Griffin explains purpose of city's zoning ordinances

Why can't I build a four-story sheet metal plant next to my neighbor's pool? Why can't I raise chickens behind the Huddle House? Why can't I put a 1968 mobile home next to the library? It's my land; I paid for it. More...

Creagh to speak tonight

Milton Creagh (KREE-uh), a nationally known motivational speaker, author, television personality, and corporate consultant, will be in Lincolnton today (Thursday) to talk to students at LCHS as well as adults in the community about everything from More...

Friends of the Library host annual membership drive

Those who wish to be part of the best rural library in the State of Georgia are encouraged to join the Lincoln County Friends of the Library (FOL) during the organization's 2008 membership drive. More...

Editorial Page

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Hi. My name is Mickie and I'm a hoard-a-holic. For the last ten years I have been promising hubby I would go through all the boxes in the basement and throw away useless items that have accumulated in our family through the years. More...

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Senate focuses on tax reform and budget

By Senator Bill Jackson

This week, the Senate gave careful consideration to two issues that will significantly affect you and every Georgian - tax reform and the state budget. More...

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Sports

Devils fall to Aquinas; take two from Twiggs

By David Lee

The Lincoln County Red Devils entered the week with a 5-3 record, including a 3-0 mark in region play. The previous week showed the Devils were ready to contend in the region, with a big win over Glasscock County. More...

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Worship

Evening worship

First Baptist Church will have an evening worship service March 30 at 5:30 p.m. with Rev. Rivers and St. Luke Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor. More...

Mission trip to Panama

The MAPS Team from First Assembly of God Church recently took a missions trip to Panama, Central America to work on a church there. More...

SPDM in Washington

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will be in Washington at Solomon Pool Church on the fifth Sun., March 30 for regular service at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend. More...

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