March 27, 2008 RSS feed / News

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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...

Broun rejects efforts to raise taxes on gas

Broun: "The problem is not that gasoline is taxed too little; it is already taxed too much." Congressman Paul Broun today rejected Democratic plans to increase taxes on gasoline by 50 cents a gallon. Rep. More...

Veterans can look to the VA when searching for buddies

Looking for an old buddy from your last military duty station? Well, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service can help in locating a veteran. More...

BERRY OFTEN

Harvest raspberries often to discourage Japanese beetles or sap beetles from becoming troublesome, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Both insects are especially attracted to ripe and overripe fruit. More...

Induction ceremony held

Senior Beta held its annual induction ceremony on Monday, March 10. More...

BEST BUGS

The best way to get the most from beneficial insects such as lady bugs is to have plants they like near your garden, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Use a mixture of crimson clover and hairy vetch as a cover crop. More...

Ribbon cutting for Lincolnton Marine

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting with Lincolnton Marine announcing the grand opening of a new 20,000 square foot state of the art marine store on March 8, 2008. More...

Four area students named to Dean's List at GC&SU

Tracy Arnett, Shauna King and Whitney Kirkland of Lincolnton and Charlton Ware of Tignall have complete courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean's List for 2007 Fall semester from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Ga. More...

TREE-RIPE

Allow peaches and plums to ripen on the tree, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Harvest them just as they begin to soften. More...

Spelling bee winners

Lincoln County Elementary School has announced the spelling bee winners for the third nine weeks. More...

TRIM STEMS

To produce the largest flowers, keep the main stems of dahlias free of side shoots, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Allow only the terminal bud to develop in larger varieties. A single stalk is the best. 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...

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...

McGuire is guest speaker at CCLC meeting

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met at the public library March 20 at 6:30 p.m. President Al Bean opened the meeting. John Kennedy gave the invocation. President Bean then led the Pledge of Allegiance. More...

BULLY ROOTS

Grass and other weeds' root systems are more aggressive than tomato plants' root systems, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. They will cause great stress in your garden. More...

Consumers can expect higher food prices

By Faith Peppers University of Georgia

Americans are paying record prices to fuel their cars. They're paying more to fuel themselves, too, according to the recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic Consumer Price Index. More...

DHR encourages seniors to get a colorectal screening

Colorectal cancer is a preventable disease, but more than 148,800 cases will be diagnosed in 2008 and an estimated 49,960 people will die from the disease, according to the Prevent Cancer Foundation. More...

LCES names students to honor roll

Lincoln County Elementary School has announced the A Honor Roll list for the third nine weeks. More...

Equine license plate unveiled at State Capital

Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin was one of several leaders to unveil Georgia's new equine license plate at the State Capitol on March 11. More...

TOMATO TIPS

For the best flavor, pick ripe tomatoes as you need them. Their flavor peaks within three minutes of picking, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. If you must wait to use garden-fresh tomatoes, don't refrigerate them. More...

TIP DIE-BACK

Tip die-back of redbud (Cercis canadensis) may be caused by saturated soil, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Redbuds are very intolerant of "wet feet" caused by prolonged wet soil and high humidity. More...

Irvin recalls fish batter mixes due to unlisted milk

` State Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians to the recall of some fish batter mixes. More...

Barden, Burg named to GCSU President's List

Brittany Barden and Brittany Burg, both of Lincolnton have completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Presidnet's List for 2007 Fall semester from Georgia College & State University. More...