The construction of a road that will connect Metasville Road to the Washington Highway (Highway 378) and provide access to the new high school, currently under development, was discussed at the regular meeting of the Lincolnton City Council held Monday, April 14. More...
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There's nothing better than a yard full of sand piles, lumber, and cool equipment. Pictured playing on the lot behind Spratlin Hardware & Building Supply during Spring Break are: (l-r) Zeb Ashmore, James Spratlin, Max Ashmore, Courtney Spratlin, and Caroline Spratlin. More...
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If all goes as planned, the eternal flame in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse will be moved to American Legion Post 194. The matter was on the agenda at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners held Thursday, April 10. More...
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The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Southern Gospel Night in conjunction with the 21st Annual Lewis Family Homecoming and Bluegrass Festival set for May 1-3 at Elijah Clark State Park. The chamber's 14th Annual Southern Gospel Night will be held Wednesday, April 30, beginning at 7 p.m. under the festival tent at the park. More...
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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is urging people in the Woodlawn Community to report any suspicious activity immediately. During the last three weeks, thieves stole the entire air-conditioning unit from the rear of one residence, and from another, they took an electric chainsaw, parts from an air-conditioning unit, and the copper tubing running underneath the house. It is believed that the items are being sold as scrap metal. More...
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The Lincoln County Department of Public Safety recently took delivery of a new ambulance, MED 1 (forefront). The Ford F-450 Type I truck, which cost $105,398, was purchased with SPLOST funds. Pictured with all three of the county's ambulances are: (l-r) paramedics Stephen Godwin and Shawn Hackney and EMTs Rita Hussey and Rhonda Radford. More...
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The Lincoln County Superior Court will hear criminal cases when the court's April Term begins Monday, April 21, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. is the presiding judge. According to Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs, jurors are to report to the courtroom at 9 a.m. and check in with the bailiff upon their arrival. More...
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Paul C. Reviere is seeking re-election to the office of coroner of Lincoln County. Prior to becoming coroner, he served as deputy coroner from 1980 to 1991. Reviere has completed extensive course work over the years in the various aspects of death investigation, the cause and manner of death, and crime scene processing. More...
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Gerald S. Lawson has announced that he is seeking his second term as sheriff of Lincoln County. "It has been an honor to serve all the citizens of this county, and I am proud to be your sheriff. I am running on my qualifications, experience, and record as sheriff. More...
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Effective June 1, 2008, there will be an increase in subscription rates for The Lincoln Journal. This marks the first rate increase in nine years. "It is with regret that we have been forced to raise our rates," publisher Sparky Newsome said, "but increases in the cost of postage, gasoline, and newsprint leave us with no choice. More...
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More than 650 people are expected to take advantage of the free health services offered at the McDuffie County Health Fair Saturday, April 19th, at Thomson High School, Thomson Georgia, from 8 until 12:00 noon. This is the 31st year of the event that draws large numbers to Thomson for free health screenings. More...
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"Ring! Ring!" Remember that sound? It's the sound your old telephone used to make and the sound I wish they all made now. I'm sick to death of cell phones and home phones, too, that play everything from hard rock to classical or worse, some stupid little voice message that tells you in ten minutes what an old phone could tell you in one..... More...
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Justin Moon recently graduated from Augusta Tech with honors. In order for a student to graduate with honors, he must achieve a cumulative program grade point average of 3.5 or higher. He was recognized at graduation and received a gold honor cord to wear at commencement. More...
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Mrs. Martha Reese LeRoy, 87 of Double Branches Rd., died Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. James James and Bishop Cullen Hicks officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. More...
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McCormick First Baptist Church, 108 S. Oak St., McCormick, S.C., will be hosting a live simulcast: "Making Good Marriages Great" on Sat., April 26 , 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the secrets to building a secure, caring marriage grounded in love and faithfulness. More...
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