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April 24, 2008 / News

Class of 1955 gathers for reunion at Hickory Knob State Park April 5

Beautiful Wisteria, Dogwood, and Redbud presented a beautiful welcoming scene to members of the Class of 1955 as we drove into Hickory Knob State Park, McCormick, SC, on April 5, 2008. More...

Anniversary observance

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 135th Anniversary Observance at 2 p.m., Sun., May 18. Rev. Seymour Harrison, pastor of White Rock Baptist Church will be the guest minister. Willie J. White, pastor. More...

Students must register for ACT testing by May 9

The next ACT test administration for college-hopeful high school students is Saturday, June 14, 2008. Students who wish to take the exam on this date must register online or have their paper registrations postmarked by the end of the day May 9. More...

Thornton will be guest speaker at Round Table meeting April 28

Mr. Clark Thornton, Lt. Gen. Longstreet's great, great grandson, will present "Lt. Gen. More...

Wiley inducted into honor society at MCG April 15

Dr. Daryl C. Wiley was honored on April 15 at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine by being inducted as an Alumni into the Georgia Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. More...

Georgia residents sickened by recalled dietary supplement

The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health is investigating at least 20 suspected cases of illness due to a dietary supplement that is currently being voluntarily recalled by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta, the More...

Boating safety course offered

The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron, the Army Corp of Engineers (J.Strom Thurmond), and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are offering "America's Boating course". More...

SECOND BLOOM

Get a second bloom from faded annuals by cutting them back to about half their height, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. More...

Residents invited to gather at courthouse for day of prayer

Local residents are invited to gather on the front steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse at 12 noon on Thursday, May 1, to observe the 57th Annual "National Day of Prayer (NDP)." Locally, the day of prayer and repentance is being sponsored by the More...

Prospective jurors named

The Lincoln County Superior Court will hear civil cases beginning Tuesday, April 29, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Judge Harold Hinesley is scheduled to preside over the proceedings. More...

Martini announces his candidacy for commission chair

J. Patrick Martini (D) has announced that he will seek the office of chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. Born in Lansing, Michigan in 1976, the candidate served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1994 to 1998. More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

..The 13th Roberts Family Reunion was held April 19 at Troy United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Troy, S.C. Mrs. Franklin Bowick gave the devotional from the book of Jonah, 3:1-10. More...

Extension office looking for local farmers, gardeners

Call all Lincoln County farmers, garden hobbyists and enthusiasts. Come join the Lincoln County Farmers Market Association. Market your great fruit and vegetable crops to the citizens of Lincoln County. 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...

Benefit dinner for Junior Turner

The Christian Service Organization of Fishing Creek Baptist Church is planning a Country Cooking Supper 6-8 p.m., Sat., April 26. Cost is $6 for all you can eat. Take out plates will be available. All proceeds benefit Frank Turner, Jr. More...

Anderson is guest speaker at concerned citizens meeting

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County met at 6:30 p.m., April 17 at the Lincoln County Library. President Al Bean opened the meeting. Vice President Linda Burns welcomed the members and visitors. John Kennedy gave the invocation. More...

Keeping outdoor gear from becoming windborne missles

High velocity winds from thunderstorms and tornadoes can turn patio furniture, grills and tree branches into destructive missiles. More...

Cancer Survivor/Caregiver Banquet held at LUMC

Approximately 80 cancer survivors and caregivers attended a banquet held in their honor on Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. More...

SEPTIC CLOGGERS

Red and silver maples, willows, poplars and elms can clog septic lines with their roots, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Plant these species well away from water lines and sewers. More...

ROOTING TIPS

Root holly, azalea and camellia cuttings in a sand-and-peat-moss mixture set in a cool, shady place, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Ivy and periwinkle can be rooted in July to fill in any bare spots in your beds. More...