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June 19, 2008  RSS feed
Play ball!
One of the highlights of the Thunder Over Thurmond Independence Day Celebration is the Thunder Cup Softball Tournament. This year's face-off between Lincoln and McCormick counties is set for Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex. Tickets are $2 each, with children 10 and under admitted free of charge. Pictured are: (l-r) Charles Jennings, chairman of the McCormick County Council; Kathie Davis, Lincoln County recreation director; and Walker Norman, chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. More...
Board flip-flops on Social Security; millage increase remains the same

The Lincoln County Board of Education revoked its decision to offer Social Security to its employees at a called meeting held Thursday, June 12. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the adoption of the Tentative FY 2009 Budget. More...

Tax reform, budget top agenda at BOC meeting

Tax reform and the FY 2009 Budget topped the agenda at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners held Thursday, June 12. More...

Youth sentenced to four years in connection with bank robbery

A Lincolnton youth was sentenced in connection with the January 2007 robbery of Farmers & Merchants Bank during a "non-jury trial" session of the Lincoln County Superior Court held Thursday, June 12. After entering a plea of guilty to the offense of robbery, Roderick William Cox was sentenced to 10 years and a $1,000 fine plus surcharges by Judge Harold Hinesley. More...

Newspaper sets early deadline for holiday issue

In observance of the Fourth of July, The Lincoln Journal will be closed the week of June 30 through July 4. The deadline for news and advertisements to appear in the July 3 edition of the paper is Wednesday, June 25, at 5 p.m. More...

Qualifying for seats on BOE begins June 23

Lincoln County residents are reminded that qualifying to run for nonpartisan offices in the November 4 General/Nonpartisan Election will take place Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27. Candidates may qualify at the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration office, located in The Lincoln Center, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. More...

Saying farewell to the park

A farewell luncheon was held on Friday, June 6, at Elijah Clark State Park for Nelson Noble. After serving as park manager for five years, Noble has taken a position as manager of the Robert Toombs House in Washington. Pictured with Noble is his wife, Carol. More...

 News
• Georgians encouraged to comment on WIC program
The Georgia Department of Human Resources is pleased to announce that the state's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will hold its annual public comment period from July 14, 2008 until July 25, 2008. During this period, Georgians are invited to comment on the program and suggest ways to improve WIC services. More...
• Snakes become more active as temperatures begin to rise
• Clean feeders are critical to birds
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 Editorial Page
• Had any good tomatoes lately?
News for Families & Consumers
This is the time of year we usually enjoy tomatoes at my house but this year is a little different. Since we didn't plant as early as years gone by our harvest is yet to come. There aren't any tomatoes on the counter top waiting to ripen for now. And I cannot tell you how long it has been since I purchased tomatoes. More...
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• Mad about permits
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 People
• Leathersville News
.. Clifton, Donna, and Brooke Berry spent two days with Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cliatt. .. David, Cody, and Marion Cliatt played pool during the week. .. Mrs. Hilda Cliatt took Marion Cliatt out for a nice supper for Father's Day. More...
• Arrowood named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech
• Youth recognition
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 Obituaries
• Joann Arrington
Mrs. JoAnn "Big Mama" Arrington, 72, of Lincolnton, entered into rest Saturday, June 14, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of Mr. David "Big Daddy" Arrington. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bobby Coleman officiating. More...
• Virginia Sturkey Bunch
• article has image Hawes Clary
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 Community Calendar
• Community Calendar
VBS at Morningside Morningside Baptist Church is calling all kids, ages 3 to 12 to join us at Outriggers Island June 23-27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration will be June 23 at 6 p.m.Hop on the surf board and learn the truth of God's word. Commencement night will be June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served afterwards. More...
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