July 17, 2008 RSS feed / News

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Visitors pack park for fireworks

Elijah Clark State Park was filled to the brim on Saturday, July 5 for the Thunder over Thurmond fireworks. Approximately 621 vehicles entered the park with approximately 2,000 visitors for the day, along with registered campers. More...

Kirkland selected as Firefighter First Responder of the Year

Perry Kirkland was selected by the Chapter Companions of the Augusta Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) as Outstanding Firefighter and First Responder of the Year for Lincoln County. More...

Genealogy, lineage workshop to be held at MW library

A free Genealogy and Lineage Workshop sponsored by the GASSAR, the Samuel Elbert Chapter SAR, and the Kettle Creek NSDAR will be conducted at the Mary Willis Library, 204 E. Liberty Street in Washington, GA on August 8th and 9th. More...

Deputy Byrd selected as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Deputy Wilmer Byrd was selected by the Chapter Companions of the Augusta Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Lincoln County. More...

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Office Xpress

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Office Xpress on Thursday, July 10th. More...

Bennett to perform with Redcoat Band

"Ever since I can remember, the only thing I have ever wanted to do was twirl a baton," said Julie Bennett, who has been a featured twirler with the LCHS Red Devil Pride Marching Band for the past five years. More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cox of Greenwood visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Wednesday afternoon. .. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bryant attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary reception for Rev. and Mrs. More...

Grandkids Day at the park

What do you get when you combine dozens of grandkids from all over with hotdogs with all the trimmings, chips and ice cream? A bunch of happy kids! More...

Summer camp at Rock Eagle

Twenty-four Lincoln Co. Cloverleaf 4-H'ers, one teen leader and two adult leaders attended Rock Eagle 4- H Center for a wonderful week of summer camp on June 30 through July 4, 2008. More...

Committee nomination deadline nears

Teresa Lasseter, administrator of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), today reminded farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers that they have until August 1, 2008, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees. More...

BLOSSOM-END ROT

In most cases, blossom-end rot on tomatoes, peppers, squash and watermelons can be prevented, say experts with the University of Georgia Extension Service. Maintaining uniform soil moisture by mulching and watering correctly. More...