The family of Ross and Eunice Reese will host a "Reese Family Singing" on Saturday, August 23, at 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God on the Thomson Highway. The program will feature a 40-voice choir, soloists, various vocal ensembles, and instrumentalists — all from the same family! More...

The Savannah River Hammers, a hammered dulcimer group that is well known in the CSRA and the surrounding area, will perform in the covered pavilion at Elijah Clark State Park Saturday, August 16, at 8 p.m. In addition to the concert, the group will also educate the audience about this unique instrument that can be traced back to Old Testament times. More...

Local officials recently received a $5,000 Communities of Opportunity grant from Governor Sonny Perdue for transportation infrastructure improvements in Lincoln County. Pictured are: (l-r) Brian Campbell, Lincoln County assistant school superintendent; Nancy Blount, Lincoln County Family Connection director; Meg Burg, director of the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Department; Governor Perdue; Lincoln County Commissioner Allen Walker; Brandie Reese, administrator for the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce; Alana Burke, executive director of the Lincoln County Development Authority; and Mike Beatty, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. More...