A two-month investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of Dorcas Jane Rogers, 47, of Nichols, South Carolina. She is charged with two counts of felony deposit account fraud and two counts of theft by taking. More...
"Pop would be honored, but humbled, not thinking that he deserved any of this. For you see, Pop never realized how famous he was; he didn't realize he was a star." - - Dr. More...
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners held a called meeting on Thursday, September 18, to approve the FY 2009 General Fund Budget and set the tax levy. The $6,624,356 budget reflects a $355,305 increase over last year's budget. More...
Mark and Becky Goldman recently visited the Augusta Museum of History to view her father, Col. Clarence Manly's US Calvary boots which are currently on display along with a picture of him in the boots. More...
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported today that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.3 percent in August, the highest in 15 years. More...
The Arbor Day Foundation has unveiled a new campaign where those who join the tree-planting organization this month will help replant America's National Forests for future generations to enjoy. More...
The Red Devils traveled to Abbeville, South Carolina, last week to play against the Abbeville Panthers who were ranked number two in the state of South Carolina. More...
Mrs. Frances Gaynell Goad, 73, of Lakeside Drive, entered into rest on Monday, September 15, 2008 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. More...
Board of elections meetings The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. More...
The Lincoln County Board of Education voted to set the 2008 millage rate at 14.877 mills at a called meeting held Tuesday, September 16. The motion passed four-to-one, with Wayne Williford casting the opposing vote. More...
In the midst of declining real estate sales and a credit market that continues to deteriorate, Land Resource Corporation/Clarks Hill Lake, LLC, an upscale residential community development group, is in discussion with the company's senior lenders r More...
In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, area children will once again be featured in "Christmas Kids and Greetings," an annual supplement to The Lincoln Journal. More...
TO THE EDITOR I can not explain the pride I felt for my family, my community, and myself a number of years ago when I was honored with an appointment as the first African American citizen to become a Magistrate Judge for Lincoln County. More...
TO THE EDITOR: The tax whiners are at it again. I would like to think these people are innately stupid, but what they are is deceitful when it comes to telling the truth about property taxes in Lincoln County. More...
TO THE EDITOR I would like to publicly thank Mr. Allen Walker, Dr. Randall Edmunds, and the Lincolnton Lions Club for their recent help. Due to their generosity, I have eyeglasses now and I'm able to see clearly! More...
.. Herman Jones visited William Bentley Wednesday morning. .. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cliatt visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Saturday morning. .. Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley were lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. More...
By: Commander Dick Pugh, Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron
Seventeen volunteers from the Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron joined in a flotilla of boats down Thurmond Lake to the National Guard Training Site just south of Plum Branch, S.C. on Saturday, August 30th. More...
Ho! Ho! Ho! It's that time of year again! The 11th Annual Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne Festival will be held on December 6, 2008 in Downtown Lincolnton. The festivities will begin at 1pm with the Holiday Parade beginning at 4:30pm. More...
