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January 3, 2008
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Students help community with Project Care initiative
The 2007 edition of LCMS's "Project Care" was a resounding success! The goal of the annual initiative is to reach out to the needy in the community by collecting food for the Lincoln County Food Pantry and raising funds to purchase Christmas gifts for local children. More...
Justice reports on arrests and incidents for police department

An activity report for the Lincolnton Police Department was issued recently by Chief Jim Justice. According to the chief, the following arrests were made in the city: .. Andrew Brown, 31, of Lincolnton, charged with simple battery. More...

Partridge to perform with Augusta Symphony Jan. 12

The Augusta Symphony, under the direction of Donald Portnoy, will present "Diva on the Rise," featuring Lincoln County native Leah Partridge. The "Masterworks Concert" is set to take place Saturday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Augusta. More...

GFC changes the limits for issuance of burn permits

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) announced recently that it has enhanced its burn permit system. "Georgia's historic drought is impacting residents' lifestyles and practices, especially those in the northern half of the state," said Beth Richards, chief ranger for the Lincoln- Taliaferro-Wil... More...

Year in Review recaps second half of 2007

JULY 5 - The county adopts a spending resolution which will allow it to continue operating under the current budget until a tentative FY 2008 budget is adopted on July 12...The annual "Thunder Over Thurmond" fireworks extravaganza will light up the skies over Clark's Hill Lake July 7... More...

  News
•Menacing mice move indoors to escape the cold
As temperatures begin to drop, Georgia's climate finally resembles what some call winter. It's enough to drive people indoors to stay warm, and some unwanted guests, too. "Mice can occasionally venture in this time of year looking for warmth," said Jim Crawford, a University of Georgia Cooperativ... More...
•Christmas tree recycling program ends January 8
•USDA issues disaster payments for crop, livestock and feed losses
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 Editorial Page
•Tax season opens on time
The Internal Revenue Service announces that the upcoming tax season is expected to start on time for everyone except certain taxpayers potentially affected by the late enactment of the Alternative Minimum Tax "patch." Following extensive work in recent weeks, the IRS expects to be able to begin p... More...
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 Opinions
•Warm reception To the Editor
TO THE EDITOR I would like to take this opportunity to tell you, from the viewpoint of a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, what a fine relationship and warm reception we received from your Sheriff Gerald S. Lawson. He and his staff have gone beyond the call of duty, to be of assistance to us ... More...
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 People
•Jones graduates from Marine Corps at Parris Island
Pvt. Sabrina Jones graduated from the Marine Corps Base at Parris Island in Beaufort, S.C. on Friday, December 7. She attended bootcamp at Parris Island for 13 weeks of training. Pvt. Jones is a 2006 graduate of Lincoln County High School and the daughter of Lorie Jones and Racy Freeman of Linco... More...
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 Sports
•Meetings to be held regarding dove season structure
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will hold eight public meetings across the state in January to provide the public an opportunity to comment specifically on the current dove season structure as it relates to late-season opportunity and opening da... More...
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 Obituaries
•Vicky Tucker
Vicky Henderson Tucker, 64, of Greenwood, S.C., entered into rest Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at her home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 29 at Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Kenny Smith, John Griffith and Jim Johnston officiating. Interment was in Oakbrook Mem... More...
•Walter O. Wideman
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 Community Calendar
•Community Calendar
GED/Adult classes Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769. More...
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