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Turkey hunts scheduled for Bussey Point in April The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' J. Strom Thurmond Project will host two turkey hunts in the Bussey Point Management Area this year. On April 4 and April 5, a primitive weapons turkey hunt will be conducted. Muzzleloaders and archery will be allowed on both days of this hunt. Hunters who are sele... More ... USDA Rural Development invites applications for loans/grants USDA Rural Development under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr, invites applications for five programs to help small towns and rural residents finance infrastructure improvements. More ... Leathersville News By Mrs. William Bentley .. Mrs. Fremon Moragne visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Thursday afternoon. .. Mrs. Jackie Bonner visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Friday afternoon. .. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lagroon of McCormick and William and Lee Bentley, visited Irene Bailey Friday. More ...
Dr. Norris White Gunby, Jr. took along a copy of The Lincoln Journal on his recent trip to SE Asia. He is pictured at the Clock Tower at Hong Kong harbor. The decorations on the buildings are for Chinese New Year. More ... Georgia's water still a critical issue in the General Assembly By State Sen. Bill Jackson We have just completed the fourth week of the 2008 Legislative Session. Much of the focus of this week in the General Assembly has been on the new water management plan. On Tuesday, February 5, House Resolution 1022 was voted on, which sets forth the Statewide Water Management Plan. The resolution... More ... Foundation offers ten free trees Now's the time to start thinking about the spring planting season, and the Arbor Day Foundation is offering an ideal way for everyone to plant trees when the weather warms up. Every person from Georgia who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in February will receive 10 free Eastern redbud trees. More ... Georgia residents celebrate Arbor Day on February 15 Residents of Georgia will celebrate Arbor Day 2008 on February 15. While National Arbor Day is held on the last Friday in April, Georgia, similar to several other states, observes the holiday at a time best suited to its growing season. More ... Cookoff Feb. 29 A Soup & Stew Cookoff will be held at Martin's Crossroads Church Fri., Feb. 29 at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost will be $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. A silent cake auction will also be held. Please join us for great fellowship. All proceeds will go toward Relay for Life. Call 706-359-6507... More ... Valentine tickets Valentine tickets are being sold by Gym Frogs Gymnastics students to raise money for mats. Try your chance at winning a night's stay at the Partridge Inn, a meal at Macaroni Grill, movie tickets and spa treatment! Call 706-359-1033 for details. More ... Students and faculty celebrate CTE Month Students and faculty in six Career, Technical and Agriculture Education programs at Lincoln County High School celebrate National Career and Technical Education Month during February. This year, ACTE (Association for Career and Technical Education) has expanded CTE Week to CTE Month. More ... Choir anniversary Ebenezer Baptist Church Gospel Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Sun., Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Please join us and have a joyous time for the Lord. More ... Boating course The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be offering boating course Feb. 15 - 26 consisting of four consecutive Friday and Tuesday afternoon sessions from 2 - 5 p.m. at the McCormick Public Library located at 201 Railroad Avenue, in McCormick, S.C. More ... Mens day The Men of Valor of Mulberry CME Church will celebrate their annual day on Sun., Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. Mr. Forlando Brown, grandson of the legendary James Brown, will be the guest speaker. Rev. Larry Fryer is pastor. All are invited. More ... Black History prog. Pleasant Grove CME Church, Augusta Hwy., will celebrate Black History Sun., Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. The speaker for the occasion will be Dr. John Bradley, former band director of Lincoln County High School. The public is invited. More ... Submit events The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to submit their next community event at www.lincoln countyga.org. Simply click on news and events and event submission. More ... Three local students named to Merit List at Brenau Univ. The following local residents Baketria Elam and Dwain Moss of Lincolnton and Tracy Beggs of Tignall were named to the merit list at Brenau University for fall semester in the 2007-08 academic year. Merit list students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average while carrying 12 to 14 semester hours ... More ... Squadron offers boating course beginning Feb. 15 The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be offering The Squadron Boating Course in February consisting of four consecutive Friday and Tuesday afternoon sessions from 2 - 5 p.m. Classes will begin on Fri., Feb. 15 continuing on Feb. 19, 22, and 26. Classes will be held at the Mc- Cormick Publi... More ... Lightning is deadly threat Severe Weather Awareness Week has been observed in Georgia for 30 years. During that time, at least 49 people were killed and more than two dozen were injured by lightning in Georgia, says Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English. More ... Consumers get answers from Georgia Department of Agriculture Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's hotline at 1-800- 282-5852. More ... Auxiliary meeting The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will have its monthly meeting Thurs., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please remember to bring the following items for the Food Pantry: cream or whole kernel corn and canned tomatoe... More ... Meeting at Post 194 American Legion Post 194 will hold its monthly meeting Tues., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. More ...
Lonnie Martin, grand marshal of the 2007 Lincolnton Holiday Parade, was one of the honorees at the annual Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Banquet held Thursday, January 24, at The Lincoln Center. He is pictured here with Marcia Kirkland. It was Kirkland who wrote the essay nominating M... More ... |
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