 "Fuel prices are killing this industry," stated Price McWhorter of McWhorter Logging. "Since October of 2007, I've had to let 11 people go because business was slowing down. High fuel prices are having a tremendous effect on our operation. It's horrible. More...
 An induction ceremony was held recently for the new members of the Jorges Luis Borges Chapter of Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (National Spanish Honor Society) at LCHS. Pictured are: (front row, l-r) Miranda West, Forrest Gould, Chris Leverett, Carrie Hine, Tiquilla Bussey, Meg Ball, Steven Morris, R... More...
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State and local leaders met Thursday, March 20, at The Lincoln Center to discuss what steps need to be taken to convert Highway 43, between Lincolnton and I-20 in Thomson, into a four-lane road. More...
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The General Primary is set for Tuesday, July 15. Those wishing to announce their candidacy in The Lincoln Journal may do so by submitting a photograph and a press release to the newspaper prior to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. More...
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Pre-trial hearings were held Thursday, March 27, at the Lincoln County Courthouse, with Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. presiding. During the proceedings: .. Mamie Gillon pleaded guilty to forgery in the first degree and was sentenced to five years probation, a $1,500 fine plus surcharges, and... More...
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 Motivational speaker Milton Creagh (fourth from right), a nationally-known motivational speaker, was at LCHS Thursday, March 27, to speak to students, faculty members, parents, and community leaders about drugs, hip-hop, work ethics, and good parenting. "The students responded well to the speaker - ... More...
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 Congressman Paul Broun (third from right) visited Lincolnton on Thursday, March 27, as part of a fourday barn-storming tour of District 10. Earlier in the day, he campaigned in Harlem, Thomson, and Washington. Pictured with Congressman Broun are: (l-r) Craig Jenkins, Victor Paxton, Jill McKinney, Je... More...
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 Bruce Beggs has announced his candidacy for the office of Lincoln County Sheriff. A life-long resident of the county, the candidate said that being sheriff is something he has always wanted to do since he began his career in law enforcement 32 years ago. More...
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With the price of gasoline and diesel fuel going through the roof and beyond, the Federal Trade Commission (FCC), the nation's consumer protection agency, has devised a list of bumper-to-bumper tips to help consumers save money at the gas pump. More...
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 Amanda (Mandy) A. Doss, deputy clerk for the Lincoln County Superior Court, has announced her candidacy for the office of superior court clerk in the General Primary set for July 15. She has served the county as deputy clerk for the past 23 years. More...
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 Jim Reese (far right) and his mother, Lillian Reese (second from left), attended a retirement party in Lynchburg, Tennessee, for Jimmy Bedford (far left), master distiller for Jack Daniels for the past 20 years. Bedford is only the sixth master distiller in the company's 142- year history. Pictured ... More...
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You've heard about it. Now find out how to get yours. What is it? It's an economic stimulus payment that more than 130 million households will receive starting in May. It's not taxable, and it won't reduce your 2007 or 2008 refund or increase the amount you owe when you file your 2008 return. More... |
The legislature completed its 36th day of session on Friday. With four more days to go until Sine Die, the final day of legislative business, the General Assembly has decided to complete its work by convening Monday through Wednesday of next week, breaking on Thursday and coming back Friday to clo... More... |
.. Miss Alicia Bryant visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Tuesday afternoon .. Ryan Timmerman of Greenville, S.C. and Miss Erin Timerman of Columbia, S.C. were lunch guests on Easter Sunday with their families and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley. More... |
Lincoln County knew coming into the week that Region 7-A is a tight race, and that everybody has a chance to take the top spot. That is why the two scheduled games were very important for their chances in the race. They faced stiff competition in GMC and Wilkinson and were unable to gain any groun... More... |
Mr. Sherman Medlin, 50, of Elberton Hwy., Tignall, died Tues., Mar. 25, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 29 at First Assembly of God with Revs. More... |
St. Luke Baptist Church members invites everyone to help them celebrate their pastor's first anniversary at 2:30 p.m, Sunday, April 6 at The Lincoln Center. Rev. F.D. Favors and Springfield Baptist Church of Thomson will be in charge of the service. There will be no morning service at the church tha... More... |
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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