March 19, 2009 RSS feed / News

Little League registration continues through March 21

Registration to play Lincoln County Little League Baseball is currently underway at four convenient locations: Farmers & Merchants Bank, Goldman & Wengrow's, Cliatt Crossing, and the Lincoln County Water Department. More...

Burdette to host public hearing

The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the Tenth Congressional District on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. The meeting will be held from 7 - 8 p.m. More...

Seniors may apply for honorarium from LWREA

High school seniors may apply for an honorarium sponsored by the Lincoln Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA). More...

Stewart to present program at Civil War Round Table meeting

Mr. Bruce Stewart will present "Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne and the Campaign for Atlanta" to the Washington Civil War Round Table on Monday evening, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. at The Jockey Club restaurant on The Square in Washington, GA. More...

Dr. Broun invites students to participate in art competition

Representative Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) announced that high school students in the 10th Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2009 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, members of the U.S. More...

Dept. of public safety to offer EMT-1 class

The Lincoln County Department of Public Safety in partnership with Battalion Chief Jim Moore is hosting an EMT-I class to be taught in Lincoln County. More...

Turkey hunters encouraged to always put safety first

Successful hunting trips require a combination of skill, patience and most importantly, preparation. More...

Georgia sheriff's are protecting our youth and preserving our future

"In the world today, stories of corruption, drugs, abuse, death and more fill the media morning and night," state Sheriff Gerald S. Lawson. More...

Dealing With Pain And Depression

(NAPSA)—There may be hope and help for many people who are sad and suffering. More...

Be prepare: 2009 tax advice

April 15, the 2009 tax deadline, is near. Remember, not all tax services are the same and that some things have changed, say financial experts with the University of Georgia. "Shopping around for a tax service makes a difference. More...

Ten free trees offered to new March members

There's no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than by planting trees, and the Arbor Day Foundation is offering a way for everyone to take part. More...

Spaghetti supper to benefit Roberts family March 20

Lincolnton United Methodist Church is sponsoring a spaghetti supper to benefit Eddie and Amy Roberts on Friday, March 20 in the fellowship hall from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Dinners will be $6 per plate and will be available for dining in or take out. More...

Graduation test March 30 - April 3

The Georgia High School Graduation Test will be given the week of March 30 through April 3 according to the following schedule. Mon., March 30 - language arts; Tues., March 31 - math; Wed., April 1 - science; Thurs., April 2 - social studies. More...

Youth to observe Kick Butts Day

More than 400,000 people in the United States will die this year from a tobacco-related disease. More...

Trying to beat the record

School children all across the nation read the Gettysburg Address simultaneously via webcast at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, in observance of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. More...

Nominations now being accepted for River of Life proj.

We are currently in the planning stages of the 2009 River of Life Mission Advance, which will be held June 24-28. This year we are asking for your help in nominating homes whose owners are in need of our help. More...

Banks speaks at monthly meeting

The monthly meeting of the Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron was held at the Good Shepard Catholic Church in McCormick on March 13. Guest speaker was Paul Banks, co-owner of Lincolnton Marine who talked about boat maintenance. More...

Making Green By Going Green

(NAPSA)—If you've been talking about greening up and making some extra cash, you might want to start with your cell phone. More...

Mr. Brian Burdette to Host State Board of Education Tenth District Public Hearing

The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the Tenth Congressional District on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. More...