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November 25, 2009  RSS feed
LCHS receives federal grant to improve AP technology
LCHS was recently awarded a federal FY 2010 Engaging AP (Advanced Placement) Students Through Mobile Handheld Computing Grant. The primary goal of the $64,580 grant is to improve academic achievement through technology by enhancing resource and data offerings to be used by students both inside and outside the classroom. More...
Getting creative for the holidays

This turkey at the farm of Wade and Lori Warner on Colvin-Kennedy Road has nothing to fear on Thanksgiving. Having a bit of fun with Ole Tom Turkey are: (l-r) Caiden Parrish, Kamryn Parrish, Christian Tucker, Carson Parrish, and Alex Tucker. More...

Parade participants have until Dec. 1 to enter floats, cars, etc.

With a nip in the air and the football playoffs underway, it's time to break out the glue guns, tinsel, crepe paper, garlands, and glitter in preparation for the 2009 Lincolnton Christmas Parade, set to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. More...

Retirement breakfast for mayor will be held at clubhouse on Sat.

A drop-in breakfast will be held in honor of Lincolnton Mayor Dwaine Biggerstaff on Saturday, November 28, from 9 until 11 a.m. at the Lincolnton Clubhouse. A life-long resident of Lincolnton, Biggerstaff served on the city council for 15 years before he was elected mayor in 1997. He will retire on December 31 after 13 years at the helm of the city. More...

Turkey and ham all around!

Turkeys and hams were the order of the day at the Lincoln County Food Pantry Thursday, November 17. Pictured are: (l-r) Travis Reid, vice president of the pantry's board of directors; Helen Huff, volunteer; Cathy Elder; and Tutt Zellars. More...

Journal office closed for Thanksgiving

In observance of Thanksgiving, The Lincoln Journal will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. The deadline for news and advertisements to appear in the December 3 issue of the paper is Monday, November 30, at 5 p.m. More...

Students at LCES discuss their version of a Thanksgiving feast

In order to determine the preferences of young palates, we, at The Lincoln Journal, decided to ask a group of fourth and fifth-graders at LCES to describe their ideal Thanksgiving dinner. At the very least, the results were entertaining and hopefully will inspire a few cooks to add some new dishes to this year's feast. More...

Russell is no La-Z-Boy

David Russell of Washington demonstrates caning at "Pioneer Day" held Saturday, November 21, at the Lincoln County Historical Park. Approximately, 3,500 people attended the event. Special guests were members of the Old Clinton Historical Society of Jones County, Georgia. More...

Amanda Etheridge profiled as 2010 Teacher of the Year

Amanda Etheridge, "Teacher of the Year" at LCES, was named the system wide Teacher of the Year at the Lincoln County Board of Education's regular November meeting. Other teachers honored during the special ceremony were Becky Rice, LCMS Teacher of the Year, and Louise Waters, Teacher of the Year at LCHS. More...

Legislative breakfast to be held at Pope Center in Washington

The 2009 Annual Legislative Breakfast will be held Thursday, December 3, at the Pope Conference Center in Washington beginning at 8:30 a.m. More...

 News
• article has image D.C. conference attendees
A team of leaders from Self Regional Healthcare attended Press Ganey's National Conference in Washington, D.C. to address and prepare for healthcare reform and to also improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. More...
• Rachel McCall certified as athletic trainer by BOC
• article has image Pioneer Day provides great day of fellowship
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 Editorial Page
• article has image Across The Savannah
The Allure of Covered Bridges
Growing up I remember hearing people talk about covered bridges and how pretty they were but I never saw one and I wasn't sure what they meant by a covered bridge. A bridge with a tarp over it? That didn't sound pretty. The closest thing to a covered bridge to me back then was the Homer Legg Bridge crossing into Columbia County and its latticework of steel. More...
• article has image Agriculture & Natural Resources
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 People
• article has image Cruising the Carolinas
Chuck and Vickie Courtenay, of Indian Cove Subdivision, took a fall trip in October through North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and finally Canada to arrive on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. More...
• article has image Former student speaks to class
• Johnson speaks to CCLC
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 Sports
• article has image Impossible comeback win takes Devils to quarterfinals
It's hard to know where to start with the story on this game. Was it the breakaway runs of Eagles Landing Christian Academy's freshman Keonte Green that totaled 187 yards and 3 touchdowns in just over a quarter of playing time? Or that he was held to only 45 yards on his last 12 carries, and fumbled to end ELCA's last chance? More...
• Fans asked to show up early
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 Community Calendar
• Community Calendar
NA meetings N.A. meetings are held at the Lincoln County Library from 6 - 7 p.m. every Friday. For more information, please call 706-359-5808. Christmas fellowship The annual Tenth District Christmas Fellowship will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sat., Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor. More...
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