December 17, 2009 RSS feed / News

Loved ones honored with light on the Tree of Remembrance

The Lincoln County Historical Society is honored to sponsor the Tree of Remembrance for 2009. The trees are located at the intersection of Peachtree and Main Streets. The new trees planted this year are in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ben B. More...

Christmas at the park

Approximately 49 visitors attended the Colonial Log Cabin Christmas at Elijah Clark State Park on Saturday, Dec. 12. Pictured are (L-r): Becky and Eli Brown, Zoe Blumer, Tayor Atkinson, Jessica, Benjamin and Matthew Gerard and Clara Brown. More...

GDOL reports on unemployment

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) recently announced that 72,298 laid-off workers filed initial claims for state unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in November, a decrease of 2,182 from November 2008. More...

Consumers get answers from Dept. of Agriculture

Prepared by the Office of Public Affairs, Georgia Department of Agriculture, Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. www.agr. georgia. gov. Q: What is the variety of the cone-shaped rosemary that I see for sale at the grocery store? More...

Float winner

The float sponsored by Parks Grove Holiness Church captured first place in the religious category at the Lincolnton Christmas parade More...

Many People Find Exercising The Brain Wards Off Aging

(NAPSA)—Here's something to think about: You need to exercise your brain just as you do your muscles. More...

Activities planned at the MACK

The MACK business offices will be closing for the holidays on December 18 at 12:00 p.m. and will reopen on January 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. The MACK Gallery Shop will be open for you to do your Holiday Shopping until December 24 at 1:00 p.m. More...

FYI

The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve is one of the busiest on the nation's roadways and also one of the most dangerous, due to a high incidence of alcohol-related crashes. More...

Christmas lights celebration to be held at Bailey home

Marty and Terry Bailey of McCormick, SC are hosting their first annual Christmas Light Spectacular and Celebration for our area's children on December 18, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m.. More...

Cashing In On Clutter To Pay For Holiday Shopping

(NAPSA)—If you're like the average American, you've got 35 unused items sitting around your home with a potential resale value of $670. More...

Ten tips for a healthy, happy holiday season

MILWAUKEE, WI - The holiday season doesn't have to create havoc on your weight-loss goals, says TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization. More...