February 25, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Seven to participate in steer and heifer show Sat.

The 56th Annual Washington Area Steer & Heifer Show will take place at the McGill-Woodruff Agricultural Center in Washington on Saturday, February 27. More...

Students surpass RESA on seven of eight EOCTs

LCHS students surpassed both the state and CSRA Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) average scale scores in seven out of the eight End-of-Course Tests (EOCTs). More...

Bentley Beggs wins big at state livestock show in Perry

Bentley Beggs and his 1,310-pound Limousin steer walked away from the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show with awards for the Overall Reserve Champion Steer as well as the Grand Champion Limousin Steer. More...

River of Life seeking nominations for projects

Project nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 session of “River of Life Mission Advance” which will be held in Lincoln County June 23-27. More...

Great showing at region

The LCHS chapter of SkillsUSA, a trade and industrial organization, made a great showing at the Region 6 competition held at the Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro. Eighteen schools and 270 students took part in the event. More...

News

Pre-K registration is March 17

The Lincoln County School System Georgia Pre-K Registration will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 8:00 a.m., at the Lincoln County Board of Education Office located at 423 Metasville Road in Lincolnton. There are limited spaces available. More...

Wills Memorial will sponsor two-session seminar for diabetics

Wills Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a two-session seminar at no charge for diabetics and their caregivers living in the local community. More...

Tips for teens

By Family Connection

You’re at a party and people have been drinking. “Let’s go,” says a friend-the one you know has been drinking. What can you do? These tips below may save a friend’s life or your own. More...

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Obituaries

Grace Aycock

Mrs. Grace Aycock, 83 of Chamberlain Ferry Rd. went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Grace were held at 2 p.m. More...

May Louise Carrotti

Mrs. May Louise Carrotti, 68 of McCormick, S.C., died Wed., February 17, 2010 at University Hospital, Augusta. Mrs. Carrotti’s body was cremated and a memorial service was held at 7 p.m. More...

Hugh Warren Dyches

Mr. Hugh Warren Dyches, 89, of Grove Street entered into rest on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington, Ga. Graveside services were held at Westover Memorial Park in Augusta, Ga. for the immediate family. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Turkey shoot The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will have a Turkey Shoot at 7:00 p.m., on Feb. 26, at the American Legion Fairgrounds. Come on out for great fun and great fellowship and great prizes. More...

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Company asks BOC to consider floating bond issue for subdivision

Representatives of Lee Builders, Inc. More...

Students go M.A.D. Monday night

The 25th Annual M.A.D. (Music, Art, and Drama) Night, sponsored by the LCMS/LCHS Fine Arts Department, will be held Monday, March 1, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the LCHS Auditorium. More...

Deadline to register for Little League baseball is Saturday

Registration for Lincoln County Little League Baseball and Softball is currently underway at three convenient locations: Farmers & Merchants Bank, Cliatt Crossing, and the Lincoln County Recreation Department on Rowland-York Road. More...

Consignment sale at LUMC offers great spring bargains

Lincolnton United Methodist Church will be hosting its Spring and Summer Kids Consignment Sale today (Thursday) through Saturday, February 27, in the church fellowship hall. More...

Post 194 selling engraved bricks to honor servicemen

American Legion Post 194 is currently selling bricks that will be engraved as a tribute to active servicemen and veterans. More...

Editorial Page

Dear Hearts and Gentle People

I was in trouble. I had begun to sweat profusely. My heart pounded in my chest and I began to tremble. I couldn’t think of anything else — nothing but the cool minty circle dipped in chocolate. And I panicked. More...

News for Families & Consumers

Put a stop to unwanted mail, email and soliciting
Martha Partridge Family & Consumer Science Agent Lincoln & Wilkes Counties
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

Just the other day I made a usual trip to the Post Office to find our mailbox full. When I opened the box door the mail actually jumped out at me. Yes, we had not checked the in a couple of days but there was little mail of real value. More...

Across The Savannah

Get Ready to Grill & Chill
By TOM POLAND
tompol@earthlink.net

Festivals have a long and illustrious history. In ancient times, elderly people shared stories and passed down knowledge to the next generation at what you could say were our first festivals. More...

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People

The finishing touches

Art students Brittany Doster and Mollie Ferguson put the finishing touches on the new hall decorations in the lobby of LCMS. More...

Spending time in Savannah

Ms Mary Dill took along a copy of her Lincoln Journal on a recent trip to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah,Georgia More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. David Swieck visited William Bentley Saturday morning. .. Brenda and Franklin Bowick visited William and Lee Bentley, Dollie Smalley and Judy Webb Saturday. More...

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