Overnight garage fire under investigation

Flames shoot out of what is left of a garage during an early Friday structure fire in Boger City on McClain Trail off Buffalo Shoals Road.

By Jon Mayhew
Boger City
Firefighters from three departments were called to an overnight garage fire, where the structure was deemed a total loss.

When firefighters from

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Authorities investigating early morning attack

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Police detectives are investigating a sexual assault of a Maiden woman somewhere in Lincolnton during the early morning hours of Thursday.

According to police sources, the woman said she was taken from one area of Lincolnton to another area of the city by an acquaintance, where the male acquaintance "forced himself" upon the woman.

The investigation into the

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Repo agents leave elderly woman in parking lot

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Repo agents looking for a vehicle end up leaving an elderly woman stranded in the Bi-Lo parking lot late Wednesday night and the woman's daughter upset about the incident.

The victim stopped an officer

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Milestone Awards Held Thursday

Twenty-nine industries and businesses were honored Thursday by the Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA) for reaching milestones of being in business in Lincolnton and Lincoln County.

Companies were honored from five years to 90 years of service. See the story Monday on The Carolina Scoop.

City leaders in budget retreat this weekend

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
City of Lincolnton leaders will be spending an otherwise beautiful weekend indoors as final preparations are underway to formulate the city's 2010-11 fiscal year budget.

Starting this (Friday) morning,

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Man attempts to steal
TV set from Walmart

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Authorities arrest a Mooresville man at the Lincolnton Walmart after he tried to walk out of the store Thursday with a television set.

Detective Sgt. Matt Painter found Tuan Quoc Tran, 32, at the Subway restaurant in the shopping center.

Tran had taken a television set off the shelf and tried to leave the store when an employee noticed the receipt's date was four days off.

"He then threw the set down and left the store on foot," said Painter.

Officer Billy Burgin filed the

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Missing from business: one washing machine

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Police responded to a local business after someone took a $400 clothes washer.

Sgt. Willie Vaughn responded to Boger City Pawn Shop on East Main Street, where he talked to Harold Fulbright Jr.

Someone took the washing

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Teen arrested for marijuana possession

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
A Lincolnton High School student is arrested for marijuana possession Tuesday night.

Officers were looking for suspects in another case when they came across Tony Bradshaw, 16, 2368 Arney Street, at the Petro Express on 2230 East Main Street.

Bradshaw told police he was

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County insurance changes provide glance into budget

County manager George Wood gave commissioners a look into the challenges facing county staff in preparing for the upcoming budget retreat. File photo/TCS

By Jon Mayhew
Lincoln County
Even after making several changes to the county's health insurance plan, county manager George Wood told commissioners cuts would possibly have to be made in other places because the cost of the insurance plans are “still too high.”

Wood's comments come as the county prepares to delve into their respective budget workshops, looking at expenses and revenue while trying to keep tax rates and cost of services in-line.

One service, health insurance

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Lt. Kenny Shrum
Call for service @ North Generals Blvd. (Bi-Lo)
Recovery service took vehicle with subject's belongings.

Officer Kristy Mueller
Communicating threats @ 1000 E. Gaston Street
By verbally, physically threatening victim.

Officer Brent Heavner

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INCIDENT AND ARREST REPORT FROM THE LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

2010-01417
Delivery of Controlled Substance
Assigned: File Only (Barnes)
Location: 7164 Hwy 73
Victim: Juvenile
Suspect took pills and drank alcohol on campus
Date Reported: March 09, 2010
District C

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LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

Lincoln County Courthouse
Photo by Adam Diaz/The Carolina Scoop

LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

FRIDAY 03/19/10

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First Bank Robbery

Profile America - Friday, March 19th. Banks hadn't been around too long in young America before someone figured out that robbing one of them would net more money than most people could earn in a lifetime. So, on this day in 1831, Edward Smith committed the first bank robbery in the

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Kids, Teens & Maternity Spring Consignment Sale

Friday, March 19th - 8:00pm through Saturday, March 20th - 12:00pm at Covenant Bible Church 2168 Gastonia Hwy

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Spring Spirit 5K Run/Walk

S. Ray Lowder Elementary School will be hosting the 25nd Annual "Spring Spirit" 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 20, 2010 beginning at 9:00am. Join family and friends on the 5K route through scenic downtown Lincolnton. Following the race will be an awards ceremony with prizes for the top male and female finishers and for age group winners. Proceeds from the race will benefit school programs, such as technology and classroom materials. For registration, sponsorship opportunities, or additional information call (704) 735-2741 or visit www.lincoln.k12.nc.us.

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FISH FRY

Crouse United Methodist Church, Old Hwy 150, Crouse, will have a Fish Fry and Oyster Stew Supper with all the trimmings on Saturday, March 20 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Cost by donation. Proceeds will go toward the building fund project. For more information call (704) 472-0032.

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Beaded Earrings Class

Monday, March 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in the James W. Warren Citizens Center. The cost will be $9.00 per person. Learn how to make beautiful beaded earrings. Call NC Cooperative Extension at 704-736-8461 to register. This is an ECA sponsored event.

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Country Breakfast

Daniels Lutheran Church's next Saturday Country Breakfast is Saturday, March 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Menu items include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, livermush, grits, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, orange juice, milk, coffee and tea. Come and eat breakfast for $6 and enjoy great Daniels' fellowship with neighbors, friends and family. Breakfast is served in the Daniels Fellowship Hall at 3170 Reepsville Road, Lincolnton. For more information call Pastor Ted Bost at 704-735-8034 or email him at trbostjr@charter.net.

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BLESSING OF THE BIKES

4th Annual BLESSING OF THE BIKES by Driven By Grace Biker Ministry! All bikers and riders welcome! 9a.m.-3p.m., Saturday, Mar. 27. Live Band: "Blood Bought" starts at 9, Bike-Blessing begins at 10, Hotdog lunch at noon, and Bike games 1-3 p.m. Everything's FREE! Lincolnton Church of God Family Life Center, 1435 Riverview Rd. (Hwy. 150 By-Pass--beside water tower), Lincolnton, NC. Call Danny, 704-735-2619, for more info. Rain Date: April 10.

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Co-ed Indoor Kickball League Registration & Captain's Meeting

Lincoln County Parks and Recreation has begun registration for a co-ed kickball league for adults 21 years of age and older at the East Lincoln Community Center in Denver. All completed registration forms and fees must be turned in at the Team Captain's meeting on March 31st at 6:30pm at ELCC. The league will begin on April 18th and run for 6 weeks. Teams require a minimum of 11 and maximum of 15 players per team and cost is $5 per person. Teams are required to purchase their own uniform shirt with numbers on the back. Games will be played on Sundays. For additional information, call (704) 483-8980.

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Women's Basketball League Registration & Captain's Meeting

Lincoln County Parks and Recreation has begun registration for a women's basketball league for women 25 years of age and older at the East Lincoln Community Center in Denver. All completed registration forms and fees must be turned in at the Team Captain's meeting on March 31st at 7:30pm at ELCC. The league will begin on April 13th and run for 6 weeks. Teams require a minimum of 7 and maximum of 10 players per team and cost is $20 per person. Teams are required to purchase their own uniform shirt with numbers on the back. Games will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. For additional information, call (704) 483-8980.

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4H Sewing Class

A Beginner’s Basic Class will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, April 6 and 7th from 9 am until 12 noon (participants attend both days).

An Intermediate Sewing Class will be held on Thursday and Friday mornings, April 8th and 9th, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm (participants attend both days). The Intermediate class is for ages 9 to 18.

Registration is due by March 23 and requires a class fee of $10 and 4-H enrollment and medical release forms. Please know child’s waist and hip size for registration also. Participants are also responsible for purchasing their materials and patterns also.

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4H Wool Art Class

The class will be held on April 6 and 7th from 1 pm until 4 pm (both days). The class is for youth ages 9 to 18 and adult volunteer helpers are needed. Registration is due by March 29 and requires a class fee of $10 and 4-H enrollment and medical release forms. This program is sponsored by the Arts Council of Lincoln County and the Arts Council of North Carolina.

For more information and registration forms for the classes, please contact the 4-H office, NC Cooperative Extension, Lincoln County at 704-736-8458.

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East Lincoln Community CenterActivities Schedule

MONDAY
8:30am-11:30am Walking
8:30am-9:30am Exercise ($30 per month)
10:00am-Quilting
1:00pm-5:30pm Open Gym

TUESDAY
8:30am-11:30am Walking
10:30am-Senior Social *1st Tuesday of every month only*
10:30am-BINGO *2nd Tuesday of every month only*
1:00pm-5:30pm Open Gym
7:30pm Line Dance Class ($3 per class)

WEDNESDAY
8:30am-11:30am Walking
8:30am-9:30am Exercise
1:00pm-7:30pm Open Gym

THURSDAY
8:30am-11:30am Walking
8:30am-9:30am Exercise
10:00am-Knitting
1:00pm-5:30pm Open Gym
7:30pm Line Dance Class ($3 per class)

FRIDAY
8:30am-11:30am Walking
8:30am-9:30am Exercise
1:00pm-5:30pm Open Gym

Remember to check postings for up to date information.
All times subject to change due to other activities being held at the East Lincoln Community Center. For more information call 704.483.8980.

For questions or concerns after hours please call 980-429-8116.

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