Authorities respond
to head-on wreck

By Jon Mayhew
North Lincoln
Authorities were called to a head-on accident on Maiden Highway at Whitehouse Drive early Thursday morning.

Just after midnight, North 321

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Board votes unanimously to undergo independent investigation

Parent Larry Turbyfill suggested the Lincoln County Board of Education undergo an investigation into its behavior during the Dr. David Martin/superintendent contract scandal. Board member Carl Robinson made the motion for the investigation and the Board accepted.

By Jon Mayhew
Lincoln County
One parent speaking during the public comments section during Wednesday night's Lincoln County Board of Education meeting suggested an investigation be launched into Board member's recent conduct during the superintendent controversy.

And based on the comments by Larry Turbyfill, board member Carl Robinson made a motion the Board undergo an independent investigation. In a startling and surprise move, the Board voted unanimously to accept Robinson's motion.

“I continue to get phone calls and emails from people who want to know why we're not renewing Dr. Martin's contract,” said Robinson. “I think the citizens of Lincoln County deserve an explanation...not two or three years from now, but now.”

School board attorney David

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Avery denies passing note during February meeting

Lincoln County Board of Education members Kelly Childers (left)
and Joan Avery (right) both denied passing a note during the
February board meeting.

By Jon Mayhew
Lincoln County
Before the Wednesday night Lincoln County Board of Education meeting, board member Joan Avery denied passing a note to fellow board member Kelly Childers despite several people directly seeing the action.

Avery said she “didn't know what was going on” while parent Rene Hartley spoke on favoring the extension of superintendent Dr. David Martin's contract.

“I wasn't paying attention,” admitted Avery, whose Howards Creek board seat is up for election this November. She is being challenged by Clayton Mullis.

Childers also reacted to The

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Board talks about superintendent search

Lincoln County Board of Education members will hold a discussion 6pm March 29 regarding the search for Dr. David Martin's replacement. The board voted earlier this year not to extend Dr. Martin's contract.

By Jon Mayhew
Lincoln County
One member of the Lincoln County Board of Education asked fellow board members about the beginning stages of the superintendent search.

Ed Hatley began the March

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Authorities need help in solving crime

By Jon Mayhew
Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in solving a home break-in.

According to spokesman Ricky

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Detectives need help in solving the theft of an excavator.

Detectives need
help in theft case

By Jon Mayhew
East Lincoln
Detective Mark Stamey with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding out who took an excavator from a construction site on March 8.

“Someone removed the Takeuchi Excavator from a construction site in Denver near the 3400 block of Highway 16 north,” said Lincoln County Sheriff's Department spokesman Ricky Hensley.

The excavator is gray with

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Puddingstone performs as part of concert series

By Kirk Herbertson
Lincolnton
The Lincoln County Concert Association welcomed Puddingstone to the Lincoln Cultural Center this past Saturday with performances of various styles of music.

Towards the end of the performance, Lenoir physician Dr. David Abernathy gave his fiance a gold rose on stage and proposed marriage.

For more information on Puddingstone, visit their Web site at www.puddingstone.com.

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Catawba Valley Cattlemen’s Association Announces Scholarship Program

The Catawba Valley Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce the availability of college scholarships to deserving young people in our area that choose to pursue a career in agriculture. The association hopes to award as many as 2 scholarships for up to $1000.00 each, depending on the availability of funds. 2010 marks the second year for this program.

Applications are available by contacting the

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

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1918 Flu Pandemic

Profile America - Thursday, March 11th. A devastating public health crisis began in the U.S. on this day 92 years ago -- and has been mentioned often in discussions about the H1N1 virus scare of recent months. The disease was called the "Spanish influenza," and first hit soldiers at Fort Riley, Kansas, just back from fighting in Europe. The virus moved quickly, and in October of 1918 195,000 Americans perished. In one day alone, 851 New Yorkers

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LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

Lincoln County Courthouse
Photo by Adam Diaz/The Carolina Scoop

LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
THURSDAY 03/11/10

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Hee Haw Bingo

Saturday, March 13, 2010
Doors Open 6:00 PM
Show Starts 7:00 PM
Jaycee Developmental Center
470 Hwy 70 W, Hickory, NC 28601
$20 ticket includes: game sheets, daubers and admission.
No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Ticket Locations
*ALFA 1120 Fairgrove Church Road, Hickory, NC 828-322-1447 Ext 222
*Bank of America 205 2nd Street NW, Hickory, NC
*Julia Rush 216 Union Square, Hickory, NC
*Now and Then Consignment Shop 1312 Hwy 70 SW, Hickory NC
Please contact ALFA for credit card purchases, all other ticket locations cash or check only.
For more information www.notyourmamasbingo.com

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SPRING CRAFT SALE

Saturday, March 13, Crouse United Methodist Church, Old Hwy 150, Crouse will have A Spring Craft Sale from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. with local crafters. Sausage biscuits and baked goods will be available to purchase with hot dogs being served after 10 a.m. Door prizes will be given away. Proceeds from food sales will go to local missions. For more information call (704) 472-0032.

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Spring Women’s Conference

March 20, 2010

THEME: Enlarge Your Territory!
LOCATION: Hickory 1st Assembly
1301 12th Street Dr. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
COST: Early Reg. by March 12th: $20.00. At the door: $25.00
(includes lunch)
SPEAKERS: TBA
Powerful Praise & Worship. Life-changing Teaching.
Great fellowship. Yummy food. Casual dress.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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