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Detectives make quick arrest in robbery case

Gary Houston

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton Police detectives worked quickly to make one arrest in the city's latest armed robbery.

Wednesday around 4pm, investigators Lt. Brian Greene and Sgt. Matt Painter arrested 52-year-old Gary Lee Houston of Buck Oak Road, Lincolnton. He turned himself in with his sister by his side at the Lincolnton Police Department.

Detectives Jason Munday and Dennis Harris assisted Greene and Painter in the investigation and arrest of Houston.

Houston and another man walked into the

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County does not pursue DWI charges in disturbance

By Jon Mayhew
It's no surprise city police are called to a Lincolnton-area hot spot several times per month for disturbances; however, a surprising fact within Officer Dan Renn's latest report shows a Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy encountered an intoxicated suspect leaving the scene, letting the suspect go.

Authorities responded to the lounge early Wednesday morning just after midnight.

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Teen discovers police serious about school zone crackdown

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton Police Officer Kameron Keener recently told The Carolina Scoop police were going to crackdown on motorists not obeying them or the speed limit within the Lincolnton High School zone on North Aspen Street.

And he wasn't kidding, as a 16-year-old Freshman learned the hard way Wednesday just after 3pm.

Keener was directing traffic on North Aspen

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Commentary: Happy Birthday to my mom!

My mother, Mary Ruth Carpenter Mayhew, and guess who at mom's recent 80th surprise birthday party. It was held before mom and dad returned to Florida for the winter.

Today is a special day in the life of yours truly for a couple of reasons. First, today marks the first day of the start of my first real vacation since I started The Carolina Scoop over two years ago.

I appreciate all of the questions and thoughts regarding my mother-in-law, Betty Ross. She is doing better and I will get to see her over the next week. I'm looking forward to some “down time” as well. Rest is good. Badly needed rest is, well, necessary.

I think I was beginning to flip the other day when I put dirty socks in the refrigerator and put the milk jug in the dirty clothes basket. Ugh, it's time for a break.

More importantly, today is my mom's 80th birthday. Recently, my sister, Karen, and one of my cousins, Susie, teamed up to throw mom a surprise birthday party out at the

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A special poem for a special lady on her upcoming birthday: Elizabeth Mayhew

Elizabeth's
Birthday Gifts
By Faye Von Tress Garmon

We could throw a big party...make a big fuss...
But the biggest surprise is the gifts she gives us.

Her feathery flute she need not rehearse.
The music God plays on His universe

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Police detectives investigating larceny

By Jon Mayhew
A 67-year-old woman from the 2100 block of Heavner Road reports someone broke into her residence over the weekend and took more than $2,400 worth of jewelry.

Officers responded to the eastern part of the city Tuesday evening around 8pm and determined the resident discovered the theft about 24 hours prior.

According to Officer Brent Heavner's incident

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Stone “stoned” at
time of arrest

By Jon Mayhew
A West Church Street woman admits to officers she had been smoking marijuana prior to a traffic stop where she was eventually arrested for driving while impaired.

Officer Brent Heavner stopped 35-year-old

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Investigation leads
to larceny arrest

Guy Buchanan Jr.

By Jon Mayhew
Authorities conducting an investigation into missing newspaper boxes arrest the suspect after finding evidence in the man's house.

Officers arrested Guy Buchanan Jr. of 628 Riverside Drive, Lincolnton, at his residence Tuesday around 9pm.

Buchanan is accused of breaking into or

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Obituaries

Lincolnton- Mr. William James “Bill” Coulter, age 77 of 928 Riverwood Lane in Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

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Vale- Mrs. Barbara B. Beam, age 79 of 727 Hwy. 274 Vale, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

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"Where's Willie" for the month of August?

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Today is the last day to submit your guess for August's "Where's Willie" contest, sponsored by A Caring Place Massage on Lithia Inn Road in Lincolnton

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Officer Dan Renn
Disturbance @ 475 N. Generals Blvd. (Zippers)
By two males attempting to fight.

Officer Jimmy Barlowe
Harassment, vandalism @ 2620 E. Main Street
Suspect harassed victim and chalk-painted his car.

Officer Brent Heavner

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

2010-05535
Child Abuse
Assigned: Detective Bailey
Location: Hannah Trail
Victim: Juvenile
Child Abuse
Date Reported: August 25, 2010
District N/A

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LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT & SUPERIOR COURTS

Lincoln County Courthouse
Photo by Adam Diaz/The Carolina Scoop

NO DISTRICT COURT
FRIDAY 08/27/10

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Potato Chips

Profile America -- Friday, August 27th. One of America's favorite snack foods is said to have originated this week near Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1853. The chef at Moon's Lake House, George Crum, was irritated at a customer who sent back his fried potatoes several times, saying they were too thick and soggy. Crum decided to

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5th Annual Grape Stomp

5th Annual Grape Stomp
Saturday, August 28 at 10:00am
Location: WoodMill Winery Festival Grounds

WLHS 1970 CLASS REUNION

Members of the Class of 1970 from West Lincoln High School are invited to a lunch meeting to plan a 40th reunion and memorial t-shirt at Court Street Grill in Lincolnton, Saturday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST

Daniels Lutheran Church's next Saturday Country Breakfast is Saturday, August 28 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.

Children's Consignment Sale

Highland Drive Free Will Baptist Church is having its fall and winter Children's Consignment Sale August 28th, 8am - 12pm.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER

Crouse & Pleasant Grove United Methodist Men will sponsor a mission spaghetti supper Saturday, August 28 at 5 p.m. at Crouse United Methodist Church, Old NC. 150 W in Crouse, Proceeds will benefit the boy and girl scout troops and Hesed House of Hope. It is dine in or carry out. For more information call (704) 735-2443.

The Well

New Vision Ministries presents The Well on Sunday evenings, where kids from 11-18 years old can come have fun, play games, and learn about God all at the same time. The well is at the youth building at New Vision Ministries. 661 Clarks Creek Rd Lincolnton NC 28092. If you need a ride please call Ben at 828-461-3480.

School Tools Donation Drop-Off

Lincoln County Parks and Recreation is partnering with Communities In Schools (CIS) of Lincoln County to help bring school supplies to those in need. Communities In Schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.
You can help by bringing donated school supplies from now until August 31st to any drop-off location, including the Lincoln County Parks and Recreation office, the James W. Warren Citizens Center and the CIS Office. For additional info, contact the Recreation Office at (704) 748-1518 or the CIS Office at (704) 736-0303.

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Lincolnton City Council will meet on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Lincolnton City Hall, located at 114 W. Sycamore Street.

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

The Lincoln County Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Lincoln County Schools Central Office which is located at 353 North Generals Blvd. (Next to Ryan's Steakhouse). This meeting is open to the public. Call the office at 704-732-2261 for more information.

Women's Softball Leaugue

Lincoln County Parks & Recreaction is accepting registration for a Women's Softball Leaugue for women 25 years and up. It will be held at East Lincoln Community Center in Denver and games will be played on Sundays beginning September 12th. For more info, call (704) 483-8980.

Amish Tour

Lincoln County Extension & Community Assoc., Inc. (ECA) is sponsoring a tour October 12-15th to the Amish Country in Lancaster, PA. The tour includes round trip Motor Coach transportation, admission and reserved seating to Joseph at the Millennium Theater and Church Basement Ladies at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, visit to Hershey Chocolate Factory, guided tour of Gettysburg, three nights motel accommodation, 2 dinners, and three full breakfasts. Tour price is: $485.00 per person (2 persons per room), $475.00 per person (3 persons per room) or $465.00 per person (4 persons per room). Full payment due Friday, September 10th. Anyone who is interested, call 704-736-8461 for more information.

Homecoming

Homecoming at Macedonia PHC
4352 Macedonia Church Road
Vale, NC
Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Starts at 09:00 AM
Celebrating 100 years of ministry with guest speaker Rev. Tim Setzer, special singing by Rick Strickland. Everyone is invited to join us for this very special day of worship, food and fellowship.
For more information, contact Pastor Brent Grigg at 704-862-6855

County Commission Meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting
Date: September 13, 2010
Address: 115 West Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Location: James W. Warren Citizens Center, 3rd Floor
Hours: 6:30 P.M.
Contact: (704) 736-8473

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

The Cherryville Fire Department will be hosting its 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament on September 18th from 11am - 7pm, as an opener to the Cherryville Golf and Country Club (CGCC) party hosting The Beachnuts Band from 8pm - 12pm. Entering in the Cornhole tournament will give you a free armband to attend the party. Armbands can be purchased seperately at the CGCC for all spectators of the tournament.

 

SONG OF PRAISE

At 6pm on Saturday September 25th there will be a concert, called Song of Praise, featuring Firm Foundation with guests 3:16 and Heart to Heart. The concert will be held at the James Warren Citizen's Center and admission is FREE.

 

POTTERY FESTIVAL

Tradition Turners Pottery Festival October 9th 2010 at West Lincoln Middle School. 10-4:00 50+ booths of pottery from N & S Carolina, GA and Tenn. We still have some open spaces for participants.... as well we'd like to invite EVERYONE to come that day to look and shop- we'll have local restaurants there with food too.... and shuttle service to your car if you choose to use it. Check out our web page TraditionTurnersPotteryFestival.com or e-mail us for an application TraditionTurnersFestival@charter.net.

Carolina BalloonFest 37

October 22 at 3:00pm - October 24 at 6:00pm
Location Statesville Regional Airport
Aviation Drive, I-40 West, Exit 146 or 1-40 West, Exit 148 to Hwy 70
Statesville, NC

East Lincoln Community Center Activities Schedule

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