Devin Rhyne wins ward one city council seat

Devin Rhyne's acceptance speech moments after winning the ward one Lincolnton City Council seat.

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Political newcomer Devin Rhyne defeated incumbent Fred Houser to become the ward one Lincolnton City councilman Tuesday.

As supporters cheered and applauded Rhyne, the newly-elected councilman talked about the brief and intense campaign and what the future held.

“Everyone's hard work has paid off,” said Rhyne. “The people's voice has been finally heard from the November election. This was a total team effort.”

The unofficial results indicated

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Man falls from
tree during call

Adam Scronce

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Authorities responding to a 911 hangup call on Exodus Church Road early Tuesday morning end up having to call Lincoln EMS after a man falls from a tree.

Thirty-one-year-old Adam Scronce was transported to Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln in police custody, then taken to the Magistrate's Office on charges of assaulting a government official and communicating threats.

He was then taken to the

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What is "The Rant" you ask?
Things that need to be said,
that no one else will.

My mission this week is simple but also not a subject you will hear me talk much about. The shape of the nation as it has to do with politics and finances. If there is one thing we will probably all agree on, it's that we are tired, tired, tired, of hearing about the push in Washington and Congress over the Health Care bill. What bothers me the most is not whether it should or shouldn't pass......its that they just keep running their mouths but don't make a decision. DO SOMETHING! Anything is better than this. It's like a never ending nightmare of BS! Come

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Authorities respond to problem on school bus

By Jon Mayhew
Denver
Authorities in East Lincoln responded to a problem on a Lincoln County Schools bus around 3:45pm Tuesday afternoon.

Personnel arriving on the scene discovered a 15-year-old student reportedly intoxicated in the 1100 block of Verdict Ridge Drive off St. James Church Road.

Law enforcement at the scene

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Authorities respond
to pallet fire

Lincolnton Police Officer Jimmy Barlowe points towards a stack
of pallets on fire behind Snappy Lube on East Main Street Tuesday evening.

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
Lincolnton Fire and Police responded to reports of several pallets on fire behind the Snappy Lube on East Main Street Tuesday evening.

Around 6:30pm, authorities found the fire in a field behind the business. Before firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, officers made sure a group of children playing nearby were safe and out of danger.

About a 20-foot swath of ground

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Classic car hits restaurant

Police said a classic pickup truck (right) accidentally backed into Fatz Cafe on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported in the incident and the restaurant was not evacuated as a result.

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton
A classic car, on display as part of a weekly promotion at Lincolnton's Fatz Cafe on East Main Street, tried to create a drive-thru Tuesday night around 8pm.

The car hit the east side of

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Publisher's Note: The Carolina Scoop ran the story on Doug Mayes a couple of months ago and we have received numerous calls for the story to be run again.

Doug is not only a good friend but he is truly a treasure of the Charlotte region and Lincoln County.

Doug Mayes talks to The Carolina Scoop about
leaving WBTV and moving to WSOC.

Hall of Fame Broadcaster Calls Lincoln County Home

By Jon Mayhew
Denver
What many people know is that Doug Mayes blazed a trail in the early 1950s, serving as WBTV's “Your Esso Reporter” at a time when television and television news was fledgling in Charlotte. WBTV was the first television station on-air in the Carolinas in 1949; Doug joined the station in 1952 as its first news anchor and reporter.

What many people may not

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"Music Man" at North Lincoln High School

Photo by Kirk Herbertson/TCS

By Kirk Herbertson
Pumpkin Center
This past weekend, North Lincoln High School presented “The Music Man,” a musical about Professor Harold Hill coming to an Iowa town who tries to sell band insturments to kids in town and to start a band.

The play is directed by Joanna Underwood with musicians under the direction of Neil Underwood, NLHS band director. Jesse Nixon played the role of Professor Hill, while Samantha White played the role of librarian Marian Paroo.

The play is being put on again this weekend, March 11 – 13, 7:30pm each night. For more information, call North Lincoln High School at (704) 736-1969.

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Medicare Advantage:
What Medicare Recipients Need to Know

by Melinda Houser
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
NC Cooperative Extension

Jan. 1 to March 31 marks the annual Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. While some beneficiaries choose to stay with Original Medicare, others have found that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans can offer more diverse coverage. Just like with any insurance or financial decision, it’s important for you to understand the terms of the product and know the laws surrounding Medicare Advantage.

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

2010-01305
Possession of drug paraphernalia, Carry Concealed Weapon
Assigned: File Only (Frye)
Location: Camp Creek/Hwy 73
Victim: State of N.C.
Suspect in possession of items
Date Reported: March 8, 2010
District B

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Umbrella Month

Profile America - Wednesday, March 10th. With spring a little over a week away, a device that's been around since time immemorial is being honored -- it's National Umbrella Month. No one knows who invented the umbrella, or exactly when, but it's estimated that it was being used as much as 4,000 years ago. Umbrellas have been found in the artifacts of ancient Egypt, Greece, and

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LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

Lincoln County Courthouse
Photo by Adam Diaz/The Carolina Scoop

LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
WEDNESDAY 03/10/10

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Board of Education Meeting

March 10th 6:30 p.m.
Lincoln County Schools Central Office 353 N. Generals Boulevard (Beside of Ryans Steakhouse) 704-732-2261

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No-Sew Quilted Easter Egg Craft

Wednesday, March 10th at 9:00 a.m., James W. Warren Citizens Center. The cost will be $6.00 per person. Bring sharp scissors to cut fabric. Call NC Cooperative Extension at 704-736-8461 to register. This is an ECA sponsored event.

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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.

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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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.

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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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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