Skipper due in court Thursday

Pumpkin Center resident Charlie Skipper learned about a month ago three hogs seized from his farm in April were slaughtered...and the meat went to three Animal Services employees.

By Jon A. Mayhew
A Pumpkin Center man, whose animals were seized in April as part of Operation Blue Thunder, is set to be in court on Thursday.

At least 250 animals were seized from Charlie Skipper's farm in early April; Lincoln County officials claim Skipper's animals were "surrendered" through documents signed by Skipper himself.

Skipper, however, says he was forced to surrender his animals, thanks to seven Sheriff's deputies with their hands

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Identity theft under investigation

By Jon Mayhew
Lincolnton Police detectives are investigating a case of identity theft involving a Lincolnton rental store.

Employees of Aaron's Rental on North Aspen Street told police someone from Michigan is

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From the Lincolnton Fire Department
Guest Columnist: Asst. Fire Chief Mitch Burgin

Fire and Life Safety Tip of the Month
Summer Storm Fire Safety

A wide range of natural disasters occur within Lincoln County and all across the U.S. every year. Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on you and your home. The Lincolnton Fire Department along with the U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to use the following safety tips to help protect yourself, your family and your home from the potential threat of fire during or after a summer storm. You can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a fire casualty by being able to identify potential hazards and following these outlined safety tips.

Fire Related Hazards
• Lightning associated with thunderstorms generates a variety of fire hazards. The power of lightning’s electrical charge and intense heat can electrocute on contact, splitting

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Argument between mother, son causes residential damage

By Jon Mayhew
Officers were called to a residence in the 1200 block of Georgetown Road Monday afternoon after an argument between mother and son leads to the son causing major damage to a residence.

According to Lt. Randy Willis, the argument was over cutting the grass.

Officer Tony Potts responded just after 12:30pm and spoke with the mother. She told officers her 39-year-old son lives

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Cruiser slightly damaged after investigation

By Jon Mayhew
A Lincolnton Police Department cruiser is slightly damaged after a larceny investigation on Saddletree Lane Monday afternoon.

Officer Tony Potts was returning a ring reported stolen from the residence earlier in the day. As he was backing down the driveway, his back bumper scraped a rock.

Lt. Randy Willis said Potts reported nothing

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Paintball vandal
strikes again

By Jon Mayhew
Not even government buildings are exempt from paintball attacks according to a Lincolnton Police Department incident report.

Just before 11:30am Monday, downtown Officer Kameron Keener took a report where

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

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less, a weight management program with NC Cooperative Extension, will be offered in Lincoln County starting on Wednesday, September 1st at 5:15 p.m. and will continue every Wednesday

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SERVING SAFE FOOD 16-HOUR CERTIFICATION COURSE OCTOBER 2010

Glennie Daniels, Extension Agent
Family and Consumer Sciences
North Carolina Cooperative Extension

North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the Catawba County Environmental Health Department are co-sponsoring a 16-hour Serving Safe Food Certification Course for foodservice managers. The course will be held from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., October 19, 21, 26 & 28, 2010 at the Catawba County Agricultural Resources Center, just

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

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This is the last week for August's "Where's Willie" contest, sponsored by A Caring Place Massage on Lithia Inn Road in Lincolnton

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

2010-05510
Larceny, Breaking & Entering, Damage to Property
Assigned: Detective Burgess
Location: 4278 Burnwood Trl.
Victim: Rhine Enterprises
Suspect entered business and took 12ga. Mossberg shotgun
Date Reported: August 24, 2010
District C

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LINCOLN COUNTY DISTRICT & SUPERIOR COURTS

Lincoln County Courthouse
Photo by Adam Diaz/The Carolina Scoop

THURSDAY 08/26/10

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Women Achieve the Vote

Profile America -- Thursday, August 26th. An emotional and legal battle that lasted many decades ended 90 years ago today as the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was certified. The amendment prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex with regard to voting -- in effect, allowing women to vote. Two days earlier, Tennessee had become

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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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