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July
7, 2008
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JULY 7
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Robert Farnam
July
5, 2008
RESTAURANT
SCAMMER SCAMS AGAIN
WAUKESHA,
WI -- A Waukesha, Wisconsin man who went
to a series of restaurants in the city and
complained of chest pains to avoid paying his
bills is out on bail.
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here for the full story
Duke Energy and County Officials to Test Sirens
Around McGuire
Nuclear Station
July 5, 2008
HUNTERSVILLE -- Sirens
located around McGuire Nuclear Station will be
tested Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at approximately
11:50 a.m.
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for the full story
Highway
Patrol Encouraging Motorists to Slow Down
Slowing Down will Save Lives
and Improve Fuel Economy
July 5, 2008
The
N.C. Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be
careful as they enjoy the July 4th holiday.
Motorists who slow down and travel at posted
speeds will not only increase their chances of
arriving at their destination safely they will
also conserve fuel. Speed is the leading cause of
traffic collisions and fatalities in the state.
There will be an increased presence of Troopers
on the interstates and major four lane highways.
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CIVIL AIR PATROL WATCHING FROM ABOVE
July 5, 2008
LAKE NORMAN -- Planes took off from Monroe Regional Airport Friday heading to area lakes. Their mission is surveillance from the air, looking for boaters or swimmers in distress. They'll spend most of the July fourth weekend flying over Lake Norman, Lake Wiley and Mountain Island Lake.
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WORDS "WIFE
BEATER" CARVED ON MAN'S STOMACH
July 5, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A Jacksonville,
Florida man went out for a beer and brought home
a little reminder.
A 22-year-old sailor
who had been previously arrested on a domestic
battery charge against his wife was knocked
unconscious and had the phrase “Wife
Beater” scrawled across his stomach outside
a bar in Jacksonville.
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Micheline Bernadini models first bikini
Bikini
Introduced
July 5, 1946
On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Reard
unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the
Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming pool in
Paris. Parisian showgirl Micheline Bernardini
modeled the new fashion, which Reard dubbed
"bikini," inspired by a news-making
U.S. atomic test that took place off the Bikini
Atoll in the Pacific Ocean earlier that week.
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full story
PROFILE
AMERICA
July 5, 2008
Food
Festivals
The Fourth of July weekend
has caught the imagination of folks in many parts
of the nation. Among them, two cities will stage
festivals based on food.
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JULY 5
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News Briefs
07/05/08
Lightning struck a boat at
marker 11 on Lake Norman. According to the
water-officer on the scene, there is fuel in the
water.
Boger City Firefighters
have been called to an outside fire. The caller
advised there are 12foot flames in the treeline
across from 644 Low Bridge Rd.
There is a large tree
blocking half of the roadway at 1526 Oaklin Lane.
There is a tree down in the
roadway at 3515 Brent Tr
There is a tree down in the roadway on Union
Church Road.
There is a tree across the
roadway on Shuford Road, about 200 yards off NC
150 .
Firefighters from North
Brook Fire Department have responded to an
outside fire at 1611 Northbrook School Road. law
Enforcement in the scene advise the fire is
moving rapidly. This address is the same as the
North Brook Rest Home.
Law enforcement
and Medic have been called to Bill Lynch Road.
Subjects have been fighting and at least one
person has been injured.
North Brook Fire has responded to an automobile
accident on West Highway 27. Med Center Air has
been placed on standby. The status of injuiries
is unknown at this time.
Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr.
October 18, 1921 -
July 4, 2008
July
4, 2008
Jesse Helms
was a former five-term Republican U.S. Senator
from North Carolina, and a former chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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NEW ACADEMY OPENS IN DENVER
Chesterbrook Academy Caters to a Very
Young Audience
By Jon Mayhew
July 4, 2008
DENVER
-- If you think it's too early at age 2
to begin learning Spanish or age 3 to get your
first exposure to computers, don't tell LaSha
Taylor. She'll disagree with you.
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for the full story
ARREST ENDS
EARLY MORNING CHASE, CRASH
Breaking News First Reported on
The Carolina Scoop
Jeffrey
Jon Loomis
July
4, 2008
By
Jon Mayhew
IRON
STATION – Lincoln County Sheriff's
deputies and the State Highway Patrol arrested a
Sherrills Ford man following a high speed chase
around 4:45 a.m. Thursday.
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News Briefs
07/04/08
4:28 p.m. - East Lincoln Firefighters are
responding to a vehicle fire on Highway 16.
4:25 p.m. - Southfork and Lincolnton Fire
Departments have been called to a structure fire
on Southside Church Rd.
10:54a.m.
- A boat in the area of the Sailview community at
channel marker 8 has caught fire and is taking on
water at this time. Denver Fire Department is
responding to the scene.
2:20am
- A car has overturned in a ditch in the 1500
block of Ivey Church Road in Pumpkin Center.
Someone was seen running from the car. Injuries
are unknown at this time.
Three Lincoln County
Teens Charged With Vandalism of A Community
Building
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.....David Austin Williams .,..........James Luke Sankowich
..........Robert Gerald
Ambrosio, Jr.
July 4, 2008
DENVER
-- Three Lincoln County teenagers were
charged with breaking into the Westport Golf Club
Community Building and causing thousands of
dollars worth of damage.
Detective 1st Sgt. Lee Keller said employees
heard the sound of breaking glass at the
Community Building Tuesday night and went to
investigate. They observed three teenagers
running from the scene and detained one teenager
while the others ran away.
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ACROSS THE TARHEEL STATE.
07/04/2008
LINCOLN COUNTY -- Authorities
are looking for a white Ford Mustang in
connection with an afternoon traffic accident
involving a fire hydrant. After noon, authorities
were callled to the Highway 150 bypass and
Gastonia Highway to reports a car had struck the
hydrant. The car left the scene, and authorities
say it has front-end damage.
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LINCOLN COUNTY
RECOGNIZES
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT VOLUNTEERS AND TEACHERS
July 4, 2008
On Thursday, May 29th local 3rd grade teachers,
volunteers, and JA board members gathered
together to celebrate the success of the JA
program in Lincoln County. In the 2007-2008
school year, volunteers from the Lincoln County
business community presented a five week JA
program in every 3rd grade classroom in Lincoln
County Public Schools, reaching more than 800
students. The recognition event took place at
Court Street Grille in Lincolnton.
Junior Achievement partners with many local
businesses in Lincoln County. These local
businesses provide JA volunteers, as well as
financial and in-kind support for JA’s
mission.
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July 4, 2008
HUNTERSVILLE -- Everyone is talking
about the LaughMS event held April 24th at The
Comedy Zone-Lake Norman, Galway Hooker. The event
was formed by two couples with a personal
relationship to multiple sclerosis. They are
pleased to announce the donation of approximately
$5,750 to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society from the help
and sponsorship of many local businesses, as well
as those attending the show.
The first annual LaughMS was held to engage the
Lake Norman community in raising awareness around
finding a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). The
organizers found a way to bring people together,
raise money to donate to their local chapter and
have a good time while doing it.
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for the full story
Starting a Commercial Bunch
Vineyard Workshop
July 4, 2008
Sponsored
by North Carolina Cooperative Extension NC State
University South Creek Vineyards and Winery
Cost $20.00 per person (includes lunch),
Pre-registration is required by August 1st.
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JULY 4
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INCIDENT
REPORT
2008-04908
Larceny
Assigned: Investigator Stamey
Location: 6609 Denver Industrial Park Rd.
Victim: Simpson Dock Work’s Inc
Suspect took 50 lbs. of scrap aluminum
Date Reported: July 02, 2008
District C
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full incident/arrest report
PROFILE
AMERICA
July 4, 2008
Independence Day
Today is the most American of
holidays — Independence Day.
From Pennsylvania to Alabama to New Mexico, there
will be parades, band concerts, barbecues, and of
course, fireworks. Biwabik, Minnesota, will host
its annual Calithumpian Parade, boosting its
normal population of 1,000 to 15,000 for the day.
And Hood River, Oregon, will stage its
old-fashioned Fourth of July on the banks of the
Columbia River.
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U.S.
Declares Independence
July 4, 1776
Click
on the image to read the text
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence,
which proclaims the independence of the United
States of America from Great Britain and its
king.
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full story
News Briefs
07/03/08
10:25p.m.- Authorities
were called to Leapingbrook Rd to reports that a
white 2000 Toyota Avalon was just taken by an
unauthorized user who is also driving without a
Drivers License. It is believed the driver will
be headed toward Highway 321 and possibly
Interstate 40.
10:47 p.m. - Boger City Fire Department has been
called to Front Avenue to an outside fire. It
appears there a two fires in the woods that are
unattended,
11:38 p.m. - Northbrook Fire Department has been
called to reports of an outside fire n Northbrook
III School Rd.
11:40 p.m. - Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies
have been called to assist Catawba County with a
possible Breaking and Entering at the Hardees on
highway 16 in Denver.
Early Morning Chase
Ends in Crash
July 3, 2008
By Jon Mayhew
LINCOLNTON -- Sheriff's deputies chased
a vehicle early this morning in Lincoln county,
and the chase has ended in a crash.
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Nikki Bradshaw
July 3,
2008
HICKORY, N.C. -- Police have arrested a woman who reported that a bag of kittens had been thrown onto the highway nearly three weeks ago.
Hickory police charged Nikki Bradshaw with one count of resisting and delaying a police investigation, one count of filing a false police report and three counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday afternoon.
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SPORT THAT
REACHES AROUND THE WORLD IS LOCAL
Amtgard Relives Middle Ages in Sport
July 3, 2008
By Jon Mayhew
HUNTERSVILLE -- Costumes,
fellowship, competition and sport; four
ingredients that come together when people get
together to relive athletics from the Middle
Ages. Founded in El Paso, Texas, in 1983, amtgard
currently has an overall membership of more than
24,000 people, with about 10,000 active members
worldwide. Mainly, groups gathering in what are
known as "parks" are found where active
military bases are located, including in
Afghanistan and Iraq.
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What's On Your
Mind???
July 3, 2008
Dear Friends,
It is time for the 4th annual Josh Ferree
Memorial Softball Tournament. We appreciate your
past support in contributing to a scholarship
fund for future law enforcement.
We are currently raising funds for this
year’s tournament, which will be held August
22-23 at Maiden Recreation Department. If you
would like to make a monetary contribution or
donate food and other items that can be used for
the concession fundraiser please contact me.
Also, let’s not forget that we need a lot of
teams this year too. If you or someone you know
is interested in entering a co-ed team in the
tournament, I would love to hear from them.
Thanks for helping make the 4th annual Josh
Ferree Memorial Softball Tournament a success.
Your contribution, big or small, is greatly
appreciated.
God Bless,
Brent E. Hipp
Tournament Coordinators: Brent & Melony Hipp
E-mail: shphipp@hotmail.com
Please Make Checks Payable to: The Josh Ferree
Memorial Softball Tournament
If something is on your mind
you would like to share with our readers, e-mail
it to mail@thecarolinascoop.com.
Please be sure to include your name and telephone
number for verification purposes.
July 3, 2008
CHINKING
101 WORKSHOP
The Lincoln County Historic Properties Commission
is offering a workshop on chinking a log
structure at the Ramsour's Mill battleground in
Lincolnton
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Battle
of Gettysburg Ends
July 3, 1863
Barlow's
Knoll at Sunset, Gettysburg, PA
On the
third day of the Battle of Gettysburg,
Confederate General Robert E. Lee's last attempt
at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous
failure, bringing the most decisive battle of the
American Civil War to an end.
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PROFILE AMERICA
July 3, 2008
Medicare's 40th
The question of providing
health care for elderly Americans and how to pay
for it has been raised often during this
year’s political campaigns.
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here for the full
story
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JULY 3
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East Lincoln
Christian Ministries has over 125
students signed up for their
Back-To-School program this year. |
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bags (no wheels) Notebooks (1 1/2 –2”) Wide ruled notebook paper Pencils #2 Primary printing tablets Blunt school scissors Glue sticks Crayons (24 count) Large primary crayons Colored pencils Zippered pencil case Large pink erasers |
Rulers
(12 inch) White glue Cap erasers Ballpoint pens (red/blue/black) Index cards 3 pronged/2 pocket folders Subject dividers Construction paper Small pencil sharpener Single subject composition books Highlighters Washable markers (8 pack) |
ACROSS THE TARHEEL STATERALEIGH -- Gov.
Mike Easley says his message to balance the
state's budget appears to be "falling on
deaf ears" in the General Assembly.
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for the full story
Better
Business Bureau Releases Mid-Year Report:
7,485 Complaints Filed Against Area Businesses in
2008
July
2, 2008
CHARLOTTE
-- In the first half of 2008, consumers
filed 7,485 complaints with The Better Business
Bureau of Southern Piedmont against area
businesses, compared to 6,743 complaints in the
first half of 2007 - an 11% increase.
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story
Authorities
serving civil papers Tuesday morning discover a
meth amphetamine lab at 2120 Underwood Lane.
Jeffrey Alan Arthur is in custody for operating
the lab, which is the second discovery in a week.
(Photo by Jon Mayhew/The Carolina Scoop)
SECOND
METH LAB FOUND IN LINCOLN IN A WEEK
By
Jon Mayhew
July 1, 2008
WEST
LINCOLN -- For a second time in a week,
authorities discovered a meth lab in operation in
Western Lincoln County. Around 9 a.m., Lincoln
County Sheriff's Deputy D.R. Long was serving an
eviction at a residence at 2120 Underwood Lane.
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JULY 2
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PROFILE
AMERICA
July 2, 2008
Wednesday, July 2nd. This date has seen momentous events in the lives of two of the nation’s most famous aviators.
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President
Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act
July 2, 1964
On this
day in 1964, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson
signs into law the historic Civil Rights Act in a
nationally televised ceremony at the White House.
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Sheriff Daugherty
Offers Tips for A Safe July 4th Weekend
Sheriff Tim Daugherty
(Photo By Jon Mayhew/The Carolina Scoop)
July 2, 2008
With the approach of the July 4th weekend,
Lincoln County Sheriff Tim Daugherty asks all
citizens to join him in making this July 4th
holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.
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for the full story
News Briefs
07/01/08
A motorcycle and a car
have collided in the area of Reepsville and
Plateau Roads. One person is injured. At this
time injuries do not appear to be life
threatening.
Lincolnton Police responded to an alarm on Laurel
St. The Canine Unit was also called out.
A car has run off of the road on Highway 150 near
Shuford Road. No injuries have been reported.
Police were called to Norman Fair Rd. around
midnight. The caller stated the front door was
standing open upon arriving home.
FORMER ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGEON FOUND DEAD
Investigation Continues in Incident
By Jon Mayhew
July 1,
2008
BOGER CITY -- A call that
started out as a welfare check on 74-year-old
Domingo Cabinum has turned into a death
investigation by authorities.
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Incidents
July 1, 2008
2008-04855
Breaking & Entering MV, Larceny, Damage to
Property
Assigned: File Only (Grinnell)
Location: 4036 Hazelwood Lane
Victim: Zachary Heffner
Subject broke out side window of vehicle
Date Reported: June 30, 2008
District B
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full incident/arrest report
RALEIGH,
N.C. -- The North Carolina Division of
Motor Vehicles has a new method to issue driver's
licenses as a way to stop fraud and identity
theft.
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Incidents
July 1, 2008
2008-04855
Breaking & Entering MV, Larceny, Damage to
Property
Assigned: File Only (Grinnell)
Location: 4036 Hazelwood Lane
Victim: Zachary Heffner
Subject broke out side window of vehicle
Date Reported: June 30, 2008
District B
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full incident/arrest report
ON THE ROAD TO GROUND
ZERO
MWF Wrestling Draws
Packed House Saturday Night
"The Waco
Kid" Adam Awesomeo tries to take the
350-plus pound "Alley Rat" Pitt off his
feet
(Photo
by Melody Womack/The Carolina Scoop)
By Jon
Mayhew
07/01/08
HOWARDS CREEK -- Many roads in North Carolina
are paved with asphalt, while some roads remain
gravel. The road to the Millennium Wrestling
Federation's "Ground Zero" on July 12
is paved with sweat, emotion and rivalry.
The supershow promises not to disappoint; the
sold-out crowd Saturday at the Howards Creek
Vietnam Veterans Center witnessed the last
explosive card before the big show.
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TEENAGER IDENTIFIED
AS VICTIM IN BIZZARE CRASH
Emily Boston
By Jon
Mayhew
07/01/2008
NORTH BROOK -- The
North Carolina Highway Patrol has identified a
woman killed Sunday night in a bizzare
weather-related accident off Highway 274 in
western Lincoln County.
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full story
"Arrested
Developments"
The Official
Police Blotter of The Carolina Scoop
07/01/08
Richard Kevin
Allison- Age 20
707 Battleground Rd.
Lincolnton
Date of arrest:June 29,2008 - 19:31hrs.
Charges:
2 counts of Injury to Personal Property
Richard was at group home and got into an
argument over a T.V. He went outside nd damaged a
2008 Chevy Impala and then threw a rock through
the window of a trackhoe.
Bond - $2,000 Secured
Trial Date - 08/27/08
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Lincolnton Police Department
Man Arrested on Charges
in Three Counties
Michael
McCaleb
03/24/2009
By Jon Mayhew
LINCOLNTON --
A Caldwell County man is arrested in Lincolnton
after authorities received reports of a stolen
vehicle, where the owner of the vehicle located
the car at a local auto parts store.
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Reuters
Photo:
President Bush listens to a question from the
audience
as he speaks about the Medicare
Bush administration delaying Medicare fee cut
By JIM ABRAMS,
Associated Press Writer
Mon Jun 30, 7:56 PM ET
WASHINGTON -- The Bush
administration said Monday it will delay paying
doctors for treating Medicare patients in early
July to give Congress more time to block a
scheduled 10.6 percent fee cut.
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JULY 1
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Hong
Kong Returned to China
July 1, 1997
At
midnight on July 1, 1997, Hong Kong reverts back
to Chinese rule in a ceremony attended by British
Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prince Charles of
Wales, Chinese President Jiang Zemin, and U.S.
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. A few
thousand Hong Kongers protested the turnover,
which was otherwise celebratory and peaceful.
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PROFILE
AMERICA
July 1, 2008
Tuesday, July 1st. A baby
girl was born on this date 100 years ago in
Queens, New York, named Josephine Ester Mentzer
— destined to become one of the key players
in the cosmetics industry using the name Estee
Lauder.
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