THE CAROLINA SCOOP CELEBRATES RIBBON CUTTING, GRAND OPENING
Celebrates five months in "print" on Wednesday

Staff Reports

LINCOLNTON -- Two milestones were celebrated by staff of The Carolina Scoop this past week.

First, Lincoln County's fastest growing online newspaper celebrated five months in "print" on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Then, on Thursday, staff members of The Carolina Scoop, community leaders and members of the business community celebrated the grand opening/ribbon cutting at Melamoose Scoops and Java on East Main Street in Lincolnton.

"We're thrilled to be a part of this," said Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce board chairman John Dancoff. "I click on the Web site every day. And like Sgt. Willie Vaughn said, The Carolina Scoop is faster than gossip and more reliable."

Publisher Jon Mayhew said it was a "no brianer" when to start an online newspaper and where to start it. Mayhew told the more than 40 people on hand that Lincolnton was a great place to live, work and play.



"I knew that we wanted The Carolina Scoop to be here," said Mayhew. "We love Lincolnton and Lincoln County and are committed to the community."

Mayhew added he was thinking of starting his own newspaper a couple of years ago, while working for another Lincoln County newspaper.

"There's freedom in working for yourself, especially when producing a newspaper," said Mayhew. "Our plans are to exclusively stay online and provide real-time news for our readers."

General Manager Elizabeth Mayhew was touched by the outpouring of community support shown to The Carolina Scoop.

"I'd like to thank everyone for being here," said Elizabeth Mayhew. "We appreciate your support. Keep reading The Carolina Scoop."


Besides "christening" Lincoln County's newest newspaper, the grand opening was also designed to give attendees a look at many of the offerings of Melamoose Scoops and Java, a proud sponsor of The Carolina Scoop.

Hunt Brother's Pizza, along with sandwiches and tea, were served during the event.

"The turnout was way better than I expected," said Melamoose co-owner Sharon Funderburk, adding Melamoose does catering. See their ad on the left panel of The Carolina Scoop. For more information on The Carolina Scoop, call 704-735-9757; the Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, call 704-735-3096; Melamoose Scoops and Java at 704-735-0355.