CITY
HOPING TO GO TO “POT” WITH
TOURISM INITIATIVE
Downtown
Development Association president Brad
Guth displays a fiberglass pot during his
budget presentation at Lincolnton City
Hall last weekend.
By
Jon Mayhew
Members of the Downtown Development
Association of Lincolnton hope city
officials will throw $10,000 at a tourism
initiative that would enable downtown
Lincolnton to go to “pot.”
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VALENTINES
DAY GALA BENEFITED HESED HOUSE
Lincoln
Economic Development Association's Mitch
Miller, representing Leadership Lincoln,
presents a check for more than $11,000 to
Hesed House of Hope board chairman Cathy
Davis Tuesday on the steps of the Lincoln
County Courthouse in Lincolnton.
By
Jon Mayhew
As plans are being made for the new Hesed
House of Hope shelter in the Lincoln
Street area, the new homeless shelter got
a much-needed boost.
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"ARRESTED
DEVELOPMENTS"
The Official Lincolnton Police Blotter
Lincolnton
Police Officer Mike Reep
Photo by Jon
Mayhew/The Carolina Scoop
March 3,
2009
Communicating
Threats -- 401 North Generals
Boulevard (Wal-Mart). Officer Dwayne
McAllister said subject threatened
victim.
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LIGHTS
ON SOON
By Jon Mayhew
Sunday’s winter storm still has
people in the dark in Lincoln County.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Duke Energy
reports nearly 360 customers in the
county are still without power.
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BEYOND
THE SQUARED CIRCLE
MWF
Manager Trey Williams (center) kicks Zane
Riley as A.G. Smooth (left) prepares to
stop Williams' assault. Standing to the
right is The Sycho Supastar.
By
Trey Childs
From
apologies to fireballs, a sell-out crowd
at the Howards Creek Vietnam Veterans
Center were treated to non-stop action of
the Millennium Wrestling Federation.
First, in a surprise move, Commissioner
Chris Mellon apologized for his past
actions against the fans and several MWF
superstars.
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Lincoln County Courthouse
The Carolina Scoop
Photo
LINCOLN
COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CALENDAR
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
LOCATION: LINCOLNTON, NC DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF LINCOLN
COURT DATE: 03/05/09 TIME: 09:00 AM COURTROOM NUMBER: 0001
JUDGE PRESIDING : HONORABLE MEREDITH SHUFORD
COURTROOM CLERK : RUBY ANTHONY
PROSECUTOR : R. KAY KILLIAN
:
NO. DEFENDANT NAME OFFENSE COMPLAINANT FILE NUMBER
*************************************************************************************
1 ATKIN,IAN,SCOTT DWLR CAUDLE,J 08CR 006614
2 BAILEY,ROBERT,LEWIS SPEEDING 060/45 WALKER,M 08CR 005583
DWLR WALKER,M 08CR 005583
3 BAILEY,ROBERT,LEWIS EXPIRED REGISTRATION CARD/TAG WALKER,M 08CR 005584
FICT/CNCL/REV REG CARD/TAG WALKER,M 08CR 005584
4 BATES,CARL,STEPHEN SPEEDING 081/55 RIDDLE,T 08CR 006720
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SCAM
WARNING: WATCH PAVING CONTRACTORS
By Jon Mayhew
Law enforcement in the Charlotte region
is warning residents – especially
the elderly – that with Spring being
around the corner, some
less-than-reputable paving
“contractors” are targeting
residents.
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 To
Protect and To Serve the Citizens of
Lincoln County
INCIDENT
REPORTS
From the Lincoln County
Sheriff's Office
Crimestoppers
of Lincolnton/Lincoln County may pay a
rewarde of up to $1,000 for an anonymous
tip that leads to an arrest in any crime.
The tipline number is 704.736.8909
2009-01496
2nd Degree Trespass
Assigned: Officer Wise
Location: 8201 Hallman Mill Rd.
Victim: Doris Thompson
Suspects on victim’s property after
being told to stay away
Date Reported: March 03, 2009
District A
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LINCOLN
RAPE SUSPECT ARRESTED
Jeremy
Alford, 23, is charged with statutory
rape.
By
Jon Mayhew
Statesville police arrested a Charlotte
man who was wanted on
statutory rape charges in Lincolnton.
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The warm glow of the
church provides a beautiful backdrop to
the falling snow.
Photo by Melody Womack/The
Carolina Scoop
Poor Kitty has to stay outside
in a cage during the cold and snow
Photo Submitted by
Lori Coe
More reader
submitted photos coming throughout the
week.
If you would like to submit a photo,
e-mail it to mail@thecarolinascoop.com
and we will try to use it.
HE
WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RELEASED, BUT.....
Teen faces
additional charges prior to release
Alamar
Edwards, 16, was supposed to be released
from jail around Feb. 24. New charges,
however, kept him behind bars.
By
Jon Mayhew
A
16-year-old who was supposed to be
released from the Harven A. Crouse
Detention Center on drug and assault
charges now faces more charges prior to
his release.
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"ARRESTED
DEVELOPMENTS"
The Official Lincolnton Police Blotter
Lincolnton
Police Sergeant Willie Vaughn and NCHP
Trooper Brent Hipp
Photo by Jon
Mayhew/The Carolina Scoop
March 2,
2009
Simple
Physical Assault, Larceny--
Roadway of Lynch Street. Officer Bily
Burgin said subject punched victim in the
face and took medication.
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KARAOKE
ROCKS TRADEWINDS
THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
Cheryl Jones, co-owner of CC's
Karaoke & DJ Services in Lincolnton,
likes to occasionally perform at
Tradewinds on East Main Street every
Thursday and Saturday. Photo
by Jon Mayhew/TCS
By
Jon Mayhew
People coming to Tradewinds on East Main
Street may think
they've stepped into a local version of
"American Idol" on
Thursday and Saturday nights. People are
standing around
singers, cheering and clapping for each
one, as one of two
karaoke dee-jays (also called KJ's) plays
songs and announces each singer.
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Lincoln County Sheriff's
Department Chief Barry Taylor,
Captain Howard Erason, and Sheriff Tim
Daugherty
Photo by Elizabeth Mayhew/The
Carolina Scoop
LINCOLN
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MARCH 3, 2009
INCIDENT REPORT
Publisher's
Note: Crimestoppers of Lincolnton/Lincoln
County will pay a reward of up to $1,000
for an anonymous tip that leads to an
arrest in any crime. Call the tipline at
704-736-8909.
2009-01427
Breaking & Entering MV,
Larceny
Assigned: Detective Stamey
Location: 2900 Arbor Hills Dr.
Victim: David Mincey
Suspect removed lock and took 2 Bostech
Nail Guns, 1 Dewalt Miter Saw, 1 Dewalt
Finish Nail Gun, 1 Pasload Finish Nail
Gun, 2 Framing Nail Guns, 1 Black &
Decker Router, 1 Jig Saw, and 1 Hammer
Drill
Date Reported: February 27, 2009
District B
2009-01428
Breaking & Entering,
Larceny
Assigned: Detective Powell
Location: 1707 Poarch Rd.
Victim: Michael Funderburk
Suspect forced open door and took 1 VCR,
2 Security Cameras, 2 Commercial Crock
Pots, 3 Head Milkshake Mixers, 2 Steel
Bar Stools, 1 Hammer Drill, 1 Power Nail
Gun, 1 Miter Saw with stand, 2 Cordless
Drills, 1 Cordless Saw Zall, and 2 Air
Tank Compressors
Date Reported: February 27, 2009
District B
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AUTHORITIES
INVESTIGATING ASSAULT CLAIM
By Jon Mayhew
Authorities are investigating a possible
assault that occurred over
the weekend.
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Lincoln County Courthouse
The Carolina Scoop
Photo
LINCOLN COUNTY
DISTRICT COURT CALENDAR
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
LOCATION: LINCOLNTON, NC DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF LINCOLN
COURT DATE: 03/04/09 TIME: 09:00 AM COURTROOM NUMBER: 0001
JUDGE PRESIDING : HONORABLE MEREDITH SHUFORD
COURTROOM CLERK : TIFFANY LACKEY
PROSECUTOR : R. KAY KILLIAN
:
NO. DEFENDANT NAME OFFENSE COMPLAINANT FILE NUMBER
*************************************************************************************
1 ADAMS,TOY,DWAYNE ATT BREAK OR ENTER BLDG (F) HUTCHENS,M, 08CR 053115
2 ALLRED,TYREEK,EDWUN SPEEDING 082/65 NEAL,R 08CR 003481
NO OPERATORS LICENSE NEAL,R 08CR 003481
3 ASBILL,CRAIG,OWEN DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED NEAL,R 08CR 005782
EXPIRED/NO INSPECTION NEAL,R 08CR 005782
4 ASBILL,CRAIG,OWEN SPEEDING 088/65 NEAL,R 08CR 005783
RECKLESS DRIVING TO ENDANGER NEAL,R 08CR 005783
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The United Way of Lincoln County
announces its Annual Meeting open to the
public on Wednesday, March 18th
at noon at Lincoln County Club.
Reservations are required. Call
704-732-8055.
BOGER
CITY FIRE CONTRACT ADDRESSED AT RETREAT
Lincolnton Fire chief
Mike Lee asked Lincolnton City Council to
revisit the fire contract between LFD and
the Boger City Volunteer Fire Department.
By
Jon Mayhew
The fire
service contract between the Lincolnton
Fire Department
and Boger City Fire Department received
more scrutiny from city
leaders during the weekend budget
workshop.
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Megan Womack
enjoys the day off from school by playing
in the snow with her dog
"Sugar".
Lincoln
County Schools will be closed again on
Tuesday due to the weather.
Photo by Melody
Womack/The Carolina Scoop
CITY
TO CONSIDER PERFORMANCE BASED PAY
Lincolnton
City Manager Jeff Emory (left) has
suggested city council look into offering
performance based pay to the 159 employee
city workforce.
By Jon Mayhew
City manager Jeff Emory asked council
members Sunday to
consider bringing back the practice of
giving employees raises
based on their evaluations as opposed to
raises based on
tenure.
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MAN
POINTS GUN AT SHERIFF’S DEPUTY
Lee Jayson
Ellenburg is accused of pointing a gun at
a Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy.
By
Jon Mayhew
A Lincoln County man faces charges after
he is accused of
pointing a rifle at a Lincoln County
Sheriff’s Deputy while the
deputy was responding to a shots fire
call last week.
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FORGERY
SUSPECT CAUGHT AT BANK
By Jon Mayhew
Bank employees and police teamed up to
catch a forgery
suspect while inside a Lincolnton bank.
The incident happened
last week at Carolina Trust Bank on East
Main Street.
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