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Sports debate blamed in fatal shooting
(9/1/2010)
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Authorities say a fight over sports led to the shooting death of 21-year-old Richard Miles early Sunday morning.
Jason Lee Eastridge, 24, of 5828 Rumfelt Road, Stanley, is accused of shooting Miles just after 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Midtown Sundries, on N.C. 73 in Denver.
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LEDA thinking ‘green’
(9/1/2010)
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The Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA) has formed a committee to establish "green" initiatives in Lincoln County.
The Climate Prosperity Committee, also known as the Green Team, is made up of representatives from economic development, agriculture, housing and government in the county and City of Lincolnton.
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Hurricane and blood supply worry Red Cross
(9/1/2010)
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The director of the Lincoln County chapter of American Red Cross knows better than to predict the weather, but she encourages everyone to take Hurricane Earl seriously.
“I’ve been on conference calls all day with that,” said Louann Freshour, director, Tuesday. “Right now, it’s just about being prepared.”
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Constitution week
(9/1/2010)
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Daughters of the American Revolution-Jacob Forney Chapter Constitution Week Coordinator Vickie Amessa, left, and co-coordinator Ruby Parker set up a display to celebrate Constitution Week at the Charles R. Jonas Library Tuesday. Constitution Week begins Sept. 17. Other local celebrations include a Proclamation for Constitution Week signing by Lincolnton Mayor John Gilleland and the Ringing of the Church Bells on Sept. 17 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Seth Mabry / LTN Photo |
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Students start school year right
(8/30/2010)
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Lincoln County Schools student enrollment appears to be holding steady.
In 2009, the school year started off with 11,523 children attending. This year, 11,527 are attending. | 
Norris Childers Elementary School students in Kate Lineberger’s third-grade class work on their “All About Me” project Friday. School started Wednesday for students. Enrollment is expected to increase after Labor Day. Seth Mabry / LTN Photo |
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Denver man killed
(8/30/2010)
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A 24-year-old Gaston County man was taken into custody following a fatal shooting at Midtown Sundries early Sunday morning.
Jason Eastridge, of 1629 Mariposa Road, Stanley, is charged with the first-degree murder of Richard Miles, 21, of Denver.
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Life Saving boundaries to change
(8/30/2010)
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A boundary change to the Lincoln Life Saving Crew Rescue District, will take effect Wednesday.
On Aug. 2, County Commissioners unanimously voted to change Lincoln Life Saving’s service area as a result of a 194 percent increase in calls since 2006.
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DSS and Lincoln Personnel help the unemployed
(8/30/2010)
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Steve Waters was in a tough situation. He was un-employed with a wife and two children, a 6 week old and 6 year old.
He had been working at a rubber plant in Kings Mountain for six months as a temporary employee. Waters said the company made him believe he was going to land a full-time gig. But then, the bad news came.
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