Lincolnton Police have named an 18-year veteran of the force as the department’s new crime prevention and training officer. Lt. Kent Lukach said his goal in the position is to expand and improve the department’s training. He also wants to continue the LPD’s current crime prevention programs and add new…
In an attempt to get the community more aware, the Lincolnton-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce will start to hold media conferences quarterly. The first meeting was held Thursday. Christina Arlow, with Translations, Plus speaks on Leadership Lincoln, an upcoming program. Jenny Walling/ Lincoln Times-News The Lincolnton/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce previewed…
West Lincoln’s Dylan Anthony tries to apply the tag to Jake Taylor as he slides headfirst into second base on Wednesday. The Rebels won 6-1 against the Mustangs and will visit Cherryville today at 4:30 p.m. Jenny Walling / Lincoln Times-News The West Lincoln Rebels are off to a 5-1…
East Lincoln soccer The East Lincoln Lady Mustangs had a strong showing in the St. Stephens tournament recently. The squad coached by Jason Dragoon finished in second place at 0-0-3. In their first match Erin Smith earned the shutout in net against St. Stephens in a 0-0 tie. Kim Scercy…
Smack! You squash the tiny insect as it bites your leg. But has the damage already been done? Aside from the bite site that will itch for days, the threat of disease spread by mosquitoes remains a concern in Lincoln County. Mosquitoes can carry two diseases in this area —…
Dieters may not be able to have their cake and eat it too, but ice cream could be a different story. Owners of I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt have been addressing the needs of their customers for years. “It’s not just fad diets. There are a lot of families who…
Continuing education is important at all ages. The Healthy Living Series returns for its 11th year with that purpose. “Seniors need to be aware of up-to-date information, and they take note of what we say,” said Sharon Boyes, program assistant with Lincoln County Senior Services. The program will be held…
On Dec. 7, 2003, Arianna Timmerman, 9-year-old daughter of Chuck Timmerman of Cherryville and Vicki Timmerman Blythe of Lincolnton, took top score and honors of her age group at the Dance Machine Productions Regional Competition in Elkin. Timmerman’s free-style solo dance routine consisted of a mix of lyrical, jazz and…
Mayor Bobby Huitt, owners Teresa Lowman and Mary Ann Froneberger and their families and friends cut the ribbon Thursday at the grand opening of Hometown Furniture on Main Street. Jenny Walling / Lincoln Times-News Everything from leather couches to love seats to beds fills the new location of Hometown Furniture.…
Clinton Floyd Clinton Lee Wayne Floyd, 40, of Lincolnton, died March 8, 2004. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at McEwen Funeral Home, Derita Chapel in Charlotte. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Born in Charlotte, he was a coordinator with Iron Mountain. Survivors include his wife,…
