Whatever one thinks of the legal reasoning and immediate impact of Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Health Care Act, the fallout will dominate the political landscape this year. That may not be a bad thing. While we can expect loud and shrill voices full of misleading…
KATHRYN YARBRO Guest Columnist This column that I wrote 22 years ago placed first in the annual North Carolina Press Women’s contest. I believe some of our readers will still enjoy calling up old times. I’m yearning for an old-fashioned Fourth of July. I want a dipper full of fresh…
AMANDA SEBASTIANO Staff Writer As the state gets ready to see temperatures peaking into the triple digits this weekend, keep in mind exactly how hot 100-degree weather really is, especially inside an enclosed vehicle. A 2-year-old in Burke County died earlier this month after overheating in an unattended vehicle, marking…
Yard Sale Westside House of Prayer is hosting an indoor yard and food sale at 7 a.m., Saturday, at 784 W. Highway 27. For more information, call (704) 735-4449. Soup Kitchen Two Fish & Five Loaves will be open 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Without Walls Freedom Center, 118…
MICHAEL GEBELEIN Sports Editor The West Lincoln Rebels have opened summer workouts with a focus on strength and conditioning after focusing on plays and skills during their workouts during the spring semester. West Lincoln graduated several of its starters from last year’s team, including quarterback Nick Fisher and fullback Dylan…
MICHAEL GEBELEIN Sports Editor Lincoln Charter School announced several changes to its coaching staff on Thursday. Daniel Schmitz, who has coached baseball, basketball, golf, tennis and soccer at Lincoln Charter has been promoted to athletic director. Former athletic director Jonathan Bryant was moved to a position as assistant chief administrator,…
Senior bowling 6-28-12 Results High Game Scratch: Ken Fair 245, Donna Bowlin 189; Year to date: Ken Fair 289, Doris Heafner 230 High Series Scratch: Ken Fair 699, Donna Bowlin 540; Year to date: Ken Fair 805, Drew Bunton 663 High Game HC: Ken Donovan 255, Donna Bowlin 246; Year…
American Legion baseball Lincoln County hosts Huntersville at 7 p.m. today at North Lincoln. Cherryville travels to Hickory at 7 p.m. today. Lincoln County travels to Caldwell County at 7 p.m. Saturday.…
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