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Cold prompts health and safety concerns

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Dropping temperatures can raise health concerns for many. Keeping warm should be a priority, said Maggie Dollar, director of the Lincoln County Health Department. “Exposure to cold temperatures can cause your body to lose heat faster than it can be produced,” she said. “If prolonged, exposure to cold will eventually…

Former hobbyist makes racing his life

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Jim Long considers racing to be his work and hobby all entwined into one. Long has been involved in the racing industry for 21 years. He has been with Hendrix Motorsports in Harrisburg since 1995 and has been crew chief for four. He heads up a group of 31 people…

Grand Opening

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Mark Twain comes to life

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Rumors of Mark Twain’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Find that hard to believe? Then just head to “Mark Twain! On Stage,” which comes to the James W. Warren Citizens Center on Jan. 27. “He is alive and well,” said Mary Whisonant, publicity chairwoman for the Lincoln County Concert Association.…

Around Town 1/21/2005

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CANCER SUPPPORT A cancer support group sponsored by the Lincoln Medical Center and the American Cancer Society meets Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Senior Center. Dinner will be provided. Please register by calling 704-732-5133. DEMOCRAT WOMEN Lincoln County Democratic Women will meet Tuesday at…

Play tells Confederate`s war stories

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The story of one nameless Confederate solider will be told this Saturday night in the musical play “Soldiers in Grey.” The play, which will be held at the American Legion Building on North Aspen Street in Lincolnton, touches on life before during and after the Civil War. The performance begins…

Lincoln receives grant for food, shelter help

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Lincoln County has been chosen to receive $47,224 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities;…

Odd Fellows welcomes first female member

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Although Pauline Roach is the first female member of the Lincoln County Odd Fellows, the group has never made her feel odd about not being a fellow. “I was a little apprehensive at first. I didn’t know what to expect,” she said. “I didn’t know how they would accept me,…

BFI Grant

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