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,…
Anyone who’s looking to get pampered from head to toe and still stay on a budget needs look no further than the Cosmetic Arts Academy in Lincolnton. “Anybody and everybody is welcome as a customer,†said Kathy Pitman, instructor. Need a haircut complete with a shampoo? Five dollars please. Looking…
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…
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;…
FORMAL PINK ICE BALL Zi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will have it’s seventh annual formal pink ice ball and dinner on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Park in the conference center, Hickory. Tickets are $40 a person. For more information call…
At a breakfast honoring Martin Luther King, speaker O.T. Tomes chats with Michael Hill of Providence Baptist Church (above). Bill Walker (right) helps himself to some fruit. Walker was honored for his service during a program held in the evening. Sarah Grano / LTN Photos…
Placing free smoke detectors in the homes of residents at high risk is the goal of a new project by local fire departments. The five-year statewide project is in its fourth year, but this is the first time local departments have participated, said Bill Fortenberry with the Lincolnton Fire Department.…