LINCOLNTON - What became a “do-over” from the November elections proved to show Republican’s new found strength in the City of Lincolnton and revealed that 2010 may be the year of conservatives in local elections.
Republican conservative Devin Rhyne won Tuesday’s special election in the City of Lincolnton against incumbent city councilman and Democrat Fred Houser by 54% to 46% of the vote.
Some 15% of eligible voters went to the polls in the special election that was ordered by the State Board of Elections after it was found that November’s winner Republican Tim Shain lived on the wrong side of the street and thus in the wrong council ward. Rhyne’s victory margin was comparable to Shain’s percentage wise. Rhyne collected 511 votes while Houser had 433.
LINCOLNTON - The following listing represents incident and arrest reports from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
This listing does not necessarily mean anyone at the listed address was accused of any crime, only that a report was made at that location. Also, it is advisable to understand that many people may have the same or similar names.
Local law enforcement asks that anyone with information about any of these incidents or to report a crime call CrimeStoppers at (704) 736-8909. CrimeStoppers allows you to remain anonymous and pays up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Incident reports are brought to you by Helms Security, Inc. in Lincolnton. Follow update “tweets” on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/helmssecurity .
INCIDENTS 2010-01305 Possession of drug paraphernalia, Carry Concealed Weapon Assigned: File Only (Frye) Location: Camp Creek/Hwy 73 Victim: State of N.C. Suspect in possession of items Date Reported: March 8, 2010 District B
GASTONIA, NC – NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader has added his name to the ever growing list of drivers that will be on hand for the 10th Annual Skyler Trull Memorial at Carolina Speedway March 12-13.
Scharder, who runs close to 100 dirt races a year will be behind he wheel of his Federated Auto Parts Open Wheel Modified. The Open Wheel Modifieds will be making the first appearance at the Skyler Trull Memorial with a 20 lap, $1,000 to win main event scheduled for Saturday night.
“Ken Schrader will race anything at anytime,” said Carolina Speedway’s Clint Elkins. “It’s a real honor to have him compete at Carolina. He has been on a recent hot streak with his modified so he will be one of the guys to beat.”
IRON STATION - On 03-06-2010 officers responded to Branton Drive in Iron Station after James Childers reported he had been shot by William Francis. He was transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Deputies Bruce White, Moratio Sing and Glenn Cannon made entry into Francis’ residence and arrested him.
DENVER, NC - On Tuesday 3/02/2010 at around 1PM an attempted carjacking was reported on Walts Way in Denver. The victim reported that while she was near Hager’s Ferry Road a suspect dressed in black approached her vehicle.
When she saw him, the victim drove away from the area and called 911. Officers with the Lincoln County Sheriffs Department arrived at the scene and began a search of the area.
By Melinda M. Houser Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences
Jan. 1 to March 31 marks the annual Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. While some beneficiaries choose to stay with Original Medicare, others have found that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans can offer more diverse coverage. Just like with any insurance or financial decision, it’s important for you to understand the terms of the product and know the laws surrounding Medicare Advantage.
MA plans typically require additional copayments and coinsurance, but they also have an out-of-pocket maximum and eliminate the need for a Medicare supplement policy. They may also require beneficiaries to use an in-network provider, that’s why it’s important to determine if a patient’s current doctors and hospitals accept MA plans before you sign up. No matter what Medicare health insurance option beneficiaries choose, they will continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium. The four types of MA plans each work differently and are as follows:
Wofford earns 1st NCAA berth with 56-51 win over Appalachian State in SoCon title game
Cameron Rundles scored 20 points and Wofford used stifling defense to overcome a long second-half scoring drought and beat Appalachian State 56-51 on Monday night for the Southern Conference title and its first NCAA tournament berth.
The school perhaps best known in sports circles as being the training camp home of the Carolina Panthers won its 13th straight game despite going nearly 10 minutes without a point.
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A North Carolina State University engineer will receive the U.S. Army Commander’s Award for Public Service for research that has helped American forces remotely counter roadside bombs, efforts that have saved hundreds of soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Dr. Michael Steer, Lampe Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State, will be honored for his work at a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, in Room 3002 of Engineering Building II on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Media coverage is invited.
RALEIGH — Two Republican contenders for the 2nd District U.S. House seat now held by seven-term incumbent Democrat Bob Etheridge have made a financial commitment to term limits. If either wins, and tries to serve more than three terms, he’ll have to make a six-figure donation to charity.
GOP challengers Frank Deatrich and Todd Gailas are the most recent North Carolina congressional candidates to take a bonded term limits pledge.
Profile America -- Tuesday, March 9th, noting Women's History Month. The first state college for women was created this week in 1884 in Mississippi. Classes opened in the fall of the next year on the campus of a former college in Columbus. Known as the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College, it was later renamed as the Mississippi State College for Women. Now, the school is called the Mississippi University for Women. While it has been coeducational nearly 30 years, the curriculum continues to stress opportunities for women. Across the U.S. today, women students outnumber males on college campuses by just over 2.5 million.
LINCOLN COUNTY - The North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) announced on Friday, March 5, at their 2010 MidWinter Conference in Pinehurst, NC that Crystal Gettys was the recipient of the “Jack Ervin EDI Scholarship” to attend the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. This scholarship is valued at approximately $2,000 over a two year period.
Jack Ervin was the executive director of the Columbus County EDC for 11 years. During that time, Ervin located 21 new industries creating more than 1,800 jobs and was instrumental in organizing the Columbus County Committee of 100. Ervin also served as president of NCEDA in 1988-1989.
Each year the NCEDA seeks to identify outstanding practitioners and to recognize and support their advancement. The EDI Scholarships honors individuals who have contributed to the profession, had a strong commitment to high professional/personal standards, and was highly successful in achieving their goals while earning the respect of their peers and associates.
Whether you're reaching for a can of tuna for Lent or because it's just an economical staple, this dish will make you think you should have tuna more often.
1 cup shredded Kraft 2 Percent Milk Cheddar cheese 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 (6-ounce) can white tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked 1 (2-ounce) jar sliced pimiento, drained 3/4 cup Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix
CROUSE, NC - This Saturday, March 13, Crouse United Methodist Church, Old Hwy 150, Crouse will have A Spring Craft Sale from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. with local crafters.
Sausage biscuits and baked goods will be available to purchase with hot dogs being served after 10 a.m. Door prizes will be given away. Proceeds from food sales will go to local missions.
30-percent support in previous election not enough to retain status
By Sara Burrows Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — Unaffiliated congressional candidate Mark Brody is suing the state over what he calls unfair and unconstitutional ballot access laws.
After collecting the 3,000 signatures it took to appear on the 2008 ballot, Mark Brody ran as an unaffiliated candidate for North Carolina House District 103.
Horner returns from injury, leads NC State past Boston College 66-54 in season finale
Dennis Horner scored 11 of his 14 points during the decisive second-half run to help North Carolina State rally past Boston College 66-54 on Sunday.
Tracy Smith scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack (17-14, 5-11 Atlantic Coast Conference), who used a 19-5 run to rally from a four-point deficit in the final 7 minutes. With the win, N.C. State closes the regular season with three wins in four games heading into next week's ACC tournament in Greensboro.
NORTH BROOK - A motorist was pinned in their vehicle on Sunday afternoon following a dangerous accident.
Details of the accident were not readily available; it was certain that the driver of the vehicle pictured here had flipped the car and found themselves pinned in the car.
Rescue workers from North Brook Fire Department, West Lincoln Rescue and Lincoln EMS worked to free the victim of the accident from the vehicle and then transport them for needed medical attention.
The accident occurred around 1:51 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at 7575 W.Hwy 27 near Rockdale Road.
President Barack Obama learned from Bill Clinton's mistakes in 1993-94. He ran, relative to Clinton, a buttoned-up transition. He sought to avoid Clinton's tactical miscues on health care. And he steered clear of cultural land mines.
The backlash against Democrats in 1994 was famously attributed to "gays, guns and God." Obama has mostly avoided stoking opposition around that hot-button triad, but faces a backlash almost indistinguishable in feel and intensity. Why?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Change is still dominant for Rams and Ewes, both in the workplace and their private lives. This is also a good time to look at a possible relocation if that has been one of your goals.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Doing things for others is what you do well. But don't forget that Bovines thrive on the arts, so make some time for yourself to indulge your passion for music and artistic expressions.
Profile America -- Monday, March 8th. The first helicopter for commercial use was licensed on this day in 1946 -- just seven months after the end of World War II. The Bell Model 47B was operated by the New York Journal American newspaper for news coverage and to deliver photographs. The helicopter proved ideal for moving around the crowded metropolitan environment, with its ability to rise and descend vertically, hover, move sideways, and even backward. It could fly forward at speeds up to 100 miles an hour. Helicopters continue to grow in popularity.
DENVER, NC - Denver and Gastonia firefighters will be hosting a Bar-B-Que fundraiser for one of their firefighters who recently was seriously injured. This firefighter, Michael Carpenter, is currently a Battalion Chief with Denver Fire Department. In addition, Chief Carpenter is also a full-time paid firefighter for the City of Gastonia. Chief Carpenter is married with 2 small children.
The date of this charitable fundraiser is set for March 20, 2010 from 11:00am - Until. The location of this event will be at Denver Fire Department headquarters, which is located at:
Hampton, Ga. — Coming off a win in last weekend’s Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick and interim crew chief Ernie Cope focused their attention on Saturday afternoon’s Truck Series event.
Harvick started the E-Z-GO 200 from the fourth position with a brand-new chassis out of the Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) stable. In four previous Truck Series starts in 2009 with a new chassis (Martinsville, Loudon, Phoenix and Homestead), Harvick has scored three wins and one third-place finish.
Blowing Rock, N.C. – Tweetsie Railroad opens April 30 for the 2010 season and invites visitors to enjoy North Carolina’s first theme park all season long with Golden Rail Season Passes. From now through May 2, guests can take advantage of preseason rates and save up to $15 per pass (adults save $15, children $10). Adults can visit Tweetsie all season long for $65, and children ages 3-12 for $45. After May 2, season pass rates are $80 for adults and $55 for children. Visit tweetsie.com and print out your season passes right from home!
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top healthcare official on Sunday urged quick passage of stalled healthcare reform legislation, but a top Democrat said they did not yet have the votes in Congress.
As Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urged Congress to "get the job done," a congressional leader said that there was still work to do.
"I believe it will pass. Do we have a mortal lock (on the votes), no, because people are still looking at some of the changes that are being made to the bill," Representative Chris Van Hollen, a member of Democratic leadership, said on CNN's "State of the Union."
Kyle Singler scored 19 of his 25 points in the decisive first half and No. 4 Duke routed North Carolina 82-50 on Saturday night.
Jon Scheyer had 20 points in his final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium for the Blue Devils (26-5, 13-3), who earned their most lopsided home win over their fiercest rival.
They shot nearly 46 percent — 51 percent in a dominant first half — and made eight 3-pointers in beating North Carolina at home for the first time since 2005. Duke clinched a share of its 12th Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season title and wrapped up the No. 1 seed in next week's league tournament.
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Crystal Gettys receives scholarship to attend EDI
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Change is still dominant for Rams and Ewes, both in the workplace and their private lives. This is also a good time to look at a possible relocation if that has been one of your goals.
