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Premier Fair Award (1)

Fair wins state’s ‘Premier’ award

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm

The Lincoln County Fair’s board of directors was on hand for the 90th Annual Convention of the Tennessee Association of Fairs earlier this month in Nashville where they were presented with the Premier Fair Award. Additionally, the volunteer fair board brought home a first place award in the AA Division for its scrapbook. Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson was on hand to present the local fair board with the Premier

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Premier Fair Award (1)

Fair wins state’s ‘Premier’ award

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm

The Lincoln County Fair’s board of directors was on hand for the 90th Annual Convention of the Tennessee Association of Fairs earlier this month in Nashville where they were presented with the Premier Fair Award. Additionally, the volunteer fair board brought home a first place award in the AA Division for its scrapbook. Commissioner of Agriculture Julius Johnson was on hand to present the local fair board with the Premier

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  • Carriage House Celebrates Anniversary

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    CHP Celebration

    The officers of Carriage House Players gather to receive proclamations from representatives of the City of Fayetteville and Lincoln County, honoring the theater group on 25 years of entertaining the community. Pictured are (from left) Donna Hancock, Randy Delap, representing Peggy Bevels, Lincoln County Mayor, Sonia Bradford, Randy Neely, Brenda Wilkes, Andrea Delap, Mark Mitchell and John Ed Underwood, Fayetteville City Mayor. CHP kicked off its 25th season with a

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  • One injured as teens evade officers

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Law enforcement officers took four Huntsville teenagers into custody Wednesday after they allegedly stole a truck, evaded officers and crashed into another motorist on Huntsville Highway. According to Chief Doug Carver of the Fayetteville Police Department, a call came from Alabama reporting the theft of the 1999 Ford F-150 truck. Carver said a deputy saw the truck headed northbound on Huntsville Highway, followed it and notified other officers. Patrolman Tony

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LCHS swim team makes history, advances to regionals

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:34 pm

The sixteen swimmers on the Lincoln County High School swim team have plenty to celebrate the end of their long season – for the first time in school history, the team qualified for the regional championship. The team traveled to compete in eight division meets and one invitation meet. Within the division, the swimmers won all dual competitions with Franklin County, Zion Christian, Columbia Central, Coffee County, Central Magnet School,

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  • Swimmers compete in Special Olympics

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Special Olympics Winners

    More than one hundred swimmers participated in the Regional Aquatics Special Olympics held in Lebanon on Jan. 14. The Special Olympic athletes came from 23 areas, with six Area 13 swimmers in attendance. Area 13 includes athletes from Lincoln, Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore counties. Area 13 athletes brought home gold, silver and bronze medals and ribbons, as well! “It was an awesome day! Thank you families for your wonderful

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  • Lady Bulldogs claim first county title

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    blanche lady bull dogs county champs

    The Blanche Lady Bulldogs continue to make history. The ladies claimed their first ever county championship with a 48-37 win over South Lincoln’s Lady Eagles. Blanche picked up their first Lions Club Tip Off championship in the preseason. The Lady Bulldogs’ winning ways continued throughout the year. The ladies finished district action with a 10-0 record. “We won the Lion’s Club tournament for the first time in history,” said Coach

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Lifestyles

Camps Offer Fun, Adventure

Middle Tennessee Scout facilities offer fun, adventure

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 5:31 pm

By Chester Martin, Special to The Times Most people that live in this area are well aware of the multitude of outdoor activity facilities available within a few hours drive from Lincoln County.  Several fine facilities owned and maintained by the Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America, are available for use by Scout units from this area. These range from basic camping facilities, developed camping areas and the newest

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  • Search on for best senior volunteers

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    The Home Instead Senior Care office, serving seniors in Rutherford, Moore, Franklin, Coffee, Lincoln and Bedford counties, has announced the Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities. The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in each state and culminate with the selection of a national Salute to Senior Service winner during Older Americans

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  • Civitan Officers Installed

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Civitan Officers Installed

    Anna Van Maren, Area 4 Director of the Valley District Civitans, installs Highland Rim Civitan Club officers. Pictured are (from left) Anna Van Maren of Columbia; Kay Derksen, secretary/treasurer; Pat Cross, president-elect; Ronald Derksen, president. The Highland Rim Civitan Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Mildred’s Restaurant in Park City.

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Entertainment

Burnett Art Show

Burnett art on display here

By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 4:27 pm

In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, Motlow College Fayetteville Center will host “A Taste of Soul — Art Show and Soul Food Tasting” Tuesday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artist Marc Burnett of Cookeville will feature a display of his artwork in the Sundquist Center for the duration of the event and a soul food tasting will take place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burnett is

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  • ‘Taste of Soul’ set at Motlow

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 30, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    In celebration of Black History Month, Motlow College will host “A Taste of Soul” featuring artist Marc Burnett and a soul food tasting. The art show will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and the food tasting will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Fayetteville Center, FC023 on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Students and the public are invited to attend.

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  • ‘Huck & Jim’ auditions set

    By Sandy Williams | Posted on January 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    CHP

    Auditions for Carriage House Players’ next production, “Huck and Jim”, will be Monday and Tuesday nights, Jan. 30 and 31, at the Lincoln County Museum Complex at 7 p.m. Roles include four women and seven men, including an African American man, and six boys, including two teenagers. Performances will be April 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14. For more information, call 931-433-1300 or check the website at www.carriagehouseplayers.com.

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