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IDB asks Shelton to start in August, resign as mayor

Staff  Elk Valley Times
7/26/2010 5:01:02 PM

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Industrial Development Board (IDB) voted Monday to offer City Mayor Gwen Shelton the executive director’s position contingent on her beginning in the job in August and having resigned her seat as mayor.

"I make the motion that we offer the job of executive director of the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Industrial Development Board to Ms. Shelton with the start date of the Monday following the August meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen," said Jim Neale, IDB secretary/treasurer, in Monday morning’s meeting.

"Unless the normal...

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IDB asks Shelton to start in August, resign as mayor
7/26/2010 5:01:02 PM

The Fayetteville-Lincoln County Industrial Development Board (IDB) voted Monday to offer City Mayor Gwen Shelton the executive director’s position contingent on her beginning in the job in August and having resigned her seat as mayor.


Early voting ends Saturday
7/26/2010 3:41:12 PM

Over 2,300 Lincoln Countians had already cast their ballots in early voting for the Aug. 5 elections here, as of mid-afternoon Monday.

The early voting ends this Saturday, July 31, for the election.


Consumers warned of dishonest contractors
7/26/2010 3:28:30 PM

A Shelbyville contractor was charged Sunday in connection with some alleged illegal activity he reportedly engaged in while doing work for at least three elderly ladies.

Allen Ray Harris, 32, 899 Belmont Avenue,...

Fayetteville Walmart to unveil new design on Friday
7/26/2010 3:08:52 PM

The Fayetteville Walmart, located at 1224 Huntsville Highway, will celebrate a grand re-opening this week, giving local shoppers a glimpse of the company’s next generation of store design and customer experience.

The...

Suspect sought in attempted robbery
7/19/2010 2:46:15 PM

As a Park City bank closed Thursday evening, an attempt was made by a man wearing a white bandana over his face to rob the bank.

According to Joyce McConnell of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, a First National...

Signs, utility poles don’t mix
7/19/2010 2:43:20 PM

A Fayetteville woman is encouraging city officials to take the dangers posed by signs and posters placed on utility poles, as well as nuisance and litter problems posed by signs at street corners, more seriously.

Barbara...

Campaigning laws at polls reviewed
7/2/2010 2:19:44 PM

Shelia Allen, administrator of elections for Lincoln County, reminds candidates running in the Aug. 5 elections that there are certain restrictions on campaigning on polling places.

Allen said, "TCA 2-7-111 states,...

Gulf Coast Oil Spill
5/6/2010 11:37:02 AM

Get a first hand look at the attempt to maintain the giant oil spill in the gulf coast. Follow the action from beginning to end and see if this ecological catastrophe can be contained.

To view all the coverage

 

REGIONAL NEWS


Child immunization changes effective
7/26/2010 3:40:21 PM

Parents of children enrolling in child care, pre-school, kindergarten and 7th grade should make plans now to be sure their children are up to date with their immunizations, if they haven’t already.

Pediatric practices...

Davis hosts meeting here Aug. 5
7/26/2010 3:24:59 PM

U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis will be hosting a public meeting in Lincoln County on Thursday, Aug. 5, to listen and to discuss issues with people he represents.

"I’ve always found public meetings to be a valuable way for...

Motlow offers tuition options
7/26/2010 3:06:20 PM

The payment of college fees and tuition has become more convenient for students who apply for admission and attend Motlow College, according to Hilda Tunstill, vice president for business affairs.

Motlow College now...

CAMP grads show changed attitudes, sense of pride
7/26/2010 3:04:51 PM

As 16 teenagers graduated from the six-week C.A.M.P. program at Lincoln County High School last Thursday evening, they showed a new sense of pride, determination and self control.

These teens were carefully selected...

Cobb asks Dist. 1 school board vote
7/19/2010 3:52:49 PM

Al Cobb has announced his bid for Lincoln County Board of Education, District 1, representing the citizens of Taft, Blanche and Molino.

"My father and I found a beautiful farm in Taft 28 years ago," Cobb said. "Jennifer...

Askins eyes savings with new units
7/19/2010 2:45:21 PM

The Fayetteville City School System is eyeing replacement of air conditioning and heating units at Askins School that could result in savings up to 35 percent on the school’s electric bill.

The school board gave its...

Motlow’s financial aid deadline July 24
7/19/2010 2:19:28 PM

The financial aid deadline for the upcoming fall semester is fast approaching for students who plan to attend Motlow College, according to Joe Myers, executive director of financial aid at the college.

To ensure...

 

LOCAL NEWS


Resident reports cell phone scam
7/26/2010 3:42:58 PM

Area residents are advised to beware of cell phone scams that are now surfacing.

Last week, a local resident was called by a man claiming to be a representative for Verizon Wireless. That resident was told, as a...

City pool closes
7/26/2010 3:25:43 PM

The City of Fayetteville Municipal Pool will close for the summer on Sunday, Aug. 1.

Pool parties will continue to be scheduled through Aug. 15.

For information,...

Students return to classroom next week
7/26/2010 3:01:31 PM

Lincoln County, Fayetteville City and Riverside Christian Academy students will return to the classroom next week as the 2010-11 school year gets underway.

Students in Lincoln County schools return for a half day...

Bradford seeking Dist. 4 re-election
7/19/2010 3:54:33 PM

Randy Bradford has announced his candidacy for re-election to a District 4 seat on the Lincoln County Commission in the Aug. 5 general election.

Bradford, a native of Lincoln County, is a son of the late James and...

Brown pursuing Dist. 2 position
7/19/2010 3:53:42 PM

Ben Brown has announced his candidacy for a District 2 seat on the Lincoln County Commission in the Aug. 5 election.

A lifelong resident of District 2 in Lincoln County, Brown attended Petersburg Elementary School,...


SPORTS
City school system adds softball program
7/26/2010 3:32:30 PM

The Fayetteville City School system will be kicking off a new girls’ fast-pitch softball program beginning with the 2010 school year.

Girls in the sixth grade at Fayetteville Intermediate School and those in seventh...

Women’s full-contact football tryouts near
7/26/2010 3:31:47 PM

Ladies, why let the guys have all the fun? Why be a fan when you can have the glory? The Tennessee Valley Tigers of the Independent Women's Football League will hold their first open tryout of the 2011 season on Saturday, Aug. 28.


Sportsplex’s ‘bullet’ back on line
7/26/2010 3:30:50 PM

The WaterWorks "bullet" slide will be re-open Wednesday, July 28, after a 28-day shutdown by the Health Department to add a second drain and skimmer system.

"Please go out to our web site and look at the videos of...

Hunters ed course set next week
7/26/2010 3:30:00 PM

A free Lincoln County Hunters Education Course will be held Aug. 2-7 at the Fayetteville Municipal Building in downtown Fayetteville.

Classes are from 6-9 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Municipal Building. The...

Falcon football season nears
7/26/2010 3:29:18 PM

The clock is ticking as high school football programs all over the state prepare for the 2010 season.

Lincoln County’s Falcons put on the pads on Monday of this week with Blackman in their sights in the season opener...

Falcon Football Club forms; Media Day set
7/26/2010 3:20:09 PM

Lincoln County High School’s Falcon Football has something new in 2010 – the Falcon Football Club.

The organization will kick off its membership drive with the First Annual Media Day Barbecue on Friday of this week...

 




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