Officials are continuing to search for a suitable location in southeastern Lincoln County for a new solid waste convenience center.

So the search continues, said Cunningham after last week’s meeting, again noting that the southeast area of the county is where a new convenience center needs to be situated,.....

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Copperweld in-lieu of tax deal approved 7/21/2008 7:01:24 PM City and county officials gave their approvals last week for a five-year extension of their in-lieu of tax agreement with Copperweld Bimetallics LLC. Now a division of Fushi International, the company is the world’s... Search continues for convenience center site in southeast area 7/21/2008 6:59:56 PM Officials are continuing to search for a suitable location in southeastern Lincoln County for a new solid waste convenience center. Last week, members of the Lincoln County Commission praised Commissioner Doug Cunningham... Ashby faces charges in state hearing 7/21/2008 4:23:51 PM Fayetteville’s Dr. Mike Ashby, whose office and home were the focus of a law enforcement search in April, will face charges of "unprofessional, dishonorable or unethical conduct" during a hearing conducted Wednesday by the Tennessee Department of Health, Board of... Norris Street opens three months early 7/21/2008 4:22:47 PM The Norris Street bridge replacement and street widening project is essentially complete and open three months ahead of schedule. Motorists began using the street again late last week. Water policy to remain unchanged 7/14/2008 3:29:03 PM For the time being, there will be no changes in the Lincoln County Board of Public Utilities’ emergency water shortage policy. Officials said that water sales are down, which indicates that people are conserving... School lunch prices are going up this fall 7/14/2008 3:15:48 PM Lincoln County Schools students will be seeing their school lunch prices take a big hit this fall, thanks primarily to rising transportation costs passed on to the system by its primary food vendor. Lunch prices for... City schools up lunch prices by 25 cents 7/14/2008 3:15:07 PM Fayetteville City Schools students will be paying an extra quarter for lunch this fall, another sign that the money crunch is affecting everyone. According to Sandy Stout, supervisor of federal programs, the lunch... Helms new president of TCMA 7/14/2008 3:14:17 PM Fayetteville City Administrator Kevin Helms is the new president of the Tennessee City Management Association (TCMA), a professional association of city managers and administrators from across Tennessee. Helms, who... Rural response a big concern: ambulances 7/14/2008 3:12:37 PM Editor’s Note: The following article is the second in a three-part series examining the wheel tax question, which will be before voters here on the Aug. 7 ballot. Revenues from the additional $10 wheel tax could potentially benefit the ambulance service, volunteer... Early voting begins here Friday 7/14/2008 10:17:45 AM Early voting begins Friday (July 18) for the Aug. 7 elections here in Lincoln County and primary races for national and state offices. The early voting timeframe will continue until July 31 at the Lincoln County Election... State Troopers, help just a phone call away 7/7/2008 5:17:59 PM The Tennessee Department of Safety wants to remind motorists to dial *THP if they encounter trouble on the road. The Tennessee Highway Patrol responds to more than half a million calls for services each year. State... Hale, 4-H agent here, recognized 7/7/2008 4:36:43 PM The Tennessee Association of Extension 4-H Workers (TAE4-HW) has honored University of Tennessee Extension Agent Darrell Hale of Lincoln County with a Meritorious Service Award. Hale’s career spans over 20 years of...   REGIONAL NEWS Davis testifies before int’l trade commission 7/21/2008 4:18:48 PM Congressman Lincoln Davis recently testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission against the dumping of Chinese off-the-road (OTR) tires in the United States. A petition was filed by the Titan Tire Corporation... Shipment to troops approaching 7/21/2008 4:17:17 PM People Helping People For Progress are accepting donations of items for troops and would also appreciate the assistance of volunteers to help box the care packages for shipment. People Helping People for Progress,... IRS says not too late for stimulus payments 7/14/2008 10:16:06 AM The last of the economic stimulus checks went out Friday under the planned payment schedule, which was a timetable for tax returns filed before April 15. However, the Internal Revenue Service will continue... August’s state sales tax holiday approaching 7/14/2008 10:12:51 AM Tennessee’s third annual August Sales Tax Holiday, which gives back-to-school shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain clothing, school and art supplies, and computers free of Tennessee sales tax, will begin on Friday, Aug. 1. TVA tributaries still below normal 7/7/2008 4:32:53 PM TVA is asking boaters to be extra careful on TVA Reservoirs throughout the summer because continuing drought conditions have left water levels on tributary reservoirs below normal for this time of year. During low... TDOT to conduct signalization studies 7/7/2008 4:32:05 PM The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct studies into whether traffic signals can be placed in front of Goodman Mfg. and at the intersection of the Old Huntsville Highway and Highway 110 at Skinem.   LOCAL NEWS Schools: traffic flow, recess raise concerns 7/21/2008 7:00:41 PM Traffic flow and recess were among concerns voiced during the Lincoln County Board of Education’s July meeting. Donna Barber, president of the Lincoln County Education Association, told school board members earlier... FCCLA takes gold at nationals 7/21/2008 4:22:01 PM More than 5,000 nationwide members, advisers, alumni and guests of FCCLA – the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America – gathered in Orlando, Fla., last week for the 2008 National Leadership Meeting. Among... Jesse Helms’ politics not an easy sell 7/21/2008 4:20:13 PM Seventy-one percent of folks participating in The Times’ online poll last week indicated that they don’t agree with the politics of Jesse Helms. The remaining 29 percent of folks, however, indicated that they do agree... City accepts skateboard park bid 7/21/2008 4:18:04 PM The City of Fayetteville’s proposed skateboard park is a step closer to reality as a bid was opened on the project recently. Only one bid was received on the project, according to City Administrator Kevin Helms, who... Jobless benefits will be extended 7/16/2008 3:31:04 PM The United States Senate approved legislation recently extending jobless benefits. In a 92-6 vote, the Senate approved the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008. Part of that package tempo-rarily extends unemployment... Ables announces candidacy for school board 7/16/2008 3:29:43 PM Brenda Ables, Lincoln County School Board member from District Two, has announced her candidacy for re-election in the Aug. 7 election. This district includes Petersburg, Boonshill and Howell precincts. Not likely armadillos are invading community 7/14/2008 3:27:59 PM Small, nocturnal, armor-plated armadillos have been spotted along the roadways of Lincoln County of late. But, not to worry – we’re probably not having an invasion. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Officer Leith Konyndyk... Sullivan bids for seat on school board 7/14/2008 10:20:10 AM Dexter L. Sullivan has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Lincoln County School Board in the Aug. 7 general election. Dexter is the son of Sue and the late Elbert Sullivan and married to the former... Reavis seeks Dist. 2 seat on commission 7/14/2008 10:19:09 AM Grady Reavis has announced his candidacy for election as Lincoln County’s District 2 commissioner on the county’s legislative body. Born and raised in Lincoln County, Reavis resides in the Howell community. He was... Drilling in Gulf, Alaska gains big support 7/14/2008 10:15:05 AM In light of climbing fuel prices, last week’s online poll wasn’t even a contest. Ninety-five percent of folks participating in The Times’ online poll last week indicated that they support further oil drilling in the... County’s weather eyed in historic overview 7/14/2008 10:14:19 AM The Lincoln County Historical Society will be hosting an historical weather presentation on Sunday (July 20) at 2 pm at the Fayetteville Municipal Building. Tim Troutman, warning coordination meteorologist with the... Internet scams on rise, says Consumer Affairs 7/7/2008 5:16:35 PM Have you ever received an email or pop-up message luring you to disclose personal information such as social security and credit card numbers? The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs warns consumers to be cautious... Kendrick accepts post in Indiana 7/7/2008 4:33:54 PM Gary G. Kendrick, chief executive officer, Lincoln County Health System, has recently accepted a position with Daviess Memorial Hospital in Washington, Ind. Kendrick will assume his position as CEO there on Aug.... SPORTS City pool closing 7/21/2008 4:21:09 PM The City of Fayetteville’s Younger Pitts Municipal Pool will soon be closing for the summer. The pool will close for the season on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 5 p.m., according to the Fayetteville Department of Parks and Recreation. ... 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Horse show set in Estill Springs 7/14/2008 10:38:23 AM The Estill Springs Fire Department will sponsor a horse show on Saturday, July 19, at 6 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Estill Springs City Park. Classes for adults and children include halter, barrel racing, pole bending,... Fall softball tourney slated 7/14/2008 10:37:41 AM The NSA Fall Warm-Up Girls’ Fastpitch C-Class Tournament will be held July 26 and 27 for ages six and under, eight and under and 10 and under. The tournament will be held at the Lions Club Complex located at 1711... Babe Ruth crowns co-champions 7/7/2008 5:14:26 PM By Sam Sawyers Special to The Times LaFuente defeated Bank of Lincoln County 4-2 to tie them for the Babe Ruth league championship.