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AP interview with Obama to appear on website 7/2/2009 9:40:19 AM President Barack Obama will sit for an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday afternoon to discuss his July 5-12 trip to Russia, Italy and Ghana, and his domestic agenda. The President will be interviewed... One-third of kids here trying cigarettes 6/29/2009 3:57:18 PM Editor’s Note: The following is the third in a series of articles focusing on results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by the Fayetteville City and Lincoln County school systems. One-third of Fayetteville-Lincoln County students in grades sixth through eighth... Health system may get stimulus boost 6/29/2009 3:56:08 PM Although Lincoln County Health System began implementing an electronic records system several years ago, the federal government’s push for improved health information technology could mean the system will be eligible to receive up to $2.6 million federal stimulus... Fayetteville makes ‘This Old House’ top 50 picks 6/29/2009 3:53:43 PM This Old House editors have selected Fayetteville to be included in its 51 picks of Best Old House Neighborhoods in the country. "Unique, tight-knit neighborhoods are precisely what we looked for in selecting the... Funeral services held for Moore County mayor 6/29/2009 3:50:32 PM Moore County’s mayor, Peggy Bell Burton Gattis, 63, died in a single vehicle accident just two miles south of Flat Creek in Bedford County on State Highway 82 Thursday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway... Arrests made in Emmert shooting case 6/22/2009 2:20:37 PM Two Iraqi policemen have been arrested by U.S. and Iraqi forces and charged with killing 1st Lt. Eric Emmert of Fayetteville and his interpreter in Mosul in February. According to the Associated Press, the two policemen... Nominations sought for Volunteer of Year 6/22/2009 2:19:08 PM Nominations are being accepted for Lincoln County Volunteer of the Year accolades. Last year was the first year for the new program, the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards, initiated by Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen... Commission OKs $43.6M budget without a tax hike 6/22/2009 2:17:44 PM The Lincoln County Commission gave its approval Tuesday evening to a $43.6 million 2009-10 budget, which includes at least $22.1 million in state and federal funding primarily for education. The budget does not call... Task force flyover nets local pot find 6/22/2009 2:16:59 PM Following a helicopter flyover, the Governors Task Force confiscated nearly 90 marijuana plants they spotted from the air on a Lincoln Road property late last Tuesday afternoon and arrested an 18-year-old man living on the property. Frito-Lay earns state’s highest honor for workplace safety 6/22/2009 2:11:57 PM Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced last week that Frito-Lay in Fayetteville had been chosen to receive the Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) Award. Classifieds can now be placed online 6/15/2009 2:08:48 PM The Elk Valley Times has classified ads available online for our readers. You can now go online at www.elkvalleytimes.com and create your own ad, pay for it as indicated in the classified data base and submit it to run in whichever edition you designate. Alexander set to visit community 6/15/2009 2:06:30 PM U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander will visit Fayetteville-Lincoln County on Wednesday, July 1, for a business and industry luncheon. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Best Western Fayetteville Inn. The Times welcomes tweeters 3/23/2009 11:18:53 AM The Elk Valley Times is joining other Lakeway publications in offering a new Twitter site. Twitter will allow readers to get up to date news bulletins on their home or office computer, laptop or any personal communication...   REGIONAL NEWS Arney, Lawson finish tenure on FPU board 6/29/2009 4:03:37 PM Fayetteville Public Utilities’ board of directors Chair Marshall Arney and Vice Chair Micky Lawson were recognized Wednesday morning by FPU with plaques of appreciation as they concluded nearly 10 years of service... Suspected scammers target elderly woman 6/29/2009 3:52:08 PM Two men claiming to be flooring installers attempted to gain entry into an elderly woman’s home Wednesday afternoon but were foiled in their attempt when she refused to let them inside. According to a report prepared... Felon’s arrest is pending after chase 6/22/2009 2:19:50 PM Warrants are being issued for the arrest of a convicted felon who allegedly fled from law enforcement on a speeding motorcycle two weeks ago. While on patrol, Deputy Tull Malone and Sheriff’s Department...   LOCAL NEWS Ridge tank dedicated to Gene Groce 6/29/2009 3:55:06 PM   Lincoln County Board of Public Utilities, in conjunction with the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, dedicated the Crystal Ridge tank Tuesday to long-time board member Gene Groce. Members... Firework precautions urged 6/29/2009 3:54:24 PM Fayetteville Fire Chief Danny Travis advises using caution and common sense while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks. According to State Fire Marshal Leslie A. Newman, many people are seriously... Historic commission is rethinking standards 6/29/2009 3:53:00 PM Fayetteville Historic Zoning Commission members are giving their newly proposed design standards a second look. The plans were expected to be presented to the city’s planning commission Tuesday, but Kate Young, historic... Fire damages North Main structure 6/29/2009 3:51:27 PM A Sunday afternoon fire damaged a structure on North Main Avenue Sunday, while the quick work of local firefighters kept the blaze from reaching neighboring buildings. The fire at 206 North Main Avenue was reported... Chase ends in arrest, charges 6/22/2009 2:18:26 PM A Lincoln County man hit a huge Bodock tree in a Park City resident’s front yard, then kept on driving at a high rate of speed until law enforcement brought him to a halt on Simmons Circle early last Monday evening. The... City, county schools earn grant funds 6/15/2009 2:08:06 PM Both the Fayetteville City and Lincoln County school systems have received grants for lunchroom equipment through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner of Education... Third vehicle may have caused accident 6/8/2009 5:14:16 PM A third vehicle contributed to a Memorial Day accident here which sent two individuals to area hospitals via medflights. Both Stoney Jacks, 42, and Wesley Smith, 15, who were seriously injured in the accident that... SPORTS Fayetteville Area Swim Team wins over Lawrence 6/29/2009 3:45:55 PM The Fayetteville Area Swim Team stands with an impressive 3-1 record to date. With 127 register swimmers, more than doubling last year’s numbers,... BLC sweeps Babe Ruth season 6/29/2009 3:36:44 PM The Bank of Lincoln County became the fourth undefeated team in the 53-year history of Fayetteville Babe Ruth baseball, finishing with 10 wins and no losses. This puts the team in elite company with the 1957 Masons,... Dyes remembered at alumni soccer games 6/29/2009 3:35:52 PM The Lincoln County High School Soccer Booster Club hosted its Seventh annual Alumni game on June 13 at the Lincoln County High School soccer field. Between the girls’ and boys’ games, Karen Dye was presented with... Fishing rodeo slated at Tims Ford Lake 6/29/2009 3:35:07 PM Take a Kid Fishing Rodeo is set for Saturday, July 11, from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Tims Ford Bass Club and the Red Roof Pavilion at Winchester City Park. Grand prize is a Tracker Pro 16 Boat with a 30 hp Mercury outboard... Patrick Sports Camp slated 6/29/2009 3:34:26 PM The Patrick Rehab and Wellness Center will be holding its Sports Camp July 13-16 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. held by Coach Ron McElyea. Cost of the camp is $40 per child. Campers... Browning new head of Falcon baseball 6/22/2009 12:04:42 PM Nathan Browning, a 1995 graduate of Lincoln County High School, will return to his high school alma mater this fall as the new head coach of Falcon baseball and will serve as an assistant football... LCHS Falcons edge Shelbyville’s Eagles 6/22/2009 11:56:00 AM The Lincoln County High School Falcon baseball team won over Shelbyville at home last week 1-0 in summer ball. The win puts the Falcons at 8-8. The Falcon summer team is coached this year by Cody Gaskill and Shamichael... Vessel safety checks still free of charge 6/22/2009 11:40:18 AM As the weather in Tennessee gets warmer and with the increase in daylight hours, more and more recreational boaters are getting out on the lakes and rivers. Before hitting the water, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary... Local Derby champ heads to Ohio meet 6/15/2009 12:19:55 PM Lincoln County’s Richard Smallwood recently won the stock class championship at the 2009 Tullahoma Regional Soap Box Derby, earning a trip to Akron, Ohio, for the All-American title. Richard claimed the stock class...