October 13, 2026
Local News
60th Toy Drive dedicated to Collins’ memory
LUCY CARTER WILLIAMS Correspondent The 60th annual Lincoln County Toy Drive is being dedicated to the memory of Joseph C. (Joe) Collins, The Elk Valley… Login to continue reading Login…
Heather McCormick named executive director of Main Street
Heather McCormick has been named executive director of Fayetteville Main Street effective Oct. 1.
Dorothy Small seeks reelection as City alderman
Editor’s note: The Elk Valley Times will publish candidate announcements as we receive them and as space allows before the Oct. 28 edition. The election is Nov 3. Announcements are to be no more than 700 words and emailed to lscripps@elkvalleytimes.com. They
may be edited for length, grammar, style and content.
Just horsing around at the fair
Little cowgirls and cowboys ride their stick horses during a race at the Lincoln County Fair. The fair took place all last week. Find the Elk Valley Times on Facebook for photos of the weeklong fair that celebrates Lincoln County’s agricultural roots and Southern traditions.
-Tina Balch photo
County Commission approves public hearings for 3 rezoning requests
The Lincoln County Commission unanimously approved to hold public hearings on three parcels prior to its Oct. 20 regular monthly meeting.
Scammers pose as law enforcement
Scammers are at it again. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that scammers, posing as jail lieutenants, sergeants or corrections officers, are contacting relatives of individuals who have been booked into the local jail asking them for money.