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County redistricting

County redistricting

County redistricting

Lincoln County commissioners voted 2-1 this week to approve redistricting of the three county commissioner districts. The redistricting takes effect Jan. 1, 2022.

Hearing set in homicide

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a Wellston man who is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old Lincoln County resident last summer. The charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court in July against Freddie Antonie Seamster, 38.
Stroud homecoming

Stroud homecoming

Stroud homecoming

Stroud 2021 Homecoming Queen Madison Williams holds the traditional roses while escort Easton Stewart applauds following the coronation Friday evening. Photo/Brian Blansett

One dead in helicopter crash near Stroud

The pilot of a two-seater Ultra light helicopter died Monday afternoon when his chopper crashed in a field north of Stroud. Lincoln County Sheriff Charlie Dougherty identified the deceased pilot as Carrie Wilson, 66.

Felony charges

A Stroud man faces two felonies following his arrest by law enforcement officers from three agencies recently.
Headed for state!

Headed for state!

Headed for state!

It was the middle of the sixth inning and the score was tied 0-0 when North Rock Creek coach Chance Griffin took a few steps toward the third base coaching box.
Chandler Eagle Scout candidate’s project

Chandler Eagle Scout candidate’s project

Chandler Eagle Scout candidate’s project

Dylan Fogle, right, adjusts the flag on the flag pole he installed at the food pantry in Chandler. A candidate for Eagle Scout, Dylan has been Senior Patrol Leader for six terms, and been to world jamboree, where he served as senior patrol leader.

Hearing continued in growhouse bust

A pre-preliminary hearing has been continued for the owner of a major illegal marijuana grow operation who was charged following her arrest by agents in June. Sai Ying Lin, 48, of Tryon, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court June 23.

Felony charges for indecent acts

Two felony charges for lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16 and one for sexual battery have been filed against a 38-year-old man. The three counts were formally filed against Eric L. Kempf for alleged activity that went on at a residence in Tryon for two years.

Dale board gets reports

College Remediation and dropout reports were presented to the Dale School Board this week and members were given updated financial information. Assistant High School Principal J.D. Widner advised the board there were zero dropouts in the district.