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Devin Rhyne Wins Special Election
By Jason Saine

LINCOLNTON - What became a “do-over” from the November elections proved to show Republican’s new found strength in the City of Lincolnton and revealed that 2010 may be the year of conservatives in local elections.

Republican conservative Devin Rhyne won Tuesday’s special election in the City of Lincolnton against incumbent city councilman and Democrat Fred Houser by 54% to 46% of the vote.

Some 15% of eligible voters went to the polls in the special election that was ordered by the State Board of Elections after it was found that November’s winner Republican Tim Shain lived on the wrong side of the street and thus in the wrong council ward. Rhyne’s victory margin was comparable to Shain’s percentage wise. Rhyne collected 511 votes while Houser had 433.

Arrest & Incident Reports from Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office
STAFF REPORTS

LINCOLNTON - The following listing represents incident and arrest reports from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

This listing does not necessarily mean anyone at the listed address was accused of any crime, only that a report was made at that location. Also, it is advisable to understand that many people may have the same or similar names.

Local law enforcement asks that anyone with information about any of these incidents or to report a crime call CrimeStoppers at (704) 736-8909. CrimeStoppers allows you to remain anonymous and pays up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Incident reports are brought to you by Helms Security, Inc. in Lincolnton. Follow update “tweets” on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/helmssecurity .

INCIDENTS
2010-01305
Possession of drug paraphernalia, Carry Concealed Weapon
Assigned: File Only (Frye)
Location: Camp Creek/Hwy 73
Victim: State of N.C.
Suspect in possession of items
Date Reported: March 8, 2010
District B

NASCAR's Ken Scrhrader to Compete at Carolina Speedway March 12-13
STAFF REPORTS

GASTONIA, NC – NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader has added his name to the ever growing list of drivers that will be on hand for the 10th Annual Skyler Trull Memorial at Carolina Speedway March 12-13.

Scharder, who runs close to 100 dirt races a year will be behind he wheel of his Federated Auto Parts Open Wheel Modified. The Open Wheel Modifieds will be making the first appearance at the Skyler Trull Memorial with a 20 lap, $1,000 to win main event scheduled for Saturday night.

“Ken Schrader will race anything at anytime,” said Carolina Speedway’s Clint Elkins. “It’s a real honor to have him compete at Carolina. He has been on a recent hot streak with his modified so he will be one of the guys to beat.”

Iron Station Man Charged in Shooting
STAFF REPORTS

IRON STATION - On 03-06-2010 officers responded to Branton Drive in Iron Station after James Childers reported he had been shot by William Francis. He was transported to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Deputies Bruce White, Moratio Sing and Glenn Cannon made entry into Francis’ residence and arrested him.

Lincoln Sheriff’s Office Looking for Tips on Carjacking
STAFF REPORTS

DENVER, NC - On Tuesday 3/02/2010 at around 1PM an attempted carjacking was reported on Walts Way in Denver. The victim reported that while she was near Hager’s Ferry Road a suspect dressed in black approached her vehicle.

When she saw him, the victim drove away from the area and called 911. Officers with the Lincoln County Sheriffs Department arrived at the scene and began a search of the area.

Medicare Advantage: What Medicare Recipients Need to Know
By Melinda M. Houser
Extension Agent
Family and Consumer Sciences

Jan. 1 to March 31 marks the annual Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. While some beneficiaries choose to stay with Original Medicare, others have found that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans can offer more diverse coverage. Just like with any insurance or financial decision, it’s important for you to understand the terms of the product and know the laws surrounding Medicare Advantage.

MA plans typically require additional copayments and coinsurance, but they also have an out-of-pocket maximum and eliminate the need for a Medicare supplement policy. They may also require beneficiaries to use an in-network provider, that’s why it’s important to determine if a patient’s current doctors and hospitals accept MA plans before you sign up. No matter what Medicare health insurance option beneficiaries choose, they will continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium. The four types of MA plans each work differently and are as follows:

Wofford beats Appalachian St, earns 1st NCAA berth
Wofford earns 1st NCAA berth with 56-51 win over Appalachian State in SoCon title game

Cameron Rundles scored 20 points and Wofford used stifling defense to overcome a long second-half scoring drought and beat Appalachian State 56-51 on Monday night for the Southern Conference title and its first NCAA tournament berth.

The school perhaps best known in sports circles as being the training camp home of the Carolina Panthers won its 13th straight game despite going nearly 10 minutes without a point.

Tuesday's Editorial Cartoon


NC State engineer to receive Army award for research countering roadside bombs
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A North Carolina State University engineer will receive the U.S. Army Commander’s Award for Public Service for research that has helped American forces remotely counter roadside bombs, efforts that have saved hundreds of soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dr. Michael Steer, Lampe Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State, will be honored for his work at a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, in Room 3002 of Engineering Building II on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Media coverage is invited.

Candidates Sign Bonded Term Limits Pledge
By Anthony Greco
Carolina Journal

RALEIGH — Two Republican contenders for the 2nd District U.S. House seat now held by seven-term incumbent Democrat Bob Etheridge have made a financial commitment to term limits. If either wins, and tries to serve more than three terms, he’ll have to make a six-figure donation to charity.

GOP challengers Frank Deatrich and Todd Gailas are the most recent North Carolina congressional candidates to take a bonded term limits pledge.



Read more here.