Pumpkin Center News

Lincolnton/Lincoln County Interagency Narcotics Unit and the SBI Shut Down the Same Meth Lab Location for the Second Time in the Last Two Months LINCOLNTON / PUMPKIN CENTER - Operating on a tip, narcotics ...

Pumpkin Center and Piney Green volunteer firefighters look over the scene after battling a house fire on Victoria Drive, located off Piney Green Road, on Thursday.

Strong thunderstorms will affect Onslow, Carteret, Craven and Jones counties until 3:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies assisted Lincoln County Emergency Management with a Hazardous Materials incident Friday afternoon at North Lincoln Middle School.

Sunday afternoon brought high winds, hail, thunderstorms and at least one confirmed tornado to Lincoln County.

The American Legion Auxiliary has scheduled a 1950s and 60s musical production at the Legion Building on Broadhurst Road, at 7 p.m. Saturday.May 17 Tickets are available from the lounge at Post 265 or from The ... via Jacksonville Daily News

Fire and rescue crews are still on the scene cleaning up and assessing damage after a tornado touched down. via WNCT-TV Greenville

“I saw some lightning and thought it would make a good picture”

Six injuries, all minor, have been attributed to the tornado that touched down Sunday evening in the Belgrade area of Onslow County, according to officials with Onslow County Emergency Services. via Jacksonville Daily News

The Arts Council of Lincoln County announces the winners of the 2008 Flo Robinson Literary Competition. via Lincoln Tribune

“Brookwood was definitely a staple in our community. It was a place that a lot of families went after church. It was definitely a shock for a lot of people.”

A Sunday morning fire at Brookwood Family Restaurant in Maiden heavily damaged the interior and exterior of the building. via Lincoln Times-News

“My wife and I love living here and now I'll get to spend more time meeting people in my area”

By Jason Saine LINCOLN COUNTY - You may recognize Rodney Thompson, who has lived in Lincoln County for over 11 years. via Lincoln Tribune

If you have a child who will turn five years old on or before October 16, 2008, registration for kindergarten will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 through Friday, March 14, 2008. via Lincoln Tribune

By Jon Mayhew BOGER CITY -- Authorities from four fire departments were dispatched around 9:45 p.m. to an area near the Boger City Rest home to reports of a missing person. via Lincoln Tribune

“The ashes were thrown into a trash bag that contained rags”

By Jon Mayhew Discarded ashes may have caused second fire PUMPKIN CENTER - A house fire at 1129 Furnace Road remains under investigation, the first of two separate structure fires between five departments that ... via Lincoln Tribune

By Jason Saine PUMPKIN CENTER - The North Lincoln Band Boosters have a great gift idea for any lover of board games who would like a "local" twist. via Lincoln Tribune

By Jon Mayhew PUMPKIN CENTER -- Firefighters from Pumpkin Center and Denver have been called to a working structure fire at a residence on 1129 Furnace Road. via Lincoln Tribune

“It'll be a variety of traditional Christmas songs”

Angela Ballard and Charlie Tipton rehearse for their upcoming performance at the White House. via Lincoln Times-News

“We seem to hurry around so much in life and miss the beauty and mystery around us”

Nineteen of the artist's original paintings will be on display through December 31, 2007 with an Opening Reception to be held on Friday, December 7, 2007, at the gallery from 6:00PM - 9:00PM in conjunction with ... via Lincoln Tribune

“I believe that students think a lot more about their choices, what they're eating, how alcohol can affect their bodies, how drugs affect their bodies, when it's real for them”

Wendy Clark has been teaching for only five years, but her enthusiasm, creativity and energy have already attracted attention. The state recently named this Lincoln County teacher its Middle School Health Teacher of the Year.

Besides serving as health teacher at North Lincoln Middle (formerly Pumpkin Center Middle), Clark also serves as the school's golf coach and dance coach.

Clark's classes are a far cry from worksheet boredom. Kids start their classes with what Clark calls 'energizers' -- jumping jacks and the like -- to get their blood circulating and their brains revving. They strap on pedometers, take their pulses and stretch. Then they record how fast their hearts are pumping and how many steps they take. Read more

“The oxygen is feeding the fire and keeping it burning”

By Jon Mayhew Spontaneous combustion ruled as cause DENVER - Smoke could be seen rising miles into the air as more than 40 fire fighters from six different departments were called before 5 p.m. Thursday to the ... via Lincoln Tribune