Lora Scripps

The Elk Valley Times and Elk River Media are partnering to host candidate forums ahead of the Aug. 6 election in Lincoln County. Candidates will have the opportunity to share their ideas in a moderated and timed Q&A format.

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Ricky Bryant

Fayetteville- Lincoln County’s America 250 Celebration is underway. These events will take place leading up to the Fourth of July.

The side of Gerald’s Foodland in Fayetteville has an exciting new look which is meant to convey the heartbeat of Fayetteville-Lincoln County and tell the story of community love, resilience, and the protective spirit of Lincoln County.

During a recent interview at the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville, Mickie Bigham shared the personal story of her father, a young Lincoln County man who was killed in action during the Korean War before she was born.

Born and raised in Lincoln County, Ryan Thomas thrived on playing football at Fayetteville High School. Even before graduation, he determined he wanted a military career. “My family was shocked about it — that after the second year in high school — I wasn’t going to college to play football,” he said.

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The 2026 4-H FCS Skillathon Team, from left, is Sam Costilla, Kalani Traylor, Luke Bayless, Maklaine Taylor, Abbie Owens, Mila Traylor and Makai Traylor. Courtesy photo

Lincoln County’s own Carson Haney and Gideon Johnson became national champions in travel baseball last week.