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Lynn officials hopeful overpass project at Natural Bridge will alleviate truck problem

From left, Lynn School Resource Officer Mike Clark, Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco at a series of signs posted warning large trucks not to be on County Road 1 certain hours of the day and to avoid the downtown area near the school at all times.

From left, Lynn School Resource Officer Mike Clark, Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco at a series of signs posted warning large trucks not to be on County Road 1 certain hours of the day and to avoid the downtown area near the school at all times.
LYNN - The most recent announcement of $450,000 in ATRIP-II funds to finally begin the project at the Highway 278 railroad overpass that has been planned for decades is a major relief to the Town of Lynn, which has faced issues with larger trucks violating posted signs and detouring through their town.

Lynn Community Center now available for events

Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray, Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco hold the community center sign before it is posted at the center’s driveway on Highway 5.

Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray, Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco hold the community center sign before it is posted at the center’s driveway on Highway 5.
LYNN - After more than two years of planning and work, the renovation of an existing building to create the Lynn Community Center is complete, and the center is now available to rent as an elegant setting for special events.

Federal, state legislators promise action to end railroad crossing blockages

Officials discuss the recent Norfolk Southern train situation in the town of Lynn with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt. From left, Winston County Commissioners David Cummings and Rutger Hyche, Aderholt and Kelli Wolfe, district field representative for U.S. Senator Katie Britt.

Officials discuss the recent Norfolk Southern train situation in the town of Lynn with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt. From left, Winston County Commissioners David Cummings and Rutger Hyche, Aderholt and Kelli Wolfe, district field representative for U.S. Senator Katie Britt.
LYNN - State and federal officials are seeking action and accountability from Norfolk Southern Railroad, which had a train stopped on the tracks in Lynn at least 12 hours...

Railroad crossing in Lynn blocked by train

This Norfolk Southern train has been blocking the intersection with County Road 356 since 6 a.m. January 23, creating major problems for businesses on the other side

This Norfolk Southern train has been blocking the intersection with County Road 356 since 6 a.m. January 23, creating major problems for businesses on the other side

LYNN - A main railroad crossing in Lynn has been blocked since 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, by a Norfolk Southern train that appears to be unoccupied, creating a massive disruption for many businesses and great concern for first responders.

The train is currently blocking the intersection with County Road 356, which has blocked the best path navigable to several businesses, including Pace Industries, Millport Lumber and Winston Machinery.

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