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COVID-19 Monitor

Pike numbers rise after free testing

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Monday, June 1. 2020

The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Pike rose to 54 after free testing was held at the elementary school May 19. Of the 131 people tested that day, seven were positive for COVID-19. Not all of those tested were from Pike County. There were 45 confirmed cases the previous Monday in Pike. [Full story »]

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Pike County’s Bennie Rose was recently honored in his home town of Pike County, Kentucky as his name was displayed on a sign along the Country Music Highway in eastern Kentucky.

Pike’s Bennie Rose honored on Country Music Highway

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Rachel McDaniel

Thursday, June 4. 2020

A Pike County, KY native - and current Pike County, GA resident - was recently recognized for his achievements and involvement in his community by being honored on a sign along the renowned Country Music Highway in Kentucky where he grew up. He is honored on a sign along with Patty Loveless, his uncle Marlow Tackett and others. [Full story »]

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Sports

[Photo by Matt Cashore, 247Sports] Pike County’s C’Bo Flemister is looking to improve his stats and see more playing time for Notre Dame this fall.

C’Bo Flemister looks to make moves for Notre Dame this fall

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Rachel McDaniel

Tuesday, May 26. 2020

Bryan Driskell
Sports Illustrated

One Notre Dame back with an opportunity to step up and step into a leading role is rising junior C’Bo Flemister. [Full story »]

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Opinions

Thinking for a change: Class action

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Rachel McDaniel

Tuesday, June 2. 2020

By Anthony Vinson
advkdv@att.net

Dear Class of 2020. Wow. What an end to your high school career. The pandemic threw your plans into the wind, but so what? In coming years, you will have stories to tell. Your 10-year reunion is going to be a blast as you make up for what you missed and celebrate with your classmates, but with the bonus of a decade of experience to help you better enjoy the festivities. That may not sound like much of a consolation prize at the moment, but trust me, it’s going to matter then. [Full story »]

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Death Notices

Bill H. Poston

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Rachel McDaniel

Monday, June 1. 2020

Mr. Bill Henry Poston, age 71, of Zebulon, passed away May 30, 2020. He was born in Brunswick, son of the late Carl Poston and Nellie Carroll Poston Dickerson. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army. He was proud to serve in the Vietnam War and fight for his country. He was a fireman for the Clayton County Fire Department for 32 years before retiring. Bill was a good man and an adamant golfer. He enjoyed fishing, being near the water, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He always put others before himself. He was a caretaker for his mother and other siblings in their aging years. He loved his Momma, Ms. Nellie, and cared for her through her cancer. He adored his kids and grandkids, and was a solid foundation, dependable and loyal. [Full story »]

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