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Acclaimed author Karen Zacharias will be at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library for a presentation and book signing Thursday, Sept. 28.

Library to host author Karen Zacharias

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Rachel McDaniel

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon will proudly host author Karen Spears Zacharias for a presentation and book signing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. Zacharias is a Georgia-raised Gold Star daughter. Her work has been featured in the New York Times and on CNN, National Public Radio and Good Morning America. Her 2013 novel, Mother of Rain (Mercer), received the Weatherford Award for Best in Appalachian Fiction and was adapted for the stage by Georgia Historic State Theater. She and her husband divide their time between Oregon and Georgia. [Full story »]

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Death Notices

Mary Lou Bennett

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Rachel McDaniel

Tuesday, September 12. 2017

Mary Lou Bennett passed away Friday, September 8th surrounded by her devoted daughter and caregiver, Bonnie, her son, Dennis, and other family members. [Full story »]

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Crime and Arrests

Sheriff's office number used in scam

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Rachel McDaniel

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

According to investigator Maj. David Neal of the Pike County Sheriff's office, an individual is calling local residents and soliciting money on behalf of the Pike County Sheriff's Office - from the office's non-emergency number. He said the sheriff's office does not call citizens to solicit money. [Full story »]

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