Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Customized, convenient printing at City Pharmacy

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, February 23. 2015

Check out City Pharmacy's new photo center for all your printing needs. [Full story »]

School board discusses proposed transportation bill

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Rachel McDaniel

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Saturday, February 21. 2015

Pike County schools superintendent Dr. Michael Duncan and board of education chairman Ryan Edge encourage citizens to contact their legislators about HB 170, which – if passed – will cut the local portion of sales tax revenue collected on sales of vehicle fuel. The issue was discussed at the board’s Feb. 10 meeting. [Full story »]

Dance the night away Feb. 28 at Candler Field

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Friday, February 20. 2015

Get ready for the annual dinner dance hosted by Candler Field Museum’s Women’s Auxiliary Saturday, Feb. 28. [Full story »]

Jim Roberts takes plea deal

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, February 19. 2015

James “Jim” Roberts was in court Thursday Feb. 19 in Upson County to face a charge from a GBI investigation into his actions as Molena Police Chief. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of malfeasance and was sentenced by Judge Mac Crawford to 12 months probation, a $1,000 fine and 40 hours community service. Roberts was denied first offender status and agreed to the suspension/revocation of his POST certification. He agreed to never seek employment as a law enforcement officer.

“The biggest concern we have is that he will never, ever serve as an officer in the state of Georgia again,” said GBI Special Agent Robert DeVane. [Full story »]

Lady Pirates, Pirates advance in Trojan Cup

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Thursday, February 19. 2015

The Pike County Lady Pirates soccer team started their season 2-0 with wins at the Trojan Cup over the weekend. The Lady Pirates will play for the Trojan Cup at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trojan Field. The Pirates will play at 11 a.m. Saturday against the Lamar County high school in the Trojan Cup. [Full story »]

Library to host Table Top Time

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 18. 2015

The J. Joel Edwards Library has decided to expand upon the library’s environment by introducing Table Top Time! [Full story »]

Family Fun Day this Sunday

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, February 18. 2015

American Legion Post 197 will hold a Fish Fry and Family Fun fundraising event from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at its facility at 635 Meansville St. in Zebulon. [Full story »]

DA's Corner: Mandy, Milo, Friskie and Emma

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, February 17. 2015

By Scott Ballard

If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know how I feel. When I finish writing this, I have to go home to bury Mandy. She was our Scottish terrier. She was about 10 years old. Her once-gleaming black fur was turning gray. It’s been a while since she streaked across the lawn, a black blur just above the grass. [Full story »]

Pirates baseball off to good start

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, February 17. 2015

By Greg Parrott

The Pike Pirates baseball team got the season underway as they hosted the Starr’s Mill Panthers last Friday in a scrimmage game. It was a chilly night but the game went on without a hitch. Both stands were packed for the game as Starr’s Mill brought a good crowd. [Full story »]

Sunday night fire in Meansville claims life

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, February 16. 2015

A house fire claimed the life of Glenn Scott Sorrell, 51, at his Adams Road home in Meansville the evening of Sunday, Feb. 15. According to Pike County Emergency Services Fire Chief Rick O’Barr, he was one of the first to arrive and fire was already visible through the roof with about 25% of the house in flames. [Full story »]

Big win for local racer

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Thursday, February 12. 2015

By Joshua Joiner
World of Outlaws LMS media

Shane Clanton of Zebulon doesn’t have to worry about going winless on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2015. The 39-year-old driver, who last season failed to win a WoO LMS event for the first time since the national tour was restarted in 2004, made his long-awaited return to victory lane with a dramatic triumph during the Saturday’s Winter Freeze V finale at Screven Motor Speedway. [Full story »]

Students learn new jobs

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, February 12. 2015

By Ashley York
Pike County High School Senior

From washing dogs to going live on the air, juniors and seniors of Pike County High School job-shadowed at an organization in their field of interest recently. Students job-shadowed in several different counties including Upson, Pike, Spalding and Henry. [Full story »]

County approves liquor by drink law

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, February 12. 2015

Commissioners approved the first reading of the new liquor by the drink ordinance at their Tuesday, Jan. 27, meeting. The law authorizes liquor sales by the drink in restaurants in Pike County and the second reading will be up for approval at the Feb. 11 meeting. Restaurants within city limits must continue to adhere to city codes. There is only one restaurant that is not in a city. [Full story »]

Yesterday's Footsteps: School then and now

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Rachel McDaniel

in Opinions

Tuesday, February 10. 2015

By Greg Parrott

It has been nearly 38 years since I received my diploma from Fayette County High School. Many things have changed in schools since then. For the better? I don’t think so. Common sense has been eliminated and responsibility isn’t driven into our students by their parents. [Full story »]

Wrestlers head to state

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Tuesday, February 10. 2015

Six Pike County High School wrestlers will compete at the 2015 GHSA State Championships Feb. 12 through 14 at the Macon Centreplex. The Pirates wrestling team has been strong all year, winning the Area Duals and competing as a team at the state duals. This is the first year the Pirates have competed at the AAAA level, the first year they have made it to state as a team and they have qualified more individual wrestlers for state than ever before. [Full story »]