Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Polls seek opinions on proposed gas line

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

Two polls are taking Pike County’s pulse about a controversial proposal to bring a natural gas line to the industrial corridor on Highway 41. [Full story »]

Principals might be transferred

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

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The transfer of Pike County High School principal Scott John to another school is expected to be voted on by the board of education next month. [Full story »]

Turner Road in Williamson reopens after 5 years

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

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A bridge on Turner Road in Pike County was closed five years ago by state inspectors who said it was unsafe due to rusting metal pillars and worn concrete. The bridge was recently replaced with a culvert and the road is now reopened to traffic. [Full story »]

$5 can buy 600 pounds of hamburger, steak

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

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Buy a raffle ticket for the “Where’s the Beef” fall steer giveaway and you may not have to buy meat for dinner for a long, long time. Plus, you’ll provide the high school football team with the tools to have another winning season. [Full story »]

First fire in 9 years

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009

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A quick response from Meansville’s fire chief Scott Huckaby and Meansville and Zebulon fire engines prevented a structure fire from spreading to other buildings at 240 Milner St. in Meansville on Saturday. [Full story »]

Council considers basketball and tennis courts for city park

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Rachel McDaniel

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Saturday, June 20. 2009

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Zebulon city council passed several resolutions at the Tuesday, June 9 meeting and heard ideas for an addition to the city park. [Full story »]

Fire services to be paid with fees, not taxes

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, June 19. 2009

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Pike County property owners will now pay for firefighting services with a fee rather than a tax. [Full story »]

Zebulon council hears city's audit presentation

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, June 19. 2009

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Council heard an audit presentation from Certified Public Accountant Robyn Underwood at its June 9 meeting. [Full story »]

Woman’s CD released after tragic death

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Rachel McDaniel

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Thursday, June 18. 2009

Angie Tinker died following a horrific traffic crash but her music lives on thanks to her husband's love and dedication. [Full story »]

Meansville water and garbage rates set to increase

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Rachel McDaniel

in Headlines

Thursday, June 18. 2009

Meansville residents will likely pay a bit more for water and garbage services in the future. [Full story »]

Pike County resident grabs national Gold Glove distinction

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Rachel McDaniel

in Sports

Wednesday, June 17. 2009

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Pike County native Blake Parrott recently received national recognition for his baseball skills when he was named to the Rawling's 2009 National Gold Glove Team. [Full story »]

Soldier deployed overseas before Father's Day

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, June 17. 2009

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John Williams Sr. won't get to see his son for Father's Day this year. He might not even get a phone call. [Full story »]

Commission approves projects for SPLOST

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, June 15. 2009

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After several votes, lengthy debate and public cajoling at the June 10 meeting, the Pike County commission decided which projects will go before voters in the upcoming SPLOST referendum. [Full story »]