Entries by Rachel McDaniel

Molena Fest set for Saturday

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Friday, November 5. 2010

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Molena will be alive with the sounds of music, smells of fair food and horse and buggy traffic Nov. 6 for Molena Fest. The day will start at 8 a.m. with a 5K run/walk. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and the popular Pet Parade will follow. [Full story »]

Feline photo show scheduled

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Friday, November 5. 2010

Cats and kittens from all over will be featured in Picture Purr-fect at A Novel Experience in November. This is the first photo show featuring cats. Dogs are featured each year in February’s Puppy Love exhibition. [Full story »]

Veterans Day events planned all week

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010

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All veterans will be honored at several events throughout the week in Pike County. Pike County Middle School's program is set for Friday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Candler Field Museum's celebration will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Peach State Airport in Williamson. A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at noon on the courthouse square Nov. 11, sponsored by Pike Post 197. [Full story »]

Results: Blackmon, Bass win handily

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010

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Election Day is over and the unofficial results have been announced. Early votes that were cast at the courthouse have been tallied. The Zebulon, Concord, Lifsey Springs, Meansville, Molena, Second District, Hollonville and Williamson precincts have been announced. A turn out of 56% of voters made it to the polls. Final results will be announced Friday once 6 provisional ballots and military ballots have been tallied. [Full story »]

Cross country dominates region

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010

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The Pike County Pirates dominated the course as they hosted the Pike 4AA Championships Oct. 28 and both cross country teams are headed to state competitions Saturday, Nov. 6. [Full story »]

Meansville man gets life in prison

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010

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A Pike County man is one of three who will spend the rest of their lives in prison after being sentenced for murder in Harrison County, W.Va., on Oct. 28. [Full story »]

Burousas' taxes cut after house fire

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010

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Pike County commissioners granted a $2,192.66 tax assessment adjustment to the home of Teresa Burousas, who is in the Upson County jail facing a murder charge in the July 1, 2009 death of her husband Jimmie "Buzz" Burousas Jr. The fire was a suspected arson. [Full story »]

Best selling author to visit Zebulon

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Tuesday, November 2. 2010

New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson will appear at A Novel Experience to sign her latest book, Backseat Saints Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. [Full story »]

Drama students visit the afterlife

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Monday, November 1. 2010

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A group of 10 train passengers have to decide which train to take in "Tracks" a one-act play written by Peter Tarsi and directed by Joan Thomas. The play will be performed in the Pike County auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. in preparation for Regional One Act competition on Nov. 5. [Full story »]

Zebulon adopts GEARS program

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Friday, October 29. 2010

The Zebulon police department has adopted the new Georgia collision reporting system. The free program reduces the amount of time it takes to enter collision reports and makes them more easily accessible for citizens. The Department of Transportation contracted with Open Portal Solutions to design, implement and maintain the program. It is available to all Georgia law enforcement agencies at no cost.
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Piketoberfest set for Saturday

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

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For a haunted Halloween experience, visit the courthouse square in Zebulon Saturday, Oct. 30. Downtown businesses will distribute candy to trick for treaters and there will be spooky decorations, music, a costume contest, festival food, games and readings of The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe at A Novel Experience. [Full story »]

Dayna's family seeks justice

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

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When the Kempson family lost their daughter and sister three months ago in a terrible car wreck on Highway 19 in Griffin, they never wanted to relive that day or the wreck that took her life. But two months after the tragic accident, a video of her body moments after her death was sent to their cell phone. [Full story »]

Help school with computer needs

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

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As state and local budget cuts reduce funding for technology at local schools, teachers are trying to raise the money any way possible. The primary school has entered Microsoft Bing’s “Our School Needs” contest for a chance to win up to $100,000 in technology upgrades.
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Lady Pirates headed to Elite 8

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

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By Greg Parrott

The Lady Pirates softball team has advanced to the Elite Round of 8 in Columbus on Thursday at 12 noon. They will play Union County in game one. Union County eliminated the Lady Pirates in the first round of the 2009 state playoffs. [Full story »]

Black Pirates go pink

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010

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Pink isn’t just for girls. The 21 players on the 11-12 Black Pirates wore bright pink socks and sports tape at their game Saturday to raise awareness about breast cancer. [Full story »]