Entries by Andrew Odom

First turkey shot

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in Sports

Thursday, March 26. 2009

Amanda Hinton killed her first turkey Monday, March 23. It weighed 23 pounds and had a 12 inch beard and 11/2 inch spurs. [Full story »]

Zebulon city council to sign mutual aid

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Andrew Odom

in News

Wednesday, March 25. 2009

Zebulon will sign a mutual aid agreement with Pike County and its four other cities. [Full story »]

Details pending on county’s acquisition of old school

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Andrew Odom

in News

Saturday, March 21. 2009

Commissioners want the old elementary school building on Adams Street and school superintendent Dr. Michael Duncan has indicated the school board no longer needs it. All that remains is to reach an agreement to exchange ownership. [Full story »]

Tax relief is a marked target

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Andrew Odom

in News

Friday, March 20. 2009

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Targeted tax relief versus a residential property tax assessment cap. Does one better serve Pike County? [Full story »]

Restoration of veterans’ monument approved

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Andrew Odom

in News

Thursday, March 19. 2009

Veterans have gotten the okay from commissioners to restore the veterans’ monument on the southwest corner of the courthouse lawn to its original condition. [Full story »]

Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

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Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Wednesday, March 18. 2009

St. Paddy's Day cuisine can include more than just corned beef and cabbage....not that there's anything wrong with corned beef and cabbage (we love it)! [Full story »]

Boy Scouts set to raise money and awareness

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Andrew Odom

in News

Friday, March 13. 2009

Local businessmen and community leaders Jason Brisendine and Brent Huckaby of First Bank of Pike have been named the 2009 Pike County chairmen for the Tri-County Boy Scout fundraising event. [Full story »]

Tax values to cease and freeze

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Andrew Odom

in News

Thursday, March 12. 2009

The moratorium on property tax assessment increases covers a three year period, rather than two years as it appears at first glance. [Full story »]

As banks reel, Obama pushes - health care?

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Andrew Odom

in Pikes Peak

Wednesday, March 11. 2009

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By Charles Krauthammer

Forget the pork. Forget the waste. Forget the 8,570 earmarks in a bill supported by a president who poses as the scourge of earmarks. [Full story »]

50s Tribute to Buddy Holly

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Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Tuesday, March 10. 2009

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Wesley Jarrett sings as Buddy Holly in a 50s tribute. [Full story »]

Pike County native named to SGA

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Andrew Odom

in News

Monday, March 9. 2009

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Kenyatta Hines, of Williamson, has been elected to serve in the Gordon College Student Government Association. [Full story »]

Task Force - 1, Meth addicts - 0

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Andrew Odom

in Crime and Arrests, Top Stories

Sunday, March 8. 2009

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Acting on a parole violation warrant from Pike County, Deputies of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office arrested Andy Flournoy, age 44, of 177 Rogers Circle. [Full story »]

Do you think there is life other than on Earth?

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Andrew Odom

in Pikes Peak

Friday, March 6. 2009

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Calling it a mission that may fundamentally change humanity's view of itself, NASA on Friday prepared to launch a telescope that will search our corner of the Milky Way galaxy for Earth-like planets.
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Gordon Baseball Wins 2 Drops 1 Against Andrew College

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Andrew Odom

in Sports

Wednesday, March 4. 2009

The Gordon College Baseball team recently returned from a three game road trip against Andrew College in Cuthbert winning two games and dropping one. [Full story »]

Chili in a Biscuit Bowl

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Andrew Odom

in Food and Features

Tuesday, March 3. 2009

I don't know what it is. Perhaps the onslaught of cold weather. Maybe it is even a nostalgia for football season but lately I have just wanted some good, hearty, tailgate dishes. Here is yet another to keep you and your family warm! [Full story »]