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County to focus on road improvements in 2015

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Wednesday, January 28. 2015

New Pike County commissioners Tim Guy and Tim Daniel took part in their first official meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, discussing road improvements and zoning special exceptions with other commissioners and county officers. [Full story »]

Celebrating 100 years!

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Tuesday, January 27. 2015

By Kay S. Pedrotti

If you want to live for 100 years like Harriet Prior of Zebulon, you have to “keep busy and be interested in something,” she says. Known in Pike County and the area for her quilting and needlework abilities, Prior still makes all her own clothing. [Full story »]

Volunteers give library new paint, new look

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Saturday, January 24. 2015

Last week, the J. Joel Edwards Public Library took advantage of some computer down time to upgrade the interior of the library. With the help of a core of volunteers from the Griffin Home Depot and several community helpers, the library now has a brighter outlook on the inside. [Full story »]

PCAC to host art contest, painting party

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Friday, January 23. 2015

The Pike County Arts Council will host a student art show and contest followed by the Rural Rembrandt guided painting party Saturday, Jan. 31, at Molena city hall. Entry is free to anyone who joins the PCAC the night of the event, $5 per person for non-members and $20 per person for the painting party. [Full story »]

Hemphill promoted to chief

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Tuesday, January 20. 2015

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Zebulon’s interim police chief Jonathan Hemphill was unanimously named the new police chief at last week’s city council meeting. Tabitha Crowley, who has served as interim city clerk, was promoted to the city clerk’s position, also unanimously. [Full story »]

Hagans Mt. Road closed Tuesday, Jan. 20 to replace culvert

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Saturday, January 17. 2015

Pike County public works will close Hagan’s Mountain Road in Meansville Jan. 20 to replace a culvert. According to county manager John Hanson, employees are hoping to replace the culvert and reopen the road the same day. He said if the culvert is washed out – typically during bad weather – it could take Pike days or weeks to replace it. [Full story »]

Women’s Aviation Career Day set for Jan. 17

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Wednesday, January 14. 2015

Learn what it is like for women in aviation at the Women’s Aviation Career Day presented by Candler Field Museum Saturday, Jan. 17. Participants will hear from a panel of women who are leaders in various aviation fields and their career experiences. Hear from female airline pilots, mechanics, flight instructors and air traffic controllers. [Full story »]

Pike's New Year babies are twins

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Tuesday, January 13. 2015

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Identical twin girls born Friday, Jan. 2 are Pike’s first babies of the New Year, with one sister arriving three minutes earlier than the other. The twins’ parents are Cassie and Nick Treadway of Concord. The girls made their appearance much earlier than expected – at 27 weeks – but both girls are doing well at Emory in Atlanta. [Full story »]

7-year-old working to walk in 2015

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Wednesday, January 7. 2015

For many, the New Year brings new resolutions but Briana Hudson, 7, is keeping her every day resolve to walk again. She took her first steps in 2014, three years after the car accident that left her in a wheelchair.

The family faces more than $3.5 million in medical expenses since the 2011 wreck. Donations may be made at gofundme.com/jhr4kw. [Full story »]

A New Year's tradition for 99-year-old

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Tuesday, January 6. 2015

At 99 years old Helen Mangham decided to start a new New Year’s tradition. She treated her family to a New Year’s Eve lunch at Ruth’s Restaurant. In her lifetime, she has seen 100 New Year’s Eves come and go. [Full story »]

‘Happy Neuter Year’ with $20 surgeries

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Saturday, January 3. 2015

HELP Spay Neuter Clinic wants pet owners to ring in the New Year by making a resolution to neuter their male dogs and cats during their “Happy Neuter Year” campaign. [Full story »]

Library’s DIY class set for Jan. 3

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Thursday, January 1. 2015

The J. Joel Edwards Public Library will be holding its monthly DIY class Saturday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. The class will teach participants how to create their own dry erase boards. [Full story »]

Baby boy delivered in vehicle at store

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Tuesday, December 30. 2014

Pike County Emergency Services first responder Juli Reeves helped deliver a baby boy at the Mt. View Convenience Store the morning of Dec. 27. She is a support firefighter and EMT-B from Station 3 and responded to the call of a woman in labor. [Full story »]

Concord discusses Roberts’ actions

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Thursday, December 25. 2014

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By Dwain W. Penn

The Dec. 16 meeting of Concord council opened with comments from acting mayor John Strickland about questionable activities of elected mayor Jim Roberts, who was also present. A recent investigation by auditors revealed some items were not accounted for. Roberts was given a chance to respond. [Full story »]

Dear Santa letters share Christmas joy, wishes and more

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Tuesday, December 23. 2014

Pike County children revealed a lot when writing their letters to Santa. From their behavior all year to what they wished for others, young kids made their requests in their own special way. All the letters can be found in our special Letters to Santa section starting on page 1B. [Full story »]