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Story time, Santa visit Dec. 14

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Tuesday, December 10. 2013

Santa’s visit to Zebulon will include a trip to the J. Joel Edwards Public Library Saturday, Dec. 14. The holiday program will begin at 1 p.m. with a fun-filled story program with Rosemary Bunn, followed by an appearance by Santa himself. [Full story »]

PCHS moves to tough AAAA region

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Monday, December 9. 2013

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Beginning next week, Pike athletic teams will move to Class AAAA and into a very tough region for sports.

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Updated: Christmas on the Square is Dec. 7

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Thursday, December 5. 2013

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Zebulon’s Christmas on the Square will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 with a special holiday market and the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. [Full story »]

Christmas Tour of Homes, Historic Sites set for Dec. 8

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Wednesday, December 4. 2013

This year the Crepe Myrtle Garden Club will host the seventh annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Historic Sites on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. [Full story »]

Making Christmas wishes come true

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Monday, December 2. 2013

Humbly Serving Ministries in Zebulon is doing what it can to provide families with food and clothing and it hopes to give children the gifts they want most. A Christmas tree has been decorated with Christmas Angels inside the nonprofit organization’s building between Ben’s Hobby computers and Dairy Queen with the names of children and their top three wishes for the season.
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Gas detectors donated to fire stations

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Monday, December 2. 2013

Pike Volunteer Emergency Services Booster Organization presented the Meansville and Pike County Emergency Services with MSA AltAir4X multi-gas leak detectors purchased with monies raised by this year’s PVESBO-sponsored, citizen-supported picture fundraiser. [Full story »]

Man wanted in armed robbery attempt

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Friday, November 22. 2013

Griffin police are searching for a man they say attempted to rob a liquor store there Nov. 21. [Full story »]

FirstCall notification system to be tested

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Thursday, November 21. 2013

When disaster strikes, Pike County residents can be alerted by a new emergency notification system called FirstCall. A test call of the new system will be conducted Friday, Nov. 22 around 6 p.m. [Full story »]

Alternative school program changes discussed

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Tuesday, November 19. 2013

The board of education held a workshop followed by a meeting Nov. 12. Board members discussed many issues, including the school’s finances. According to director of finance Ken Carter, total revenue for the fiscal year so far was at 23.89% but total expenditures were at 34.095%. [Full story »]

No injuries in Griffin school fire

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Monday, November 18. 2013

A early morning fire broke out at Beaverbrook Elementary School in Griffin Monday but no one was hurt. [Full story »]

Authorities seeking debit card fraud suspects

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Thursday, November 14. 2013

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Authorities are on the lookout for several suspects in a widespread debit card fraud ring that has blossomed here.

Photo slideshow of suspects inside.
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Student gets lead role in Nutcracker

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Monday, November 11. 2013

Middle school seventh grade Raider Lenox Jones will portray “Clara,” the leading role in The Nutcracker in the first two performances to be held at the Griffin Auditorium.
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PCHS awarded for good sportsmanship

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Monday, November 11. 2013

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Good sportsmanship is defined as teammates, opponents, coaches and officials treating each other with mutual respect and Pike County High School was recently awarded for being overall good sports. [Full story »]

Sensory fall festival set for Nov. 9

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Thursday, November 7. 2013

The Pike County Navigator Team and Children of the Promise will host the first annual Sensory Fall Festival for children with special needs Nov. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pike County Assembly of God on Highway 19 south. The event is free and open to siblings of children with special needs as well. [Full story »]

Benefit for Briana set for Nov. 10

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Thursday, November 7. 2013

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Briana Hudson was only 4 years old when a tragic car crash changed her family’s life forever. She suffered traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and doctors said she would never walk again. Now, Sunshine On a Ranney Day is giving her back a space of her own by revealing a dream room makeover Sunday, Nov. 10. [Full story »]