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A little holiday spirit from New York City

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Walter Geiger

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Sunday, December 6. 2009

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Need a break from trimming the tree and hanging the stockings and garland around the house? [Full story »]

Five Pike County roads remain closed

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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Areas of Pike County received extensive rainfall Tuesday night and most of Wednesday. Some residents report receiving as much as 5.25 inches of rain in a 16-hour period.

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Boat rescue victim: "God watched over us."

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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Emergency personnel rescued an engaged couple from rain-swollen Potato Creek Wednesday afternoon. [Full story »]

Tour showcases Pike homes

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, December 1. 2009

The Crapemyrtle Garden Club of Zebulon is hosting its annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Historic Sites Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-6 p.m. The tour will spotlight some of Pike County's beautifully decorated homes and historic buildings.
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Pike to hire new county clerk

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

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The Pike Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire Teresa Watson as county clerk for the administrative offices in downtown Zebulon. [Full story »]

Citizen wins assessment battle

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Rachel McDaniel

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Monday, November 23. 2009

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Pike County resident Nathan Rounds went to the Pike County board of equalization last week to request a reduction in the assessed value of his home and 7,360 square foot hanger. [Full story »]

Man faces eight charges in Highway 19 shooting

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Rachel McDaniel

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Wednesday, November 18. 2009

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Pike County Sheriffs deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a vehicle on Highway 19 around 5 p.m. Nov. 17. According to a press release, the victims noticed a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina driving recklessly along Highway 109 and turning southbound on Highway 19. The victims say the driver of the vehicle drove up next to their vehicle and fired a handgun at them.
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Murder suspect arrested in Pike allegedly slit man's throat

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Tuesday, November 17. 2009

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Pike County Sheriff's S.W.A.T. team members removed 20-year-old Jeffery Taylor, who is wanted for first degree murder, from a home on Pitts Lane yesterday. [Full story »]

Weis trial prolonged due to state funding

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Tamara Sharman

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

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The capital case of Jamie Weis in Pike County could decide if Georgia can afford to pursue the death penalty. [Full story »]

32 hours of rain causes swollen creek bed

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Wednesday, November 11. 2009

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4.72 inches of rain has fallen on Pike County in the last 32 hours as an indirect result of Tropical Storm Ida. [Full story »]

Commissioners acquire property for future judicial center

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Rachel McDaniel

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

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The Pike County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to acquire property off Adams Street in Zebulon for a future judicial center during their Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting.
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Does the IRS owe you money?

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Andrew Odom

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

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The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 4,200 Georgia taxpayers who are due refund checks worth more than $5 million. The checks were returned to the IRS by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. [Full story »]

Remnants of hurricane could drench Pike

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

The remnants of Hurricane Ida, now downgraded to a tropical storm, are expected to being heavy rains to Pike County beginning about midnight Monday. [Full story »]

Molena Fest set for Saturday

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Rachel McDaniel

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Friday, November 6. 2009

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Join the Madness in Molena Saturday as the festival kicks off with a morning 5K Fun Run, mile run and Dog Jog. Molena Madness races presented by the Molena Civic Club will follow a scenic path along Molena’s historic roads and will be well-marked and supervised with water provided along the route. All dogs must be on a leash. [Full story »]

Cavs rout Pirates 55-10

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, November 5. 2009

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The Pike County Pirates closed out the 2009 fotball season by getting routed 55-10 by the Callaway Cavaliers Thursday night.

The Pirates finished 3-7, having lost six of their last seven contests.
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