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For years, library manager Elaine Sikes has dreamed of creating a new home for her vast collection of books. More ... The Waynesboro-Burke County Recreation Department (WBCRD) Commission has proposed a budget of $1,058,883.59 to the county commission for fiscal 2006. More ... staff photo by Ariana Youmans Mayors sign documents for SPLOST Thursday, June 30, the mayors of Burke County assembled for the signing of two documents concerning the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). More ... Maintenance, transportation and custodial workers within the Burke County School System will all experience an increase in pay beginning the 2005-2006 school year. More ... Most children dream of becoming doctors, nurses and teachers, but Waynesboro native Chavous Johnson had slightly different plans. More ... The annual Farm Fest is slated for Saturday, Sept. 17, and the Waynesboro Shrine Club needs the public More ... In 1991 construction on Ritz Instrument Transformers Inc. began on the Waynesboro bypass, and to date, Ritz is the only U.S. operation boasting eight European plants as well as a plant in China. More ... staff photo by Ariana Youmans Wal-Mart awards grants Friday, July 1, Wal-Mart awarded matching grants to three local organizations. Grants were awarded to Sheron Allen and Carole Edmunds for the Old Sardis School Restoration Committee, Jackie Eskew for the American Cancer Society and Deena Sams for Burke County Communities in School. More ... Saturday, June 25, Lee Reeves opened his newly built produce stand at the intersection of State Highway 24 and State Highway 25. The produce consists of mostly local grown fruits and vegetables. More ... Brown patch first appears in lawns as small, circular, brown areas several inches in diameter that quickly increase to 3 to 6 feet across. These areas often grow together, forming irregular patches of brown, blighted turf up to 20 feet in diameter. More ... Flavor is the "key" ingredient in many dishes, especially to those of us trying to find healthy dishes to prepare that taste good. The spices, herbs, and other tasteful ingredients in these recipes perk up their flavor without increasing fat, calories or sodium. More ... In a continuing commitment to fire prevention, the Waynesboro Fire Department is now organizing annual fire safety and burn prevention education programs for children in the community and is seeking sponsors to provide funds for the program. More ... Staff photo by Roy F. Chalker Jr. Rotary presents service awards Billy Johnson and J.D. Smith are pictured here with Waynesboro Rotary Club president Steve Link after receiving two highly distinguished service awards. More ... Contributed photos Jenkinses have a good day on the water Brother and sister, Chelsea (left) and Chance (right) Jenkins, both nabbed some large fish in the family pond. More ... Contributed photo RDC honors the late Herman Lodge The Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Regional Development Center's (RDC) Board of Directors recently presented a plaque to the family of the late Herman Lodge for the lasting legacy he has had on the CSRA-RDC and its citizenry and in honor of his tireless efforts to promote rural development. More ... The Edmund Burke Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is currently in the process of organizing a National Society Children of the American Revolution (NSCAR) in Waynesboro. More ... Linda Alexander, Laura Hensley, Bobbie Nell Jenkins, Gail Voyles and Lillian Richbourg were among 350 women who attended the 109th annual convention of the General Federation of Women More ... Jurors have been drawn for the April 2005 Term of the Superior Court Criminal Session. Jurors are expected to report 10 a.m. Monday, July 11. Judge of the court will be William M. Fleming Jr. More ... |
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