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Waynesboro resident performs on TV show By Diana Royal Staff Writer Chris Brown says he has the stuff stars are made of, and, after rubbing elbows with them recently, he's convinced now more than ever that his big break is just around the corner. Back in July, Brown, along with a few hundred others, auditioned at the Imperial Theatre in Augusta for a spot on the c... More ...
By Drew Stone Staff Writer A new restaurant is thriving in Waynesboro. The Cajun Gourmet delicatessen, which opened Sept. 1, has since grown in popularity due to its delivery service and overstuffed gourmet sandwiches. Restaurant owner Sharon Lowe is no stranger to Burke County. More ... Midville Mayor resigns By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer Midville City Council must choose a new mayor for its citizens following the resignation of a long-time community servant. Council accepted Mayor Bruce L. Anderson Jr.'s resignation at their regular monthly meeting Monday night. Anderson, 66, cited "ill health and a need to relocate" as his reaso... More ... Spec to get city funding By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor Waynesboro city councilmen agreed to channel nearly $45,000 into the county's new spec building. The funds, which will likely come from SPLOST revenues, will pay for water and sewer service for the soon-to-be-constructed Industrial Park building. More ... Repairs in store for Dogwood, 8th Street By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor Waynesboro's Dogwood Drive will finally get some washout relief, thanks to SPLOST revenue. City council unanimously voted to put nearly $30,000 into repairing the area's undersized sewer and storm drains, which, over the years, have led to subsequent cave-ins, sinkholes and washouts. More ...
City of Waynesboro workers are trying hard, but they can't quite catch up. According to City Administrator Jerry Coalson, the two-crew staff has been temporarily doubled in size in an effort to pick up the fallen leaves mounded in front of residences. More ... Portion of Hwy. 25 renamed By Diana Royal Staff Writer Once construction of the Savannah River Parkway is complete, folks living on Highway 25 South will have a new road name to call home. Burke commissioners recently voted to rename that portion of the highway Old Millen Road. More ...
In Tuesday's runoff election, two races were decided, and one Waynesboro precinct reported little traffic throughout the day. Results for the two races were unavailable at press time but will be reported in next week's True Citizen. More ... How Long Can I Expect Homes in My Community To Stay on the Market? Q: What is the average time on the market for homes in my community? A: Ask local brokers for the latest days-on-market figures for your area. This would give you a general idea of typical selling times. However, the DOM may be too general for your purposes. For instance, there may be different... More ... Free Up YOur Home by Hiding Your Stuff by kit davey Lack of storage space is a major problem in most homes. Some people cope by renting storage space, putting a shed out in the back yard, remodeling or even moving to a larger home. These are costly solutions that you can avoid if you regularly purge your home of unwanted things, and if you find crea... More ... The Right Frame Makes the Home By Charles Scutt CTW Features Appearance, they say, can be deceiving. So while a new or existing home you have your eye on can certainly look attractive from a distance, it's what's underneath that really counts. Which is why it's essential to examine how the home was built, what materials were used and the home's overall struc... More ... Real Estate Transactions Burke County property transfers for Oct. 5-. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County clerk's office. Sue Skipp fka Sue Williams Daniel to Zolene B. Foster, Oct. 5, 67th District, Lot 12, Section 4, tax $38.50 Carl Ashton Blount to Dale Carl Allen, Oct. More ... Library News The Burke County Library, located at 130 Highway 24 South, has received the following new books: Fiction Ines of My Soul by Isabel Allende; Sequence, Lori Andrews; The Shepherd, the Angel and Walter, Dave Barry; The Handmaid and the Carpenter, Elizabeth Berg; Kidnapped, Jan Burke; A Marked Man, ... More ... Jurors drawn for State Court Jurors have been drawn for the December 2006 quarterly term of State Court Criminal/Civil Session with Judge Jerry M. Daniel presiding. Jurors are to report Monday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m. The list of jurors includes Lamarcus Sentell Eady of Girard; Darcy Benita Carter, Waynesboro; Brian C. Murray, Wa... More ... |
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