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The scissors snipped and Breanna Pitts winced. Her beautiful 10-inch ponytail, cut just above the rubber band, fell limp into Debbie Rodriguez's hand. The hair that once cascaded down 9-year-old Breanna's back past her waist was gone. Her light-brown locks now brushed her shoulders. More ... Farm Fest organizers are busy planning a day of good eating and family fun. The Sept. 15 event, which is sponsored by the Waynesboro Shrine Club, will feature a parade, amateur grilling contest and lots of old-fashioned fun. There will also be dozens of vendors selling everything from handcrafted pottery to homemade pies. More ... After nearly two decades of working for the court system, her peers have decided that she's got the know-how to be one of their leaders. More ... While some teens spent their summer sleeping late and watching MTV, 20 of their peers were exploring the job market. For six weeks this summer, these teens worked jobs in the morning and went to workshops in the afternoon. It was all part of Burke Community Partnership's Summer Learning Program. More ... Residents have three more days to cast their ballots for the Best of Burke. The contest ends this Friday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m. With nearly 100 categories of competition, we want to know everything from where to buy the best steak to who to call when we want our kitchen remodeled. More ... Brian Daniel's hand moves quickly over the canvas. His strokes are swift but purposeful, almost fervent. Deep hues of red and gold dominate the background as his fingers dance over the painting, black paint in their wake. His labor is set to music, and the image comes to life as the song progresses. The trick is to finish the entire painting before the song ends. More ... There is a "jewel" on Jones Avenue, and she's the subject of an upcoming manuscript. The jewel is 102-year-old Sarah Hart, a 67-year Waynesboro resident who has the honor of being called Burke County's very first black educator. During her tenure, Hart competed with local farmers to get children in school and out of the fields. More ... Communicating through social networking Web sites like MySpace is the newest teenage rage. Despite its popularity, this new technology is fraught with potential dangers. More ... They say opposites attract. But how do opposites shop - particularly when it comes to home buying? Experts insist and research shows that men and women often differ significantly in terms of their approach to purchasing a home. More ... Q: I sold a house to a broker who acted as an agent for his wife so that he could get the commission. When I found that out, I refused to pay the commission. He agreed. Was what he did a proper thing to do in the first place? More ... Color is one of the most important elements in decorating any space. Our eyes yearn for color and unconsciously scan the space in front of us seeking its delights. To illustrate the power of color, imagine yourself seated in an all-white living room. A crystal vase of brightred tulips sits on an end table across the room. More ... Burke County property transfers for April 18-23. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County clerk's office. Rascal Enterprises Inc. to Phillip D. More ... Jurors have been drawn for the April 2007 term of Superior Court civil/criminal session with Judge Duncan D. Wheale presiding. Jurors are to report Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 9 a.m. The list of jurors contains seven deferred jurors and includes Bennie Johnson of Sardis; Lisa K. Padgett, Waynesboro; William Brent Cribb, Waynesboro; Fred Evans Jr., Waynesboro; Mylinda E. More ... |
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