Driver injured in motorcycle wreck
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor
      A motorcycle driver was seriously injured when he hit an embankment and sailed nearly 300 yards before crashing. According to a report filed at the Burke County Sheriff's Office, Charlie McCollough Jr.
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Waynesboro Police
      The following arrests and citations were reported last week by the Waynesboro Police Department: Sunday, June 3 + Justin William Joyner, 19, of 1694 Girard Ave., Sardis, was arrested for disorderly conduct. + Terrance Monshavious West, 20, of 715 Brigham Ave., Sardis, was arrested for disorde...
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Burke County Sheriff's Office
      The following arrests were reported last week by the Burke County Sheriff's Office: Friday, May 18 + Nathanael Alexzander Cook, 19, of 2709 Fair Oak Court, Hephzibah, was arrested for simple battery and disorderly conduct. A $1,300 property bond was posted.
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Lightning strikes scooter
      These charred remnants are all that's left of Jerry Corum's motorized scooter. "We were sitting here through the middle of the storm and heard a loud pop," said Corum.
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From the Blotter
      Off balance A Burke County man caught sleeping in his truck in the middle of the road was arrested for DUI early Thursday morning. David Eugene Clayton Jr., 24, of 5881 McClain Bell Road, was found around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Fairway and Herndon roads, sleeping in the driver's seat of h...
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Jurors drawn for State Court
      Jurors have been drawn for the June 2007 quarterly term of State Court with Judge Jerry M. Daniel presiding. Jurors are to report Monday, June 18, at 10 a.m. The list of jurors includes Greg William Roberson of Waynesboro; Azalene Young, Waynesboro; David A. Parris, Waynesboro; Brenda Yarber Liv...
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