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A local organization has withdrawn its petition to establish a charter school for atrisk youth in Burke County, but organizers say the move is only temporary. The Boggs Community Development Corporation (BCDC) submitted a petition to the Burke County Board of Education (BOE) last month asking for approval of Boggs Charter Academy. More ... Though the numbers aren't final at the state level, Burke County data shows three of the five local schools made adequate progress this year. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is measured by a set of federal standards outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act. More ... Waynesboro shoppers will have to get use to the new entrance to Wal-Mart. The entrance, located on Burke Veterans Parkway, has a traffic light replacing the former light that was located on Highway 25 by Murphy USA. More ... The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold a public meeting tomorrow (Thursday) on the licensing process for potential new reactors in Burke County. Southern Nuclear Operating Company filed an application with the NRC in March to construct and build two additional units at Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. More ... Waynesboro teens may have to call it a night a little earlier. On Monday, city council will decide whether to pass the first reading of a citywide curfew that would force minors to head home by 11 p.m. during the week and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. More ... Burke County Public Schools ended fiscal year 2008 in the red. The June 30 financial report showed the school system had a $2.5 million deficit in the general fund for the year. School officials tapped the reserve fund to cover the deficit, according to business manager Les Peel. More ... What started out as a $500 reward for a dog killer has now reached $6,000 - and may keep growing from there. Old Fella Animal Rescue volunteer Bruce Storm initiated the reward with $500 out of his own pocket for information leading to the person(s) responsible for the death of a dog named "Brandy. More ... Students at Burke County High School will see a few changes in leadership this school term. The realignment comes in the aftermath of Angela Williams' move to become principal of Blakeney Elementary School. More ... The deadline for boys to signup for baseball camp in Waynesboro is Friday, July 18. The Marchman Extra Innings Summer Baseball Camp will run July 22-25 at the Burke County Recreation Department. Camp for children ages 7-9 will be held 8:30-10 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, and children ages 10-12 will follow up each day from 10:30 a.m.-noon. More ... Jurors have been drawn for the April 2008 term of Superior Court criminal/civil session with Judge Carl C. Brown Jr. presiding. Jurors are to report Monday, July 21, at 10 a.m. More ... Local churches have come together to present "True Love Waits," an abstinence program geared toward teens from seventh grade and up. The seminar begins Aug. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and continues for the following three Sundays. More ... Aspiring tennis stars got a chance to strut their stuff last Friday at the fourth annual Tennis Mini Tournament held at Citizens Park. The tournament was organized and sponsored by Jane Quick, with eight tennis players competing. More ... |
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