A life size drawing of himself with the words "2012 Summer Olympics" is what 16-year-old Divante Jones looks at every morning before starting his day. With just under three years before the torch is lit in London, Divante is well on his way. More...
On Nov. 19, 2006, Williams swerved into the path of Lavender's oncoming pick-up on Highway 80. Officers described a tragic scene in which a bystander was attempting to pull Lavender's body from his burning truck. Though Williams was nowhere to be found, his first cousin, Parris, died at the scene and another cousin, Marcus Rogers, was injured. More...
Two Waynesboro men have been indicted for murdering Johnny Paul Jones Jr. and shooting his girlfriend in the neck. Last week, a grand jury returned indictments on Al Pacino Bryant and Ernest Daniel Ward for a slate of felony charges including murder and aggravated assault. More...
The nation is close to a major civic breakthrough. By a 321-to-105 vote last week, the House approved an ambitious bipartisan measure to enlarge the opportunities for Americans of all ages and income levels to participate in productive national and community service. More...
The Bears were quick to pick up a win in track and field this season. Burke County High School's boys claimed the top spot at their first meet with a score of 161. The second highest scoring team among the five competing schools was Laney with a 123. More...
A former Sardis policeman was sentenced to probation Monday for a crime he concocted while on the force. Micah A. Leach was accused of making up a story about chasing off prowlers at a fellow officer's home in September 2007. When the officer arrived at his home where his family was asleep, they were unaware of the supposed struggle. More...
James Burton Davis, age 80, of Sylvania, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Funeral services were Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Chapel with the Rev. Walter Leveritt officiating. More...
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Training to be Held
Who needs erosion and sediment control certification? Erosion and sedimentation control training and certification is included in an amendment to the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act in 2007. Cont ractors, landscapers and others involved in areas of work that require soil disturbance are required to have certification. More...
Pre-Prom Fashion Show Burke County High School in conjunction with David's Bridal & Men's Warehouse will host a pre-prom fashion show on Thursday, March 26, at 4 p.m., in the J.D. Smith Auditorium at BCHS. The juniors and seniors of BCHS will model the latest attire in prom fashion. More...
Elim Praise Elim Praise Tabernacle will have its revival 7:30 nightly Tuesday-Friday, March 31- April 3. The Rev. Mark S. Pierson of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Augusta will be the guest evangelist. Also, the church will have family supper and Bible study 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. More...
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Coleman of Waynesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Shonda Coleman, to Marcus Crawford, son of Mrs. Mary Crawford of Waynesboro and the late Levi Crawford. The wedding is planned for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Augusta. More...
SGA Elementary School student Michael Thompson Jr. was shocked when his greatest wish was granted Friday afternoon by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Volunteers surprised him in his classroom with the news that he would travel to Knoxville, Tenn. next month to attend a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) match and meet his favorite wrestler, Triple H. Seven-year-old Michael, a patient at the MCG Health Children's Medical Center, has endured three open heart surgeries to treat a chronic condition he was diagnosed with before birth. His mother, Evelyn Proctor, said he watches wrestling nearly every day. Above, Michael jumps up and down as volunteer Kelley Dube tells him of his granted wish. His mother and Make-A-Wish volunteer Kristen Sullivan look on with smiles. More...
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