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3 arrested in Cole Thomas case
North Carolina authorities arrested three suspects Monday, July 17, in relation to the November 2016 disappearance of 22-year-old Cole Thomas, the nephew of Perry resident Cheryl Curry. Julian Valles Jr.,…
Late to class, driver speeds 116 mph
A Florida State University student who said he was worried he would be late for class was stopped on U.S. Highway 19 North in Perry Tuesday morning driving 116 mph…
County begins budget talks facing a $1.3 million deficit
While a modest increase in county’s taxable value is expected to provide the Taylor County Commission some additional tax revenue next fiscal year, the board still has some hard decisions…
Board to review discipline matrix
The Taylor County School Board will hold a public hearing on the district’s proposed amended discipline matrix at its next regular meeting Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m. A legal…
School district reviewing design for new Perry Primary School
Taylor County School District officials are working on the final details to complete plans for the new Perry Primary School. According to Superintendent of School Danny Glover Jr., the architects…
Burglars target coastal homes
A vehicle stolen during a rash of burglaries that hit Taylor County’s coastal communities Tuesday night was found abandoned in Dixie County Thursday. The grey 2015 Chrysler 200 was not…
Taco Bell, Popeyes construction dates given
Developers of two new restaurants locating to Perry–Taco Bell and Popeyes–hope to begin construction in about four weeks. City Manager Bob Brown said the building plans for both chain restaurants…
Commission eyes a fire assessment
With the Taylor County Commission about to kick off its 2017-18 budget process, the board is also considering a fire assessment, which could replace ad valorem property taxes in funding…
Live in the county? Want city water?
For those who live just outside the City of Perry limits and would like to have access to city water, a possible partnership between the city and county could bring…
Whiddon hit with perjury charge
Manden Whiddon, 23, was back in court Monday afternoon to face a perjury charge after recanting sworn testimony related to the 2015 murder of longtime educator Shelly Strickland. Circuit Judge…
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