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Trunk or Treat
Organizers of Main Street Perry’s first “Trunk or Treat” Halloween night, Oct. 31, said they were “thrilled” with the turn-out. Hundreds of children and their families took part in the…
Hampton Springs: Historic site prey for ‘rampant vandalism’
Facing frequent vandalism and a lack of resources to properly maintain its Hampton Springs Park, the county is looking for “creative solutions” for the park’s future, one of which could…
Veterans to be honored Tuesday, Nov. 11
Taylor County High School (TCHS) JROTC will host its 28th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the gymnatorium. The ceremony will begin at 10:40 a.m. “We ask guests…
Mother, two children injured in crash with log truck
A mother and two children were seriously injured during an early morning crash involving a log truck Tuesday, approximately four miles south of Salem on U.S. Highway 19. Deirdre Drawdy…
Fire Chief McAfee to retire after 25 years
Taylor County Fire Chief Carl McAfee is retiring today (Friday), closing a more-than-25-year career with Taylor County Fire- Rescue. Last week, the Taylor County Commission unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing…
11 from TCI recognized personally by governor
Some 11 officers at Taylor Correctional Institution (TCI) received personal letters of thanks from Gov. Rick Scott Monday in recognition of their “heroic actions” in saving the life of a…
Martial artists from around the world coming to Perry
Karate martial artists from the world will be in Perry next weekend as the Perry Shotokan Kenkojuku Karate dojo and the American Shotokan Karate-do Kenkojuku Alliance (ASKKA) present a series…
Voters will have say on medical marijuana Tuesday
When Taylor County voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, for the 2014 General Election, the ballot will include a number of local and state races, but will also…
$5,000 grant awarded to TDC
The Duke Energy Foundation presented a $5,000 grant this week to the Taylor County Tourism Development Council (TDC) to support local events and festivals organized by the council. “The Duke…
Five face meth, gun charges
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office arrested five Taylor County residents, including a mother and her adult son, late last week on numerous marijuana, methamphetamine and weapon charges. TCSO Capt. Harper…
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