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‘Tis the season to be jolly
Downtown Perry becomes a Christmas wonderland Friday, Dec. 2, during the annual open house hosted by businesses and volunteers. Activities are planned throughout the square with strolling carolers in period…
Election audit shows results were ‘100% accurate’
A random hand-counted audit of locally-cast ballots during this year’s General Election showed that the results reported following the General Election held earlier this month were “100 percent accurate.” According…
Commission honors former board member Edd Sadler
The Taylor County Commission honored one of its own last week, passing a proclamation recognizing former Commissioner Edd Sadler, who died Nov. 11. Sadler represented District 3 on the commission…
Man, 26, arrested for sending nude photographs to juvenile
A 26-year-old Live Oak man faces numerous felony charges after allegedly sending nude photos of himself to a Taylor County juvenile. Justin Lamar Floyd, 26, remains at the Suwannee County…
‘Ready to work’
Resolute. Happy. Nervous. Thankful. Those were the expressions that played across the faces of Bonnie Sue Agner, Jeannie Mathis and Danny Glover Jr. Tuesday evening during swearing-in ceremonies where they…
Time to fire it up!
In just two weeks, the ninth annual Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival will bring award-winning barbecue and hours of live music to Forest Capital State Park. Admission is once…
$561,000 awarded to local residents by FEMA
While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), using its own algorithms, initially suggested that there was only $24,000 in damages from Hurricane Hermine in Taylor County, since approving individual assistance…
Demps, Russell take their seats on board of county commission
With two newly-elected members taking part in their first meeting, the Taylor County Commission tackled a wide range of issues Tuesday, starting with its annual re-organization. Former Perry Mayor Thomas…
Always a story to tell
By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer Pistols strapped to their sides, the three brothers were an intimidating sight cantering up the lane. Drawing their horses abreast to the porch,…
Family prays for Gabby’s return
Glenda Michele “Gabby” (Pearson) Griffin spent the Sunday afternoon of Nov. 1, 2015, with friends watching her beloved Dallas cowboys fall to the Seattle Seahawks, 13-12. She left the gathering…
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