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Fireworks light up downtown
Taylor County residents can celebrate the old and ring in the new with family, friends and fireworks Saturday, Dec. 31–New Year’s Eve. The City of Perry will hold dedication ceremonies…
William F. Hightower
William F. “Billy” Hightower, 74, was called home on Monday, December 5, 2016. Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Wacissa United Methodist Church, with visitation…
Property damage from Hermine? Meet Dec. 8 in Steinhatchee
Due to the extent of damage from Hurricane Hermine in Steinhatchee, Taylor County Emergency Management officials have decided to hold a second Local Mitigation Strategy Committee meeting. The meeting will…
Santa’s Pooch Parade is Dec. 10
The Shady Grove Council invites pet-parents to walk their dogs in Santa’s Pooch Parade as part of the Shady Grove Country Christmas festival this Saturday, Dec. 10. Pet parade participants…
Deadline extended for Kidz-Que
The deadline to enter the Kidz-Que Grillmaster Contest has been extended. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, as part of the Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival. Open…
Youth rodeo set for Dec. 10
Little Crackers Rodeo will host its next event Saturday, Dec. 10, at the 4-H Arena at Forest Capital Park during the Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival. Admission is $10…
Motion for grand jury testimony is denied
Circuit Judge David Fina has denied a motion filed on behalf of convicted murderer Garrett Arrowood for grand jury testimony and evidence related to his case. The order was signed…
Bad move: thief targets police chief’s vehicle
A Perry man has been arrested in connection with a spat of break-ins Saturday night that included the police chief’s own vehicle. Perry Police Department (PPD) Chief Jamie Cruse reported…
Construction underway
“Let’s build this house!” Taylor County Habitat for Humanity’s Cecile Hance exclaimed at ground-breaking ceremonies for the first home-build project undertaken by the group in 15 years. PHOTO: (L to…
17 apply for county administrator spot
The Taylor County Commission has received 17 applications for its soon-to-be-open county administrator position. The board will meet Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. to short-list the candidates down to…
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