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BOE millage rate unchanged for 2010-11

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Tuesday, October 12. 2010

In a unanimous vote at the called meeting of the Banks County Board of Education on Thursday, Oct. 7, the board approved the 2010-2011 millage rate of 13.244 mills. This is the same millage rate as the previous year. In other business at Thursday’s called meeting: •the board approved the following personnel items: new hires: Vivian Ortiz, ... [Full Story »]

Silver Dollar City celebrating 50 year of family fun in the Ozark Mountains

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Tuesday, October 12. 2010

Martha Sudweeks, known as “Granny Bubbles,” has been making lye soap since her great-grandmother taught her how to when she was 5-years-old. She can now be found stirring a big pot of boiling soap in the craft village of Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo., where she quickly tells visitors the many uses of the old-fashioned soap. Nearby is ... [Full Story »]

Development authority to fund economic director position

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

Hiring an economic director has long been a topic of debate among Banks County officials. Now it appears as if leaders are finally ready to move on hiring someone to oversee economic development for the county. The Banks County Development Authority agreed in a called meeting Wednesday morning to fund the position for the first year. A salary ... [Full Story »]

Fall, October return like two old friends

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010

In theory, I suppose, your favorite month should be the one you were born in. However, while I was born in May (a fine month to be sure), I’ve always put the month of October at the vry top of my list. October arrived once again last Friday and I welcomed it back with open arms. There will always be something special about October, to me at ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Fall, October return like two old friends

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010

Two face drug charges in Banks County

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010

Two Maysville residents face drug charges in Banks County. Officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant late on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at a residence located at 640 Queen Road, Maysville. During the course of executing the search warrant, officers arrested two Maysville residents and seized approximately four grams ... [Full Story »]

Family fun in Myrtle Beach

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010

BY AMANDA MYLER For a family fun vacation that will appeal to all ages, Myrtle Beach, S.C., is the perfect destination. Myrtle Beach has so much to offer with 60 miles of beaches, the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, great shops and restaurants, golf and a wide range of activities for kids and the entire family. I visited the Myrtle Beach website for ... [Full Story »]

BCHS Homecoming Queen crowned

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Friday, October 1. 2010

Ashley O'Kelley is crowned the 2010 Homecoming Queen. Video below. See The Banks County News for the rest of the court in the Oct. 6 edition. [Full Story »]

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