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Comer man arrested for 17-year-old NC murder

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Tuesday, February 7. 2012

A Comer man was arrested Monday in connection with a 17-year old North Carolina murder case that was recently reopened. Madison County chief deputy Shawn Burns said their office was contacted by Cleveland County North Carolina’s sheriff’s investigators Monday morning, who told them they had an active warrant for a June 21, 1995 murder in ... [Full Story »]

Madison spending on schools above state avg.

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Tuesday, February 7. 2012

The Madison County School System was among the highest in the area in per-student spending last year. The Madison system spent $9,032 per student in FY2011. The rate was above the state average, which was $8,593 per student. While Madison spent less for pupil services, general administrative and maintenance and operations expenses than the ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. Food Bank to move to old forestry office

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Monday, February 6. 2012

Madison County’s food bank will soon move to the old forestry office on Hwy. 98. County commissioners approved the move 5-0 recently, noting that the current locale on Sunset Drive in Danielsville is too small. Commissioner John Pethel said it’s a shame not to have a better facility for the food bank. “With the good things they are ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested for allegedly striking pregnant girlfriend

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Sunday, February 5. 2012

A Danielsville man was arrested recently after he allegedly struck his pregnant girlfriend in the head. Dustin Lawrence Bellamy, 22, 1276 Macedonia Church Road, was charged with battery against a female who is pregnant. His girlfriend said they were sitting in his pick-up at his father’s house on Macedonia Church Road when they began to argue ... [Full Story »]

Local mentors find reward in helping others

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Friday, February 3. 2012

When it comes to being a mentor to a child, there are many ways to approach the task. For Doyle and Helen Beatenbough, it was a team approach. The couple met their mentee “Rusty” (not his real name) when he was in the fourth grade. “He was just an itty bitty little fellow, now he’s taller than I am,” Doyle said of Rusty, who’s now ... [Full Story »]

Negotiations continue on Watson Mill

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

Watson Mill will remain a state park and clerks will remain at the park to handle reservations — provided Madison County provides about $26,000 a year for park maintenance. State officials, who downgraded the park and laid off the staff this past fall, expect a $26,760 per year commitment from the county for Watson Mill. The Department of ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville woman charged with obstruction, battery

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

A Danielsville woman was arrested recently after she refused to cooperate with officers who were dispatched to a domestic dispute and a drunken woman sitting in the road. Beth Michelle Toole, 45, 292 Hillwood Drive, was charged with disorderly conduct, obstruction or simple battery against a police officer/dog/corrections or detention officer. ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville council member resigns

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

The drama in Danielsville continues with the surprise resignation of long-time councilwoman Janice Merk. Merk resigned Monday last week at the end of a special called meeting in which the council voted to approve a special election to replace former mayor Phillip Croya, who resigned Jan. 10. She told the council she was resigning, effective ... [Full Story »]

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