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Recalling good times with faithful buddy

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Monday, November 10. 2008

The last several days have been filled with a great deal of stress. A co-worker’s son was involved in a very serious accident. We have been involved with a new project at work which has called for many extra hours. In addition, my extended family and I had to say goodbye to a faithful friend who had been with us for more than 12 years. Our ... [Full Story »]

BCSO makes several drug arrests

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Monday, November 10. 2008

Several drug arrests were made last week by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Tuesday, Oct. 28, a search warrant was executed at a Maysville residence after BCSO narcotics investigators made controlled buys of narcotics from the residence. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of several pills and the ... [Full Story »]

BOC moves toward hiring economic director

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Monday, November 10. 2008

The Banks County Board of Commissioners paved the way for hiring an economic director last week, although a time frame for hiring someone has not been discussed publicly. The BOC and the Banks County Development Authority have both struggled over details in the contract for an economic development director. However, there has been no discussion ... [Full Story »]

Banks County Election Results

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Tuesday, November 4. 2008

As of 9:37 p.m., with 14 of 14 precincts reporting. Further updates will be made as results are announced by county officials. President of the United States Votes John McCain President Sarah Palin Vice President (Republican) 5114 Barack Obama President Joe Biden Vice President (Democrat) 1026 Bob Barr President Wayne A. Root Vice President ... [Full Story »]

Millage rate to remain same: BOC approves 8.304 millage rate

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Tuesday, November 4. 2008

For the fourth year in a row, the Banks County Board of Commissioners has kept the millage rate at 8.304. At a meeting last week, the BOC unanimously approved the millage rate. “We’re real proud that we are able to do this for the county without raising the millage rate at all,” BOC chairman Gene Hart said. “There was a lot of cutting ... [Full Story »]

Banks County man arrested for pointing a gun at another man

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Tuesday, November 4. 2008

A Banks County man has been arrested for pointing a gun at another man. Sheriff Charles Chapman said Wayne Holcomb, 54, Samples-Scales Road, Homer, was being held in the Banks County jail Monday on charges of pointing a gun at another person and false imprisonment. Chapman said deputies responded to a residence Sunday evening on Samples-Scales ... [Full Story »]

Election coming up Tuesday; 1,835 countians already cast ballot

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

Banks Countians will go to the polls Tuesday to cast their choice for president, as well as decide on state races and local issues. With one month of early voting held for the first time ever, a record number of voters — almost 2,000 — have already cast a ballot. In addition to voting for a presidential candidate, voters will also decide ... [Full Story »]

Return to Oz at Beech Mountain, N.C.

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

Ever dream of skipping along the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Lion on the way to the magical Land of Oz? What about stopping off at Professor Marvel’s wagon to peer into his crystal ball? For one magical weekend every year, visitors to Beech Mountain, N.C., can visit the Land of Oz. In the 1970s, the Land of Oz ... [Full Story »]

Banks County CVB presents fourth annual chocolate fair

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

The Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau invites everyone out to the fourth annual CVB Chocolate Fair on Nov. 10 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Tanger Town Centre at Banks Crossing. The fair is a competition for amateur bakers in which participants bring their chocolate creation entries and each entry is judged ... [Full Story »]

Incidents reported in Baldwin

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

Incidents reported to the Baldwin Police Department last week include the following: •lost of mislaid property at a Heartwood Way residence. •theft at an Airport Road residence. •damage to property at a Baldwin Court Drive, Cornelia, residence. •recovery of stolen property at a Willingham Avenue residence. •juvenile complaint at an ... [Full Story »]

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