Before the hysteria set in by Hurricane Helene, Burke County High School softball was cruising through their season. They secured first place in region following a doubleheader against Laney on ...

As with any major catastrophe, fear of looting sets in almost immediately. Flashback to COVID-19, the racial unrest events, and the amount of looting that took place in major cities across America, ...

It can happen when you least expect it – your credit card is declined! In some cases, you might not have enough money in your account, or you forgot to tell your bank you’re traveling abroad. But if ...

The Republican-controlled State Election Board Friday approved a controversial change in election rules requiring counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

Mr. Larry Evans, of Waynesboro, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of ...

Many people were awake during the night of the storm. The howling winds and ripping debris were enough to keep even the most ...

Hurricane Helene hit Burke County in the early morning hours of Friday, September 27, leaving the county with the most ...

Burke County 4-H decided to form a Food Challenge Team once again. Teams are comprised of 2-4 students in the 6th-8th grades.

Burke is among 41 Georgia counties eligible for federal funding after President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Biden ...

The Burke County High School esports team began its first full year during the week of September 23. Prior to the games that count, they played in two weeks of preseason games, going 19-5 across all ...

One of the privileges of our blessed life is the interesting people we meet. From carpenters to old timey moonshiners, to ...

Yes, I was one of those people. I admit it. Having up-close-and-personally lived through two previous hurricanes here in the ...