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Burke County candidate drops out of sheriff race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Lewis Blanchard, a Burke County sheriff candidate, announced on Wednesday that he is ending his campaign. In a statement, Blanchard says the primary election outcome shows strong support for the current sheriff’s office and Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. “I sincerely thank everyone who supported me throughout...
Terry Franklin Syms, Sr.
Mr. Terry Franklin Syms, Sr. “PaPa”, the son of the late Frank and Pearl Jenkins Syms, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County and grew up in the McBean area. He was a devoted member of Green’s Cut Methodist Church, a graduate of Waynesboro High […]
How Burke County citizens are tackling the heat wave
With near record temperatures, Burke County citizens are trying their best to stay cool. This past week on June 26, the Burke County EMA posted on its Facebook page informing residents of multiple cooling stations being set up inside the Waynesboro city limits. Specifically, these stations are located inside the gym at Citizens Park and at the Boxing Center at […]
Headed to the Bench: Judge-Elect Charles Lyons 'Ready to Learn and Accept Good Advice'
Augusta attorney Charles Lyons has been elected to the Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court bench that serves Burke and Richmond counties. Judge-elect Lyons will replace retiring Augusta Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Daniel J. Craig. Lyons is set to take office in January. During a June 18 runoff election, voters in...
CSRA crews battle 4 structure fires during extreme heat this week
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Firefighters have battled three home fires and one structure fire during extreme temperatures this week in Aiken and Burke County, according to authorities. In the latest fire, Aiken crews responded to a shed that caught on fire on the 600 block of Oliver Street in Beech...
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