Area News
Church Plans Yard Sale Giveaway
A yard sale giveaway has been scheduled from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 18 at Pennville First Baptist Church, 77 Moore St., Summerville. Yard sale items and lunch are free. Pastor Terry Colbert invites the public.
Read MoreGore Property Ownership Is Disputed
Kenneth Futch purchased an undeveloped piece of property at 100 Storey Mill Road near Gore. Another person claims Futch does not own that land, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s reports. Futch said he purchased the property from Thomas Jett three months ago. Duncan Shropshire, however, disagrees. “Mr. Futch stated he has spoken with Mr. Shropshire…
Read MoreVictim Tracks Phone’s Location; Considers Pressing Charges
A Summerville woman is pondering whether to press charges against the person who took her cellphone on Sunday, according to city police reports. Chloe Rosser lost her phone in the CVS parking lot around 4 p.m. She believed someone picked it up and left. “When they attempted to track the phone by the lost phone…
Read MoreBurglar Hides Inside Local Business
An indoor security camera recorded a burglar hiding inside a local hardware store Tuesday night, according to Summerville Police Detective Ty Hutchins. Cops were called to Marvins Builders Supply, 11170 Hwy. 27, around 10:30 p.m. when the burglar alarm went off twice. The store manager also arrived a little bit later to help. “[I] followed…
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Watch for a crash on Hwy. 27 On Taylor Ridge
Emergency crews are heading to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 27 on Taylor Ridge. Watch for traffic in that area. Traffic is blocked for now.
Read More(Photos) Judge Tosses Recall
Senior Judge Adele Grubbs has ruled against a recall petition aimed at removing Chattooga County Board of Education Chairman John Agnew. “The Court finds that the factual allegations of the petition are not sufficient to support the recall petition,” Grubbs wrote in her opinion, which was issued on Thursday. The senior judge cited the fact…
Read MoreBenefit Planned For Mike England May 11 At Park
A motorcycle/cakewalk/ raffle benefit for Mike England has been scheduled from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday at J. R. “Dick” Dowdy Park in Summerville. Kickstands up at noon. The bands, The Bread of Life Singers and Calvary Way, will be performing. Barbecue, hot dogs, drinks, chips, popcorn, auction, cake walk, face painting and bike…
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(UPDATED) Spring Creek Bridge Has Been Repaired
(UPDATE: Chattooga County Public Works Director Joe Reed said Thursday morning a hole in the bridge in front of Spring Creek Baptist Church has been repaired.) A hole has formed in the bridge in front of Spring Creek Baptist Church and that bridge will be closed until tomorrow, according to Chattooga County Public Works Director…
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