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Celebrity Waiter Night back on the menu

While 2020 will go down as quite a year to remember, Burke County folks can also thank it a tad for resurrecting an event that’s been loved and missed by the community. “If anyone knows how to throw a shindig, it’s Burke County,” said Lindsey Beazley Keller, co-chair for the Downtown Organization of Retailers ( DOOR), the group responsible for […]

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Legendary Coach Big john Thompson Passes

John Thompson Jr. passed away this week at the age of 78. He was a disciplinary basketball coach that got the best out of all his players and molded them into men. He was the first black coach to win a National title.

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LAKEVIEW RESTAURANT: BACK TO ITS GLORY DAYS

If I ate bacon, right now I’d be telling you how amazing the cream cheese chicken wrap is, but since I don’t, you’ll have to trust this fact: Within a matter of half an hour, at least 10 people swore the deep fried wrap is one of the best things they’ve ever eaten. Yes they swore. One even

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Lakeview Restaurant, a staple in the Burke County food community for several decades, has been fully remodeled and now boasts waterfront seating. Owner Russ Drake and staff opened the doors to the public Tuesday afternoon, following a nine-month facelift that included doubling the size of the

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Brilliant Zouks make history in CPL | New York Carib News

Reigning champions Barbados Tridents bungled a straightforward run chase to slump to a shock defeat as St Lucia Zouks made history with the lowest total ever defended in Caribbean Premier League history here yesterday.

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DOOR’s Celebrity Waiter Night returns

For months, people have asked the questions: “Can 2020 get any worse?” “What level of Jumanji are we on?” As many folks across Burke County prepare to hoist their white flags in surrender, a hero steps into the Waynesboro arena, an old friend looking for a lively crowd, though this time

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'I Just Want to Spread Awareness': Naomi Osaka Wears Face Mask with Breonna Taylor's Name on It at U. S. Open

Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she's highly aware that people watch the U.S. Open all over the world, so she wanted to use the tournament to raise awareness

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Expectant father Kohli likely to travel to Australia – source - Stabroek News

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) - India captain Virat Kohli is likely to travel to Australia later this year despite his wife expecting their first child in January, a key Indian cricket board (BCCI) official told Reuters

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Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life | The Atlanta Voice

The see-and-be-seen scene in the U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium corporate suites is different this year: The usual cast of celebrities, socialites and sponsors — banned, along with all spectators, because of the pandemic — has been replaced by the stars of the sport themselves. The 64 seeded

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BES paraprofessional killed in crash last week | The True Citizen

A three-car collision claimed the life of a Burke County educator Thursday morning. Shalonda Free-Gardner, 40, of Girard was killed after her Honda Accord collided with another vehicle head-on while traveling along Highway 24. According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, Gardner was

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IPL bubble breach will have strong consequences, Bangalore warn players - Stabroek News

DUBAI, (Reuters) - Any wilful breach of the bio-secure bubble at this year’s Indian Premier League by any Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player could jeopardise the tournament and will have “strong consequences” for him, the IPL team have

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Eric Trump, Son of President Donald Trump, Tweets on Potential NFL Protests: ‘Football is Officially Dead’ – Free Press of Jacksonville

USA TODAY Jim Reineking - If you've already held your fantasy football draft, you wasted your time. That is, at least according to Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, who tweeted Monday night that [...]

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Shooting causes crash on bypass

No one involved had been identified at press time, but a shooter caused a head-on collision when he fired into a car travelling east toward Walmart on the Waynesboro bypass. A little before 7 a. m. Tuesday, the Waynesboro Police Department and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call

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Eather Eugene Cheeks

Eather Eugene Cheeks, 83, entered into rest Friday, August 14, 2020. He was born in Washington County, Georgia to the late Eather and Tina Cheeks and moved to Burke County in 1958. He retired from Yancey Brothers after 36 years of service. He was the owner operator of Cheeks Choice BBQ and Beaver

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LeBron James Shares Thank You Letter from Colin Kaepernick About Fighting Systemic Racism

Colin Kaepernick used a handwritten letter to thank LeBron James for doing what he did as a professional athlete: Use his fame, platform, and influence […]

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Jamaican official says Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID - Black News Channel

By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica's Minister of Health says legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Minister Christopher Tufton said Bolt was aware of the results and his recent contacts were being traced. 'It is now

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Through the eyes of a child

Various fireworks shows lit up the skies across Burke County in celebration of the Fourth of July, like the Fireworks Extravaganza that had 7-year-old Noah Oglesby mesmerized on Saturday. The show, organized by Britt Marchman, takes place at the Waynesboro Country Club each year, overlooking the

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Naomi Osaka Uses U.S. Open to Advocate for BLM

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Root left out of England T20 squad for Australia series - Stabroek News

(Reuters) - England test captain Joe Root has been left out of the Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against Australia but will return for the three one-day internationals, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said

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Meal delivery services from Burke County Public Schools resume | The True Citizen

Meal delivery services to local children provided by the Burke County Public School System resumed this

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NFL To Allow Social Justice Messages On Players' Helmets

The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of helmets bearing the names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence

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About the NBA Player boycott and voting at FedExForum . . . - TSDMemphis.com

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Serena Williams could get GOAT status at U.S.Open | New Pittsburgh Courier

Tennis great Serena Williams is on her way to breaking her own record of 23 Grand Slam titles with a shot at 24 in the U.S. Open on Aug. 31. … Continued The post Serena Williams could get GOAT status at U.S.Open appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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Lewis fireworks hand Patriots maiden win - Stabroek News

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NASCAR drivers cautious of COVID-19 as playoffs begin - Black News Channel

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has decided it will not grant COVID-19 relief during the playoffs, meaning a positive coronavirus test will end a driver's championship bid. The playoffs begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina without a safety net for

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Chargers Weekly – Chapter 2

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County approves solar farm

Burke County Commissioners cleared the way last week for construction of a 390- acre solar farm on property in the northwest section of the county. The property, known locally as the Buster Templeton Place, is situated on the east side of Springhill Church Road near its intersection with Hephzibah

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Corky Kell Classic moves out of The Benz to nine different locations | The Atlanta Voice

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