Entries from August 2011

Bill Anderson concert could be called off

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Mark Beardsley
in Top Stories
Friday, August 12. 2011
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Bill Anderson fans hoping to see him in concert Sept. 17 at the dedication of the performing arts center bearing his name had better buy tickets, or the concert may be canceled.

“The performing arts dedication concert at Commerce High School is in danger of being canceled,” warned concert organizer and WJJC Radio manager Rob Jordan Monday. “So far we don’t have enough to pay the band. Bill’s not charging us, but he has to pay the band.” [Full Story »] 

Gregg new head coach at Erskine College

Posted by
Erin Rossiter
in Sports
Friday, August 12. 2011
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Talented basketball players can expect to see more of Russ Gregg around town.

The Commerce native recently accepted the head-coaching job, his first, at Erskine College in Due West, SC.

Recruiting is his top priority, he said, and that includes his home state. [Full Story »] 

Authority trying to remove iron from water

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Friday, August 12. 2011
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Cathy Wilson and her mother, Anne Wallace, don’t mind paying the Nicholson Water Authority for water service, but they sure would like to be able to drink, wash clothes with and cook with the water that comes out the faucet.

The two Old Kings Bridge Road residents attended the Aug. 3 meeting of the Nicholson Water Authority hoping to learn that the authority is addressing the severely iron-stained water they experience intermittently.
[Full Story »] 

OPINION: When to get excited

Posted by
Susan Harper
in Opinions
Friday, August 12. 2011
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By Susan Harper

Are you excited about the concert tonight, Aunt Sue?” That was my niece, Cary, talking to me after lunch last Sunday. My brother and I were visiting – we had come to see her in a production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” done by the same community theater group she performed with last summer, and I was still dazzled by her performance of the night before.

She is luminous onstage, and I’m not used to that yet – may never get used to it. I see now why performers are called “stars.” [Full Story »] 

AutoZone employee caught stealing

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Friday, August 12. 2011
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An employee of a local auto parts store could face felony theft by taking charges, according to an incident report filed last week by the Commerce Police Department.

The report said an officer talked with a loss prevention manager for AutoZone, who said he was investigating an employee of the Homer Road store for stealing merchandise. [Full Story »] 

Caryl Cronic (8-10-11)

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Friday, August 12. 2011
BRASELTON - Caryl Hansard Cronic, 71, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011. She was born the daughter of the late H.D. and Jamie Annell Wheeler Hansard in Forsyth County. She was a graduate of Brenau College and taught in Hall County and the Gainesville City School System for many years. She also worked over 21 years in the Gainesville area banks. ... [Full Story »] 

Vinnie McDonald (8-12-11)

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Friday, August 12. 2011
COMMERCE – Vinnie J. McDonald, 95, died Friday, August 12, 2011. Mr. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. McDonald; and a son, Jerry McDonald. Survivors include a son, E.J. McDonald, Commerce; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, at ... [Full Story »] 

Ladena Tate (8-11-11)

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Friday, August 12. 2011
JEFFERSON – Ladena Damons Tate, 45, died Thursday, August 11, 2011. Born on October 30, 1965, she was the daughter of Freddie Damons of Jefferson and the late Mary Frances Starks Damon. She had gone to Jackson County High School and was a self employed caregiver for Home Health Care. Survivors in addition to her father include fiancée, ... [Full Story »] 

Football: EJCHS edged 20-17 in exhibition

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, August 11. 2011
East Jackson got two touchdowns from C.J. Allen and three turnovers from its defense but dropped its lone dress rehearsal of the preseason, 20-17, to Johnson at home Thursday. “There were a lot of positives,” first-year coach Brian Smith said. “I felt like our starters did some good things. We knew we would have some issues with the ... [Full Story »] 

Football photos! East Jackson scrimmage vs. Johnson

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, August 11. 2011
Snapshots of East Jackson's scrimmage with Johnson Thursday cp_load_widget('AkKA5uKLUA55', 'cincopa_widget_c24f37a8-4baa-444c-9e91-d2bc669a0191'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »] 
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