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Dylan Sargent delivered a game-wnning infield single in the bottom of the seventh inning in the win over Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Dylan Sargent delivered a game-wnning infield single in the bottom of the seventh inning in the win over Johnson. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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Warriors sweep non-region doubleheader

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Warriors got a pair of wins last Saturday, taking advantage of a few dry days so far this season. The Warriors hosted Johnson and Riverside in a three-game series, with each team playing twice during the day-long affair.
Kylie Johnson won a pair of individual events in the opening meet of the season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

Kylie Johnson won a pair of individual events in the opening meet of the season. (Photo/Staci Sulhoff)

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WC track athletes excel at the Bluff

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County track team got the 2020 season started last week with a three-team meet at Cherokee Bluff High School, The Warriors competed with the Bears and Jackson County, turning in several top performances in the girls and boys divisions.
Members of the 8U team are Anna Abernathy, Camilla Anderson, Bree Brookshire, Bailey Collins, Allie Fowler, Maggie Griffin, Kinsley Hall, Evelyn Knight, Adalyn Morgan, and Ansleigh Vandiver. The team's head coach Is Lloyd Collins, with Mike Anderson and Suzanee Abernathy serving as assistant coaches. (Photos/WCRD)

Members of the 8U team are Anna Abernathy, Camilla Anderson, Bree Brookshire, Bailey Collins, Allie Fowler, Maggie Griffin, Kinsley Hall, Evelyn Knight, Adalyn Morgan, and Ansleigh Vandiver. The team's head coach Is Lloyd Collins, with Mike Anderson and Suzanee Abernathy serving as assistant coaches. (Photos/WCRD)

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WCRD teams earn state bids

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
A pair of White County Recreation Department youth basketball teams are set to play this weekend in the Georgia Recreation and Park Association's Class C State tournament. The county's two 8U All-Star teams earned spots in the state tournament during the District 7 tournaments in late January.
Andrew Pierce lands a header during the match with Lumpkin County. Pierce scored the winning goal in the second half. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Andrew Pierce lands a header during the match with Lumpkin County. Pierce scored the winning goal in the second half. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Warriors win, finish second

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Warriors came close to capturing their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup title, posting a 2-0-1 record during the week-long event. The Warriors and West Hall both finished the tournament with identical records, and played to a 3-3 draw in the opening round.
TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

TMU senior Bethany Hyde tossed a no-hitter during tournament. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Truett McConnell wins NFCA Leadoff Classic

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
The Truett McConnell softball team had a stellar performance weekend at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Leadoff Classic. The Lady Bears, ranked No. 14 in the latest NAIA national poll posted a 4-1 record to earn the tournament title, which featured three other teams ranked in the Top 20.
Carson Brown earned the win in the series opener. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Carson Brown earned the win in the series opener. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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Bears beat No. 1 team

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Truett McConnell registered a big early season series win last weekend in Cleveland, taking two of three games from Tennessee Wesleyan. The Bulldogs, the 2019 NAIA national champions, came into the series ranked No.
The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

The Lady Warriors picked up their second consecutive Crown Mountain Cup championship last weekend in Dahlonega, posting a 2-0 win over Lumpkin County in the title game. (Photo/WCHS Soccer)

Crown Cup champs

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 5, 2020
After three games in six days, the White County Lady Warriors' soccer team walked off of Cottrell Field at Lumpkin County High School as the 2020 Crown Mountain Cup champions.
The White County Board of Education approved calendars for the next two school years at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27.

The White County Board of Education approved calendars for the next two school years at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27.

BOE sets calendars for two school years

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The White County Board of Education approved calendars for the next two school years at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27. The school board approved Option 1, which has short breaks in October and February, said White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett.
Flood Safety Preparedness Week showcases a new tip each day to inform you and your family on the hazards, safety and preparation for floods.

Flood Safety Preparedness Week showcases a new tip each day to inform you and your family on the hazards, safety and preparation for floods.

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Flood Safety Preparedness Week begins March 9

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Flooding can happen whenever it rains, with little or no time to prepare or evacuate. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency recognizes Flood Safety Preparedness Week March 9-13. The week encourages residents and their families to prepare for flooding.
Max Norton was among residents turning out Tuesday, March 3, for early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Max Norton was among residents turning out Tuesday, March 3, for early voting in the Presidential Preference Primary. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Early voting begins for pair of elections

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Early voting in Georgia’s Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and the Cleveland mayor special election kicked off Monday, March 2, and continues through Friday, March 20.