News

Candidates for the Morgan County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 and 5 seats participated in a forum last week, including (l-r) Carl Jones, Ed Latham, Cedric Robertson, Claudia Crenshaw, Nathan Park, and Zeke Lambert. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Candidates for the Morgan County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 and 5 seats participated in a forum last week, including (l-r) Carl Jones, Ed Latham, Cedric Robertson, Claudia Crenshaw, Nathan Park, and Zeke Lambert. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Forum introduces Morgan County BOC candidates

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Early voting for the March 18 special election kicked off last week.
Dr. Virgil Cole

Dr. Virgil Cole

UPDATE: Cole retires early; interim superintendent named

Staff Report
Thursday, March 6, 2025
In a letter sent to the community last Friday, Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole announced his intent to retire early due to health reasons.Cole thanked the school system and community for the opportunity to serve and said his decision to retire early, on Feb. 28 instead...
These suspected psilocybin mushrooms were sent to the crime lab for analysis. CONTRIBUTED

These suspected psilocybin mushrooms were sent to the crime lab for analysis. CONTRIBUTED

South Carolina man arrested for trafficking

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A Greene County deputy arrested a Blythewood, South Carolina, man on Feb. 27 for trafficking in psilocybin mushrooms, which are classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.The suspect, Darrian Marquis Schofield, 28, was also cited for alteration of a license plate.According to reports, Lt....
Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Kinsaul receives national award, named state TOTY finalist

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 6, 2025
During an all-school assembly Tuesday, Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul was surprised with the $25,000 Milken Educator Award.Dubbed the “Oscars of teaching,” the Milken Educator Awards recognize the best teachers across the nation.
Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced his retirement a few months earlier than expected. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced his retirement a few months earlier than expected. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County superintendent Virgil Cole retires early

Staff Report
Monday, March 3, 2025
In a letter sent to the community last Friday, Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole announced his plans to retire early due to health reasons related to a recent diagnosis.Cole thanked the school system and community for the opportunity to serve and said his decision to...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

ELITE Academy prepares students for life beyond MCHS

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 27, 2025
This school year, Morgan County High School’s special education department has launched the ELITE Academy, a transition program for adult students to gain valuable job, social, and independent living skills.Special education teacher Sonya Meyer told the Morgan County Board of Education on Feb. 10...
Da’Vhon Crowden

Da’Vhon Crowden

Deputies arrest scammer with $50K in stolen cash

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Greene County deputies arrested a scammer who tried to bilk a local woman of $50,000 he convinced her to give him on Feb. 21.Da’Vhon Crowden, 29, of 2506 Wylene St., Jacksonville, Fla., has been charged with theft by deception, accessing of computers for fraudulent purposes, and exploitation and...
Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Learning how to bury the hatchet in Greensboro

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Jim Clemente, a writer and former FBI behavioral analyst at O3C Partners, and 321 Stop Bullying launched the “Bury the Hatchet” Movement Tour on Feb. 22 at the Greensboro First Methodist Church campus off Broad Street.
Allen L. Porterfield

Allen L. Porterfield

Altercation on Newsome Street results in arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
An altercation on Newsome Street on Feb. 17 resulted in the arrest of a Greensboro man on multiple charges.According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Allen Lacy Porterfield, of 1740 Bramlett Rd., faces charges of obstruction, cruelty to children in the first degree, two counts of cruelty to...
Subscribe to