🌱 Could Burke County’s indicted sheriff be sidelined by the governor?

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• Could Burke County’s indicted sheriff be sidelined by the governor?

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 74.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Federal indictment raises question about whether governor can suspend Burke County sheriff (wrdw.com) — State and federal investigations into Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams could ultimately affect how law enforcement operates just west of Lincolnton, and officials are weighing whether the governor can suspend him after a new federal indictment. Meanwhile, state agriculture officials have closed their separate probe involving Lincolnton’s mayoral family, even as unresolved questions remain about missing DUI cases and ongoing GBI reviews of the sheriff’s conduct.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

• Sassy Stitchers →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 EVANS TOWN CENTER BLVD, Evans
  10:00 am
• Prehistoric Picture Show →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
  10:30 am
• Baby Storytime →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd, Grovetown
  10:30 am
• Kids Bowl Free at Five Star Lanes
  Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Five Star Lanes 3rd Street, Building 33200 Fort Gordon, GA 30905
  11:00 am
• Brown Bag Book Club →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
  11:30 am
• Adult Craft Workshop →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 105 Old Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown
  1:30 pm
• Kumihimo Weaving Class →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 145 N. Louisville St., Harlem
  2:00 pm
• Alzheimer's Support Group →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
  2:00 pm
• Craft Workshop: Sun Printing
  Mary Willis Library 204 East Liberty Street, Washington, GA 30673
  2:00 pm
• Lego Club →
  Columbia County, GA Calendar, 145 N. Louisville St., Harlem
  5:30 pm
• 7/16/2026 Planning Commission Meeting →
  Grovetown City Meetings City Hall Council Chambers - 103 Old Wrightsboro Road Grovetown G
  6:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Junior Ranger Camp
  A.H. Stephens State Park 456 Alexander Street NW P.O. Box 310
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aspen Dental posted a job opening for Dental Hygienist (RDH) in Appling. Apply here.
• Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Access Property in Thomson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincolnton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Appling

• Helmut Anton ‘Tony' Shucraft (newslj.com)
• UTV Fatality under investigation (baxleynewsbanner.com)
• National FFA Organization Names American Star Awards Finalists; Two are from South Dakota (drgnews.com)

Thomson

• Finding Solutions: Stock the Classroom helps local teachers prepare for students this fall (wrdw.com)

Evans

• Military cat in need of foster home while owner serves overseas (theaugustapress.com)
• Five Most Expensive Homes in Columbia County All Located in Evans (kicks99.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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