A burst of static bursts from the intercom into my open car window.

Augusta Prep's Jamie Alexander signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play soccer at Furman University.

To the editor: The McDuffie Department of Juvenile Justice office is pleased to announce our participation in the 2012 National Crime Victims' Week events from April 22-28.

KIWANIS PANCAKES WHERE: Thomson Depot WHEN: 5-7:30 p.m. today DETAILS: The meal includes pancakes and syrup, grits, sausage and bacon. Beverages are included for dine-in meals only.

A 68-year-old Thomson woman died Sunday afternoon when she ran a stop sign and traveled into the path of another vehicle, police said. Irene Moneyham Fulmer was driving her 2001 Ford Explorer east on Old Milledgeville Road. Shortly after 2 p.m.

Thomson police officers arrested five people over three days for possessing marijuana. The unrelated incidents occurred during three routine traffic stops. During the first incident, which occurred Feb.

• The Thomson Family Y is accepting applications for summer employment. Positions include counselors, site directors and specialty camp workers. Applications are available at the Thomson Family Y, 130 Main St. Visit www.thefamilyy.org.

Anita Cummings stands in the hallway at Thomson Elementary School and speaks to many second- and third-graders as they walk by, single file, on their way back to their classrooms. A few break from the line to give her a hug.

Happy cows don't come just from California, like the commercial says. They can also be found at Hillcrest Dairy in Dearing.

McDuffie County voters made calls and visited the old courthouse Monday in a last-minute bid to make sure they are registered for the March 6 presidential preference primary.

On Feb. 1, the gym at Thomson High School resembled a career fair. Booths showcasing a variety of elective classes lined the walls.

The Lakeside boys endure a tough loss while Stateboro nothces a needed region win.

Twitter @DonnieFetter It now costs more for Columbia County residents to surrender multiple pets to Animal Services. Previously, pet owners were charged $25 for the first pet and $5 for each subsequent pet given over to Animal Services.

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The lights are finally at the end of the tunnel for Augusta Prep.