http://www.scanbanks.com ScanBanks en-us hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:11:55 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=51 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=51 A Florida man arrived in Banks County late last week with a prize antique Corvette, but someone decided to help themselves to the classic car valued at more than $100,000.<br><br>Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said his office received a call early Saturday morning from a guest at the Hampton Inn who went outside at approximately 7 a.m. and noticed his truck and the trailer which contained the 1965 Corvette gone. The man was driving a 1983 Chevrolet truck and pulled an enclosed trailer with... Fri, 09 May 2008 08:41:40 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50 Three people died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Monday morning just inside Banks County at the intersection of Hwys. 51 and 63.<br><br>A 1997 Dodge Neon, driven by Michael Benefield, 50, of Carnesville, was involved in the accident when it collided with a 10-wheel garbage truck belonging to Waste Management. According to a report from the Georgia State Patrol office in Gainesville, Benefield did not stop at the intersection as he was traveling on Hwy. 63. Banks... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:40:19 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=49 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=49 With the economy continuing to take a downward turn, Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman is warning citizens to be on the alert for all types of scams.<br><br>The sheriff said this week his office has received reports of people claiming to work for the Banks County Water Department and trying to gain access to residents' homes in this manner. Once inside, the person, or persons, will then take jewelry or other valuables.<br><br>"No one from the water department will be asking to come inside your... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:18:08 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=48 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=48 A state fire organization returned to Banks County last week for a review of state requirements being met and found that 95 percent of all skills checked passed. This was not the case two months ago, when the county only had a 39 percent pass rate.<br><br>The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council, located in Forsyth, visited Banks County Fire Services on Jan. 3 and again on March 18-20.<br><br>... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:05:34 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=47 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=47 Banks County Sheriff's Office officials are still looking into the disappearance of a 17-year-old female who was reported missing by family members Monday.<br><br>Sheriff Charles Chapman said Tuesday morning the teenager was last seen late Sunday afternoon when she left from her residence off Highway 63 with an unidentified white male to go to a movie theatre. Family members told law enforcement authorities the teenager was supposed to be home by midnight but never arrived.<br><br>The following day,... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:05:25 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=46 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=46 A large percentage of the county's volunteer firemen officially turned in their resignation Tuesday night during the Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting.<br><br>Following the reading of a prepared statement from John Creasy, spokesman for the volunteers, 33 volunteers, along with members of their families and supporters stood up and left the full Banks County courtroom where the meeting was being held.<br><br>... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:05:37 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45 Lt. Steve:<br><br>I was driving up 400 and a cop stopped me for speeding. There was traffic to my right so I pulled over to the left against the median wall. The officer was agitated with me and I didn't like his attitude. I couldn't pull over to the right because of the traffic. What should I have done? Was I dumb to do that?<br><br>Dear Dummy:<br><br>Having been there myself, I'm guessing the officer was a bit on the agitated side knowing that he was about to be run over. The only thing that would fit in... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:43:38 -0500 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=44 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=44 Sheriff Charles Chapman said the chase lasted less than 30 seconds in which Tommy L. Flynn, 28, lost control of his Mitsubishi 300GT as he tried to maneuver a curve on Hwy. 326.<br><br>The accident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. last Wednesday after a BCSO deputy noticed Flynn passing another vehicle in a no-pass zone. The deputy turned on his lights and made a U-turn to purse the vehicle which began fleeing.<br><br>The accident resulted in Flynn's vehicle being torn in half when he collided with a... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:05:49 -0500 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43 The wife of a North Carolina truck driver was killed Wednesday night during an accident on State Highway 15/Hwy. 441.<br><br>At approximately 8:50 p.m., the Banks County Sheriff's Office and EMS officials were called to the scene after a report of a woman being hit. Once they arrived, it was learned that Romona Frye Burns, 45, of Catawba, North Carolina, had been attempting to help her husband back his 18-wheeler onto State Route 15/Hwy. 441.<br><br>Tony Abron Frye had turned onto Industrial Drive but... Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:05:16 -0500 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42 The wife of a North Carolina truck driver was killed Wednesday night during an accident on State Highway 15/Hwy. 441.<br><br>At approximately 8:50 p.m., the Banks County Sheriff's Office and EMS officials were called to the scene after a report of a woman being hit. Once they arrived, it was learned that Romona Frye Burns, 45, of Catawba, North Carolina had been attempting to help her husband back his 18-wheeler onto State Route 15/Hwy. 441.<br><br>Tony Abron Frye had turned onto Industrial Drive but... Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:07:03 -0500 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=41 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=41 An 18-year-old woman was struck by an oncoming vehicle late Monday afternoon as she was attempting to cross traffic near Wal-Mart.<br><br>Danielle Elaine Rosser, 18, was attempting to cross State Route 15/U.S. Hwy. 441 when a vehicle traveling north struck her. Numerous emergency vehicles responded to the scene, along with the Banks County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia State Patrol. Rosser was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said Tuesday morning Rosser'... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:02:40 -0500 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40 The Bic Car Wash on Hwy. 441 in Banks County was robbed Thursday morning at approximately 9:30 and law enforcement officials are still searching for the suspect.<br><br>Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said a black male driving a four-door, gold-colored Honda pulled into the car wash and asked the attendant for change for a $50 bill. When the attendant, an elderly man, went to give the man change he was struck in the face with a flashlight and his wallet was taken, the sheriff said.<br><br>BCSO... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:22:51 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39 A Missouri man's time on the run ran out last week after he did some shopping at Wal-Mart.<br><br>Cole Thomas Jackson, 45, of Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Oct. 15 at a residence on Hickory Flat Road after it was learned he was wanted for probation violation in that state and for questioning in a homicide investigation.<br><br>The Banks County Sheriff's Office received word last Monday that Jackson had used a credit card at Wal-Mart at Banks Crossing. At this time, a lookout was posted and a vehicle... Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:38:08 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38 The two suspects in the murder of Randy Lynn Rylee were denied bond last week by Judge Robert Adamson in Banks County Superior Court.<br><br>William Thomas Mason, 52, and Kathy Elaine Rylee, 49, the victim's sister, remain in the Banks County jail this week after having bond denied. The two had previously been denied bond in Banks County Magistrate Court.<br><br>Mason and Kathy Rylee were arrested in the Aug. 26 death of Randy Rylee, a Maysville resident, who lived next door to his sister. Banks County ... Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:05:24 -0400 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=37 http://www.ScanBanks.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=37 The two people who were arrested last week in connection with the murder of Randy Lynn Rylee remain in the Banks County jail this week.<br><br>Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said Monday that William Thomas Mason 52, and Kathy Elaine Rylee, 49, the murder victim's sister, remain in jail after having a bond request denied by the county magistrate court. The two were arrested and charged with felony murder in the Aug. 26 death of a Maysville man, Randy Lynn Rylee.<br><br>Chapman said the two...