n British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
n United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)
Burke County mother accused of felony child abuse On Friday, a Burke County mother, Brandy Mia Richthammer, was arrested for felony child abuse. The charges were based on an incident back in February when her infant son reportedly suffered a broken right arm and right leg. Burke County Department of Social Services notified the Burke County Sheriff's Office and a lengthy investigation was conducted by both agencies. Richthammer's bond has been ...
June 14, 2013 - WSOC-TV Charlotte
Marijuana operation found in Burke County Burke County deputies find more than 100 marijuana plants Thursday after recieving a complaint from a home owner.
June 14, 2013 - The Augusta Chronicle
Burke rules out reelection bid Weymouth District One Councilor Francis Burke announced on June 13 he will not seek election to a two-year term in November.
June 13, 2013 - Weymouth News
Teemu Selanne in Seattle Post Intelligencer After skating at Anaheim ICE for the last few weeks, I feel the passion again to play hockey,said Selanne. "Anaheim is the only place I wanted to play and I'm very happy that the [owners] and [GM] Brian Burke have welcomed me back."