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In a called meeting of the Rincon City Council Monday, Sept. 19, William Exley "Wes" Smith was chosen over current interim City Manager, Wanda Simmons, to serve the position permanently.
September 22, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
In an effort to gain momentum following last week's loss to rival Effingham County High School, the South Effingham Mustangs were left scoreless in a 41-0 loss to the West Laurens Panthers in their home opener.
September 21, 2016
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By Richard Walls
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Local
Another standout performance from Toot Johnson helped lead the Effingham County Rebels to their second consecutive victory as they took down the Statesboro High School Blue Devils 20-16 in Statesboro.
September 21, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
An energized crowd of United Way supporters gathered for lunch at the Effingham College and Career Academy Wednesday to kick off the 2016 Fall Campaign and celebrate lives changed in the past year.
September 21, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
Put on your dancing shoes, find your thirst for a cold draft and get ready to bring in the Fall with the 7thAnnual Effingham Oktoberfest, which will be held on Friday and Saturday at Freedom Park (by Lowes).
September 21, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
It was a night of payback for Effingham County High School Friday as Toot Johnson rushed for 169 yards with three touchdowns to lead the Rebels past the South Effingham Mustangs 34-7.
September 14, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners recently voted and approved a motion to begin R-6 zoning in the county.
September 14, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
For many citizens, the issue of acquiring healthcare is one that is often dictated by the factors of cost and convenience. The high prices charged by many health care providers force many of those in need to reconsider seeking treatment. Residents of Effingham County may now have an alternative solution.
August 31, 2016
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By Richard Walls
Staff Writer
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Local
The Effingham County Parks and Recreation Department held a town hall meeting last week to talk about the community's health.
August 31, 2016
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By Richard Walls
Staff Writer
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Local
From very early on in my life, I have loved to write.
August 31, 2016
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By ZACK LEE
zlee@effinghamherald.net
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Local
A Springfield man was shot multiple times Wednesday morning following an altercation, but his wounds are considered non-life threatening, at this time, said Sgt. Don White with the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
August 24, 2016
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From Staff Reports
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Local
STATESBORO – The momentum shifted several times Friday night between the Effingham County Rebels and the Coffee County Trojans, but the Rebels ultimately fell 41-13 in the season opener.
August 24, 2016
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By SHANE PEASTER
For the Effingham Herald
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Local
Rincon's Ann Purcell was elected last week the State Transportation Board to its new executive leadership team.
August 24, 2016
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For the Effingham Herald
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Local
While metro Atlanta still consumes a super-sized portion of Georgia's highway funds, projects affecting Effingham County are getting a healthy serving of the increased revenue from the state's new fuel tax system, Effingham Business Summit attendees heard last week.
August 24, 2016
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By AL HACKLE
For the Effingham Herald
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Local
Behind the inspiration of a Georgia Southern senior from Springfield, hundreds of sorority and fraternity members gathered on Greek Row on the university's campus last week to join in "The Prayer Walk: Thriving in Unity, Boldness and Faith."
August 24, 2016
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By JULIE LAVENDER
For the Effingham Herald
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Local
