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Veterans from all branches of service and conflicts were honored for their service Friday morning at the Veteran's Day Program at Veterans Park of Effingham County in Springfield.
November 17, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
As of Nov. 1, Effingham Health System has officially restructured as a 501c3 nonprofit corporation. The organizational change is part of a long-range plan that will facilitate growth system-wide.
November 10, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
Residents of Rincon will now be able to purchase packaged wine or beer on Sundays after the measure was voted on and approved on Election Day Tuesday with 77 percent in favor.
November 09, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
The Effingham County commissioners held a public meeting Tuesday night and voted no to a proposal to use taxpayer money to help fight the current mosquito problem in Effingham County.
November 04, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
Seniors and juniors from both Effingham County High School and South Effingham High School met with representatives from colleges and universities from across the nation Wednesday as part of the Probe 2016 College Fair Tour.
November 02, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
It was all smiles Thursday afternoon at the Lunch, Laugh and Learn for Breast Cancer Awareness event held at Effingham College and Career Academy as attendees were treated to great food, good company and a rousing message by guest speaker, Ronda Rich.
November 02, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
CALHOUN - Effingham College and Career Academy was named the College and Career Academy of the Year on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Calhoun by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle at his Ninth Annual Business and Education Summit in Calhoun.
November 02, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
GAINESVILLE - Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center in Guyton took eight of their students and ten of their wonderful volunteers to Gainesville, GA to compete in the Special Olympics Horse Show at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center on Oct. 7-9.
October 26, 2016
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Local
Voters in the United States have a lot to think about between now and Nov. 8, when the country will decide on the next President. For voters in Rincon, they will also be deciding whether the sale of packaged beer and wine will be allowed on Sundays.
October 26, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
A public forum regarding a proposed plan to build the Palmetto Pipeline in the coastal area of Georgia was held on Thursday morning at the Armstrong State University Center in Savannah that included many prominent figures in the state of Georgia, including Rep. Bill Hitchens, Sen. Rick Jeffares and House Majority Leader Jon Burns.
October 26, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
After defeating Loganville 2-1 in the first round and Union Grove 3-1 in the second round, the South Effingham High School Lady Mustangs were defeated and eliminated in the third round of the AAAAA state tournament by Buford High School 3-0 to end their playoff run.
October 24, 2016
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Staff report
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Local
Riding a four-game winning streak coming into Friday night, the Effingham County Rebels made it five consecutive victories with a hard-fought 14-12 win over Brunswick.
October 24, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
The Manna House Ministries is continuing their Fall Food Drive this month and they encourage you to help your neighbors and friends that need extra assistance at this time.
October 19, 2016
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Staff report
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Local
The Guyton City Council approved a motion Thursday night to change the distance that a Guyton City Police officer can live before having to pay personal gas expenses from 20 miles to 30 miles after a deliberation by the council.
October 19, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
The Effingham County High School Lady Rebels volleyball team had no trouble Friday afternoon defeating the Lanier High School Longhorns as they completed the sweep with a 3-0 result to move into the second round of the state playoffs.
October 19, 2016
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By Zack Lee
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Local
