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Effingham County commissioners have approved a short-term work program for the current fiscal year, identifying the projects and equipment to be started or bought.
November 18, 2013
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
STATESBORO - In the wake of a Nov. 10 fatal shooting at a Statesboro nightclub, a discussion between Statesboro city officials and police led to the forced closure of two clubs with a history of violent incidents.
November 18, 2013
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By Holli Deal Bragg
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Local
The doors for the Mars Theatre are still a few months away from opening, but the seats for the venue have been selected.
November 14, 2013
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Kimberly Moretz's trial has been postponed for a second time.
November 13, 2013
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
Fire coverage west of Rincon is expected to improve with the construction of a new station. Just where that station will be could be a matter to be resolved through continued talks between Effingham County commissioners and Rincon City Council members.
November 11, 2013
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Efforts to renovate Ulmer Park may be inching forward, after Springfield officials asked Effingham County commissioners what they could do in support.
November 07, 2013
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
Incumbents Levi Scott Jr. and Scott Morgan were re-elected to serve four more years on Rincon City Council, joined by newcomer Christina Shores Ricker.
November 07, 2013
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
An Effingham County man found in possession more than a hundred images of child pornography in July was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.
November 07, 2013
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
Voting will take place from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today at the Vernon C. Hinely Center for Rincon municipal elections.
November 04, 2013
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Staff report
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Local
The drug court in Effingham County received a shot in the arm from the county law library.
November 04, 2013
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By Patrick Donahue
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Local
A look at the five candidates for the three seats on Rincon City Council.
November 04, 2013
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Staff report
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Local
A young child was injured when a pick-up truck collided with an Effingham County school bus Wednesday afternoon.
October 31, 2013
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
State Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting consumers to the recall of particular packages of Bailey's Choice dog treats. These products have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella and should be discarded.
October 31, 2013
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Staff report
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Local
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks back to standard time this Sunday.
October 28, 2013
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Staff report
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Local
Ronda Rich not only carried on a family tradition of finding humor in life's challenges, she made a career of it.
October 28, 2013
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By Paul Floeckher
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Local
