Archive By Section - Around Town
Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center is holding its annual horse camps, with riders learning the ropes and also getting to paint - and then wash - the horses.
June 22, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Effingham YMCA is hosting a dedication ceremony and reception for the named Ann Purcell Connector on June 30th at 10 a.m. in recognition of the efforts of state Department of Transportation 1st Congressional District board member Ann Purcell. The ceremony will be hosted at the Effingham YMCA at 1224 Patriot Drive in Rincon. The event will feature an official dedication and welcome address from YMCA of Coastal Georgia's District Vice President Krystal McGee followed by a reception.
June 22, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
Everyone in attendance at Effingham Community Orchestra's recent Retro Sock Hop fundraiser at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks Gymnasium in Springfield enjoyed an evening of fun food and entertainment.
June 15, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
SASEBO, Japan-A 2001 Effingham County High School graduate and Clyo native is serving in Japan in the U.S. Navy aboard the only forward deployed amphibious assault ship, USS Bonhomme Richard.
June 15, 2016
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Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Green
Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs
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Around Town
The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Effingham County Hussars Chapter No. 2285, donated a signed copy of "The Story of Camp Lawton" by author John K. Derden to the Springfield Library.
June 15, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
In Clarence Morgan's point of view, the Good Lord is keeping him around for a reason.
June 15, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Around Town
Now in its 60th year of business, DeWitt Insurance Agency has been named the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce small business of the year.
June 15, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Around Town
It's been 20 years since Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympic Games, an event that ultimately led to a second - and third - career for Dick Yarbrough.
June 15, 2016
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By Patrick Donahue
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Around Town
The Rotary Club of Effingham County teed it up at Lost Plantation Golf Course for its annual fundraising tournament. Money raised from the events supports such Rotary endeavors as its speech contest, Special Olympics, STAR student recognition and its annual scholarships.
June 08, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
Attendees at Effingham Community Orchestra's "It's Showtime!" concert enjoyed music from popular Broadway, movie and television themes.
June 08, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
After five months of training, Leadership Southeast Georgia announces the 2016 graduating class. Leadership Southeast Georgia is a regional program designed to equip and empower community leaders to effectively promote positive growth while improving the quality of life in the Southeast Georgia Coastal Region.
June 08, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
M. Tommy Pierce, commander of American Legion Post 209, presented Mrs. Edwin R. Exley with a certificate transferring her late husband from Post 209 to Post Everlasting, in honor of his many years of dedicated service to Post 209.
June 08, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
Rincon Fire Chief Corey Rahn and Firefighter Mike Whittle presented Hospice Savannah with a check for $1,500 to be used for their overnight children's grief camp, Camp Aloha, held each May at New Ebenezer Retreat Center in Effingham County.
June 08, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
Of the many hats and different shirts he dons, Stuart Exley now has to find room for his Service Above Self Award.
June 07, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting will be held Thursday at 7 p.m., celebrating 30 years of the Chamber.
June 07, 2016
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Staff report
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Around Town
