Archive By Section - Around Town
Project Lifesaver fundraiser gets strong reception
A raffle and lunch Saturday to raise money for Effingham County's Project Lifesaver program raked in more than $6,800, according to organizer Pauline Morgan.
Lost Plantation to host Jimenez Open
The Coastal Georgia Alzheimer's Association will host the third annual David Jimenez Open golf tournament Oct. 5 at Rincon's Lost Plantation Golf Club. The event helps spread awareness and gives support to the Coastal Georgia Alzheimer's Association in its mission to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Exchange gets peek at museum
The Exchange Club of Effingham enjoyed a presentation about Memorial Hall Museum, the oldest museum in Louisiana. The museum was dedicated on Jan. 8, 1891.
Thornton graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman James J. Thornton graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
Volunteer keeps lending helping hand
It's been quite a year for Shaw Wilkerson. In March, he was honored by the Rotary Club of Effingham as the county's volunteer of the year. Last month, his local ministry celebrated its fifth anniversary. Started by Wilkerson when he was just 17 years old, My Father's House hosts monthly socials for people with social, mental or emotional challenges, who otherwise might not be able to enjoy social activities. Now, he is expanding the ministry ...
Williams named president of National Newspaper Association
Robert M. Williams Jr., publisher of theSouthFire Newspaper Group in Blackshear, was elected as president of the National Newspaper Association during the association's 127th annual convention and trade show held last week in Phoenix.
After brush with death, Project Lifesaver organizer renews effort
After surviving her own brush with death earlier this year, Pauline Morgan said she is more committed than ever to her annual fundraiser for Project Lifesaver.
Riders see poker run as good deal
After Rory Myers rode his motorcycle more than a hundred miles from Augusta to Rincon on Saturday morning, another 40 or so miles was no big deal.
Chamber gears up for Oktoberfest
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which will be held Sept. 27-28 at Rincon's Freedom Park.
Car seat safety check scheduled for Saturday
The Effingham County Health Department, in conjunction with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, the Effingham County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol Post 42, will hold free child car seat safety inspections Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walmart in Rincon.
United Way ready to raffle
Jeremy Nease of Rincon's Badcock Home Furniture donated a 50-inch LG TruSlim television (valued at $999) to the United Way of Effingham's 2013 campaign fundraising raffle.
Sunrise Rotary gets the scoop
Karen Tanksley, publisher of the Effingham Herald, told the Sunrise Rotary club about the changes in newspaper publication and the promising future for hometown newspapers.
ECHS, SEHS bands put on a show
In an annual tradition prior to the kickoff of the Effingham County-South Effingham football game, the two schools' marching bands performed together.
First responders honored on 9/11
On the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Effingham County first responders were recognized prior to Wednesday's South Effingham-Effingham County softball game at Rebel Field.
United Way shows it has the power
The United Way of Effingham County kicked off its 2013 fundraising campaign Wednesday with a powerful message to the community.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Dixon visits Exchange Club
WTOC-TV anchor Sonny Dixon spoke to the Exchange Club at its meeting celebrating its 25-year anniversary in Effingham.
Family Promise on the move
Effingham County Schools made a big donation - about a 15,000-pound one - to help Family Promise of Effingham County get rolling.
United Way raises the power
The United Way of Effingham County is on its way toward reaching its 2013 fundraising goal.
Rincon taking entries for annual scarecrow contest
One of the favorite local events at this time of year is Rincon's annual scarecrow contest, and the city has now made participating in it easier.
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