Archive By Section - Around Town
Rincon to ring in 4th with laser show, parade
Rincon is preparing its new festival area for the city's annual Fourth of July celebration.
Purcell 'honored' to lead parade
Ann Purcell is used to being in the Rincon Fourth of July Parade, walking all over the streets, shaking hands and waving to people.
Citizens make it through the ranks
The Rincon Police Department recently honored the graduates of its first Citizens Police Academy.
Effingham shows off for the annual state farmers tour
It was the first official weekend of summer, but Marvin Kersey got chills Saturday.
Cooking up something memorable at annual Camp Buddy
or a group of local children, a camp this week was much more than just a fun time.
Logistics students deliver for libraries
Logistics students from the Effingham College and Career Academy are distributing books to schoolchildren across the U.S., but some of their most-rewarding deliveries have been right here at home.
Getting the scoop on summer
The city of Guyton, the Guyton Historic Preservation Commission and Guyton Leisure Services hosted a Flag Day ice cream social with free homemade ice cream and sherbet Friday at the Trail Along the Rails across from Guyton City Hall.
Career center manager pays visit to Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Effingham learned about the services available at Goodwill's new community career center in Rincon.
Down Syndrome Society to hold Camp Buddy
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is holding Camp Buddy summer camps. These educational, therapeutic and fun camps run over two weeks in Chatham and Effingham counties this summer.
Chamber cranks up plans for Oktoberfest
Planning for the 4th annual Effingham Oktoberfest is under way, said incoming Chamber of Commerce President Dinah King, and it is going to be the biggest Oktoberfest yet.
CAP squadron receives donations
Effingham Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently received donations from the Effingham County Board of Commissioners and SM Promotions of Rincon.
Honoring the memory
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce paid tribute at its annual meeting Thursday to two leaders the community lost in 2012.
Summer reading program kicks off
The Effingham branches of Live Oak Public Libraries kicked off the annual summer reading program June 1 with a special celebration at the Rincon Library. Activities included arts and crafts, stories, face painting, bubble play and more.
Family Promise wears its message
Family Promise of Effingham volunteers are sporting new t-shirts to get the word out that "falling asleep in church is such a blessing."
BB&T delivers help to United Way
Local BB&T bank employees delivered help by the bagful to the United Way of Effingham County.
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Donation is on target
The men of Springfield United Methodist Church paid tribute to their fathers while making a contribution to local Boy Scouts.
Abbs receives Billy Mitchell Award
Cadet 2nd Lt. Aaron M. Abbs of the Civil Air Patrol Effingham Cadet Squadron was awarded the General Billy Mitchell Award by Group IV commander Maj. Richard Bush last month.
Family Promise schedules work days for day center
Family Promise of Effingham is close to opening its doors, but first the organization needs volunteers to ready its day center.
Alexander graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Thaddeus A. Alexander graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
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