Archive By Section - Around Town
Farmers’ market growing on Springfield
Traffic on Springfield's Laurel Street near its intersection with Highway 21 can get a little slow on Friday afternoon, and not solely because drivers are in a rush to get home.
Masons present flags to HES
The Clyo Masonic Lodge No. 280 presented a gift on loan to the Historic Effingham Society Museum.
Orchestra a hit with ‘Our Favorites’ show
Effingham Community Orchestra presented its third annual "Our Favorites" concert and silent auction on Aug. 25.
Hospital honors Kieffer
Butch Kieffer was honored by Effingham Health System and the Hospital Authority at their September meeting.
Salzburgers celebrate their heritage
Salzburgers celebrated their annual Heritage Day on Labor Day, opening a new research library at their museum.
Mobile food pantry delivers assistance
America's Second Harvest Food Bank delivered a truckload of help Thursday to Effingham County families in need.
Class of 1968 reunites
The 1968 graduating class of Effingham County High School enjoyed a class reunion on Aug. 24 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center.
Holder visits Sunrise Rotary
Buddy Holder, the head football coach at Effingham County High School, spoke to the Sunrise Rotary Club about the team's core values, established in January when he was hired.
Firefighters pour it on to Fill the Boot
Weekend traffic was stop-and-go along Highway 21 in Rincon, for a good reason.
GAP Ministries celebrates a milestone
A program at Grace Community Churchon Saturday night celebrated a milestone for GAP Ministries: 100 wheelchair ramps built for people in Effingham County.
Salzburgers to celebrate annual Labor Day event
The Georgia Salzburger Society will celebrate its 88th Labor Day on Sept. 2 at the Historic Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
Inman completes ROTC course
Army Cadet Victoria H. Inman has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky.
4-H'ers aim for hunter safety
A group of 4-H'ers recently took a two-day Georgia Department of Natural Resources hunter safety course at the Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center.
Community enjoys Back-to-School Blowout
Despite the rainy weather, a big crowd attended the second annual Back-to-School Blowout hosted by the Effingham County Center for Working Families.
Orchestra to present ‘Our Favorites’ and silent auction
Effingham Community Orchestra director Andrea Huff announces that the orchestra will present its third annual "Our Favorites" concert and a silent auction fund raiser on Sunday. The silent auction begins at 2:30 p.m., and the concert will follow at 3 p.m.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Lest we forget
In light of the accusations of waiting lists and other problems at Veterans Administration hospitals and facilities across the country, state Sen. Jack Hill said the nation needs to make taking care of its veterans one of its top priorities.
A welcome homecoming
Students typically enjoy the last day of school, but three Effingham County girls had an unforgettable one Friday.
EHS Auxiliary honored for service above self
The Effingham Health System Auxiliary was awarded the Sunrise Rotary Club of Effingham County's Service Above Self Award.
Mail carriers deliver for Manna House
Rincon residents participated in the National Letter Carriers Postal Food Drive on May 10, as they were encouraged to fill a bag with non-perishable food items and place it at their mailbox. These items were collected and donated to a local food pantry to help "stamp out" hunger.
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