Archive By Section - Around Town
HeritageBank to hold shred-a-thon
Consumers can protect themselves from becoming a victim of identity theft by simply shredding personal documents.
Rotary Club tournament to tee off Saturday
Local golfers can hit the links while raising money for several causes, in the Rotary Club of Effingham County's annual golf tournament.
Flonnory named to hospital authority
Barry Flonnory was chosen as the newest member of the Effingham Health System Board of Trustees, to serve as the 5th District representative. He was selected to fill the seat vacated by Sheila S. Bishop, who resigned due to professional and advanced educational commitments.
CCDS pays a visit to Exchange Club
The Exchange Club of Effingham County learned about programs the Coastal Center for Development Services provides. Mandy Aldrich and Cindy Burns of CCDS recently spoke to the Exchange Club.
Tams to headline Olde Effingham Days
There are several changes this year to the annual Olde Effingham Days festival.
Life Line Screening to be held Monday
Rincon area residents can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Rincon Church of God will host Life Line Screening on Monday, at 3430 Highway 21 South in Rincon.
EHS marks Colorectal Health Awareness Month
Dr. Alan Lord recently presented information on the importance of colon cancer screenings in recognition of Colorectal Health Awareness Month. Dr. Lord addressed a group of clinical and non-clinical employees at Effingham Health System's hospital campus.
Tennessee college students wheel through Georgia
When Emily Guillaume first took part in Maryville College's annual spring break bicycle ride, she was too young to ride her own bike.
Fox Theatre to bring benefit show to the Mars
Springfield's Mars Theatre will be one of the stops on the Fox Theatre Institute's three-day Theatre Revival Tour.
Winners abound at Special Olympics
Nearly 150 elementary, middle and high school students participated Friday in the Effingham County Spring Special Olympics hosted by South Effingham High School.
CCCS named a HomeSafe Georgia partner
HomeSafe Georgia, a program of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, has named Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area, Inc., as a new regional partner, as part of a new outreach program aimed at helping more Georgia homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Carpenter earns Commendation Medal
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Carpenter has been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, recognizing meritorious service from Jan. 16, 2007-Dec. 1, 2011.
Sharpe earns promotion in Air National Guard
Kayla R. Sharpe has been promoted to the rank of senior airman in the Air National Guard, a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force.
Coastal Georgia Y raises $620K for its Priceless Gifts
Brett Bennett, Chad Cunningham, Joe Griffin, Julie Hales, David Skadeland and Gus Thompson were added to the YMCA of Effingham County's board of management at the YMCA of Coastal Georgia's 158th annual meeting Tuesday at the Richmond Hill City Center.
Serra graduates from basic training
Army Pfc. Samuel P. Serra Jr. has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C.
Articles by Section - Around Town
Author makes new pair of shoes her mission
Austine Royer Smith is accustomed to people leaving donated clothing on her front porch, to give to people she helps on mission trips to Haiti.
Volunteers turn on muscle power
While many high school students were sleeping late on the Martin Luther King holiday, Ashley Clayton was doing yard work with her parents Al and Michele.
EEMA opens warming center
The Effingham County Emergency Management Agency has opened a warming center as nighttime temperatures continue to hover around 20 degrees.
HES banquet to feature sounds of Confederacy talk
Historic Effingham Society will hold its annual banquet Feb. 1 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center, beginning with a social at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade photos
As part of Effingham County's annual observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, the community enjoyed the MLK parade in Springfield Monday morning.
Chamber cooking up 4th Taste of Effingham
The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the fourth annual Taste of Effingham.
Empty Stocking Fund donations topped $18,000
The Empty Stocking Fund made Christmas brighter for several Effingham County families again in 2013.
Rotary Club taking nominations for volunteer of the year
The Rotary Club of Effingham County is taking nominations for its annual Volunteer of the Year award.
Nominations being taken for achievement award
Nominations are being accepted for this year's Shaw Wilkerson Outstanding Achievement Award.
Pittman named the CRTC NCO of the year
Technical Sgt. Jeffrey Pittman has been named the non-commissioned officer of the year for the Combat Readiness Training Center. Tech Sgt. Pittman serves as the lead NCO in the supply section of mission support for the CRTC and most recently directed the unit's drug testing program. He is a resident Effingham County.
Rotary makes a connection
The Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs of Effingham County combined their efforts to apply for and receive an approximately $1,200 grant from Rotary International to support Effingham Connect (formerly the Center for Working Families).
Damage from storm doesn’t last
The storm that blew through Effingham County on Saturday caused some damage but no serious injuries, according to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.
Williams named one of Georgia’s 100 most influential
Springfield native Robert M. Williams Jr. has been named to Georgia Trend magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential Georgians."
ECSO offering Teens Ride with Pride courses
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit will host two more Georgia Teens Ride with Pride courses on Jan. 18 at the Effingham County Courthouse. The first class will be from 9-11 a.m. with the second from 1-3 p.m.
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