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Effingham County Fire Rescue Lt. Clint Hodges gave a presentation to the Effingham Sunrise Rotary on the services provided by the department. Also discussed were ISO ratings and future challenges and opportunities. Read More
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Daniel Lambert celebrated his 71st birthday Tuesday and was presented with the Outstanding Volunteer award by Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie for his years of service to Effingham County. Read More
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Kenny Williams is thankful he finally went to the hospital in May 2011 after not feeling well for a few months. Read More
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Work on refurbishing the interior of the Mars Theatre in Springfield is expected to start any day now. Thanks to the weather, the first show in the theatre’s second life took place Saturday. Read More
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Effingham Health System announced that Morrison Cafeteria, located on the hospital campus, has become the first health care food contract company to commit to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and its Hospital Healthy Food Initiative. This effort seeks to move health care institutions toward delivering healthy and nutritious options to the communities they serve. Read More
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To hear Jonathan Thompson describe it, the Effingham Theatre’s next production is a cross between “Steel Magnolias” and “Rambo.” Read More
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The Effingham Chamber of Commerce has announced its plans for the 2013 Chamber annual meeting, to be held June 6 at 7 p.m. at Effingham County High School. Read More
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Jincy Hinely will never forget a phone call she received early one morning in May 2003. Read More
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Herman J. Zipperer was the recipient of the World War II Cross of Military Service medal and certificate on Sunday at the Confederate Memorial Day Service held in the unknown soldier section of Guyton City Cemetery. Read More
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Effingham Community Orchestra performed its annual spring concert April 21 for the largest audience yet to attend one of its performances. Read More
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Effingham County will enjoy a mix of new and old during a free community event, the Civil War Experience, on May 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Rincon. Read More
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The Effingham County Hussars Chapter No. 2285, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will host Effingham’s annual Confederate Memorial Day program Sunday at 4 p.m. The remembrance will be held at the Confederate Monument at the graves of 26 unknown Confederate soldiers in the Guyton Cemetery. Read More
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The Exchange Club of Effingham County recently held its annual American citizenship speech contest. Each student was advised that the speech must carry a positive theme of patriotism and pride in the democratic form of government. Read More
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Joe Tallent, president-elect of the Effingham Sunrise Rotary Club, received the Paul Harris Fellow designation from Rotary International, for his generous contributions to the Rotary Foundation for the cure and eradication of polio. Read More
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Effingham Community Orchestra will present its spring concert April 21 at 3 p.m. at the Effingham County Recreation and Parks gymnasium at 808 Highway 119 South in Springfield. Admission is free. Read More
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The depot at the Blandford station was a hub of activity along the Central of Georgia Railroad for decades. After years of disrepair, it has a new home and a new life. Read More
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The community enjoyed the eighth annual celebration of local history and heritage, Old Effingham Day, on Saturday. The full day of family-friendly activities included a parade, vendors, the "tater hawg"-eating contest, re-enactors and live entertainers headlined by The Tams. Read More
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One vocal group and 13 soloists entertained the crowd Saturday at the second annual Effingham Idol competition as part of the Olde Effingham festival. Read More
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For two months, Cadet/Chief Master Sgt. Brandon “Bates” Hollifield has been the top recruiter in the state for the Civil Air Patrol. Read More
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The Coastal Gourd Sprouts brought several of their hand-painted gourds for Effingham Care Center residents to enjoy. Read More
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A big crowd turned out Saturday for an outdoor expo at Effingham County High School, as part of the first Effingham Adventure Weekend. Read More
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It will be a busy weekend in Effingham County, with one new event and one annual favorite providing plenty of activities. Read More
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Even though she is the littlest team captain, Abbey Brannen is running a big Kiss-A-Pig campaign. Read More
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Fuller Chevrolet general manager Tommy Arden presented a check for $500 to Clarence Morgan, director of Effingham County Recreation and Parks, as part of the dealership’s support of Chevrolet Youth Baseball and the rec department. Read More
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The Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with special events and programs, including hosting the domestic violence symposium, “New Challenges – New Solutions: Erase the Threat,” and the “Jeans for Justice” annual fundraiser. Read More
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Ashley Kieffer, director of the Business Logistics Management program at the Effingham College and Career Academy, told the Sunrise Rotary Club about the first high school logistics class in Georgia, at the Career Academy. Read More
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Air Force Airman Cameron T. James graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Read More
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Local churches are anticipating a large turnout for next week’s Effingham Adventure Weekend. Read More
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Andrea Stone won the Easter coloring contest sponsored by the Effingham Herald and Teach Right. Read More
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Army Pvt. Mark A. Smalls has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Read More
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Public health touches the lives of millions of people every day, including the citizens of coastal Georgia. This week is National Public Health Week (NPHW) and this year’s theme is “Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money.” Read More
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Consumers can protect themselves from becoming a victim of identity theft by simply shredding personal documents. Read More
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Local golfers can hit the links while raising money for several causes, in the Rotary Club of Effingham County’s annual golf tournament. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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There are several changes this year to the annual Olde Effingham Days festival. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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When Emily Guillaume first took part in Maryville College’s annual spring break bicycle ride, she was too young to ride her own bike. Read More
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Springfield’s Mars Theatre will be one of the stops on the Fox Theatre Institute’s three-day Theatre Revival Tour. Read More
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Nearly 150 elementary, middle and high school students participated Friday in the Effingham County Spring Special Olympics hosted by South Effingham High School. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Army Pfc. Samuel P. Serra Jr. has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Read More
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In conjunction with the upcoming American Diabetes Association Alert Day, people in Effingham County can take advantage of free tests to see if they have or are at-risk for the disease. Read More
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Under the direction of Scoutmaster Steve Hill, scouts from Boy Scout Troop 165 of Rincon canvassed neighborhoods, friends and family and asked for donations, collecting 397 pounds of food for Manna House. Read More
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Ann Resto, the new executive director of the Effingham Victim Witness Assistance Program, talked to the Rincon Noon Lions Club on the services provided by the organization, and its impact on the community. Read More
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Army Pfc. Cory A. Benedict has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Read More
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