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Miguel Gonsalvas, right, and Carlos Carvalho, are from Portugal and work at Portuguese manufacturer EFACEC’s plant in the Effingham Industrial Park. They tried a new Portuguese dish at Sweet Water Grill Monday. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
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Updated: Oct 5, 2010, 12:12 AM
Published: Oct 5, 2010, 12:16 AM
Miguel Gonsalvas, right, and Carlos Carvalho prepare to dig into a “franceshina,” a Portuguese sandwich, Monday at Sweet Water Grill.
 
Gonsalvas and Carvalho, from Portugal, work at Portuguese manufacturer EFACEC’s plant in the Effingham Industrial Park.
Weekend Fun in Effingham: Free Backpacks, Craft Night & Community Picnic
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Big smiles and free backpacks at Saturday’s 'Pack the Backpacks' event in Rincon. (Metro Newspaper Service)
Updated: Jul 18, 2025, 4:15 PM
Published: Jul 18, 2025, 2:03 PM
Backpacks, paint splashes, and girls’ night out — there’s something for everyone in Effingham County this weekend and beyond! ✨ Check out our latest Events Calendar and make your plans.
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