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Board appoints Johnson to District 4 seat
Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson takes the oath of office from Probate Judge Beth Mosley before the start of Thursday's Effingham County Board of Education meeting.
Staff Report
Effingham Herald
Published: Aug 16, 2019, 12:41 AM
SPRINGFIELD -- The Effingham County Board of Education has temporarily filled its District 4 vacancy.
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Update: Rincon Police Release Video, Clear Officer in Walmart Case
Walmart arrest
A bystander’s video shows a Rincon police officer on top of a man during an arrest Saturday in the Walmart parking lot. The footage, widely shared on Facebook, has sparked public concern.
Paul Kasko
Updated: Aug 6, 2025, 9:49 PM
Published: Aug 6, 2025, 6:52 PM
A Rincon police officer has returned to duty following an internal review into his use of force during the arrest of a shoplifting suspect at Walmart. The department released redacted body camera footage, the initial incident report, and a statement Wednesday, citing transparency. Warrants have been issued for five suspects in connection with the alleged theft.
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