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Breast cancer event achieves goals
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Effingham Health System CEO Fran Baker-Witt (left) introduces Ronda Rich during Thursday's event at Effingham College & Career Academy. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Mark Lastinger
Updated: Oct 27, 2017, 5:19 PM
Published: Oct 27, 2017, 5:21 PM

RINCON -- An event sponsored by Effingham Health System lived up to its name.

Thursday's Lunch, Laugh & Learn accomplished its mission of mixing sobering breast cancer information with the Souther humor of columnist Ronda Rich and a delicious lunch at Effingham College & Career Academy.

Effingham Health System SECO Frank Baker-Witt said one in eight American women will get breast cancer.

See the Nov. 1 edition of the Effingham Herald for more details.
Q&A with the IDA: How Effingham County is Managing Growth, Jobs, and Housing
IDA Q&A
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority Vice President Jessica Hood (left) and CEO Brandt Herndon say the county is focused on attracting quality employers while carefully managing growth to preserve the community’s rural character. (Submitted photo)
Paul Kasko
Updated: Jul 15, 2025, 12:55 PM
Published: Jul 15, 2025, 12:57 PM
Effingham County is growing fast, fueled by its proximity to the Port of Savannah and the Hyundai plant. IDA leaders Brandt Herndon and Jessica Hood explain what’s driving the boom — and how the county is planning for smart, balanced growth. Read the full Q&A to see what’s next and why it matters to you.
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