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Checkmate!
Brodie Whiddon
South Effingham Middle School sixth-grader Brodie Whiddon (right) , 12, sports a confident look while playing fifth-grader Lily Turner in chess in the South Effingham High School Media Center on Tuesday. Whiddon had just declared, "Checkmate!" Turner predicted that she would win their next match. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Effingham Herald
Published: Mar 12, 2020, 2:25 PM

South Effingham Middle School sixth-grader Brodie Whiddon (right) , 12, sports a confident look while playing  fifth-grader Lily Turner in chess in the South Effingham High School Media Center on Tuesday. Whiddon had just declared, "Checkmate!" Turner predicted that she would win their next match.
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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