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Driving through the North Pole
Grinch
The Grinch (Aaron Mordarski) and Caleigh Eubanks block the entrance to Rincon First Baptist Church’s version of the North Pole on Saturday. The grumps eventually moved, allowing visitors to see several Christmas scenes. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
Staff Report
Effingham Herald
Published: Dec 21, 2020, 7:53 PM

Rincon First Baptist Church modified its annual presentation of the North Pole on Friday and Saturday because of COVID-19.

Instead of viewing scenes in one of the church buildings, visitors were treated to Christmas spectacles and food while looping through the parking lot. The scenes include Mary, Joseph and Jesus, plus Santa Claus, the Grinch and more.
Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
Council pay raise
Chart shows monthly salaries for city council members and mayors in Rincon, other Effingham County municipalities and nearby Georgia cities.
Mya Taylor
Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 7:57 PM
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
Rincon City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve its first pay raise in 14 years, increasing council members’ pay to $750 per month and the mayor’s pay to $950 per month starting next year. The raises will apply to those elected in November, when three council seats and the mayor’s office will be on the ballot.
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