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Girls get resources to help them navigate challenges of middle school
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Aurelia Moss and her daughter, eighth-grader April Mikell Moss, listen to Destiny Bradshaw's opening remarks during Saturday's wellness initiative. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff
RINCON — Mothers weren't the only ones who received gifts over the weekend. During Saturday's "SMART Choices, A Mother-Daughter Seminar" at the United Way Service Center, several young ladies in grades 5-8 were presented with a variety of tips that will help them overcome the challenges of middle school. The girls were offered advice on how to handle gossip, anxiety, sexual pressure and bullying."We've had the event at different times in the past but Mother's Day weekend seemed like the perfect time for females to come together and have that unity," said Ready2CONNECT Executive Director Destiny Bradshaw, organizer of the event.Bradshaw is a former educator who is well aware of middle-school pitfalls."What we find in that population is that it really takes a village," she said.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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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)
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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