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Effingham County Commissioner Vera Jones reads a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month during Tuesdays annual candlelight vigil in honor of domestic violence victims. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
With dusk, reverence set in the circle of nearly 20 people in front of the Effingham County Administrative Complex facing Laurel Street. After the candles were lit, women of the community who have worked closely with Effingham County Victim Witness Assistance Program read off chilling statistics about the state of domestic violence in this state and county. “There were 836 domestic violence calls to law enforcement in Effingham County in 2010, which includes verbal and physical violence, all genders, all races,” said one.
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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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