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NAACP branch observes 50th anniversary
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Leroy Lloyd, president of the Effingham County branch of the NAACP, accepts a proclamation from the Georgia General Assembly from Rep. Jon Burns on Sept. 8. - photo by Photo submitted
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Effingham Herald
Published: Sep 19, 2018, 10:37 AM
RINCON — More than 100 members and friends of the Effingham County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) attended the Golden Anniversary Gala on Sept. 8 at the Rincon Lions Club in Macomber Park, acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the branch's founding.
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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)
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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