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Sheriff glad spice is off shelves, streets
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Effingham Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie points to the label not for human consumption on a bag of spice recovered from a bust at a local convenience store. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
Stores in Effingham County aren’t carrying what’s known as "spice" on the shelves anymore, according to Effingham Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie. And with a new law that went into effect last week, they can’t. McDuffie, who had been a vocal proponent of having synthetic marijuana, also called "spice" and "K2," outlawed, said his deputies have not seen the substance for sale since an arrest at a local convenience store more than two months ago.
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Rincon City Council Approves First Pay Raise in 14 Years
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Chart shows monthly salaries for city council members and mayors in Rincon, other Effingham County municipalities and nearby Georgia cities.
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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