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Sunday sales may have to wait
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Patrick Donahue
Updated: Feb 11, 2011, 12:26 AM
Published: Feb 11, 2011, 1:23 AM

Effingham County voters may have to wait a year to act on any proposal on Sunday sales of alcohol in the county.

Commissioners balked at the $40,000 price tag for a referendum. The earliest a referendum could be held is March and the county could hold one in November. But there are no other countywide elections scheduled for this year.

The next date for a countywide vote would be February’s presidential preference primary.

For the complete story, see Friday's edition of the Effingham Herald.
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patty's Day
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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