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Suspect wounded during execution of search warrant
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Vincent Thompson, 23, was selling guns that were reported stolen or had altered identification to undercover deputies. - photo by Submitted
SPRINGFIELD -- The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division executed a search warrant on 2nd Street in Meldrim on Monday after a year-long undercover investigation. A suspect was shot during a confrontation. Vincent Thompson, 23, was selling guns that were reported stolen or had altered identification to undercover deputies.
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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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