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When a lifesaver needs lifesaving
School system honors those who rushed to nurses aid
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Guyton Elementary Principal Charlotte Connelly - photo by Photo by Paul Floeckher
March 23 began as "a typical Friday morning at Guyton Elementary," according to Principal Charlotte Connelly. But, she says, the events that followed were nothing short of "a miracle," as she shared the story of the day her staff saved the life of school nurse Melissa Harvey. Although Connelly says "there is always an emergency in the nurse’s office," something was different that morning — the "very strange voice" in which school secretary Regina Hunter spoke when she called over the radio, "There is an emergency in the nurse’s office … Hurry!"
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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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