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Bennett joins Effingham Health System staff
Dr. John Bennett kicked off his arrival to the area by appearing in the Stand Up for America Day parade in Port Wentworth.
Effingham schools soar past state marks
Effingham County's elementary, middle and high school scores were well above the state average in Georgia's first College and Career Ready Performance Index.
Finding the story behind an old photo
For several years I had looked at this photograph from my mother's family pictures.
Lana Renee Williams and Zachary Ray Dyals were married March 9, 2013 at Tybee Island Wedding Chapel.
Rincon Elementary celebrates May Day
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EHS' primary practices designated as rural health clinics
Effingham Health System announced that three of its primary practice locations have received designation by CMS as rural health clinics.
Effingham Theatre gets ready for its own 'Invasion'
To hear Jonathan Thompson describe it, the Effingham Theatre's next production is a cross between "Steel Magnolias" and "Rambo." The troupe will present the play "Invasion" over the next three weekends, with all shows at the Macomber Park building on Rincon's Lexington Avenue.
City puts new rates in play at Lost Plantation
Rincon City Council members are hoping new rates and fees will be just the draw to hook more golfers to the city's course.
The Coastal Bank branch in Rincon was damaged by a fire caused by a lightning strike during the storm that rolled through Effingham County late Monday afternoon.
EMS Run-to-Fund 5K hits the road for school organizations
From left to right, Marina VanSickle , Cierra Jordan , Denzel Walls , Donte Johnson and Ben Magondu .
Mayle photo Visiting the Maritime Bethel last week from the container ship Suez Canal Bridge, from left: Seaman Skmmy Hamili, Third Officer Juancho Cacho, Capt.
Country singer Currington posts bail after threat charges
Country music star and Rincon, Georgia native Billy Currington has been indicted on charges of 'Terroristic threats' and abuse of an elderly person.
School system to hold family night for ESOL
The Effingham County Board of Education is sponsoring a family night for students in the ESOL program and their parents.
Civil War coming to Rincon next month
The vendors for the Civil War Experience will include representatives from Fort McAllister Historic Park, who will be selling relics such as bullets, buttons and buckles that were recovered from actual Civil War battlefields.
Crowds flock to Adventure Weekend events
Teens jam into the Effingham County High School gym for the first event of Effingham Adventure Weekend, the Xtreme Student Night.
Billy Currington was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in Georgia for "terroristic threats" and elder abuse, according to the Savannah Morning News in Savannah, Ga.
Effingham County country star Billy Currington indicted for terroristic threats, abuse
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce representatives helped Ms. Jean's Restaurant in Rincon cut the ribbon for their business recently.
Miles earns MLK Drum Major award
Rachel Miles, a junior at Presbyterian College, was recently honored with the MLK Drum Major for Service Presidential Volunteer Service award.