Residents rail against King permitSPRINGFIELD - Anger, concern for the environment and frustration were evident Tuesday night as residents attended a hearing regarding the Ogeechee River and a proposed permit allowing an industry to continue discharging wastewater into the river.
May 08, 2013
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Holli Deal Bragg
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Local news
RHPS taps teacher, parapro of the yearThe faculty and staff at Richmond Hill Primary School surprised two of its employees last week when they named the Teacher of the Year and Paraprofessional of the Year awards for 2013-14.
May 08, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Education
RHHS students travel to nation’s capitalNearly two dozen students from Richmond Hill High School traveled recently to the nation's capital and witnessed the workings of the United States government along with pieces of the nation's history.
May 08, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Education
Carter sets sights for DC; Watson looks to Ga. SenateState Sen. Earl "Buddy" Carter announced Monday his intention to run for U.S. Congress in Georgia's 1st District. The announcement was made throughout the day during stops in Savannah, Hinesville and Brunswick.
May 08, 2013
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Danielle Hipps
Special to the News
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State, National News
Extra! extra! newspapers are not dead"Extra! Extra! Newspapers aren't dead!" This is quoted from a recent headline in USA Today. The article, by Rem Rieder, reports a new business model has taken shape that makes newspapers a mature industry and, at the same time, an emerging industry.
May 07, 2013
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By Neely Young
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Garden club has two eventsThe Pembroke Garden Club had two events last month; its plant sale at the Pembroke Farmers Market, and its monthly meeting, at which Diana Churchill, bird watcher and photographer, spoke about creating backyard habitats for birds.
May 07, 2013
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Lifestyle
Matthew was host with the mostFew people may realize that the Apostle Matthew may have been the original party animal.
May 07, 2013
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By John Scherer
Columnist
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Faith
Three religions converge in one storyMany of the major religions of the world have a lot in common. The similarities between Christians, Jews and Muslims, for instance, can be seen in the story of Abraham and Sarah.
May 07, 2013
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Faith
Standing on God's wordI am convinced that the Bible is right, but somebody else is wrong. I cannot call right wrong and wrong right.
May 07, 2013
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By Rev. Dr. Alvin Jackson
Columnist
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Faith
GSU women's rifle team holds tryoutsOn an overcast Wednesday afternoon, a new day dawned as Georgia Southern Women's Rifle Team held tryouts at the University's ROTC shooting range.
May 07, 2013
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Local sports
Sick baby throws life into disarrayThis column almost didn't happen. I didn't think I'd have time to write it.
May 07, 2013
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By Hollie Moore Barnidge
Columnist
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Opinion
Trim your wedding costsWeddings have always been big business, but I was shocked to see how expensive they've become in the 17 years since my wife and I got married. According to the annual Real Weddings Study, the average wedding in the U.S. now costs $28,427, and that doesn't even count the honeymoon.
May 07, 2013
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By Jason Alderman
Columnist
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Business
The next 7 daysApril 18: Business After Hours – Jump 'N Jacks Family Fun Center will host the April Business After Hours at 5:30 p.m. at its location in Richmond Hill. Join members of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce for light refreshments and networking. Call 756-3444 for more information.
April 17, 2013
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Staff report
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Life on the Hill
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Archive site resultsAt the movies May 10-16HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.,Tues. 5, 7:20 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 9:50 Mon.,Tues. 4:15, 9:50 Pain & Gain (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sat.,Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.,Tues. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.,Tues. 4, 7, 10 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Fri. ...
May 10, 2013
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Staff report
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Things to Do
Eagle scout reunion setSAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.
May 09, 2013
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Lifestyle
Start making tracks nowThese past 10 days have been quite unusual for me, filled with both extremely happy and very sad personal moments in my life. I know life is like that sometimes. But it makes me wonder why things happen the way they do.
May 06, 2013
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By Rich DeLong
Columnist
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Opinion
Photo contest solicits shotsATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."
May 06, 2013
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Life on the Hill
Show concern for the unresolvedServing as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.
May 06, 2013
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
Make sure you're ready for HeavenServing as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.
May 06, 2013
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By Pastor Brad Butler
First Baptist Church, Pembroke
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Faith
God shows wack back to salvationGod created man to worship and love him. He had prepared a place for man to dwell, providing all of man's needs. (Genesis 1, 2). In doing this, God allowed for his creation, man, to be able to decide to obey him or to follow another way (Joshua 24:15).
May 06, 2013
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By Minister Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
Get to know Lincoln's telegrah operatorHis name is Charles Almerin Tinker, and he was the great-great-grandfather of my beloved. "Charlie Tinker," I sometimes hear my husband say as he passes the large framed photo. "You're spinning in your grave. Your picture is hanging in the home of a Confederate." The stunningly clear portrait is of four distinguished, gray-whiskered men dressed in suits with vests, ties and winged-collar white shirts gathered around a heavy, round mahogany table. Three are seated and ...
May 06, 2013
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By Ronda Rich
Columnist
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Opinion
Club Stewart brunch for Mother's DayMake the day special for mom. Take her to Club Stewart for the Mother's Day Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy breakfast items or choose from other favorites. Advance tickets are $3 off for adults and $1 off for children, and are available at club information counters and online via webtrac http://go.usa.gov/TD4B. Prices at the door will be $17.95 for adults and $7.45 for children ages 5-11. Children 4 and under are ...
May 06, 2013
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Things to Do
Houston County stuns RHSS girlsRichmond Hill High School doesn't ordinarily bow out in the first round of the girls' state Class AAAAA soccer tournament.
May 06, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
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Sports
Evans knocks RHHS boys out of playoffsRichmond Hill High School's soccer season came to a premature end Wednesday night as the Wildcats fell, 1-0, to visiting Evans in the first round of the boys' state Class AAAAA soccer tournament.
May 06, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
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Sports
Honors handed out at Black and Gold GameThree football players received honors at Richmond Hill High School's annual Black and Gold Game on April 26.
May 06, 2013
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Staff report
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Sports
Photo correctionRichmond Hill High School freshman Rachel Hammesfahr, above, ran her way to a berth in the 3,200-meter run girls' state Class AAAAA meet during last weekend's sectionals in Augusta. In recent photos the girl identified as Hammesfahr was actually teammate Emily Hollowell. The Bryan County News regrets the error.
May 06, 2013
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Sports
RHHS not helped by region competitionI hate to say it, but Richmond Hill High School's proud soccer programs could be learning something Bradwell Institute football coaches figured out quite some time back.
May 06, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Columnist
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Local sports
Rec wrestlers fare well at Iron ManSouth Bryan County Recreation Department wrestlers Tate Evans, Trenton Higginbotham and Yhsaac Bringer brought home first-place finishes in their respective weight classes in the iron-man competition during the Georgia State Games held April 27-28 in Marietta.
May 06, 2013
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Staff report
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Local sports
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