Bone up on college savings plansAnother school year is drawing to a close - so if you have young children, they're one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits.
May 18, 2013
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For Laura Evans
Special to the News
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Business
Busy day at RHHSRichmond Hill High School's Jeremiah Hill, Brian Strahan and Kyle Jamar announced their choice of colleges during ceremonies Thursday afternoon at the school.
May 18, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local sports
BoE hires five administratorsThe Bryan County Board of Education has filled several administrative positions at various schools across the county as well as central office positions, according to a press release issued Friday by the Bryan BoE.
May 18, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
BCHS honors top studentsMore than 100 students, parents, faculty and staff filled the gym at Bryan County High School on Friday morning for the 2013 honors day ceremony.
May 18, 2013
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By Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Local news
RHHS honors student achievementApplause and cheers filled the cafeteria at Richmond Hill high school Thursday evening when the top seniors in the class of 2013 were recognized for various academic achievements.
May 18, 2013
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By Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Local news
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
May 17, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Things to Do
Midway bank robbedThe Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
May 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Public Safety
Club spruces up library signThe Pembroke Garden Club recently completed a beautification project at the Pembroke Library. The club thanked Ernest Hamilton from the Honey Wagon Company for donating the pine straw.
May 17, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Lifestyle
Carver chorus students performG.W. Carver Elementary School students perform recently during a recital at the school. The chorus performed for fourth- and fifth-graders and sang pieces from "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Green Eggs and Ham" and "Dynamite."
May 17, 2013
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Special to the News
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Education
Four fallen soldiers honored on walkFour more eastern redbud trees have been planted at Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk, bringing the total number of living monuments to 457. The newly planted trees memorialize the service of four 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, who were honored in a formal ceremony Thursday morning.
May 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Military
Tri-tip beef is a cut aboveI have drooled while watching The Food Network's Bobby Flay and others cook a piece of beef called a tri-tip. Now that I've cooked and eaten one, I know why I was drooling.
May 16, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Columnist
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Lifestyle
Cirque du Soleil a welcome throwbackLast week, I enjoyed an evening at the Civic Center when the Cirque du Soleil made its first visit to Savannah.
May 16, 2013
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By Lesley Francis
Columnist
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Lifestyle
State forms task force to help veteransGov. Nathan Deal has signed a bill creating a state task force to investigate how the state can coordinate services to better assist servicemembers discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
May 16, 2013
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Special to the News
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Military
Commissioners want your opinions, helpWhen I was elected to my first term as chairman, all commission meetings were required to be held in the Pembroke, which was designated as the seat of county government in our charter. The meetings were held on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30 in the afternoon.
May 16, 2013
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By Jimmy Burnsed
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Exchange Club seeks WWII vets to honorThe Exchange Club of Richmond Hill is planning a special World War II Remembrance Program on May 22. The guest speaker will be Paul Grassey, a B-24 pilot with the 8th Air Force; having flown 13 combat missions during the war.
May 16, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
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Archive site resultsCity honors young artists, writersThe city of Richmond Hill on April 16 honored local young artists and writers who participated in the annual Georgia Cities Week art and essay contests.
April 29, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
Plan ahead for estate recoveryWith long-term health care costs soaring, you may be wondering if you or your parents qualify for Medicaid.
April 28, 2013
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By Richard Barid and Michael Smith
Columnists
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Business
Stars for Heroes at restaurantsHardee's customers can assist military families during the third annual Stars for Heroes campaign.
April 28, 2013
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Special to the News
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Business
Civilians, military join foces to form health care allianceA civilian-military health care alliance recommended by a 2012 Fort Stewart Growth Management Partnership study is taking shape, despite not having funding.
April 28, 2013
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Randy C. Murray
Special to the News
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News
Bike wreck claims Midway manGeorge Wesley Thomas, 38, of Midway died Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle accident near the Bryan/Chatham county line.
April 27, 2013
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Staff report
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Public Safety
UGA Day in StatesboroThe University of Georgia Alumni Association and the UGA Athletic Association have teamed up to bring UGA Day to Statesboro on May 22. A buffet dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by the official program at 7 p.m.
April 27, 2013
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Special to the News
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Sports
Pembroke teaches safety with funPembroke gave a nod to public safety Wednesday and Thursday during its second annual Public Safety Day as part of the Georgia Cities Week celebrations.
April 27, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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News
Saving for funeral presents problemsDo you know the cost of a funeral? If not, you're not alone. A recent poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling found that 83 percent of respondents had no idea of the costs or the financial responsibilities of a funeral. The average cost of a funeral can run between $7,000 and $10,000. If you're responsible for a funeral, you'll need to interact with the funeral home; acquire a headstone, likely from a marble ...
April 27, 2013
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By David Uffington
King Features
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Business
House bill seeks more protection for state's riverRotary Club of Richmond Hill members learned Thursday about recent efforts by the Ogeechee Riverkeeper and state lawmakers to help keep clean water flowing in Georgia.
April 27, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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News
Rumors of troop losses draw crowd at Ft. StewartMore than 220 members of communities surrounding Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield attended Monday's community listening session at Club Stewart, with most responding to rumors that the installation could lose up to 8,000 soldiers.
April 27, 2013
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Randy C. Murray
Special to the News
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News
'Oblivion' is familiar but solid sci-fiTom Cruise is back on the big screen, following up his work in "War of the Worlds" and "Minority Report" by returning to science fiction with "Oblivion," now in theaters.
April 26, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Things to Do
Go naturaOnly a few desserts excite me - my wife's special banana pudding, blackberry cobbler and fresh-baked chocolate-chip cookies. If biscuits are served with a meal, I save mine for later then enjoy it with local honey or cane syrup. That's my typical dessert.
April 26, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Columnist
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Lifestyle
Star system named after UGAATHENS - The nation's first state-chartered university recently became the world's first to have a star system named after it.
April 26, 2013
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By Alan Flurry
UGA
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State, National News
Civilians, military forming health allianceA civilian-military health-care alliance recommended by a 2012 Fort Stewart Growth Management Partnership study is taking shape, despite not having funding.
April 26, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Local news
$2.5M lottery ticket sold in HvilleATLANTA - A winning Georgia Lottery instant ticket with a multi-million dollar top prize recently was sold in Liberty County. Hinesville Station, at 1046 W. Oglethorpe Highway, sold the Millionaire Jumbo Bucks ticket worth $2.5 million.
April 26, 2013
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Special to the News
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State, National News
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