Plantation Lumber gives back with annual eventCars lined the side of Highway 144 on Thursday as folks flocked to Plantation Lumber and Hardware for its ninth annual open house.
May 25, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Lifestyle
Club honors local World War II vetsArea World War II veterans got a chance to mingle and share stories Wednesday when the Richmond Hill Exchange Club hosted a special Memorial Day program at the Richmond Hill City Center.
May 25, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Lifestyle
Community coach gives local kickers a leg upWhen it comes to high school kickers, Bryan County was blessed with two of the nation's best last season.
May 25, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local sports
Meet Ty Wilson, kicker extraordinareJust so you know, Bryan County High School junior Ty Wilson seems to have his future all mapped out.
May 25, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local sports
America needs more voters who actually careAnother member of the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced yet another bill in a futile attempt to limit how long members of Congress can stay in office. The measure, authored by Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Ariz., would limit House members to three terms, or six years, and senators to two terms, or 12 years.
May 24, 2013
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Brunswick News
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Opinion
Kroger raising fund for storm reliefKroger stores throughout the Atlanta division are raising funds for the American Red Cross, which is supporting those affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma on Monday.
May 24, 2013
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Special to the News
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Lifestyle
Latest 'Star Trek' is otherworldly goodToday, we'll beam aboard the Starship Enterprise to find out if director J.J. Abrams can seek out new life in his exciting reboot series with the big-screen sequel, "Star Trek Into Darkness."
May 24, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Things to Do
Candlelight vigil for nation's fallenSoldiers and members of the community joined more than 30 "Gold Star" family members Thursday morning at Fort Stewart's Main Post Chapel for a candlelight vigil for America's fallen service members.
May 24, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Military
At the movies May 24-30HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas
May 24, 2013
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Staff report
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Things to Do
Teams run across state to raise funds for wounded veteransThe race started bright and early this morning at Warrior's Walk on Fort Stewart, winds through post to Pembroke and then down Highway 280.
May 24, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local sports
Hoops camp at BCHS, tennis camp at RHHSBCHS hoops camp
May 23, 2013
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Staff
Bryan County News
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Local sports
Student loves newspapersI always have liked print newspapers. Partly what inspired me was an American Girl movie about a 9-year-old girl living in the 1930s during the Great Depression. Her name is Kit Kittredge.
May 23, 2013
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By Isabell DeMarco
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Not all lawmaking is as clear as dayWant to know what's causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here's a hint: it's not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it's a pair of 3-year-old laws.
May 23, 2013
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By Lee Hamilton
Columnist
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Opinion
DOT suspends closures for holidayJESUP - The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Monday that to help travelers during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, construction-related lane closures on all interstate and major state-system highways would be suspended from noon Friday, May 24, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.
May 23, 2013
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Special to the News
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State, National News
Attorneys pick head of local officeLocal attorney Aimee Harris has been appointed to head up the new Jones, Osteen and Jones location in Richmond Hill at 10221 Ford Ave., suite 4.
May 23, 2013
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Special to the News
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Business
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Archive site resultsEllabell teen hurt in wreckJessica Michelle Cooke, 16, of Ellabell, was seriously injured in a June 22 accident when she pulled out in front of a car she apparently didn't see and was hit in the driver's side door.
July 14, 2007
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By Cory Cunningham
For the Bryan County News
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News
Community briefsScouts The members of Boy Scout Troop 357 in Pembroke will be erecting the flags and crosses that honor fallen veterans and celebrate July Fourth, Independence Day. The troop are asking for community volunteers to come out and assist us in making this an event that everyone in the community can be proud of. The event will take place Saturday, June 30 at 9 am. It is located ...
July 14, 2007
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Community Announcements
Church briefsNorthside VBS Northside Baptist Church's 2007 Vacation Bible School will be held July 9-13 from 6:30–8 p.m. This year's theme is "Wild West Witness; Ridin' In the Shadow Of The Cross". Children of all ages are invited; and parents are welcome to stay also. A bicycle will be given to the girl and boy who brings the most friends. The church is located on W.E. Smith Rd. ...
July 14, 2007
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Faith
High IQRecently I read an article about a 2 year old girl with an IQ of 152 and they say she is a genius. She has been invited to come on television shows and has been interviewed by scores of reporters. The sad thing is that she may never be able to live a normal life with so much attention. This capability however will open up doors of opportunity. There are certain educational and ...
July 14, 2007
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By Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
Sports briefsRun for fun The Richmond Hill Recreation Association will be hosting a "5k run for fun," on July 7 to kick off the Ol' Time Family Festival and BBQ at JF Gregory Park. The festival will last all day and end with fire works at dark. Race time is 8 a.m., registration cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt for early registration. This race will not be officially timed. ...
July 14, 2007
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Sports
The relevancy of God's word, part 5Over the past few weeks we have looked at the relevancy of God's word. Despite what some may think, it is just as needed and meaningful today as when it was penned. Our world would be a much better place if everyone took the time to read study and obey God's word. It has been said that if the Bible were not true (but it is) the world would profit by following its teachings.
July 14, 2007
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By Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
Bald eagle's comeback good newsNews that the bald eagle -- one of our most treasured national symbols -- is off the endangered species list has to be good news, right?
July 14, 2007
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Opinion
Army wife chimes in on stop loss policiesEditor: I just returned from vacation and had an opportunity to read the letter from Mrs. Beard about the unfortunate "stop loss" situation affecting those at Fort Stewart. As an Army spouse, I felt compelled to comment. First of all, when one enlists in the United States Army, a contact is signed. On the second page of that contract there are caveats that one is asked to initial as ...
July 14, 2007
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Letters
New barbecue sauce has real local flavorRichmond Hill resident John Bennett was told by many who have visited his barbecue booth during the last five years at the Seafood Festival that he should bottle and sell his unique barbecue sauce. After years of contemplating just that, he has finally taken that step.
July 14, 2007
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By Ross Blair
Bryan County News
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News
BCHS fills in the holesHead coach Al Butler and the new version of the Redskin baseball team have been active as of late.
July 14, 2007
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By Ross Blair
Bryan County News
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Sports
Kingston steers $500k to local groupLast week, Congressman Jack Kingston secured $500,000 for Richmond Hill's Experience Works, Inc., a charitable, community-based organization which helps seniors find jobs in their communities.
July 12, 2007
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News
Not just a paddle up the riverKids learned more than how to paddle last week at Connie Shreve's canoe camp at the Ogeechee Outpost.
July 12, 2007
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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News
Richmond Preserve gets early nodThe Richmond Hill Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve the zoning for Lamar Smith's 1,100-acre Richmond Reserve project near Daniel Siding Road which stretches from highway 17 to the railroad tracks. The zoning request will now be sent with a stamp of approval to be presented at the next City Council meeting for final approval.
July 12, 2007
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By Ross Blair
Bryan County News
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News
Bryan County News wins four GPA awardsThe Bryan County News won four awards in the 2007 Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.
July 12, 2007
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Staff Report
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News
Order of the Purple HeartThe late Bryan County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Michael Larson, who died in the line of duty in December, was commemorated by the military on Monday by being awarded an honorary Purple Heart.
July 12, 2007
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By Ross Blair
Bryan County News
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News
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