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Who needs fiction with history like this?
Armed with a sheet of paper and a memory spanning decades, Angus McLeod treated listeners Thursday to an oral presentation of Richmond Hill's more recent history, peppered with engaging anecdotes that had the audience of about 40 laughing out loud.
Family-to-Family starts Thursday
National Alliance on Mental Illness Statesboro will offer its well-known Family-to-Family education course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 10 at Pittman Park United Methodist Church, 1102 Fair Road in Statesboro.
Chocolate options await Valentine diners
Chocolate is a Valentine's Day must-have. Fondue, just one of the many ways to enjoy the sweet treat, is as popular as ever with lovebirds in search of desserts to share. The warm, melted cocoa concoction is usually served with small slices of fruit, cake or cookies for dipping.
Common Threads knit with a cause
Since the fall of 2009, Common Threads has been knitting and crocheting everything from chemotherapy caps to blankets to American Girl doll clothing for charities in the Richmond Hill area.
Scouts burn rubber at Pinewood Derby
Richmond Hill's Cub Scout Pack 527 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday at Richmond Hill United Methodist Church.
Dress drive helps give girls that special night
High school proms can be the highlight of adolescence for teenage girls. "When you're in high school, it's so important," said Wendy Sims, director of the Bryan County Family Connection. "[For girls] if you can't have a dress, you can't go to prom." In Bryan County, one Richmond Hill High School senior has been working to change that. She wants to give all girls the chance to go to the prom in a beautiful dress ...
YMCA of Coastal Empire launches campaign
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia provided $2.2 million in financial assistance in 2010 to more than 25,000 children, individuals and families in its four county service areas, and it hopes to do it again with the Priceless Gifts Campaign, which kicked off Monday.
Patriotism
When I heard about the little girl whose microphone stopped working as she was singing "The Star Spangled Banner" before an ice hockey match in Virginia, I must admit I got a little choked up.
Common Threads knits for Special Olympics
Common Threads knitting group of the Richmond Hill Public Library joined other participating states in the 2011 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project.
Tickets on sale for Rotary dance
Tickets are now available for the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill's charitable fundraising prom-themed dance at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Richmond Hill City Center in J.F. Gregory Park.
Former 486 scouts earns Eagle rank
A former member of Boy Scout Troop 486 in Richmond Hill has climbed the ranks to Eagle Scout in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Highlights for Hope extends into Richmond Hill
Marie Winters always wears a lock of pink in her short hair. It's a sign of her support for people suffering from cancer.
What it takes to be a 'steel magnolia'
While city girls were learning how to open doors with just a smile, girls in Dixie were learning the ways and wiles of "Southern charm" and "Southern hospitality." At an early age, they learned to sprinkle their "magic dust" over others and reap the rewards.
Dancers place in ballroom competition
Area residents placed in the Professional American Style Smooth Division at the Savannah Dance Classic held Jan. 6-8.
King honored on Fort Stewart
Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson based his address during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance Wednesday at Fort Stewart not on King's legendary "I Have A Dream" speech, but on King's last book, prophetically titled "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community." The book was published in 1967, one year before King's assassination and decades before most of Johnson's audience was born.
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Reduce West Nile risks this summer
Summer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.
Flag Day is welcome tradition
Friday is Flag Day, which commemorates the day in 1777 when the United States flag was adopted for the first time.
WACH changes emergency room access
Currently, the Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Department is accessible only from the entrance off 9th Street. New emergency signs have been posted to reflect the new entrance. The Niles Avenue entrance is closed to begin construction on the two-story, 43,637-square-foot emergency department, which is expected to be completed by fall 2014. It will built on the existing emergency-room parking lot.
Pageant seeking contestants
Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant.
Lions learn about organic farming
The Richmond Hill Lions Club met jointly with Fred Warnell, club member and supervisor with the Coastal Georgia Soil and Water Conservation, on May 23.
Dorchester trek expected to draw hundreds
Hundreds are expected to descend upon eastern Liberty County this weekend to replicate the miles-long treks that many students of Dorchester Academy endured to get an education.
Church socials have faith, fellowship food
Many folks who attend church rarely - or not at all - tell me Christians don't know how to have fun.
Pembroke Garden Club picks top spots
The Pembroke Garden Club's Beauty Spot award for May went to Courtney and Bobby Tilley of the Black Creek community.
Chief appraise retires after 13 years
Former county chief tax appraiser Dan Rollf was recently honored with a reception celebrating his retirement and his 13 years of service to Bryan County. Rollf was the chief appraiser during much of the growth time leading up to and through the housing recession. It was his job to properly assess properties and to make sure the county had a stable digest through these changing times.
Darien commemorates its burning
McIntosh County is adjacent both to Liberty County and the coastline. In 1777, three parishes made up Liberty county - St. John, St. James and St. Andrews. In 1793, St. Andrews was split off and made into McIntosh County.
RH man wins $100,000
ATLANTA – A memorable treasure was unwrapped for a Bryan County man courtesy of the Georgia Lottery. Daniel Thomas of Richmond Hill won a $100,000 top prize playing the new instant game Jumbo Bucks Crossword.
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