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Sydney Martinez living out dream as professional soccer player
STATESBORO, Ga. — Six years ago, former Effingham County standout Sydney Martinez fulfilled her dream of inking a Division I soccer scholarship. Flash forward, the goalkeeper is surpassing her wildest dreams. Martinez went on to rack up honors and shatter records at the University of South Florida and then...
Build for CURE : Lawrence Alexander Homes donates house to CURE Childhood Cancer
RINCON, Ga. — It's going to be a home that helps and brings hope to kids and families battling childhood cancer. "We can't do what we do without support from the community," said Jenny Wilkins, Development Director of Events for CURE Childhood Cancer. "So when folks come around us like this, it just feels like magic."
Coroner identifies woman thrown from vehicle, killed in Effingham County crash
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. — Tuesday update:The victim has been identified as Laura Devisscher, 45. Initial report: One woman is dead following a crash Monday in Effingham County. According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, it happened around 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 21 and McCall Road in Springfield.
2-vehicle crash in Effingham County claims driver’s life
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – A two-vehicle crash in Effingham County has left one dead and two others injured. Just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, a crash occurred near the intersection of McCall Road and Highway 21 in Springfield. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) responded to the crash. Two people in a pickup truck […]
Lawrence Alexander Homes to Break Ground on "Building for a CURE" Home in Effingham County
Lawrence Alexander Homes is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its "Building for a CURE" home, a unique project where proceeds from the sale of the house will be donated to CURE Childhood Cancer. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the home site located at 117 Cravey Lane, Rincon, Ga.
One dead and two injured in Highway 21 wreck
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: Highway 21 has reopened. According to, Effingham County Emergency Management Agency Highway 21 North bound at McCall Rd in Springfield is closed due to a fatal wreck that has left one dead and two injured. Detours are set up.
Effingham County students honored at the National Beta Conference in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Over 20,000 students and families are in Savannah for the ten day National Beta Conference at the Savannah Convention Center. Beta Club promotes academic achievement, character, leadership, and service among elementary and secondary school students in the United States. Sunday night, several local students were honored....
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