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Rotary Club of Statesboro installs President Matt Mathews, new board, and officers for 2024-2025
The Rotary Club of Statesboro installed Statesboro native Matt Mathews as President, along with new Board Members and Officers for the 2024-2025 year in a ceremony last week. Mathews is an attorney and partner with Bruce, Mathews & Lavoie Attorneys At Law. Officers and Board members include: Jennifer Davis, Programs Doug Collins, Treasurer Mitchell Hill, Sergeant-at-Arms Jason Hendley, responsible for the Rotary Bulletin & emails Mike Kennedy, heading the Rotary Foundation Russ Lanier, Music Elliott Marsh, Vocational Service Matt Mathews, President Bob Olliff, Chairman of the Board Shannon Ramsey, overseeing Community Service & Sunshine Report Jaime Riggs, Membership Brian Steele, managing Public Relations Amber Stewart, Club Administration Robert Benson, President Elect Perry Zeigler, Secretary The new board brings a mix of seasoned expertise and fresh ideas, ready to take on the new service year. The mission of the Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The Rotary Club of Statesboro (Club 4215) was founded December 1, 1936. To learn more about becoming a member of the Rotary Club of Statesboro, reach out to one of the members or email statesbororotary@gmail.com.
Top 10 Most Wanted: Savannah Police release list of fugitives, including suspect in mass shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Police Department has released its "Top 10 Most Wanted" fugitives list. This comes following several high-profile public safety incidents in the city, including a mass shooting at Ellis Square and an officer-involved shooting. Mayor Van Johnson noted earlier this month that the list was...
Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused
COLUMBIA — Just over $8 million meant to help families afford groceries went unused when debit cards with the money expired last month, according to state data. Last August, the state Department of Social Services mailed nearly 537,000 debit cards loaded with money for groceries to families across the state. The money was part of […] The post Millions of dollars meant to help SC families buy groceries went unused appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Carolinas brace for hot July with temperatures and rainfall forecasted above normal
As the end of July approaches following a very hot and humid first half of the month, the next question is what will the rest of the month look like?. For Myrtle Beach, the average high is around 88 degrees Fahrenheit with an average low of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. In Florence, the average high is 92 degrees Fahrenheit in July with an average low of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. For Lumberton, the average high and low in July, respectively, are also 92 degrees Fahrenheit and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aiken businessmen indicted after allegedly swindling elderly woman worth $8 million
A federal grand jury in Columbia, South Carolina on Tuesday returned a three-count superseding indictment against prominent Aiken businessmen Cody Lee Anderson, 37, and Thomas Allen Bateman Jr., 50, for bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Anderson and Bateman face a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison...
Judge rules against extension for Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Medicaid work program
A federal judge has dismissed the State of Georgia’s lawsuit against the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over how long the state can operate its work-requirement Medicaid program.
Lawsuit claims that delayed elections for Georgia utility regulator are unconstitutional
ATLANTA (AP) — Two groups on Wednesday sued to overturn a law extending the elected terms of Georgia’s public service commissioners, saying it violates the state constitution for the five Republicans to be allowed to serve terms longer than six years. Georgia WAND Education Fund, Georgia Conservation Voters...
Operation Southern Slow Down: Effort to combat speeding to save lives
TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is trying to put the brakes on unsafe driving. FDOT in partnership with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is conducting Operation Southern Slow Down 2024. The week-long speed enforcement and education campaign kicked off on Monday.
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