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Statesboro approves security cam incentive for Copper Beech, Cambridge apartments
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Statesboro City Council approved three applications for their Security Incentive program for Cambridge at Southern (Pines & Palms) and Copper Beech apartments. “We’re always gonna do our part,” said Statesboro Police Chief Mike Broadhead. “The management has to do their part, too, and that is to properly screen their tenants […]
Prosecutors ask judge to hold Crocker and Wrights’ defense attorneys in contempt
GUYTON, Ga. (WSAV) – Prosecutors in the case connected to the deaths of two teens in Effingham County are asking a judge to hold the defense in contempt. In a motion filed July 8, prosecutors say the defense attorneys for Elwyn Crocker Sr., Kimberly Wright and Marc Anthony Wright have “repeatedly refused to comply with […]
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.
VST Swims at State Meet
The Vidalia Recreation Department Swim Team had a great showing at the GRPA B State Swim Meet in Moutrie on July 12 and 13. Twenty-two swimmers competed in the meet with numerous swimmers making it to the finals and bringing home awards. In the 9-10 age division, Cason McLendon finished...
ATF: Illegal device that turns handguns into machine guns is now on the streets of Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It is an object small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but can cause fear. The device is often referred to as a “Glock Switch.”. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns that criminals use it to turn a semi-automatic firearm into an illegal machine gun.
What do you want, a cookie? New Crumbl in Columbia County wants to give you one for free
Free Crumbl cookies will be given to customers who celebrate the dessert chain's newest location in Columbia County. The store officially opens at 8 a.m. July 19 at 285 Meridian Dr., Suite 6B, in Grovetown. It's in Gateway Plaza, off Horizon South Parkway and across from the larger Gateway commercial cluster north of the city limits.
USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships Return to Stable View on May 3-4, 2025
After record-breaking participation at this year’s event, the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is proud to remind program members that the second annual USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing Championships will take place at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, in 2025. The Stable View Local Charities H.T. on May 3-4 will serve as the host event for both championships, yet again offering a year-end goal for students to strive towards that fosters a pipeline for participation in the sport from grade school through college and beyond.
Group seeking changes to Augusta Animal Services evoke mixed reactions from around the country
On the surface the offer looks like a win-win for everyone. Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit based in Utah, wants to provide services with a grant it values at more than $910,000 to help Augusta Animal Services lower its high euthanasia rate. But some animal shelter directors and volunteers...
No. 1 basketball recruits show off their talent at Peach Jam
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Kids from all over is still balling out at Peach Jam. We stopped by the North Augusta Activities Center to catch a glimpse of some of the top ranked players in the nation. It’s not often the best of the best are in the same...
Missing 15-year-old in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Jasper County Sherriff’s office announced on Tuesday that it is currently searching for a 15-year-old female named Hailey Vicars. The office described the missing person on Facebook, “Hailey was last seen in the Smith’s Crossing area today, July 16, around 12:00 a.m. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall […]
Two Aiken Co. men indicted by federal grand jury, allegations of bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Two Aiken County men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in reference to accusations of brank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to the United States Department of Justice in the District of South Carolina, a federal grand jury in Columbia returned a three-count superseding indictment […]
Take a look at the Augusta Players’ new home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Players are showing what their new home will look like once the doors open next year. The building is located on Ellis Street in the heart of Augusta’s theatre district. Construction started this month, and the plan is for it all to be...
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