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Round and round we go: Nineteen roundabouts planned for Effingham County
The Effingham County Board of Commissioners is prioritizing roads and parks to prepare for the area’s growing population. More than a dozen roundabouts are planned for construction throughout the county. Nineteen are in the design phase and more are under consideration. "According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT),...
Polaris Tech Charter School elects new board members
Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland held an election April 23-25 which allowed staff and enrolled families to vote for its board of directors. Polaris Tech is a state-approved, tuition-free charter school serving kindergarten through high school students from Jasper, Beaufort, Hampton and Colleton counties. The school is located on Grays Highway, directly across from the Ridgeland Claude Dean Airport.
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force gets approval for expansion
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Less than two weeks away from Memorial Day - the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is getting ready for more than their annual remembrance events. Thanks to a recent approval from Pooler City Council, the museum is about to start work on a...
Pediatric urgent care, Peds Now, opens second location in Pooler
Pooler's fifth urgent care held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 14, but one thing sets this one apart from the others - it specializes in pediatric care. Peds Now at 2321 Pooler Parkway is the franchise's second location, the first is in Hinesville. "This is a long...
Bryan County job palooza draws major turnout, offers face-to-face hiring opportunities.
PORT WENTWORTH, GA, WTGS — A major turnout came for the job palooza in Port Wentworth for Bryan County industries on Wednesday. It included a variety of companies including Hyundai MOBIUS. Staff believe it will provide many opportunities and benefits beyond resumes and applications. “The reason why I like...
Mayor's Memo: Run, walk, stroll for safer streets in Bluffton
Mark your calendar --- Sunday, June 30 for the Town of Bluffton’s Independence Day Celebration. This year, the Town will host a 5K at 9 a.m. at Martin Family Park to kick off the day of events. The “Stay Safe, Bluffton!” scholarship fund will benefit from the proceeds.
News About Town: Estill mayor graduates Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute
Mayor Kim Wiley of the Town of Estill has graduated from the Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in February. The Municipal Association offers the Advanced Institute exclusively to graduates of the Municipal...
2nd person arrested for helping escaped Newton County inmate, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A second person has been arrested for allegedly aiding the escape of a Newton County inmate, according to the sheriff’s office. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office announced late Sunday that 30-year-old Diamante Seymour of Garden City was arrested on felony charges of aiding or allowing another to escape lawful custody.
1 dead after chemical release in Effingham County
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Officials are investigating the death of an employee at Americold following a chemical release. Effingham County Fire Rescue and Rincon Fire Department responded to the facility, located on Old River Road in Meldrim, around 10:20 a.m. Friday. Units secured the building and found an employee, a technician from Ecolab, dead. […]
Young deer rescued after being found abandoned on road in Burton
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A young fawn in Burton got the help it needed thanks to the efforts of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Lance Corporal Solly responded Saturday night to a call reporting a baby deer that had been abandoned in the middle of the road. Deputies...
Low early voter turnout in Effingham County so far, Friday deadline approaches
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Early voting is underway for the general primary, but time to get to the elections office is quickly running out. Effingham is one of the counties with several people vying for the same local position. Voter turnout in there is typically good, according to Laura Bassett with the Board of Elections. […]
PedsNow Pooler Grand Opening
May 14, 2024 - The United Way of the Coastal Empire celebrated the 2023-2024 Campaign achievements, recognized those who contributed to the…. Check out the photos from Veteran Carriers 5th Annual Trucking for a Cause. By Bunny Ware. Mighty Eighth’s D-Day Hanger Party. The National Museum of the Mighty...
2025 Bluffton budget set at $90M; big chunk set aside for parks projects
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) — On Tuesday evening, the town of Bluffton got the first look at the 2025 fiscal year budget. That plan sits at $90 million, which is around $2 million less than last year’s. “The town’s budget is the foundation for next year’s work plan,” Town Manager Stephen Steese said. “This fiscal year, the town […]
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