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Our Community Celebrates These Veterans/First Responders (as nominated by our readers)

Aug 02, 2023 09:39AM

Nominated by our readers, our community honors and celebrates these Veterans/First Responders.

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ReStore of Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County to Host Customer Appreciation Day

Aug 02, 2023 09:37AM

The ReStore of Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County offers affordable building supplies, furniture, and household goods through donations from residents and businesses.

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Southeast Army Recruiting Station at Pooler

Aug 02, 2023 09:35AM

The Southeast Army Recruiting Station in Pooler, GA, focuses on community integration and supporting local initiatives. Led by Company Commander Captain Casey Phillips, the soldiers actively engage in various community service projects, building houses for homeless veterans, assisting at-risk youths, and participating in community programs.

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Add Local Female Authors to Your Summer Reading List

Jun 09, 2023 09:00AM

We’ve also compiled a fun summer reading list for you filled with local female authors like Missy Lane, Alicja Colon and Susan Montgomery.

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Faith, Love and Good Works: The Abbie DeLoach Foundation Turns Tragedy Into a Living Legacy

Apr 07, 2023 08:31AM

Abbie DeLoach and four of her nursing-student peers were involved in a tragic seven-vehicle wreck due to a distracted driver. The Foundation encourages people to get involved and give back, and to take the pledge in April to end distracted driving and help spread the word on social media.

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Setting Up a Self-Sustaining Container Garden

Apr 07, 2023 08:24AM

Container gardens are a great way to start a garden, especially if you don't have a lot of space. They can be placed in the optimal spots in your yard and have an automatic drip irrigation system.

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You Say To-ma-to, I Say To-mah-to

Apr 07, 2023 08:23AM

Tomato growing is a common undertaking in backyard gardening, but it can be difficult to start from seed. Russell Sowers, owner of Ebenezer Rose & Garden Nursery in Springfield, suggests starting from small plants to get started later in the growing season while still enjoying a summer harvest.

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