Poor weather affects harvest; likely to be less pumpkin available this holiday

The South Effingham High School Science Club is collecting used crayons to benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Several citizens voiced their concerns last Monday night to Rincon city Council about a planned private school. Read why here.

Effingham County official cut the ribbon on the new 911 multi-agency call center Tuesday, officially culminating a project that has been in the works for several years.

In a literal “sign of the times,“ the old Springfield Ford signs are coming down and Effingham Auto Sales signs are taking their places.

Rincon City Council approved a new ordinance aimed at preventing public drunkenness.

Update 11am: All roads and businesses are now reopened.  Clean-up is in process.  Investigators are still not sure what caused the vapors to come from a truck at the Pilot station but are looking into several possibilities.  One person was injured when the incident occured early this morning.  That person was treated at an area hospital and has already been released. 

Update 7am: All roads are open now but authorities still suggest you avoid the area.

HazMat and fire crews are on the scene of a possible hazardous leak at the Pilot gas station at the intersection of Highway 21 and I-95 in Effingham County.

Effingham County School Superintendent Randy Shearouse has decided not to accept a stipend the board of education approved for him.

Billy Currington, country music star from Effingham County, and his band narrowly missed tragedy when a ferocious storm toppled the main stage at a Canadian concert.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

Bears in Georgia and South Carolina, a more common sight in spring and summer, are always on the lookout for an easy meal.

The Rincon Police Department has taken the first step toward putting tasers in the hands of its officers.

Effingham County High School has been awarded a grant that will help pay for the training to add advanced placement classes at the school.

The millage rate cut Effingham County commissioners are proposing could become a little larger.

A Rincon restaurant owner accused of employing and housing illegal aliens has pleaded guilty to those charges in federal court.

It’s summertime! Now what? From baseball to berries, here is the Ultimate Summer To-Do List, helping you overcome boredom this summer—without breaking the bank.

Effingham County commissioners are on track to approve a budget that County Administrator David Crawley said was “better than balanced.“

General Motors’ bankruptcy won’t have any impact on the local Chevrolet dealership according to one local dealer.

An Effingham county grand jury indicted Philip Craig Heidt Thursday.  Heidt is accused of killing his father and brother, and seriously injuring his mother with a shotgun blast last year.

Springfield’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show will go on as planned!

Effingham County will reap the benefits of Effingham Parkway many times over.

The Effingham County Board Of Education is considering the creation of a professional personal sick day.

Georgia Power crews are combing through a subdivision after several resident reported problems Monday morning.  It’s believed that too much voltage went thru lines.

Effingham County Sheriff’s deputies continue the search for Fabian Armendariz, 23, of Rincon, who assaulted a Sheriffs Deputy after leading them on a vehicle pursuit early yesterday morning. 

Residents in and around the Ebenezer area and in the northern part of Rincon will experience planned power outages over the next few days.

Rincon City Council members want to get more information before making a decision on a summer food program for needy kids.

Effingham County’s 911 center is expected to be ready to handle calls in early to mid-June. 

With a goal of almost $75K—and with $68K in hand and more in the bank to be counted—Effingham County Relay For Life organizers had plenty to sleep on…even if they didn’t get the world pajama party record they wanted.

Shearing day for more than 20 alpacas.  Their winter coats were shaved off.

Video surveillance shows a female drive up in a four door sedan and takes items which belonged to several of the businesses.