July 30, 2009
Two “Sexting” Cases Caught At Schools
Two “sexting” cases caught at Pierce County schools and teens could face sex offender status under a tough new state law.
July 28, 2009
Crocs In The Pool: How Sanitary Is It?
Kids wear Crocs in the pool…but how clean is it?
Keep Bears At Bay
Bears in Georgia and South Carolina, a more common sight in spring and summer, are always on the lookout for an easy meal.
June 14, 2009
Only Days Left For Flood Victims To Apply For Federal Aid
The deadline for Pierce residents affected by early April flooding and storms to register for disaster assistance will arrive soon.
January 22, 2009
Goodbye Julie Hat
A Patterson cap company loses its long battle to compete with Chinese labor and poor economy.
January 09, 2009
Georgia Is Part Of National Salmonella Outbreak
Georgia and Ohio are among the states that are part of a national salmonella outbreak that has sent at least a dozen people to the hospital and sickened nearly 400 people.
January 08, 2009
Georgia Named A National Leader In Helping Jobless Return To Work
The Georgia Department of Labor has been named a national leader in helping unemployed citizens get back to work and for the efficient management of its unemployment insurance program.
Long County Man Has Link To Miami Dolphins
Most folks in Long County know Jerry SMiley for his barbecue. In the Rye Patch area, he has served it to friends from his home and more recently from The Clubhouse in Rye Patch. What few people know is that Smiley’s son, Justin Smiley, plays for the Miami Dolphins.
January 06, 2009
Wounded Marine Draws Inspiration From President
Lance Cpl. Patrick Paul Pittman Jr., from Effingham County, was wounded by a suicide bomber in Iraq. When he was invited to the White House, he never thought he’d actually get an audience with the president.
New SHS To Open To Students Wednesday
In spite of a few setbacks, Statesboro High School will indeed open for classes Wednesday morning.
Blue Angels To Undergo More Rigorous Training
The Navy hopes changes in the way Blue Angels train will help prevent crashes like the one at he Beaufort Air Show two years ago.
Time For Last Call? Bars Getting Second Look After Rash Of Shootings
Following two shootings at a south-island nightclub last week, Hilton Head Island officials have a strong message: the intend to hold bars accountable for crimes that occur on their properties.
January 05, 2009
Zoo Atlanta Hopes To Bring Back PandaCam
Zoo Atlanta officials are trying to find a way to turn the PandaCam back on. The online PandaCam gave close-up views of Atlanta’s panda family. Officials turned it off December 31st to save money.
Georgia Cuts Gas Tax 4 Cents
Georgians can celebrate a reduction in the state’s gasoline tax as they welcome the New Year. But it will mean less revenue for transportation projects.
Concealed Weapon Permits Double
The number of people carrying concealed weapons in Bryan County is going up. Six hundred and three permits to carry a concealed weapon were issued in the county in 2008, which is double the amount of the 300 permits issued in 2007.




