The Answer Doc with Dr. Christopher Munger, M.D.

I woke with a familiar feeling. I had severe cramping on my right flank. I couldn't get into a comfortable position. The pain came in waves and hurt so bad that at times I felt nauseated. There was no doubt. I had another kidney stone.

Bulloch History with Roger Allen

Many recognize the name George Sibbald (or Siebald) as that of the man who donated the 200 acres of land for the construction of the "Judicial Center." What is not known is that he is also the man who created "The Georgia Asylum Company" back in 1801.

Spurs get the sweep; NBA Dynasty?

CLEVELAND - Once again, the San Antonio Spurs walked the hallways in champagne-soaked T-shirts.

Bruce Bowen carried the Larry O'Brien trophy, one he had cradled before.

To disregard human rights is to disregard justice

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States mull dropping school ’zero tolerance’ rules amid complaints of strict punishments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Fifth-graders in California who adorned their mortarboards with tiny toy plastic soldiers this week to support troops in Iraq were forced to cut off their miniature weapons. A Utah boy was suspended for giving his cousin a cold pill prescribed to both students. In Rhode Island, a kindergartner was suspended for bringing a plastic knife to school so he could cut cookies.

Police Report - June 16

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

Akins-Hodges

Plans have been finalized for the wedding of Lindsay Ann Akins, daughter of Bill and Beth Akins, to James Nathan Hodges, son of Ricky and Beverly Hodges of Reidsville.

Franklin-Burke

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph William Franklin of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Marie Franklin of Bluffton, S.C., to Kevin James Burke of Bluffton, S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. James William Burke Jr. of Walterboro, S.C.

Diane Miller

Most of our fruits and vegetables had their origins in far-off lands. But the avocado is a native of America. It has been a staple food in Mexico, Central, Northern and South America for centuries.

Mr. and Mrs. Preston Turner celebrating 50 years

Dobbins-Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dobbins of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Michelle Dobbins of Atlanta, to Joseph Wayne Snyder of Atlanta, son of Kenneth Snyder of Atlanta and Danielle Matkowski of Carrollton, Ohio.

A cry for help

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News from the left with NPR

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Survivor to par leads U.S. Open

OAKMONT, Pa. - Angel Cabrera was the last survivor to par Friday, but only because of an amazing birdie on his final hole that made Phil Mickelson extinct at this U.S. Open.

Mickelson misses key puts, then the cut

OAKMONT, Pa. - No 72nd hole collapse for Phil Mickelson at this year's U.S. Open. No 72nd hole for Phil Mickelson, period.

Big 4 around Wimbledon's Week 2, not so for women

LONDON - The so-called "Big 4" who have won 35 of 37 of the past Grand Slam singles titles - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer - are all around for the second week at Wimbledon, joined by the new major winner on the block, Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka.

Rose overcomes late mistake at Congressional

BETHESDA, Md. - Justin Rose has won enough times on the strongest golf courses to appreciate how one mistake can make a difference.

Statesboro connection to the newly crowned king of Spain

Headline news stories across the globe recently touted the abdication of Spain's 76-year-old King Juan Carlos and the ascension to the thrown by his son, 46-year-old Crown Prince Felipe. Of interest to local residents, however, might be Statesboro's connection to the newly crowned king of Spain.

B.J. Upton powers Braves past Phillies 3-2

PHILADELPHIA - An offensive funk sent the Phillies to a four-game sweep by the Atlanta Braves.

Despite the grousing, voters rarely fire lawmakers

WASHINGTON - Congress is wildly unpopular.

Police: 9 shot on Bourbon Street in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS - Two men exchanged gunfire early Sunday on the city's always-crowded Bourbon Street in the celebrated French Quarter and nine people were shot in the crossfire, including two who were critically wounded, police said.

Some Kinda Good with Rebekah Faulk - Farmers market Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is that time during the year when so many of the things I hold dear culminate - summertime, family, fireworks, all-American food, tradition, pride. Whether it's on the front porch of the family cabin or beneath the sky on a blanket by the ocean, year after year, l revel in celebrating our nation's independence.

Bulloch History with Roger Allen - First 'longest' railroad started in Savannah

Note: The following is one of a series of articles looking at the growth of roads and transportation in Georgia and Bulloch County beginning in 1807.

Thinking of God with Larry Sheehy - Change is possible only through God

A regular perusal of news outlets is enough to show that our world is in a mess, to put it mildly. Of course, this is nothing new. Political agendas, personal desires and worldly viewpoints always have made improving human relationships an uphill battle.

Child dies when Italian ice shop door falls on her

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities were investigating how a metal security grate detached and fell from the facade of an Italian ice shop Saturday afternoon, killing a 3-year-old girl.

Mars 'flying saucer' splashes down after NASA test

LOS ANGELES - NASA has tested new technology designed to bring spacecraft - and one day even astronauts - safely down to Mars, with the agency declaring the experiment a qualified success even though a giant parachute got tangled on the way down.

Huntelaar's late penalty gives Dutch 2-1 win

FORTALEZA, Brazil - The Dutch were worried about the oppressive heat at Arena Castelao, and they left it with the stifling hot conditions to thank for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.

June 29 - Wesley F. Newsome, age 77, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, in Avon Park, Florida.

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Serena a step slow in 3rd-round Wimbledon loss

LONDON - As Serena Williams began to fall behind in what would become her earliest Wimbledon exit in nearly a decade, her coach could tell something was awry.

Low profile, big accomplishment for USA's Beasley

SAO PAULO - DaMarcus Beasley is playing his latest, and likely last, World Cup with little fanfare - just the way the soft-spoken defender prefers it.