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Georgia Southern University has named Carol Thompson director of its 825-seat Performing Arts Center, which is considered one of the region's premier performance venues.
September 05, 2011
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Special to the Herald
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Local
SAVANNAH - Nearly 50 years ago, every congressman from the Deep South was a white Democrat.
September 04, 2011
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By SHANNON McCAFFREY
Associated Press
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Local
Siblings Irene Parrish Dowdell, 95, and Charles Jonathan "C.J." Parrish, 93, felt strongly enough about the Willow Hill community they left behind as young children to make the trip back to Georgia for the first Willow Hill Heritage Festival.
September 03, 2011
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By AL HACKLE
Herald Writer
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Local
Backup quarterback Jerick McKinnon scored two touchdowns as a running back and Laron Scott returned a kickoff 99 yards for a third-quarter touchdown to lead Georgia Southern to a 31-17 season-opening victory over Samford Saturday evening in Birmingham, Ala.
September 03, 2011
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From Staff Reports
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Local
Who will Statesboro's next legend be?
September 03, 2011
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By KATHERINE FITCH
Special to the Herald
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Local
A personal care nurse stole a credit card from an elderly patient and passed it around to friends for their own personal use, said Statesboro Public Safety Director Wendell Turner.
September 03, 2011
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By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
A four-horse race will determine the next City Councilman for Statesboro's second district, while incumbents Travis Chance and Will Britt are assured returns to office.
September 02, 2011
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By JEFF HARRISON
jharrison@statesboroherald.com
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Local
Recent tests of the Ogeechee River still show disturbing levels of contaminants, and fish are still dying, said Ogeechee Riverkeeper Dianna Wedincamp.
September 01, 2011
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Holli
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Local
Whether shoppers are hungry for a good local book or fresh local food, the Main Street Farmers Market can satisfy both cravings on Saturdays in September. The Statesboro Friends of the Library will feature four local writers at their booth to celebrate "Authors at the Market Month." Shoppers can meet the authors from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and books will be available for sale and signing. September also serves up four local restaurants as part of "A Taste of the Boro at the Market."
September 01, 2011
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By LYNN LILLY
Special to the Herald
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Local
Going backstage for Georgia Southern's production of "What Use Are Flowers?" would not offer visitors a typical rehearsal. Instead of the usual setting of actors pacing around, warming up vocal cords and rehearsing lines, they would find a serene setting that resembles something similar to a dance recital. The actors stretch and prepare their bodies not for words, but for movement.
September 01, 2011
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By BROCK D. VICKERS
Herald Correspondent
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Local
A focus on reconfiguring Statesboro's five voting districts by the Department of Community Development this summer will not be in vain, as the resulting district map will be used for November's election, according to City Manager Frank Parker.
September 01, 2011
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By JEFF HARRISON
jharrison@statesboroherald.com
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Local
ATLANTA - Half of Americans drink a soda or sugary beverage each day - and some are downing a lot.
August 31, 2011
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By MIKE STOBBE
Associated Press
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Local
A teen caught on video stealing a purse and electronics from a local salon was arrested after a victim spotted him riding a bike the next day.
August 31, 2011
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Local
A Bulloch County Correctional Institute guard was arrested Tuesday after a lengthy investigation, charged with smuggling drugs and contraband into the facility.
August 30, 2011
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Holli
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Local
The first Willow Hill Heritage Festival this weekend will spotlight the history of the Willow Hill School while offering two days of crafts, food, music, children's activities and health information.
August 30, 2011
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By AL HACKLE
Herald Writer
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Local
