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Burglars break into Statesboro bank

When employees of a South Main Street bank returned to work Tuesday after a three-day weekend, they found the bank had been burglarized.

October 15, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

19-year-old critical after fight

A man remains in critical condition after being attacked Sunday morning at a local bar.

October 15, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Senators closing in on deal to reopen government

WASHINGTON - Senate leaders are closing in on an agreement to reopen the government and forestall an economy-rattling default on U.S. obligations.

October 14, 2013 | By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press | Local

Fire damages vacant home

A fire Sunday afternoon on East Grady Street severely damaged a vacant home before Statesboro firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze.

October 14, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

'Bowling for Books'

A local nonprofit organization promoting early childhood literacy will host a fundraising event this weekend at The Clubhouse in Statesboro.

October 14, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

Brannen touts experience in bid for 2nd term

Editor's Note: This is the first in a series profiling the four candidates for the Statesboro mayor's office.

October 14, 2013 | By JEFF HARRISON | Local

Marching bands to converge on Statesboro High for battle

Thirteen bands will travel to Statesboro from as far as Perry and Kingsland and as near as Brooklet to compete Saturday in the 37th East Georgia Marching Band Festival and Championships.

October 12, 2013 | By AL HACKLE Herald Writer | Local

Whitaker inducted into Ga. Theatre Hall of Fame

Mical Whitaker has developed a reputation over his 50-year career. As a teacher who imparts not only knowledge, but passion for theater. As an actor who can take on almost any role. And as a director who not only promotes black theater but has tackled everything from Shakespeare to children's plays. Now his home state is honoring that career. On Saturday, Whitaker was formally inducted into the Georgia Theatre Hall of Fame ...

October 12, 2013 | By KATE FITCH Special to the Herald | Local

Wanted: Information on local POW camp

The Bulloch County Historical Society hopes to preserve a unique - and almost forgotten - tale from Statesboro's past, but will need the help of community members willing to weigh in.

October 12, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

Poll: Americans find little to like in Washington

WASHINGTON - Americans are fed up with Washington and spreading derision around to President Barack Obama and both political parties, according to a new poll that could sound a warning for incumbents of all political stripes going into next year's midterm election.

October 11, 2013 | By JENNIFER AGIESTA and NEDRA PICKLER Associated Press | Local

New Alzheimer’s unit offers secure ‘home’ environment

A new unit for Alzheimer's patients at a local personal care home is expected to offer a bright environment designed with those with memory loss issues in mind.

October 11, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

New parole officer to work in Statesboro

A former Georgia Southern University student will return to Statesboro soon as one of 12 new parole officers supervising parolees

October 11, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

First local Fields of Faith draws 700 to Womack Field

An unusual dip in temperature and strong breezes didn't deter more than 700 youth and adults who converged on Statesboro High School's Womack Field for this area's first Fields of Faith event.

October 11, 2013 | By JULIE LAVENDER Herald Writer | Local

Bubbles in the Boro 5K set for Oct. 19

A local business, 180 Fitness will present "Bubbles in the Boro," its first 5K fundraiser race, on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Georgia Southern University's Recreation Activity Center Pavilion. The race will showcase thousands of bubbles along the race track and throughout the event. All proceeds from this year's race will benefit Alma Freeman, a Bulloch County wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who is battling cancer. In addition to the 5K, there will be ...

October 11, 2013 | Special to the Herald | Local

Mayoral candidates focus on future of Statesboro

With campaign season ramping up for candidates seeking the Statesboro mayor's office, all four hopefuls shared a stage Thursday to voice their messages to interested voters.

October 10, 2013 | By JEFF HARRISON | Local

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Another LCMS educator wins top district honor

Folks are singing the praises of Langston Chapel Middle School music teacher Lawanda Allen, who, in a surprise visit Thursday morning, was announced the 2015 Bulloch County Teacher of the Year.

November 21, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

King America gets permit, pays fines

A spokesman for Georgia's Environmental Protection Division said a permit issued this week that allows King America Finishing to continue releasing wastewater into the Ogeechee River would "make the discharge the most highly regulated in the state."

November 20, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

4 firefighters honored for grain silo rescue

For valor shown during the rescue of a man trapped in a grain silo earlier this year, four local firefighters were honored Tuesday by the Statesboro Public Safety Department and Statesboro City Council.

November 20, 2013 | By JEFF HARRISON | Local

Crash closes roads

Roads were closed for hours early Wednesday morning after a driver fell asleep and crashed, according to police. The accident caused a power outage, which led an officer to investigate.

November 20, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Commissioners approve new roof for correctional institute

Bulloch County commissioners approved a handful of service contracts Tuesday, including one that will mean a new roof for the Bulloch County Correctional Institute as well as fire safety improvements for the Bulloch County Jail.

November 19, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG hbragg@statesboroherald.com | Local

Pilot Club breakfast to help fight brain-related illnesses

The Pilot Club of Statesboro works throughout the year to combat brain-related illnesses in Bulloch County.

November 19, 2013 | By JEFF HARRISON jharrison@statesboroherald.com | Local

Vandals ransack neighborhood

Police are offering a $500 reward for information about a rash of vandalism incidents Friday night and Saturday morning, in which several residents reported property damage, including the report of the destruction of a unique, one-of-a-kind eagle sculpture on display at a Gentilly Road business.

November 18, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

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