Archive By Section - Local
WASHINGTON - Rural Mississippi is the country's fattest state for the seventh year in a row, according to an annual obesity report issued Thursday. Colorado, a playground for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, is the nation's thinnest.
July 07, 2011
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press
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Local
After five years when Bulloch County's three public high schools all used the same type of daily schedule, with four 90-minute classes, they will go two separate ways in 2011-12.
July 07, 2011
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By AL HACKLE
Herald Writer
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Local
A Statesboro Police officer with a keen eye stopped a man on a bike Tuesday night, and ended up arresting him on entering auto charges.
July 06, 2011
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Holli
Deal Saxon
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Local
In an eventful Wednesday meeting, Statesboro City Council agreed to allow citizens make the ultimate determination regarding Sunday alcohol sales, finalized new voting districts, settled on a mutual-aid fire agreement with Bulloch County and approved an amendment clearing the way for a new shopping center.
July 06, 2011
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By JEFF HARRISON
jharrison@statesboroherald.com
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Local
On Nov. 8, Bulloch County citizens will be able to vote whether or not alcohol should be sold on Sundays.
July 05, 2011
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Holli
Deal Saxon
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Local
Among a list of motions for Statesboro City Council to consider today, is a zoning amendment that would pave the way for construction of a CVS/Pharmacy on land that includes a renowned local restaurant.
July 05, 2011
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By JEFF HARRISON
jharrison@statesboroherald.com
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Local
LOS ANGELES - When Stephen Zawistowski got his first dog 50 years ago, she was the only dog in the neighborhood that was spayed.
July 05, 2011
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By SUE MANNING
Associated Press
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Local
NEW YORK - The U.S. marked the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, barbecues - plus presidential campaigning, a White House birthday and competitive eating.
July 04, 2011
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The Associated Press
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Local
ATLANTA - With the fate of a proposal to crack down on illegal immigration still unknown in the frenetic final days of Georgia's legislative session, the bill's author was spotted several times huddled in hushed discussions in the Capitol hallways with D.A. King.
July 04, 2011
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By KATE BRUMBACK
Associated Press
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Local
DETROIT - Gas prices hit a sweet spot for automakers last month. They fell far enough to spur pickup truck sales, yet remained so high that small cars sold well, sometimes just hours after reaching dealers' lots.
July 04, 2011
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN and TOM KRISHER
AP Auto Writers
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Local
ATLANTA - Sandra Reed became an obstetrician because she wanted to deliver babies.
July 02, 2011
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By SHANNON McCAFFREY
Associated Press
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Local
Ogeechee Technical College will begin its last Summer quarter on July 6, and will revert back to a five-day work week just for the five weeks of the quarter. Many classes and most services will be available five days per week during the Summer quarter. The extra day per week will fill the need for additional days of class because of the typically 10-week session being condensed into five weeks, according to vice president for Student Affairs Ryan Foley.
July 02, 2011
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SPECIAL
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Local
If you can gulp down sub sandwiches, have an especially speedy pet frog, or just like fun, sports and music, the place to be this Independence Day is Mill Creek Park.
July 02, 2011
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Holli
Deal Saxon
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Local
Families looking for excuses to celebrate need hunt no farther than this month's calendar page. July 2011 offers five Fridays, five Saturdays, and five Sundays …an extra weekend to treasure with family and friends. This phenomenon occurs only once every five to six years, unless leap year ciphers the math differently. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and make extra family memories. Celebrate with some of the holidays below or create your own festivities.
July 01, 2011
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Local
ATLANTA - A Danish drug maker moved Friday to curb the increasing use of one of its sedatives in U.S. executions by requiring distributors to sign an agreement that they won't sell it for that purpose. The change represents yet another obstacle for states that have struggled recently to revamp their lethal injections.
July 01, 2011
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By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS and GREG BLUESTEIN
Associated Press
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Local
