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Friday's guest on the "Mornings unPHILtered" show was Roger Hines, a Republican candidate for state school superintendent in Georgia. Hines was the fourth superintendent candidate to appear on the show this week.
February 12, 2010
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By ROGER ALLEN
Herald Correspondent
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Local
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The strongest earthquake in more than 200 years rocked Haiti on Tuesday, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help and heavily damaging the National Palace, U.N. peacekeeper headquarters and other buildings. U.S. officials reported bodies in the streets and an aid official described "total disaster and chaos."
United Nations officials said a large number of U.N. personnel were unaccounted for.
February 11, 2010
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By JONATHAN M. KATZ
The Associated Press
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Local
Continuing on his education theme this week, Phil Boyum welcomed state school superintendent candidate Brian Westlake to Thursday's "Mornings unPHILtered" show., who is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the office of State School Superintendent. Westlake earned a Bachelors degree in History and a Masters degree in sociology from Florida State University.
February 11, 2010
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By ROGER ALLEN
Herald Correspondent
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Local
Forecasters upped the chance of snowfall in Bulloch County to a promising 90 percent after weather conditions changed Thursday. The Statesboro area could see up to four inches of snowfall by Saturday morning - enough that area children (and adults) would be able to make snowmen.
February 11, 2010
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By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
Wednesday's guest on the "Mornings unPHILtered" show was Richard Woods, who is a candidate for the job of State Superintendent of Education. He is running for the Republican nomination against incumbent Superintendent Kathy Cox and Roger Hines.
February 10, 2010
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By ROGER ALLEN
Herald Correspondent
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Local
Those waiting around on snow to arrive Friday may have to stay up late, because the flakes aren't expected to fall until after 10 p.m. and won't be significant until after 1 a.m. Saturday - if they show up at all.
February 10, 2010
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By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
In just its second month of existence, the Bulloch County Board of Elections and Registrations met Monday evening to begin preparations for the 2010 election cycle.
February 09, 2010
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By PHIL BOYUM
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Local
Tuesday's guest on the "Mornings unPHILtered" show was Democratic candidate for Georgia state school superintendent and Augusta native Dr. Beth Farokhi.
February 09, 2010
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By ROGER ALLEN
Herald Correspondent
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Local
Portal Middle School 6th grader Breyonna Raymond, 11, pulls off a victory in the Bulloch County District Spelling Bee by spelling the word "boutique" Monday at William James Middle School. Hunter Silva of Stilson Elementary School was the runner-up of the competition.
February 08, 2010
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By SCOTT BRYANT
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Local
More than 80 members of local Sons of Confederate Veterans camps met at R.J.s Steakhouse in Statesboro Saturday for the ninth annual Lee-Jackson Awards Banquet. According to 5th Brigade Commander Mike Mull, the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) has members in 30 states, from Alaska to Hawaii to Florida to Maine.
February 08, 2010
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By ROGER ALLEN
Herald Correspondent
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Local
"If Momma Dont Laugh It Aint Funny" wasn't the theme of Monday's "Mornings UnPHILtered" show, but the author of that book was the first guest. Host Phil Boyum welcomed Lucy Adams, who will speak inside the Statesboro Regional Library tonight at 7 p.m., as part of Meet the Author series.
February 08, 2010
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By ROGER ALLEN
Herald Correspondent
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Local
Bulloch County Board of Education member Dr. Charles Bonds, fondly known as the "Reading Professor," will be missed, peers said after learning of his pending resignation in March.
February 07, 2010
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By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG
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Local
The City of Statesboro is one step closer to a water reuse system as it recently received its state-required permit.
February 07, 2010
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By PHIL BOYUM
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Local
Heart of Dixie was one of several local organizations who took advantage of Super Bowl Sunday to raise money.
February 06, 2010
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By SCOTT BRYANT
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Local
Valentine's Day is coming to the Emma Kelly Theater a couple days early this year with a romantic concert that's all about love.
February 06, 2010
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