'Maintainers' re-open Wounded Warrior CenterBAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Soldiers from the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, hosted the re-opening of the Task Force Vanguard Wounded Warrior Center on May 4 at Bagram Air Field.
June 17, 2013
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By Spc. Sarah Bailey
4th IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs Office
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Military
Sound off for June 17These opinions are not the Courier's. Callers are not required to identify themselves, so we can neither verify sources nor their motives. Call 876-3733 to leave a message.
June 17, 2013
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Anonymous calls
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Sound off
Study to weigh what county lacksThe Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and area governments want to know which products residents are buying out of county, and they're going to hire a retail firm to find out.
June 17, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Local news
Good habits, awareness at fairFort Stewart's Winn Army Community Hospital collaborated with Liberty Regional Medical Center and Liberty and Long county health departments' promotion teams to host a community health exposition June 1 at the Shuman Recreation Center.
June 16, 2013
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By Samantha Koss
Correspondent
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Living well
Some snacks beat others at nightNutritionists often stress the importance of avoiding food late at night, when a hearty meal or even an unhealthy snack can make it hard to get a good's night sleep. Dining late at night also may make it harder for the body to break down food, which then is likely to be stored as fat and cause unwanted weight gain.
June 16, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
Reduce West Nile risks this summerSummer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.
June 16, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
Puppy's hijinks inpsire actionMy pup's hunting instincts have pushed my physical activity beyond the lazy comfort zone I've been sitting in for about the past month, and it's a wonderful thing.
June 16, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
Columnist
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Living well
Teachers, students help health departmentA teacher and students at Liberty County High School recently were recognized by Liberty County Health Department Nurse Manager Annie Washington for their initiative in aiding the health department with breast-cancer outreach in the community.
June 16, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
Presciption discounts available from authorityAmerican Consultants Rx President Charles Myrick recently announced the re-release of the American Consultants Rx community service project, which consists of millions of free discount-prescription cards being donated to thousands of nonprofits, hospitals, schools and churches in an effort to help the uninsured, underinsured and seniors deal with the high cost of prescription drugs.
June 16, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Living well
State moves to help military, vetsGov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that the management of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee will return to the state as part of the strategic Defense Initiative that got under way late last year.
June 16, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Military
KLB nearing Think 30 garden goalKeep Liberty Beautiful staff and volunteers are hoping property owners across the county will sprout green thumbs this year as they work toward planting 30 community gardens.
June 16, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Lifestyle
Don't let your financial guard downSome new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.
June 16, 2013
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By David Uffington
King Features
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Business
Your financial life after graduationTo the millions of college and high school seniors who recently graduated: congratulations on a job well done. After the celebration dies down, you'll no doubt be eager to embark on life's next chapter, whether it's finding a job, preparing for college or enrolling in military or community service.
June 15, 2013
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By Jason Alderman
Columnist
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Business
Congressional candidate meets with Long ChamberDistrict 1 state Sen. Earl "Buddy" Carter, who recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, addressed Long County leaders Tuesday at a dinner hosted by the Long County Chamber of Commerce at Lillian Simmons' home.
June 15, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
Coastalcourier.com is best site in stateThe Coastal Courier this year won three awards in the Georgia Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including best website in Georgia in the bi- and tri-weekly publications division.
June 15, 2013
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Staff report
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Business
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Archive site resultsPrescribed fire on Stewart todayA prescribed fire will be conducted today in Liberty and Long counties. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long and Tattnall counties, will be carried out by Fort Stewart Forestry.
June 13, 2013
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Georgia Forestry Commission
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Public Safety
Storms expected tonightAfter a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Liberty and Long counties tonight.
June 13, 2013
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Staff report
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News+Opinion
Storms expected in area tonightAfter a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Liberty and Long counties tonight.
June 13, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
Bryan County shooting leads to Liberty chaseA Bryan County man was shot to death early Tuesday morning on Daniel Siding Road. William Haymans, 69, was found dead by Bryan County Sheriff's deputies outside a home on the 1800 block of Daniel Siding Road, according to Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith. Smith said Haymans apparently had driven up to a home to mow the grass between 7:30-8 a.m. when he was shot at least twice with a shotgun. <p ...
June 04, 2013
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By Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
Liberty County Sheriff's Office reports: May 1-3May 1 Criminal damage to property - Deputies were called to the Villages at Limerick around 1:30 p.m. after a complainant discovered that someone had damaged the subdivision's wastewater-treatment plant and pump station. The vandal had removed two manhole covers and turned on valves, which caused the plant to shut down and resulted in an estimated $5,000 in damage. The complainant said he would not know the entire cost of the damage until the site ...
June 03, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Public Safety
Riddle receives Valdosta State honorHaley Riddle of Ludowici was named to the dean's list for high academic achievement for the spring semester 2013 at Valdosta State University.
June 03, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Lifestyle
Liberty Regional expansion update givenThe Goldenheirs meeting on May 7 opened with Jane Cart doing the devotion with a Mother's Day theme.
June 03, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Lifestyle
Local Girl Scout earns Gold AwardElacha Roman of Hinesville received the Girl Scout Gold Award at a formal ceremony May 5 in Savannah.
June 03, 2013
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Special to the Courier
editor@coastalcourier.com
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Lifestyle
Birth Announcements: Williams, HardemanMaKayla Honesty Williams MaKayla Honesty Williams was born at 8:17 a.m. May 14 to Thorne West of Riceboro and CJ Williams Jr. of St. Louis, Mo. Born at Liberty Regional Medical Center, baby MaKayla weighed 5 pounds, 12.5 ounces and measured 17 inches. The baby's maternal grandparents are Clannie and Ronell Chaney of Riceboro. The baby's paternal grandmother is Dawn Robinson of St. Louis. The baby also is welcomed by sister Savannah Williams and brothers ...
June 03, 2013
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Staff
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Births
Jesus, the great physician"And, behold a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touch the hem of His garment; for she said within herself, 'If I may touch His garment, I shall be whole.'" (Matthews 5:20-21)
June 03, 2013
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By Pastor Bernard Harper
PASTOR'S CORNER
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Faith
Cigarette butts can do big damageWant to see something nasty? Just walk out to the nearest sidewalk or curb near you and chances are you will see a bunch of nasty cigarette butts tossed by passing mindless smokers. Yuck!
June 03, 2013
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By Sara Swida
Keep Liberty Beautiful director
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Lifestyle
Long County High School seniors recognized at banquetLong County High School seniors on Thursday were told to make the area proud as they were recognized during the 2013 senior banquet at LCHS.
June 03, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
Hinesville Police Department blotters - June 2May 10 Suicidal threats - A woman who works for Behavioral Health Consultants on Fort Stewart alerted police to a man who she claimed wanted to end his life. The woman said the man had an appointment for a consultation but when she called to confirm the appointment the man said he would not be alive by the day of the appointment. Police met with the man who said he needed help and was given ...
June 03, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Public Safety
It’s hurricane season againTo help local residents prepare for this year's hurricane season, which began Saturday, the Liberty County Emergency Management Agency observed Hurricane Preparedness Week from May 25-June 1.
June 03, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
Food drive held at BIA local food drive held at Bradwell Institute's gymnasium and sponsored by the Liberty County office of the United Way of the Coastal Empire gave away more than 17,000 pounds of food that included frozen turkeys, canned fruits and vegetables, bread and drinks. Area United Way Director Jennifer Darsey said a large crowd waited in the bleachers for the food to be bagged before it was distributed.
June 03, 2013
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Randy
Murray
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Local news
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