LUDOWICI -- The 2008 Long County Relay for Life March 29-30 surpassed both its monetary and team goals this year, and continues to grow into one of the county's biggest events.
Debra Lee, BET Networks chairman and CEO, will deliver the keynote address at the Atlantic Area CASA Banquet.
After providing clothes, home furnishings and emotional support free to an estimated 48,000 people, the Heart of Christ will be closing by the end of this month.
Pamela Hill Woodard, a Hinesville resident since 1982, has written a book about her "peculiar" father, James A. Hill Sr.
The Hinesville Area Board of Realtors will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, April 5, at the Cherokee Rose Golf Course.
Judy Groover volunteered more than 2,500 hours at Coastal Manor from 2000 to 2007. "She interacted with our residents, performing activities and she prepared bulletin boards throughout the facility with themes each month," Elise Stafford, director of the Ludowici nursing home said. The Liberty County Hospital Authority, which governs the nursing home under and agreement with Long County, adopted a resolution honoring the retired teacher on Feb. 19. Stafford also wrote a letter for Groover ...
"The reason for the cross" was the theme for Goldenheirs' March 4 meeting, with appropriate decorations for the covered dish luncheon and program.
The LeConte-Woodmanston Foundation Board of Directors meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Coastal EMC office in Midway.
Dennis Christiansen of Sunbury brought the Coastal Courier with him on a recent hunting and fishing trip to Argentina.
The choir put together for the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Praise & Worship Conference on March 15 was featured during the conference, performing several numbers.
Annie Barrow of Midway is shown having her hair cut. She decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love, an organization that uses the hair to make wigs for children who lose their hair due to cancer or other health problems. The 8-year-old had been growing her hair for two years, and nearly 12 inches of it was available to send to Locks of Love. She is in third grade at First Presbyterian Christian ...
Tom Cardiff, executive for the Coastal Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America, addressed the Hinesville Rotary Club at its weekly meeting on March 11. The Coastal Empire Council is comprised of 11 counties, including Liberty, where 8,500 boys are involved in scouting. Cardiff said he believes scouting is becoming more important than ever because of changes in the family unit -- more single parent homes and grandparents raising grandchildren. "We need it (scouting) more today ...
LUDOWICI -- KIDZ-ETC. had the 2008 Miss Tri-County Beauty Pageant this March 8 at the Long County High School.
The Boy Scouts annual Pinewood Derby Races were held on Saturday at NeSmith Chevrolet. Click in the window at left to view the video.
Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas and members of the Hinesville Lions Club gathered on March 6 for the signing of a White Cane Day Proclamation to benefit the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, which has been devoted to helping save the sight of Georgians for more than 50 years.
Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant on July 13 in Adel.
When told the Americans were hopelessly surrounded at Bastogne, Belgium, and ordered to surrender on Dec. 22, 1944, the 101st Airborne Division's acting commanding general, Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe responded iconically to the German commander by saying, "Nuts!"
The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.
"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.
April 20 to May 20: Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.
Hinesville saxophonist Bernard Rose will commemorate the release of his second studio album next month, but he also hopes his music will help him pay it forward.
Wolf Animal Hospital of Jesup and the Liberty County Fire Services Station 15 recently provided an animal clinic for area residents.
The National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday morning on the front steps of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse.
The American flag was the topic of discussion during the Goldenheirs' March meeting.