Restaurant, lounge marks openingIsland Vybez hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its restaurant and The Ivy Lounge on May 3 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce in Hinesville.
May 18, 2013
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Bill supposed to help parks, communitiesThe recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.
May 18, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Lifestyle
Midway Middle wins $10K in recycling rallyMidway Middle School placed second in its bracket for the PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycle Rally, a victory that comes a $10,000 for green improvements. "Our students, faculty and the community worked so hard this year," teacher and coordinator Joy Kennedy said. "I am so excited -- second place in the nation."
May 17, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Local news
3rd ID soldier killed in AfghanistanThe Department of Defense announced Friday the death of a Fort Stewart soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
May 17, 2013
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Military
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
May 17, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Lifestyle
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
May 17, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Entertainment+Technology
The Heritage Bank in Midway robbedThe Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
May 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Public Safety
Sound off for May 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.
May 17, 2013
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Little ones learn healthy habitsWinn Army Community Hospital's Department of Public Health and Fort Stewart's Dental Activities Command teamed up last month to teach healthy habits to children at Stewart's child-development centers as part of Winn's observance of Month of the Military Child.
May 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Family+Health
McRae invited to Durant’s skills campAccording to an article posted on govolsxtra.com, former Liberty County High School basketball player Jordan McRae received an invitation to the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy, a three-day course on NBA-based strength and conditioning and skill development.
May 17, 2013
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Patty Leon
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Local sports
FBCA’s Owens signs to play basketball in OklahomaFaith Baptist Christian Academy's Jerry Owens on Thursday signed a letter of intent to play men's basketball at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma.
May 17, 2013
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Mike Riddle
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Local sports
Hurricanes fall in title gameIt was a heartbreaking end to their season as the Hinesville Hurricanes fell, 8-6 in overtime, to the Georgia Pirates on Saturday in the Spring League Championship Game in Augusta.
May 17, 2013
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Patty Leon
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Local sports
Thornton receives early honorAthlonSports.com football editor Steven Lassan picked former Liberty County High School standout Shadrach Thornton among his top-20 running backs in the ACC for the 2013 season.
May 17, 2013
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Patty Leon
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Local sports
Reorganized, renamed girls’ team doing wellThe Hinesville Hawks girls' basketball team was reorganized and renamed as the Lady Hawks this year to better represent the various communities the girls come from.
May 17, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Local sports
2014 football schedule includes trips to N.C. State, Ga. TechKickoff of the 2013 Georgia Southern Football season is about 100 days away, but Eagle fans can lock in key game dates on their 2014 calendars.
May 17, 2013
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Archive site resultsDaycare owners thank Hinesville firefightersEditor, On behalf of The Village Children's Learning Center management and owners, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the firemen of our local fire department and commend them on their timely arrival on May 17. They demonstrated exemplary performance of their firefighting abilities while containing a fire on the roof of the center after it was struck by lightening.
June 07, 2007
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Soldier found guilty of desertion, sentencedSpc. Merlyn Seeley, accused of departing the Army without leave eight years ago, has been found guilty of two counts of desertion terminated by apprehension after a two-day court-martial at Fort Stewart.
June 07, 2007
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By Joe Parker Jr.
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Military
Former firefighter pleads guilty in shootingFormer Midway volunteer firefighter Calvin Chipp pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the April 16, 2005, shooting of Roger Harrell outside the Sky Box bar.
June 07, 2007
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By Patty Leon
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News
Liberty Kiss-a-Pig contender narrowly misses kissBy Patty Leon Coastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Staff Writer pleon@coastalcourier.com The team representing Liberty County and Hinesville during the American Diabetes Association's annual Kiss-A-Pig Campaign can be proud. No, local candidate Angela Powell did not win the chance to kiss the porker But her team raised $106,311 for the ADA - the most ever by a local contender, according to Liberty County Chamber of Commerce Director Kenny Smiley. The team representing the Savannah-Chatham County Public School ...
June 07, 2007
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By Patty Leon
Staff Writer
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News
New bleachers for Olvey, but still shortWhen visitors to Olvey Field fill the stands for graduation later this month and for football games in the fall, they will notice the new bleachers.
June 06, 2007
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By Jimmy Currier
Sports Editor
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Sports
Lee breaks high-jump recordThe Fort Stewart Youth Sports Rockets Track Club picked up 60 medals at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association State Meet in Carrollton, May 11-12
June 06, 2007
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Soldier found guilty of desertionSpc. Merlyn Seeley was found guilty on two specifications of desertion by a court-martial Tuesday, according to Fort Stewart spokesman Kevin Larson.
June 06, 2007
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Military
Former BI standout headed to Clayton StateWith four backcourt players graduating, Clayton State coach Gordon Gibbons needed to do some "reloading" in that area.
June 06, 2007
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Staff reports
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Sports
Frankenthaler finishes second triathlon of yearBud Frankenthaler completed the second of five scheduled triathlons in the Tri the Parks triathlon series May 12.
June 06, 2007
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McGowan gets first loss of year; 5-3When Toronto selected Dustin McGowan in 2000, the team felt that he had all the tools to be a major league pitcher and a good one at that. Well, for four innings Friday, he showed everyone that the team made a smart decision. But in the 5th, he also showed everyone he still has a lot to learn, as the Blue Jays lost 5-3 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
June 06, 2007
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Sports
Rebels break through, win tournamentTo say the Coastal Crew 12-under Rebels basketball team is having a successful season would be an understatement.
June 06, 2007
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By Jimmy Currier
Sports Editor
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Sports
Softball is winding downLCRD SOFTBALL Juniors Heartbreakers 9, Belles 4 Cindy Bates, Brandi Love and Savannah Fincham each went 3-for-3 in the win. Kalee Wells and Bailey Carmichael each went 1-for-2 in the loss. Diamonds 8, Angels 4 Tracie Holten went 3-for-3 and Dominique Sibley went 2-for-3 for the Diamonds. Crystal Brooks and Dianna Jimenez each went 2-for-2 for the Angels. Belles 8, Diamonds 0 Carmichael went 3-for-3 and Breana Arbeit went 2-for 3 for the Belles. ...
June 06, 2007
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Hinesville Police blotter for May 20Burglary/forced entry/storage shed May 11, 2007 West Oglethorpe Highway A woman notified police when she discovered the lock to her storage shed was missing. She reported it appeared all her belongings had been searched. The only thing missing was an antique wooden toilet worth $6,000. Concealed weapon/open container May 11, 2007 West Oglethorpe Highway An officer saw a passenger take a drink from a bottle that appeared to be alcohol. He stopped the car, found ...
June 05, 2007
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Letter carriers collect 10,000 pounds of foodThe National Association of Letter Carriers hosted its annual food drive May 12 in Liberty County.
June 05, 2007
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By Leah Poole
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Lifestyle
Long County High sets reunionThe Ludowici High School classes of 1972 and 1973 are planning their combined class reunion for Aug. 25 at Cooper's Point, Eulonia. For more information, call Betty or Revis Baxter at (912) 545-2470, Dale Horne at (912) 545-9602, Danny Mummey at (912) 368-2029, Marie Middleton at (912) 545-9750, Belinda McLendon at (912) 877-2986 or Bobbie Kate Craddock at (912) 842-2292.
June 05, 2007
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