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Employees Sidney Rhoney, Jim Sherrod, and Ken Scott will retire this month, having served a combined total of 103 years at Pineland.

Eagles Clamp down on Panthers, 81-69, for fourth straight win. Georgia Southern hold FIU to 29.2 percent from the floor in the victory.

In the home season opener, Bulloch Academy splits wins with Savannah Country Day School.

In the RNMKRS sales role-play challenge, students lead a mock sales meeting where they represent Dell Technologies and try to sell a laptop computer line to a police or fire department representative, played by Alex, the AI bot. The virtual meeting with Alex through the RNMKRS app allows them to go through all the steps of a typical sales call, then RNMKRS scores the student and gives them feedback.

The Statesboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will be hosting its 19th annual Peppermint Ball this weekend. This event is a fundraiser with all proceeds to benefit the Chapter’s scholarships for local graduating seniors in Bulloch, Candler, and Evans counties.

The goal for the grants is to provide viewing opportunities that raise awareness of native animals not fished for or hunted, rare native plants, and natural habitats – particularly those considered to be conservation priorities. This comprehensive strategy is focused on conserving Georgia wildlife and their habitats before these plants, animals, and places become rarer and costly to conserve or restore.

Plan now to find an alternative route if you travel Veterans Memorial Parkway West of Hwy. 301 South to Cypress Lake Road from Monday, 12/4 through Friday, 12/8. The parkway will be closed for railroad repairs. Read story for suggested detour routes.

Facing the Christmas season while grieving can sometimes feel like taking one step forward and two steps back. But like a trusted guide, this two-hour Surviving the Holidays event will prepare you to navigate the season’s changes.

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