Rincon News

With the current special purpose local option sales tax for education expiring at the end of this month, Effingham County School System leaders are working to prioritize projects to fund with the next E-SPLOST. Known as SPLOST 4, the penny tax for education will begin next month and be collected through June 2017.

A former Chatham County corrections officer was found not guilty today of one count of aggravated sexual battery and four counts of child molestation.

A felon who failed to appear in Effingham County Superior Court this morning for trial in front of Judge John R. Turner is being sought by the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.

Wiley's Home Center in Rincon recently celebrated its 25th anniversary recently.

Dr. Cornwell, a family medicine physician, most recently served as vice chief of staff under Dr.

Mr. Gary Jenkins and Mrs. Teresa Jenkins of Nevils announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Lee Jenkins of Guyton, to Charles James Grubbs II of Guyton, son of Mr.

Three people said they'll run for the Effingham County commission chairmanship in the first day of qualifying Wednesday for the July 31 election.

An officer was dispatched in reference to a criminal trespass and possible drug activity.

Years ago there was a fellow living in Rincon who passed away. The family members wanted to prepare adequately for the funeral, but they didn't have much money.

A suspect in an August 2010 Rincon home invasion was convicted and sentenced to life plus 195 years Friday in Effingham County Superior Court.

There will be a service sponsored by Jerusalem Lutheran Church of Rincon and Holy Spirit Lutheran Church of Savannah to consecrate and acknowledge these graves at this historic cemetery.

A man accused of trying to stab his mother is charged with aggravated assault, criminal trespass, fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving and other traffic charges.

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ambrose of Rincon are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Macie Lin, to Ryan Patrick Tice, son of Robert Tice of Pooler and Cheryl Tice of Springfield.