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Many of the horses on Cumberland Island flock to the green grasses surrounding the Dungeness Mansion ruins.

Many of the horses on Cumberland Island flock to the green grasses surrounding the Dungeness Mansion ruins.

EQUINE INTEREST

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Holly Dorman News-Leader of Fernandina Beach, Fla. As the legal battle to relocate Cumberland Island’s feral horse population rolls forward, plaintiff and Cumberland Island resident Carol Ruckdeschel is making sure the island’s visitors know all about it.
Artist rendering of the proposed Spaceport Camden

Artist rendering of the proposed Spaceport Camden

FAA, Camden seek dismissal of fed lawsuit

Scott J. Bryan
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
As Spaceport Camden continues its slow demise, the Federal Aviation Administration pounded its nail into the coffin of much ballyhooed economic development project with a federal court filing in late June.

Hospital earns recognition for lactation care

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) recently recognized the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus for excellence in lactation care.
Camden County Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, presents Sue Bearry with the Camden Campus Spring Volunteer of the Quarter award.

Camden County Volunteer Services President Kathleen Worthing, left, presents Sue Bearry with the Camden Campus Spring Volunteer of the Quarter award.

Health system announces volunteers of the quarter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Southeast Georgia Health System Volunteer Services recently announced Judith Longfield as the Brunswick Campus Spring Volunteer of the Quarter and Sue Bearry as the Camden Campus Spring Volunteer of the Quarter.
Cast members of Saltwater Performing Art’s “The Wedding Singer” include, front row, from left, Mark Anthony Newell, Sommer Kinsler, Murilo Antunes, Taylor Blecher and Paul Rogers. Back row: Carson Jones, Abigail Riffe, Omodara George, Courtney Henry, Eden George, Josh Champeau, Pat Chiarelli, Bonnie Monger and Zackary Kuzara.

Cast members of Saltwater Performing Art’s “The Wedding Singer” include, front row, from left, Mark Anthony Newell, Sommer Kinsler, Murilo Antunes, Taylor Blecher and Paul Rogers. Back row: Carson Jones, Abigail Riffe, Omodara George, Courtney Henry, Eden George, Josh Champeau, Pat Chiarelli, Bonnie Monger and Zackary Kuzara.

Saltwater Performing Arts closes 9th season with ‘The Wedding Singer’

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Saltwater Performing Arts Mainstage Encore will present its Season 9 finale production, “The Wedding Singer,” from July 21-30 at The Warehouse of Kingsland First Methodist Church.
Court Appointed Special Advocate representatives Debria Ingrund, left, and Trisha King recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Camden County.

Court Appointed Special Advocate representatives Debria Ingrund, left, and Trisha King recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Camden County.

CASA officials speak at local Rotary club

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Rotary Club of Camden County recently hosted Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) officials Trisha King and Debria Ingrund as guest speakers at its weekly meeting. The duo shed light on the critical need for volunteer advocates for the more than 100 children in foster care in Camden County.
The Humane Society of Camden County opted Friday not to renew its contract with the Camden County Board of Commissioners. (Photo by Humane Society of Camden County)

The Humane Society of Camden County opted Friday not to renew its contract with the Camden County Board of Commissioners. (Photo by Humane Society of Camden County)

Humane Society, county agency sever ties

Scott J. Bryan
Friday, July 7, 2023
The Humane Society of Camden County has opted not to renew its contact with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, severing a 36-year relationship and providing an uncertain future for homeless animals in need of food, shelter and care.