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Teachers contract ratified by school board. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Teachers contract ratified by school board. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Teachers contract ratified by school board

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Nassau County School Board ratified its contract with the Nassau Teachers’ Association on Thursday, officially sealing the deal guaranteeing teachers receive their “much needed” and “historic” raises.
Deb Cunningham starting her Sunday morning beach yoga class.

Deb Cunningham starting her Sunday morning beach yoga class.

Finding balance: Beach yoga on Amelia Island

Guest Columnist
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Is your goal to focus on your health this year? Do you want to be more flexible, have more energy, increase your strength and balance? Maybe you want to lower your blood pressure, sleep better, improve your cardio vascular health, decrease your stress and improve your overall health?
Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church picked citrus for the Barnabas Center nutrition programs.

Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church picked citrus for the Barnabas Center nutrition programs.

Freezing temperatures and warm hearts make Citrus Drive a success

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Record-breaking cold temperatures in Nassau County did not stop volunteers and homeowners from providing fresh citrus to neighbors in need. More than 15 generous homeowners invited 23 volunteers to pick surplus and fallen fruit from their trees to benefit the Barnabas nutrition programs.
Author Stuart Gibbs talks with St. Michael Academy students about his book series.

Author Stuart Gibbs talks with St. Michael Academy students about his book series.

Spy School author visits the island

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
New York Times best selling author, Stuart Gibbs, recently visited with the students at St. Michael Academy. The students enjoyed learning about Stuart Gibbs, his book series Spy School, Fun Jungle, Charlie Thorne, and his life.

BOCC approves development plan despite residents pleas

Julia Roberts
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Despite the pleas of residents of the Buckhead subdivision in Bryceville, 75 new homes will be built north of Ford Road between Trophy Trail and Deer Run Trail after the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved the final development plan for the addition.

Whigham pleads no contest to second-degree murder

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Shawn Whigham pleaded no contest to the murder of Colleen Potts this week, accepting a sentence of 20 years for second-degree murder and armed burglary with assault along with 15 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.