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Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

County responds to project funding criticism

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Despite already breaking ground on American Beach’s Septic-to-Sewer, criticisms continued to be hurled at county officials, in particular why no American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were used for the water/sewer infrastructure project.
The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition. Submitted photo.

The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition. Submitted photo.

Marching Wildcats bring home the gold

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Tribune & Georgian The Camden County High School Marching Band was named the Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition on Oct. 22. The band scored a 97.0 in its historic win and collected a seven-foot-tall trophy.
Jill and Ken Baxter were married under this same gazebo at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach, where they stand 25 years later. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

Jill and Ken Baxter were married under this same gazebo at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach, where they stand 25 years later. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

25 years and 25 more

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
In October 1997, 25 years ago, Jill and Ken Baxter were married at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach. Now, they’ve come back to celebrate the time they’ve spent together. It all started with a blind date.
Aislinn Bell, Lauren Quinn and Callie Nesbitt celebrate the Lady Pirates’ eighth-place finish. Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special.

Aislinn Bell, Lauren Quinn and Callie Nesbitt celebrate the Lady Pirates’ eighth-place finish. Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special.

Cross country is a numbers game

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Roy Benson For the News-Leader... In the three short months of August, September and October, five freshman girls at Fernandina Beach High School learned that “XC” spelled cross country.
Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Eat, drink and be scary!

Marissa Mahoney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Another Halloween is in the books and once again Nassau County proved why it’s such a strong community during the 2022 festival.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Pirates travel to Baker; Hornets take on host Warriors

Beth Jones
Friday, October 28, 2022
The 4-4 Pirates travel to Baker County tonight, and the 4-4 Hornets head to Callahan to take on the West Nassau Warriors. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Yulee High School football team is coming off its 21-14 win over the Fernandina Beach Pirates Monday night.
Fernandina Beach High School’s volleyball team (20-5) and fans celebrate the Lady Pirates’ win over Beachside Tuesday night. FBHS advanced to the region quarterfinal round and head to Bishop Kenny tonight to take on the top-seed Lady Crusaders. The match starts at 7 p.m. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School’s volleyball team (20-5) and fans celebrate the Lady Pirates’ win over Beachside Tuesday night. FBHS advanced to the region quarterfinal round and head to Bishop Kenny tonight to take on the top-seed Lady Crusaders. The match starts at 7 p.m. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Lady Pirates win, head to Kenny tonight

Beth Jones
Friday, October 28, 2022
The Lady Pirates won their quarterfinal match Tuesday and are heading to Bishop Kenny tonight to take on the Lady Crusaders in a Region 1-4A semifinal showdown. The match starts at 7 p.m.