http://www.unionrecorder.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 09 May 2008 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129233926.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129233926.html Tracy Wilson, the 2007 Teacher of the Year from Sumter County Schools, along with Superintendent Dennis McMahon and Barbi Cowan, director of the Special Education Program in Sumter County Schools, were to leave today for a special trip to Atlanta. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129000618.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_129000618.html “In my family, it was understood that everyone went to college. Since I had always been the sort of person who wanted to help others, it only made sense that I should enter the field of nursing.” Thus began the career of Mildred Atkinson as one of the country’s first BSN’s — a registered nurse with a bachelor of science degree in nursing, which took five years to earn. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:39:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_121092344.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_121092344.html Column: We may believe ourselves the heroes of our own stories, but if we do not weigh what we do, our actions make us villains in someone else’s story. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:45:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_116001957.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_116001957.html Americus native Derrick King recently appeared on the T.V. game show “Family Feud,” which is taped in Hollywood. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:39:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_115111444.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_115111444.html When Bibby was relegated to the bench for what seemed like an entire quarter, fans demanded Bibby's return. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_115003241.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_115003241.html The Billy Carter Service Station Museum will open its doors on May 3. The Plains Better Hometown Program has completely renovated the old service station and transformed it to reflect Billy Carter’s life and the station’s history. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_099153849.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_099153849.html Visit to a cooking school housed in a Savannah, Ga., mansion. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:14:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_099092215.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_099092215.html Letters from Afghanistan: Airman shares life in war Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:47:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_101183400.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_101183400.html Column: The days of true sacrifice may again be upon us. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_095000051.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_095000051.html Local gospel singer Alfred Hawkins’ new song, “Ooh My Jesus,” is available for download free at www.myspace.com/jjcmhq.The new song is a follow up to his gospel CD, “Seek The Love, Another Varitee.” Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:13:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_094000125.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_094000125.html State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond announced recently that the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will provide $26,638 for summer jobs for youth ages 14-21 in the Middle Flint area. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:45:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_086233042.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_086233042.html “The Other Man from Plains: Billy Carter’s Wardrobe Revealed,” an exhibit featuring a selection of clothing items once belonging to the late Billy Carter will be on display in the new Barrow Hall Gallery at the University of Georgia campus in from March 28-April 11. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:34:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_087112902.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_087112902.html Travel story about Shreveport, La., with focus on chimpanzee sanctuary. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:01:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_086090519.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_086090519.html “This is just a presentation to the commission as a whole. ... It’s not a proposal at this point,” board Chairman Josh Herring said at the end of Self’s presentation at a Monday commission meeting. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:45:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_085213601.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/statenews/cnhinsall_story_085213601.html “It’s appropriate that this part of Georgia is now embracing its native heritage. It’s become very much a point of pride in this part of the country.”