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VALDOSTA - Valdosta State University recently hosted the third annual Rural Development Institute three-day Summit. Release: Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its third annual Rural Development Institute (RDI)…
Photo: Summer Semester 2024 Scholarship Recipients Seated l-r - Hillary Fevier, Shanderlin Williams Watkins, Emily Thornton, Metesha English, and Jordan Shivar. Standing - Executive Director for Community Relations and Fundraising Elizabeth Vickers, Joseph Downing, Justin Howard,…
Nathaniel Wilkins, 19, was first reported missing by his parents around 5 p.m. Monday. Since then, Lowndes and Brooks investigators have been searching the Little River on the Lowndes/Brooks County line. A scuba search team…
The Valdosta Lowndes Regional Crime Lab now has the ability to analyze drugs,which could lead to faster prosecutions and tax-payer savings. Analyzing drugs at the lab will speed up the investigation of cases in Lowndes…
Valdosta State University has been recognized as one of University Business magazine’s Model of Efficiency schools for adopting innovative ways to streamline operations, save resources and improve the student experience. The Model of Efficiency designation comes after…
Valdosta, GA- U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) will host an awards reception to honor the 8th District’s winners of the 32nd Annual Congressional Art Competition on Sunday, April 28th from 2-3:30 pm. The event will be…
Valdosta, GA- Patrons of the Smokin' Pig had a bit of a rushed dinner on Sunday night after the restaurant had to be evacuated due to a small fire. The small fire was contained to a…
Valdosta, GA- Drivers around the greater Valdosta area are being asked to keep a look out for a grey pickup truck that was involved in a 2-car hit and run on I-75 near Exit 18 on…
Pittsburgh, PA- The Braves came into this weekend winners in 10 of their last 11 games, and riding high atop the NL East. Who'd have thought a trip to Pittsburgh would bring them back to reality?…
Indianapolis, IN- The Atlanta Hawks were out to break a trend on Sunday afternoon- prior to their game in Indy, every home team in the NBA playoffs had won Game 1 of their respective series. However,…