Richmond Hill High School has always been known for its excellence in academics, but our athletic programs are not far behind. In the 2009-2010 school year—Richmond Hill athletic teams had 11 teams advance to the state playoffs. In addition, individual athletes advance to the state playoffs in two other sports including one state champion. Out [...]

On a sunny springtime afternoon, as the temperatures outside were nearing 90º, imagine my surprise when I stepped into a freezer set at a chilling 20º below zero! Yet another reminder of why I’m so happy to be a Southern girl. As shocking as that was, it was all for very good reason and just [...]

Twenty-six years ago, when my family moved to Richmond Hill, the intersection at Highway 144 and 17 was just a crossing of two roads. There was no red light, no national grocery store chains, and certainly not three pharmacies within an eighth of a mile from one another! In fact, there were no pharmacies in [...]

It seems as if everywhere you go these days someone is expecting a baby or has just had one. Could we be experiencing another baby boom? Possibly the beginning of one, but history typically tells the story differently. In theory, baby booms happen when the economy is experiencing stability and times are good. A good [...]

The clocks have sprung forward and the afternoons are getting longer. Warm weather after-work routines are re-established. After arriving home, many grab a quick shower and then change into something a little more comfortable for the warming weather. This afternoon just happens to be the day you fire up the backyard grill, you have already [...]

We know recycling is the right thing to do, but many times we neglect the thought and do what is easy…throw it away. It can be anything, from old batteries to a soiled baby diaper. We give little thought to where it will end up and what impact it will have on the environment. After [...]

The Richmond Hill City Center has officially opened! After almost five years of anticipation, the ribbon has been cut on the LEED certified building and the citizens of Richmond Hill and guests from afar can enjoy the state-of-the-art facility. The City Center will play host to an assortment of events, such as brunches, holiday celebrations, [...]

Several years ago, I was working with a couple who was relocating to Richmond Hill from the West Coast. After two days of looking at homes in Richmond Hill, I still had not “sold” them on our fi ne community. We had toured the primary school, stopped at both of the marinas, eaten lunch—twice, toured [...]

The Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 25th year as an organization in 2010. Over our 25-year history, at first glance it would seem that things have changed a great deal. On the other hand, one of the first branding campaigns the Chamber created for the City of Richmond Hill in the [...]

Once again, your mother was right! Get your shots. Wash your hands. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. Eat your vegetables. Get plenty of sleep. Believe it or not, the CDC agrees with what we’ve all been told since childhood.
The most effective preventative for the flu is the flu vaccine, so get in [...]