Category: Community News

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Residents from all around the area flooded Andrew’s Square in downtown Wellborn on Saturday, June 1, for the 30th Annual Wellborn Blueberry Festival. This annual event aids in raising…

Danielle Hampton Contributor The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Small Business Resource Fair in Live Oak on Thursday, June 13. “This is a one-stop shop for established and…

Ady Hammock reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Get ready for the Smile Like Lainey Family Fun Day! On Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Live Oak Coliseum parking lot, located at 1302…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Branford relies on its members’ dedication to unite and create lasting change within its community. As such, inducting new members is important for the club’s…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Memorial Day was created after the Civil War, and was originally called “Decoration Day.” It was meant to recognize all the soldiers lives lost during the bloodiest American war….

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Friday, May 17, the Suwannee Pineview Elementary School Chorus made its annual trip to Advent Christian Village. Each year the group heads to the retirement community to entertain…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, May 4, the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) hosted their annual Suwannee Valley Charity Cornhole Tournament. This event raises money for the United Way of Suwannee Valley,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee County Voters League will host two forums for candidates participating in the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 20, Primary Election. These events provide an opportunity for residents to engage…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Suwannee County is continuing with recovery efforts following the storms that struck on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. In response, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners…

Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Every year, on the second Saturday in October, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce puts together the biggest event in Lafayette County: Pioneer Day. The fair-style event boasts food,…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Supporters of the Hamilton County Animal Shelter are seeking community support through a giant thrift sale on Saturday, June 1. Organized by the Friends of HamCo Animal Shelter, the…

Heather Ainsley reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Over the weekend of Friday, May 10, people around the globe witnessed a spectacular display of “northern lights,” visible in colors ranging from bright pink to purple and even…

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Live Oak Fire Department held an Open House on Saturday, May 11, to educate the community about firefighters’ daily activities. Kids and adults alike were treated to fire…

SRWMD Contributor The Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has launched a new online portal that will make it easier for residents to check the status of their permit applications. Located at…