Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The North Florida Women’s Conference is approaching, and a special guest will be the keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Alton Church…
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park to celebrate 75th Anniversary
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style by hosting a gala on Saturday, Oct. 4, at…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born…
Garner to continue as manager while attorney’s contract revised
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com Three months into his term as the Interim Town Manager of White Springs, Lee Garner went to work to rebuild the trust of the local government following scrutiny from…
Hamilton County welcomes ESA Steel Services
Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com A silver lining has come for the owners of Suwannee Iron Works & Fence, as Hamilton County welcomed business owners Ernesto Caparelli and Stephen Douglas, with the full endorsement…
Mayor Frank Davis signs proclamation for Constitution Week
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis signed a proclamation for Constitution Week, observed annually from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, commemorating the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution….
Bulldogs bare teeth at Tigers during golf match
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 15, the Suwannee High School girls golf team faced off against the Columbia County High School Tigers in a golf showdown. It was an intense fight…
Suwannee Commissioners bid farewell to County Administrator Greg Scott
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the last…
Bulldogs make waves during swim competition
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs swim team hosted the Yulee High School Hornets. Swim competitions are divided in a myriad of ways, first by gender,…
Churches partner to support families with After-School Camp
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The school year is officially in full swing, and with that, parents are looking for help, especially in the afternoon. Those who work a nine-to-five, or any other strange…
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Game Night set for Oct. 11
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com An often heard concern in the Suwannee Valley area is that there is little for kids to do. The good news is that there are many people out there…
Mayo Town Council gets ready for the holiday season
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, Sept. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Council amending the agenda to add two items: a discussion…
Lafayette County Commissioners look at EMS improvements
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then called…
Buccaneers and Hornets battle in a tight volleyball match
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for an intense volleyball showdown. The two teams have a long-standing, friendly rivalry, especially…
Faith meets action: Westwood Baptist Church and Vivid Visions join forces
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Westwood Baptist Church is partnering with Vivid Visions to offer a unique experience to the Suwannee Valley area. The event, “Whispers Behind the Walls,” is a charity dinner theater…
Local artist shine at Artfest 25
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Suwannee River Regional Library is a popular place. It hosts a plethora of activities and events, helping educate adults and children alike all while promoting the love of…