Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com After 41 years with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Major Tom Warren is hanging up his boots to enjoy retirement. Warren’s last day with the agency was on…
Are you in good hands?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Much like a spare tire, insurance tends to be something we overlook, that is, until we need it. This is the reason National Insurance Awareness Day exists and is…
SVEC Cornhole Tournament raises over $4,500 for United Way of Suwannee Valley
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Saturday, June 7, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative hosted its eighth annual Cornhole Tournament, drawing 12 competitive teams and raising more than $4,500 for United Way of Suwannee Valley….
Scalloping season is open!
Leah Androski reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) announced the starting dates for the 2025 scalloping season. Bay scallop season kicked off in the Fenholloway— Suwannee River Zone on Sunday,…
Return to the Gulf this scallop season
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Hide and seek is one of the most popular games in human history. However, what many do not know is the game can continue into adulthood, specifically in the…
From classroom to community: NFC awards shine spotlight on student success and service
NFC Contributor North Florida College celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of its students and community partners during the annual Honors Convocation ceremony at the NFC campus. The event recognized students for academic excellence,…
Summer meal kits available for Hamilton County students
Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Hamilton County School District’s food service department has announced it will distribute free meal kits to students throughout the summer as a way to ensure children in the…
NFC celebrates over 200 graduates during dual spring 2025 commencement ceremonies
NFC Contributor North Florida College honored 202 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement, held on Friday, May 9, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. To accommodate the graduating class and their guests, the…
Remembering Suwannee: Live Oak in 1905, Part 6
Eric Musgrove Contributor Today is the sixth of seven articles from a 1905 newspaper describing Live Oak when it was Florida’s fifth-largest city. “Two banks with a combined capital of $125,000 take…
History’s sports hero: Jim Rice
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com When we think of an athlete being a hero, it usually means they made an outstanding play that won a game or at least kept a game competitive. However,…
The bound histories of North Florida and South Carolina
Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com Any town’s history is always tied to its people, and there are many common threads among the people of North Florida towns. One of those common threads is that…
Southern Baptist Convention votes against same-sex marriage
Mickey Starling reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com During the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday, June 10, in Dallas, Texas, delegates passed a resolution seeking to ban same-sex marriages. The wide-ranging resolution calls…
What exactly is the Bible Belt?
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com When discussing geography, the term “belt” comes up frequently. The term originated to denote areas where certain crops were grown. However, over time, it has evolved to refer to…
Live Oak teenager tragically dies after struck by dump truck
Christian Peterson reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com On Monday, June 16, a single-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 14-year-old Live Oak girl. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 10:25…
Wainwright executed for Hamilton County murder
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com On April 27, 1994, 23-year-old Carmen Gabriella Gayheart was forced to contemplate her life before being brutally raped, strangled and murdered by Anthony Floyd Wainwright and his accomplice, Richard…
Walt’s Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram celebrates ribbon cutting
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Walt’s Live Oak Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram crew celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility on Friday, June 13. The event welcomed community leaders and residents,…
Mary Keen concludes 34-year career as RIVEROAK’s principal
Jason Futch reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com RIVEROAK Technical College Principal Mary Keen has spent 30 years working in the education field, teaching students and encouraging others to pursue their goals at any age. Now, Keen…