2023 Year In Review – January

Beginning WNEG News’ look back at 2023, we take a look at the top stories in January: SCH announced its partnership with Wellstar to expand stroke care.  At the time, Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Van Loskoski said, “Stroke is among the leading causes of death in our region and this initiative will allow us to do more at […]

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Georgia Power Ratepayers to be on the line for another $7.6B for Vogtle

Georgia Power ratepayers throughout the state will be responsible for a $7.6 billion bill for the construction of two nuclear reactors built during the long-delayed expansion at Plant Vogtle located southeast of Augusta.  In a story from State News organization Georgia Recorder, it was reported that the financial agreement for the nuclear project boondoggle was approved Tuesday by the Georgia […]

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SCH partnership with Radiology Partners cutting imaging turnaround times

Barely more than 2 months ago, Stephens County Hospital announced  At the Hospital’s first annual Banquet, hospital CEO Van Loskoski announced that Stephens COunty Hospital would be working with national radiology practice Radiology Partners, who were slated to begin managing all of the hospital’s imaging services later that month. SCH imaging services include Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Breast Imaging, […]

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Lavonia Planning & Zoning Recommends Approval of Mixed-Use Development

 MJ Kneiser/WLHR News The Lavonia Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval of a planned mixed-use development at the corner of Ross Place and Ralph Owens Parkway. At their meeting Monday evening, the P&Z Board heard from Brant Bentley with Ross Place Investments LLC. Bentley said his company owns the property and is looking at building a mixed-use development made […]

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Canberg Recognized as Work-Based Learning Student of the Month

Addison Canberg has been named as November’s Work-Based Learning Student of the Month by the Stephens County Development Authority and the Stephens County High School Work-based learning program. Canberg is employed at the Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, as it aligns with her future career goals. Canberg is a junior at SCHS plans on becoming a poultry veterinarian.  Donna West, Shelter […]

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SC Sheriff’s Office hiring Deputies

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office is hiring deputies for the uniform patrol and jail divisions.  Requirements for the uniform patrol division include completion, or willingness to complete, the Peace Officers Standards and Training Basic Law Enforcement Training, a minimum of 30 hours of yearly P.O.S.T. approved training, possess a valid US Driver’s License and have a satisfactory MVR. Requirements for […]

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