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Students from the fifth grade classes of Stephen Simmons and Heather Drury participate in the Warrior Run at Callahan Intermediate School Nov. 21.

Students from the fifth grade classes of Stephen Simmons and Heather Drury participate in the Warrior Run at Callahan Intermediate School Nov. 21.

CIS exceeds Warrior Run donation goal

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Students from the fifth grade classes of Stephen Simmons and Heather Drury participate in the Warrior Run at Callahan Intermediate School Nov. 21. The school’s annual fundraising color run had received nearly $31,000 in donations by 10:45 a.m.
Fernandina Beach High School students Passion Roberts and Myo Magyari practice bathing a mannequin. Medical programs of various degrees now exist within all four county high schools. Photo by Nick Blank

Fernandina Beach High School students Passion Roberts and Myo Magyari practice bathing a mannequin. Medical programs of various degrees now exist within all four county high schools. Photo by Nick Blank

Baptist helps YHS students tip the scale

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Pam Bushnell For the Record   Local students exploring a career in healthcare can now take relevant courses and gain insights into the many job options in the field while still in high school through programs offered by Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Yulee High School.
Members of the Future Educators of America from West Nassau High School visit Callahan Elementary School Nov. 17.

Members of the Future Educators of America from West Nassau High School visit Callahan Elementary School Nov. 17.

Future educators visit CES classes

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Members of the Future Educators of America from West Nassau High School visit Callahan Elementary School Nov. 17. The students spent time in first and second grade classrooms, assisting teachers and seeing what makes CES a special place to learn and grow.
Hilliard Public Works Department employees repair a water service line on Front Street between Illinois and Florida streets Monday morning. Photo courtesy of the Town of Hilliard

Hilliard Public Works Department employees repair a water service line on Front Street between Illinois and Florida streets Monday morning. Photo courtesy of the Town of Hilliard

Sewer, water rates increase

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Residents flooded Hilliard Town Hall to speak about water and sewer rate increases at the Hilliard Town Council meeting Nov. 20. However, Ordinance No. 2025-08 passed unanimously, raising the water rate by 12% and the sewer rate by 49% effective Jan. 1.
A brush fire ignited in Hilliard Nov. 22, burning 43 acres. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the fire started at 1:09 p.m. near U.S. 1 and Murrhee Road.

A brush fire ignited in Hilliard Nov. 22, burning 43 acres. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the fire started at 1:09 p.m. near U.S. 1 and Murrhee Road.

Hilliard wildfire sparks Saturday

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A brush fire ignited in Hilliard Nov. 22, burning 43 acres. According to a Florida Highway Patrol press release, the fire started at 1:09 p.m. near U.S. 1 and Murrhee Road.
Old Town Hall in Hilliard

Old Town Hall in Hilliard

Hilliard relocates various departments

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The old Hilliard Town Hall is coming back into service. A few departments will now be working out of the old building, located at 15879 W. County Road 108.  Town hall moved in July 2007 to its current location, 15859 W. County Road 108.
Callahan Elementary School welcomes new school resource officer Billy Johns Monday morning. He replaces Officer DJ Valentine, who was promoted to a new position with the school district and was on campus with Johns Monday. They are pictured with Superintendent Kathy Burns. Submitted

Callahan Elementary School welcomes new school resource officer Billy Johns Monday morning. He replaces Officer DJ Valentine, who was promoted to a new position with the school district and was on campus with Johns Monday. They are pictured with Superintendent Kathy Burns. Submitted

CES adds new resource officer

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Sophomore defensive back Josh Stafford takes possession of the ball at left.

Sophomore defensive back Josh Stafford takes possession of the ball at left.

State championship Friday

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   The Warriors aim to be the first Nassau County high school to win a state football championship.
The Warrior football team joins The Tribe student section in the stands after the game to celebrate their victory over Fernandina Beach Friday.

The Warrior football team joins The Tribe student section in the stands after the game to celebrate their victory over Fernandina Beach Friday.

Warriors make history

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Pryce Arnold holds the ball for kicker Gavin Velazquez, who added an extra point to the Warriors’ side of the scoreboard. Photos by Brian LaCross, www.fb.com/LaCrossImages

Pryce Arnold holds the ball for kicker Gavin Velazquez, who added an extra point to the Warriors’ side of the scoreboard. Photos by Brian LaCross, www.fb.com/LaCrossImages

County rivalry to choose state finalist

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Two Nassau County teams won Friday night, placing them face-to-face this Friday to determine which team will play for a chance at a state championship.