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The historic buildings on Brandies Avenue in Callahan, recently purchased by Callahan First Baptist Church, will continue to be home to the Nassau County Record and apartment tenants.

The historic buildings on Brandies Avenue in Callahan, recently purchased by Callahan First Baptist Church, will continue to be home to the Nassau County Record and apartment tenants.

CFBC begins to revamp property

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan First Baptist Church breathes new life into a piece of local history with the recent purchase of the Brandies Avenue commercial buildings. The two-story buildings are the oldest brick buildings in Callahan.
Verizon currently assists customers in the parking lot of Callahan’s former Burger King. The wireless company will renovate the restaurant into a store. A new Burger King is planned north on U.S. 1 near Tractor Supply.

Verizon currently assists customers in the parking lot of Callahan’s former Burger King. The wireless company will renovate the restaurant into a store. A new Burger King is planned north on U.S. 1 near Tractor Supply.

P&Z board approves Verizon’s site plan

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Verizon renovations at the old Burger King will soon begin in Callahan.  Contractor Jeff Borden told the Callahan Planning and Zoning board Monday that the building’s interior will be completely demolished and the exterior will receive several updates.
Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10.

Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10.

Ice Pop Patrol

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10. Grace Turner and her parents pet K-9 Rip who is with Deputy Jacob. Rip enjoyed a treat as well.
LGI Homes recently donated $3,000 to the Nassau County on Council on Aging to support building benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard. NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum and staff accept the donation.

LGI Homes recently donated $3,000 to the Nassau County on Council on Aging to support building benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard. NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum and staff accept the donation.

LGI Homes gives Council on Aging $3,000

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
LGI Homes donated $3,000 to the Nassau County Council on Aging to support the installation of benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard.
Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening.

Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening.

Wild Wonders

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Local children engage with reptiles and snakes during the Wild Wonders Animal Show at the Bryceville Branch Library Thursday evening. Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening. 
Tynlee Carmichael hands Drake Thompson the ball. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Tynlee Carmichael hands Drake Thompson the ball. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Campers hone basketball skills

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Blake Whittenburg dribbles the ball with the guidance of Shadé Schreiber during the Hilliard Parks and Recreation basketball camp June 24-26. Jeremy and Shadé Schreiber helped children sharpen skills and build confidence while having fun on the court. Jolie DeBerry jumps to shoot the ball at left.
Team Splash athletes met for their first practice Monday in Hilliard. More team members are always welcome. Submitted

Team Splash athletes met for their first practice Monday in Hilliard. More team members are always welcome. Submitted

Olympians meet in Hilliard

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher Team Splash brings Special Olympics swimming to Hilliard. The Area 4 team has new coaches on deck and a dedicated team of community volunteers.  The team held its first practice at the Town of Hilliard’s pool Monday.
Abby Driggers baked the winning pie for the second year in a row for the Red, White and Boom Independence Day event Friday.

Abby Driggers baked the winning pie for the second year in a row for the Red, White and Boom Independence Day event Friday.

West Side celebrates Independence Day

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Abby Driggers baked the winning pie for the second year in a row for the Red, White and Boom Independence Day event Friday. The event included a watermelon eating contest, children’s games, music and more at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds. 
Youth Pastor Ethan Thompson holds Isaiah, who will be a year old Saturday.

Youth Pastor Ethan Thompson holds Isaiah, who will be a year old Saturday.

Anchor members celebrate at Red, White and Boom

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Anchor Church members interact with children, playing games and enjoying fellowship while attending the Red, White and Boom Fourth of July festival and fireworks at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds Friday. Youth Pastor Ethan Thompson holds Isaiah, who will be a year old Saturday.
Redemptive Love Church invites everyone to its new location at 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan.

Redemptive Love Church invites everyone to its new location at 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan.

Redemptive Love in Callahan

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Redemptive Love Church invites everyone to its new location at 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan. The church held its first service in its new home Sunday. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m. at the contemporary Christian church, which formerly met in a local home for the past year and a half.