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YETies from the 4-H Yet program are joined by members of Fire Rescue Station 30 on Thursday to learn search and rescue tactics. Submitted

YETies from the 4-H Yet program are joined by members of Fire Rescue Station 30 on Thursday to learn search and rescue tactics. Submitted

YET program teaches kids emergency skills

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Ashley Chandler Community Newspapers, Inc.   A local 4-H safety and emergency management course that preps kids for emergency situations is gaining attention on the national stage. The YET program was founded in 2017 by Nassau County’s 4-H program and Nassau County Emergency Management.
Sydney Weiscopf died in a car accident April 28. She is the inspiration for the Survive Your Drive nonprofit organization. More information can be found at www.survivingyourdrive.com and on the Surviving Your Drive Facebook page. Submitted

Sydney Weiscopf died in a car accident April 28. She is the inspiration for the Survive Your Drive nonprofit organization. More information can be found at www.survivingyourdrive.com and on the Surviving Your Drive Facebook page. Submitted

Nonprofit honors daughter’s legacy

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Sherry Weiscopf founded a nonprofit organization in memory of daughter Sydney Weiscopf.   Sydney, 17, passed away in a car accident in April. Weiscopf created Surviving Your Drive to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of distracted and drunk driving.
Callahan Intermediate School fourth grade teacher Kayla Hooper is the Nassau County Teacher of the Year. She accepts a ceremonial $1,000 check from Nassau County Schools Superintendent Kathy Burns as Nassau County School Board member Joe Zimmerman stands nearby at the Nassau Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Black and White Gala.

Callahan Intermediate School fourth grade teacher Kayla Hooper is the Nassau County Teacher of the Year. She accepts a ceremonial $1,000 check from Nassau County Schools Superintendent Kathy Burns as Nassau County School Board member Joe Zimmerman stands nearby at the Nassau Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Black and White Gala.

County’s best: Kayla Hooper

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Callahan Intermediate School fourth grade teacher Kayla Hooper is the Nassau County Teacher of the Year.
After a weather closure postponed the original induction ceremony, Callahan Middle School welcomes its new Junior Beta Club members Jan. 29.

After a weather closure postponed the original induction ceremony, Callahan Middle School welcomes its new Junior Beta Club members Jan. 29.

CMS Beta welcomes inductees

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
After a weather closure postponed the original induction ceremony, Callahan Middle School welcomes its new Junior Beta Club members Jan. 29. Kristin Henderson and Kimberly Reynolds are the sponsors of the club, which welcomed 28 new members. CMS’ club has a total of 55 members.
Cynthia Hicks, right, and Haley Glisson, left, attend the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce awards Jan. 30 to celebrate their business’ nominations.

Cynthia Hicks, right, and Haley Glisson, left, attend the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce awards Jan. 30 to celebrate their business’ nominations.

Chamber selects award winners

Amanda Bishop
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Several Nassau County business leaders gathered Jan. 30 to learn the winners of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards. More than 500 people attended the gala at Omni Amelia Island Resort.
CJ Hall displays his 1,500-point basketball as he is honored Jan. 20. He is joined by his family, from left, Carlton Hall, Carlous Hall, Tasha Hall, and Leonard Smith. The Hilliard Middle-Senior High School athlete is in his final year of playing for the Flashes.

CJ Hall displays his 1,500-point basketball as he is honored Jan. 20. He is joined by his family, from left, Carlton Hall, Carlous Hall, Tasha Hall, and Leonard Smith. The Hilliard Middle-Senior High School athlete is in his final year of playing for the Flashes.

Hilliard’s Hall hits basketball milestone

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   CJ Hall achieved a remarkable basketball milestone, scoring 1,500 points during his high school varsity career at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School.  “It feels good being a part of that club, ’cause not too many people can score like that,” the 18-year-old said.
The Anchor Church children sing during the Missions Conference Jan. 26.

The Anchor Church children sing during the Missions Conference Jan. 26.

Mission complete

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Anchor Church children sing during the Missions Conference Jan. 26. The event celebrated planting hope and growing faith as the congregation heard from missionaries about the work they have been able to do through the help of local supporters. 
Nassau County Senior Forester Jim Tootle shares information about torpedo grass as volunteers remove the blades from the dirt to plant the tree.

Nassau County Senior Forester Jim Tootle shares information about torpedo grass as volunteers remove the blades from the dirt to plant the tree.

Garden club celebrates state Arbor Day

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Members of the Callahan Garden Club got their hands dirty to celebrate Florida Arbor Day. Several Nassau County community groups came together Jan. 17 to plant two trees at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.
Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its students of the month. The students are selected based on their resilience traits. For January, that trait is grit.

Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its students of the month. The students are selected based on their resilience traits. For January, that trait is grit.

BES students of the month

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Bryceville Elementary School recognizes its students of the month. The students are selected based on their resilience traits. For January, that trait is grit. “These students have a strong determined attitude and never give up.
The Baillie Players lead Hilliard Elementary School students in performing “Cinderella” Jan. 17.

The Baillie Players lead Hilliard Elementary School students in performing “Cinderella” Jan. 17.

HES debuts Cinderella

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Baillie Players lead Hilliard Elementary School students in performing “Cinderella” Jan. 17. Students Ryder Santana, Anna Grass, Eryn Byous, and Sam DuFault qualified for The Baillie Players’ “Off-Broadway Bound” program with a chance to perform in New York City. Submitted