Most events were shut down last year, and despite the apparent need for the support it gives to families who need it, the Run for Heroes was no exception.
Noelle Wiehe
Noelle Wiehe is a dream-chasing journalist from Ohio. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts with a focus in journalism from the University of Cincinnati and attended the United States Army's Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland. A U.S. Army veteran, Wiehe has a passion for sharing stories of local heroes, people who are far more interesting than they think they are and businesses which enhance the lives of locals every day. While she's constantly writing for hobby and her career, she also enjoys fine-crafted lattes, Taco Tuesdays with her fellow career-driven Savannah friends and is always looking for a new favorite craft beer in town - currently Lord Gray by 3 Taverns. Her family is spread out all over the U.S., but she makes her home here in the Savannah area with her two dogs.
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Feed a Trucker Campaign kicks off
The Savannah-based trucking firm Veteran Carriers has teamed up with Enmarket to provide a series of free lunches throughout 2021 as a salute to the trucking community, one group of unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Locally built Mint Car Wash opens on southside
The third Mint Car Wash in the Savannah market, and the first to be built by a local construction company is open for business on the southside.
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The Savannah Music Festival spring series lineup
The complete Savannah Music Festival spring series lineup.
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Casting company seeks extras for Gerard Butler film
Gerard Butler is coming to Savannah, and is seeking his next up-and-coming local hopeful star to stand beside him and his cast as they shoot their new movie.
Or, perhaps they’re just seeking a theatrical production fan looking to see the inner workings of a movie set.
Whichever dream people are looking to chase, the opportunity is here.
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Bestselling author to discuss new thriller
Ruth Ware will be in conversation with Jessica Osborne and Melissa Taylor of E. Shaver, Bookseller, discussing “One by One,” a suspenseful thriller set on a snow-covered mountain.
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Movie extras needed in Savannah, Pooler
Productions of films and series that will be shot in the southeast Georgia area are ramping up in the coming weeks and need extras.
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Rock concert to mark 20th rock radio anniversary, connect fans to live music
Connect Savannah and Rock 106.1 are taking live entertainment from the pages of the magazine and the sound waves of radio to the lawn at Trustees’ Garden for a July 3 concert featuring Puddle of Mudd, Sponge and Filter.
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Connecting Savannah legacies through ice cream
Leopold’s Ice Cream has partnered with Byrd Cookie Company to create a signature ice cream flavor celebrating Connect Savannah, and they’ve named it Connecting Savannah Legacies.
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Plant Riverside to throw Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May the 4th Be With You Party
Plant Riverside District will host a celebration for Cinco de Mayo starting at 5:30 p.m. May 5 at Montgomery Park in front of the Savannah Tequila Company.
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Band, beer yield perfect combination
A southern band has brought together appreciation for two crafts which stem from creative minds who love what they do by bringing their sound to the eclectic crowds of southern breweries.
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Savannah’s Ghost Coast Distillery wins in gin
The Beverage Testing Institute awarded Savannah’s Ghost Coast Distillery a Gold medal, 93 points for its most popular spirit, Ghost Coast Burl Gin.
The judging panel describes Burl as, “complex, fruity, and spicy,” the distillery’s marketing director Kelcie Beausir said.