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DeWayne Grice

DeWayne Grice

DeWayne Grice, Founder/Publisher, holds a BBA in Entrepreneurship from Georgia Southern University. DeWayne has been active in local media for over three decades. He was a pioneer in bringing local ad insertions and local news to the cable television industry. He created a scalable product with operations throughout the U.S. Prior to founding Grice Connect he served as the Business Editor for the once daily - now weekly local newspaper. He brings a unique insight to living and operating a business on Main Street in rural America.

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Recent Work by DeWayne

Uncle Shug's on Main building sold; Uncle Shug's operations at two other locations will continue

Uncle Shug's on Main building sold; Uncle Shug's operations at two other locations will continue

A landmark on Statesboro's Blue Mile is changing hands as the building housing Uncle Shug's Bar-B-Q Place on Main has been sold. While the restaurant's downtown location will close later this year, the Uncle Shug's brand will continue at its other locations.
Family of seven escapes Statesboro house fire without injury

Family of seven escapes Statesboro house fire without injury

A family of seven was displaced after a house fire in the 100 block of Oak Hollow Drive on Tuesday night, December 17, 2024. Bulloch County 911 dispatched the Statesboro and Bulloch County Fire Departments to the scene at 8:56 p.m.
Bulloch County bids farewell to Chair Roy Thompson, Commissioners Curt Deal and Jappy Stringer at retirement reception

Bulloch County bids farewell to Chair Roy Thompson, Commissioners Curt Deal and Jappy Stringer at retirement reception

Bulloch County honored the retirement of Commission Chair Roy Thompson, Commissioner Curt Deal, and Commissioner Jappy Stringer at a reception filled with gratitude and reflection. Colleagues, family, and community members gathered to celebrate their years of dedicated service and lasting contributions to the county.
Fire heavily damages Statesboro hair salon, no injuries reported

Fire heavily damages Statesboro hair salon, no injuries reported

A fire heavily damaged Aprel Showers Hair Salon on East Main Street in downtown Statesboro late Friday morning. Emergency crews quickly responded, containing the blaze without any reported injuries.
The Claxton Enterprise ceasing publication after 112 years

The Claxton Enterprise ceasing publication after 112 years

With the concern of losing their only source of local news, Claxton and Evans County residents who currently rely on Grice Connect as their local source of news, have reached out to see if we would consider expanding to Claxton. Claxton native and Grice Connect founder DeWayne Grice shares his insight on considering this expansion.
Bulloch County home heavily damaged by fire, occupant safe

Bulloch County home heavily damaged by fire, occupant safe

A Bulloch County home was heavily damaged in a fire on Tuesday, after flames spread from a nearby storage building to the residence. The homeowner, who was not present at the time, is safe and will temporarily reside in an undamaged travel trailer on the property.
VIDEO | Brooklet's Tree Lighting kicks off the Christmas season

VIDEO | Brooklet's Tree Lighting kicks off the Christmas season

The Christmas spirit came to life in Brooklet, GA on Wednesday evening with the annual Christmas Tree lighting in Downtown Brooklet. Hundreds attended the annual ceremonial tree lighting event.
VIDEO TOUR | Community invited to celebrate new convocation center with ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday

VIDEO TOUR | Community invited to celebrate new convocation center with ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday

Georgia Southern University will officially open its new Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to join the celebration of this state-of-the-art facility, which will serve as a central venue for athletic, academic, and community events in Statesboro.
Statesboro police investigating shooting at El Cheapo gas station

Statesboro police investigating shooting at El Cheapo gas station

Statesboro Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon at the El Cheapo gas station on Northside Drive East. Preliminary reports indicate the incident involved two customers when a firearm was discharged, leaving one man injured.
Candler County home destroyed by fire; family escapes unharmed

Candler County home destroyed by fire; family escapes unharmed

A Candler County home was completely destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning, November 30, 2024. The mother and daughter who lived in the home managed to escape unharmed as firefighters worked for hours to extinguish the blaze.
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