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ST. GEORGE — While the airwaves and screens have been inundated with some dire headlines in recent weeks, St. George News has made it a point to highlight how the Southern Utah community is coming together — at a safe distance — to help each other through the uncharted territory of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the spirit of the #StayGreater campaign, launched by the Greater Zion Convention and Tourism Office in a call for Southern Utahns to support local businesses, artisans and their neighbors, here are the top 5 stories published in the last week spotlighting the commendable efforts of the community.
‘It’s truly amazing to watch’; Staff goes into battle against COVID-19 at Dixie Regional Medical Center
ST. GEORGE — Most people in Southern Utah are doing all the social distancing they can to avoid being near someone with the coronavirus. But there is a group of people in the area who starts their day going right into harm’s way and deliberately interacting with those who have, or potentially have, the virus.
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In the midst of uncertain times, Chick-fil-A owners show hope for future of ‘awesome sauce’ employees
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ST. GEORGE — Fifty years ago, when Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy first set a jar on the counter of his restaurant to help his team member Eddie White achieve his dream of attending college, it would have been impossible to imagine how many lives he would change.
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School organizes Quarantine Bucket List Challenge for stuck-at-home students
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ST. GEORGE — As a way to offer connection, educators at Tonaquint Intermediate School in St. George launched the Quarantine Bucket List Challenge this past week – a project that creators are hoping will bridge distance during this time of dismissals.
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Bakery, cafe offers 2 free loaves with purchase; one for you, one for a neighbor in ‘knead’
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ST. GEORGE — Thanks to a generous family donor, and in partnership with the Nets on Fire charity, Kneaders Bakery & Café is participating in a unique opportunity to benefit community members during the ongoing difficulties related to the coronavirus.
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‘This one’s on us’; Canyon Media offers free advertisement to support local businesses
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ST. GEORGE — When the owners of Canyon Media decided to ring in 2020 with a new mission statement, “here for you,” it was meant to define what the entire team has always known in their hearts to be true. However, it was while working through the coronavirus crisis that they truly saw their role as a resource for Southern Utah.
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Learn more about the #StayGreater campaign here.
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