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November 18, 2009
COLUMN: LET’S CHAT - When autumn leaves begin falling
There is no other time when the trees have never been more gorgeous.
COLUMN: SWEENEY’S SIDE - Political correctness: No necessarily a fun party
It’s like the United States is a house hosting a really big dinner party and the hosts, that’s all of us, want everyone to relax, make themselves at home.
COLUMN: FINANCIAL CORNER - Can You Invest for College and Retirement?
You face a delicate balance when it comes to preparing and saving for both college and retirement
Breakfast held to honor veterans
Veterans braved the inclement weather to attend the event held in their honor on Veterans Day
Muddy Creek School to reopen
Old Muddy Creek School House is poised to reopen in a new capacity
Gaster headed to state tournament
For the 5th consecutive year, Johnsonville High School will be represented by Rachel Gaster at the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Singles Tennis Tournament to be held in Lexington on November 13th and 14th.
Cribb, Brown, Smalls selected to North South
The Hemingway Tigers have had a heck of a season in 2009, coming together for a 9-1 record and two impressive playoff wins to put them in the lower state championship.
Williamsburg County schools superintendent’s job remains in limbo
The fate of Williamsburg County School District Superintendent Ralph C. Fennell remains a mystery following a meeting with members of the Williamsburg County School Board early Wednesday morning.
November 14, 2009
Tigers out roar Bears in Friday night thriller
Fans rushed the field following the dramatic Hemingway overtime victory
November 11, 2009
Williamsburg County officials continue school bus driver investigation
“The administration is currently investigating each incident and will recommend appropriate action regarding the conduct of the drivers. Until that time, the board cannot address these personnel matters prior to recommendation from the administration.”
November 10, 2009
Event honors veterans
Veterans were honored last week at a veteran appreciation event put on by the South Carolina Employment Security Commission (SCESC) at the Kingstree Workforce Center.
Local veteran recalls his service
Humes Gregory formerly of Uniontown, Pa. was a fine, able boded young man in 1954, tending to his own affairs like many other young American men at that time.
Remembering contributions of past veterans
A number of veterans live in the Hemingway and Johnsonville area, as well as throughout Williamsburg, southern Florence and northern Georgetown counties. Veterans from the World War II all the way through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan can be found throughout the area.
Stone girls enjoy local legacy
Diane Marsh thought she was basically through with high school athletics and such, what with her only son, Shawn, out of “higher learning” and into the business world.
It was inevitable, however, that at some time she would be called back again.
Kingstree race ends in tie
One ballot wasn’t enough to find a winner for Seat 5 on the Kingstree Town Council, incumbent Robert McKenzie and challenger Bubba Hammett Jr. tying with 44 votes apiece.
HAPPENINGS: Week of 11-11
What’s going on in your area this week?
Williamsburg County Council Rundown
Details from the council’s meeting held on 11-2-09
Project gets reading at town council
Town council held a brief meeting the afternoon of Nov. 4 for the first reading of an ordinance discussing the expansion of the current water system to include the Muddy Creek area.
Area police warn of two people involved in scam
The Hemingway Police Department is asking citizens to be on the lookout for two persons who have reportedly conned several thousand dollars from area residents in the past.
Williamsburg to join court management system
The Williamsburg County Council voted to begin the process that will eventually lead to the integration of county courts into a new case management system.
Williamsburg County School District Bus Drivers Suspended
According to a statement released by the Williamsburg County School District last week, 20 bus drivers were suspended for failing to “transport students in a timely manner” on Oct. 30.
COLUMN: “Let’s Chat”—A time for looking ahead
We honor and memorialize the men and women who served in our military forces
COLUMN: Sweeney’s Side—Buses vs. district: Look who’s not talking
Are the drivers right? Is the district? Before any question can be answered we have to first find out who even knows what is going on.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, veterans, for freedom
A thank you to veterans for all that they do
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police department thanks fundraiser supporters
“The employees of Johnsonville Police Department and I would like to thank everyone who supported us with our eighth annual equipment fundraiser.“
Teacher honored at conference
Harmon Cooper, Jr. of Hemingway, SC was recently selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree - Teacher.
Teacher uses field trip to boost hometown park
Approximately 85 students from McDonald Elementary School in Georgetown and their teachers learned that the City of Johnsonville has a nice shady park with numerous pieces of playground equipment.
Planning for future underway at Williamsburg Technical College
Education statewide has suffered under the unprecedented decline in state funding over the last year, and Williamsburg Technical College is certainly no exception.
Rosters for North-South Allstar game announced
Rosters for the 62nd annual SCADA North-South All-Star game were announced last Tuesday.
November 05, 2009
Music making a comeback at Hemingway High
After an absence of several years, the music program at Hemingway High School is beginning to show signs of life again.
