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November 04, 2009
Hemingway to hold leaders institute
A “Community Leaders Institute” is to be held in the town of Hemingway in the beginning of Nov.
In a statement released earlier this week, the institute was described as being a medium for fostering progress within the area.
Officials investigate water contamination claims
Williamsburg County officials are further investigating claims of water contamination from residents living near a county landfill in Salters.
H1N1 immunizations causes stir on board
Students of Williamsburg county schools will have the option of receiving free H1N1 vaccines through a partnership between the district and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Resource students celebrate Halloween
Students in Donnell Mace’s class at Johnsonville Middle School learn by doing as you listen to her explain their classes and the work involved.
Tree raises awareness of domestic violence
The Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault held a tree planting in Johnsonville’s city park last week to honor those suffering from the scars of domestic violence.
HAPPENINGS: Week of 11/4
What’s going on in your area this week?
WILLIMASBURG COUNTY SCHOOL BRIEFS
News from the WCSD
Heminway Honor Rolls
Students on the Superintendent’s and Tiger Cum Laude Honor Rolls
Beta Club raises money for local charity
BY MILDRED BROWDER-HUGHES
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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.
COLUMN: “Let’s Chat”- Oh, what a difference 100-years can make
It staggers the mind.
November 03, 2009
Now that’s a costume!
Although Halloween decorations could be found many places throughout the area, this “teaching skeleton” at Johnsonville Middle School was certainly the most well dressed.
Kingstree Town Council candidates to face runoff election
One ballot wasn’t enough to find a winner for the Seat 5 on Kingstree Town Council.
COLUMN: “Sweeney’s Side” - H1N1: The next chapter
Covering your mouth when you sneeze and cough, washing your hands regularly and making sure not to share eating utensils or drinks are all stalwarts in the fight to prevent the spread of any virus.
Of course, people can go overboard.
EDITORIAL: Moving on from Gov. Mark Sanford
Political justice has already been served
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Johnsonville zoning issue
Citizen objects to claims made about housing, zoning
Teachers throw Halloween party
The social committee at Johnsonville Middle School is back in the swing of things and ready to do their bit to make this a great, fun year for the faculty, staff and students as well as a learning experience they won’t forget.
City finds key to meeting house problem
According Johnsonville City Administrator Scott Tanner, the City is experiencing a problem with the handling of keys to the Community Meeting House on Hampton Street.
Johnsonville Elementary raises funds for school
Johnsonville Elementary students raised over $6,000 for school supplies
Tiger finish season 9-1
Tiger secure playoff birth with impressive win over Lake View
Flashes end regular season on a low note
Johnsonville loses season ender, 40-8
Lady Flashes’ scorch early competition
With convincing wins at home this week, the Lady Flashes volleyball team is off to an impressive start to their post-season play.
JHS honors seniors
Seniors from fall sports teams honored at halftime of recent football game
Tiger seniors give back on senior day
Seniors on Hemingway’s football team celebrated their final game of the regular season in an unusual way
Hemingway and Johnsonville honor senior football stars
Congratulations to the fall football players from Johnsonville and Hemingway in the Class of 2010!
School district issues statement on suspended bus drivers
Twenty bus drivers were suspended for failing to “transport students in a timely manner” Oct. 30, according to a statement released by the Williamsburg County School District on Monday night.
November 02, 2009
27 Williamsburg County school bus drivers suspended
Twenty-seven bus drivers from the Williamsburg County School District were suspended after a meeting Monday morning for planning to strike and delay transportation services for the next two days.
Buses running on schedule in Williamsburg County
School buses throughout the Williamsburg County School District were running as normal this morning according to administrators at each distinct school.
October 30, 2009
Bus drivers in Williamsburg County leave students stranded
Seventeen bus drivers with the Williamsburg County School District didn’t make afternoon pickups Friday as part of what district officials said may be the start of a district wide bus drivers strike.
October 29, 2009
Williamsburg County investigates well contamination claims
Williamsburg County officials are further investigating claims of water contamination from residents living near a county landfill in Salters.
