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Historic cannon returns home for anniversary event

To Rome Georgia Williamston’s Historic Canon, “Miss Annie Lee” was a key attraction in an event celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Noble Cannon, one of the most significant Civil War weapons Read More »

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Truck burns on Mill Street

Cheddar firefighters race to a burning truck Wednesday evening on Mill Street Extension near Williamston. The truck was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The two occupants escaped uninjured. (Photo by David Read More »

2012 Softball State Champs

2012 AA Softball State Champions

The Palmetto Mustangs Softball Team displays their state championship medals after winning the AA State Championship on Wednesday night against Dillon in the championship series. They defeated Dillon 1-0 in game two Read More »

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Winners

The 2012 State Champion Palmetto Mustangs hold their trophy in the air after after winning their first AA State Championship on Wednesday by defeating Dillon in two straight games. (Photo by Michael Read More »

Evelyn "Eckie" Jordan with the plaque and Blue Jacket present to inductees in the SC Hall of Fame Monday.

2012 is turning into a great year for Evelyn “Eckie” Jordan

SC Hall of Fame Inductee By David Meade – The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame 2012 Class induction ceremony was held Monday in Columbia. Among the eight individuals to receive the Read More »

Historic cannon returns home for anniversary event

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To Rome Georgia

Williamston’s Historic Canon, “Miss Annie Lee” was a key attraction in an event celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Noble Cannon, one of the most significant Civil War weapons to emerge from Georgia. The authentic brass Noble Cannon produced in Rome, Georgia presented four firings Thursday during a homecoming celebration in its birthplace of Rome.

News Week of May 16, 2012

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News week of May 9 & May 2, 2012

News week of May 9

Truck burns on Mill Street

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Cheddar firefighters race to a burning truck Wednesday evening on Mill Street Extension near Williamston. The truck was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The two occupants escaped uninjured. (Photo by David Rogers)

Obituaries week of 5-16-12

DAISY YOUNG WILLIAMS, CHARLES HAROLD SPARKS, IMOGENE ‘IMY’ LOLLIS, MARY BLACKERBY, JUANITA MILDRED EMORY GREENE, SARA KIRBY, OLLIE ROUDA COMPTON, SAM O. SULLIVAN JR., AMANDA LOLLIS, OTTO HAYNES, JACK E. SCOTT SR., BRENDA WELBORN JOHNSON EBERNICKLE, CRAIG KING, SUE SHAW BALE, RESSIE MOORE, FRANCES COUCH BYERS, NORWOOD ‘JAY’ MCCULLOUGH

2012 AA Softball State Champions

2012 Softball State Champs

The Palmetto Mustangs Softball Team displays their state championship medals after winning the AA State Championship on Wednesday night against Dillon in the championship series. They defeated Dillon 1-0 in game two to capture the title. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)

Winners

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The 2012 State Champion Palmetto Mustangs hold their trophy in the air after after winning their first AA State Championship on Wednesday by defeating Dillon in two straight games. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)

Dives for catch

Palmetto’s Emma Ogburn dives for a foul ball during the second game of the AA Softball State Championships Wednesday night against Dillon. The Mustangs won their first state title by defeating Dillon in two straight games 1-0, 1-0. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)

Steals second

Palmetto’s Victoria Williams steals second base during the second game of the AA State Softball Championships against Dillon on Wednesday. The Mustangs clinched the championship by winning two straight games. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)

Palmetto High School now has an AA State Softball Championship. The Mustang Softball Team got down to business Wednesday evening in a showdown with the Dillon Wildcats at home and won Game 2 of the State Championship Series. Complete story

Players react to victory

Palmetto pitcher Tabitha Allen, center, hugs Tiffany Henderson as assistant coach Valerie Holster joins in the celebration after defeating Dillon in two straight games to capture the 2012 AA State Softball Championship. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com) Palmetto High School now has an AA State Softball Championship. The Mustang Softball Team got down to business Wednesday evening in a showdown with the Dillon Wildcats at home and won Game 2 of the State Championship Series.

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