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By Stan Welch
Sheriff John Skipper and his opponent for that office, Creed Hashe, faced off at a debate hosted by the White Plains Community Crime Watch Thursday.
The exchange of views was civil and professional, as befits both men’s extensive law enforcement careers; but distinct philosophical differences about law enforcement were obvious.
Spearman Elementary held their annual Spring Fling on Friday, April 20. The event included lots of fun and food and activites that were enjoyed by all ages. Pictured – Lexi Sullivan enjoyed Mrs. Bartz face painting her nose.
By Stan Welch
The Big Creek Water District will begin replacing more than 24 miles of old water lines in the coming weeks, according to general manager Chuck Cortez. Cortez told The Journal that 128,000 feet of line, originally installed in the late Sixties and early Seventies will be replaced over the next several months. The old line, comprised of PVC pipe, will be replaced by iron pipe, which Cortez says should have a life of seventy to eighty years. “Hopefully, we won’t have to do this again anytime soon.”
Hannah Barfield, Miss Spartanburg recently visited the students in the GoalPOST after school program at Spearman Elementary School in Piedmont. Miss Barfield read a book to the students, answered questions, and autographed pictures for each child.
By Stan Welch
Under Anderson County’s redistricting plans, which were recently approved by the United States Department of Justice, the White Plains precinct, which had traditionally been in the Sixth District, will be a split precinct. Under the approved plan, White Plains voters in the area bounded by Highways 8, 29, and I-85 will now vote in District Seven, which also includes Pelzer, West Pelzer and Williamston, as it has in the past.
Some voters in Anderson County will not vote at their normal polling places during the January 21st Republican Presidential Primary due to combined precincts. A partial list of normal and combined precincts for The Journal reading area is as follows:
Combined Honea Path Barker’s Creek-McAdams and Chiquola Mill precincts will vote at Honea Path Middle School, 107 Brock Ave, Honea Path.
