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Spring Water Beauty Pageant winners

May 09, 2012   The Journal
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Winners in the Williamston Spring Water Beauty Pageant held May 5 at the Municipal Center are from left (front): Whitley Brooks, Teenie Miss Princess; Madyson Brooks, Petite Mini Miss; Cheyenne Paige Brown, Miniature Miss; Katie Hollingworth, Petite Miss; Abigail Wells Simmons, Mini Miss; Brailyn Wells Simmons, Miniature Miss Princess; James Braydon McDaniel, Prince; Mekenna Michelle Williams, Baby Miss Princess. Back row: Kylee Moody, Miss North Myrtle Beach Teen holding Caribeth Hollingsworth, Teenie Miss; Jordan Thurman, Young Miss; Megan Wilson, Miss Palmetto holding Jordan Jennings, Baby Prince.

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Walk for “Cure”

May 09, 2012   The Journal
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The word “CURE” is displayed in luminaries at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event held at Wren High School Friday night. (Photo by David Rogers)

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Ford going to Green Bay

May 02, 2012   The Journal
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Former Palmetto High, T. L. Hanna and Wake Forest tight end Cameron Ford was picked by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent Saturday. In an interview Monday, Ford said he watched the NFL draft all day on Saturday with his parents Doug and Melanie Ford and brothers, Tyler and Chase. When the draft ended, the pressure came. He said he wasn’t expecting to be drafted but thought he might have a chance as an undrafted free agent.

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Confiscated guns, drugs to be destroyed

May 02, 2012   The Journal
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Williamston Police Cheif Jay Grubbs looks over a variety of guns confiscated from persons arrested in the Town of Williamston. The department is in the process of clearing out guns and drugs that have been placed into evidence over several years.

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Cycle racing returns to downtown Anderson

May 02, 2012   The Journal
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Pro-cyclists from across the nation and world will race in Anderson this Saturday, May 5 as part of The USA CRIT Series Speed Week. The series includes 7 races held over 10 days starting with the Athens Twilight held this past Saturday and ending in Sandy Springs, Georgia May 6. The series offers $150,000 in prize money to the Men’s and Women’s Professional/Elite Teams.

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FWA concerts feature Colbie Caillat

April 27, 2012   The Journal
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Freedom Weekend Aloft (FWA) will return to Heritage Park in Simpsonville over Memorial Day weekend.  FWA is recognized for its signature hot air balloons and the four day concert series this year featuring Colbie Caillat (featured photo), Gavin DeGraw, Jake Owen, Eddie Money and more.

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Freedom Weekend Aloft brings balloons, fun back to Simpsonville

April 27, 2012   The Journal
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The 31st annual Freedom Weekend Aloft festival (FWA) will return to Heritage Park in Simpsonville over Memorial Day weekend. The festival will paint the Upstate’s skyline with multicolored hot air balloons May 25 – 28., thanks to a continued partnership with Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS). FWA is recognized for its signature hot air balloons and the four day concert series with previously announced concerts for 2012 including Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Jake Owen, Eddie Money and more.

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Investigate child’s death

April 24, 2012   The Journal
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Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown enters the house at 7 Ellison Street in Williamston Tuesday. Officials are investigating the death of a six- month- old female child at the home.

By Stan Welch

The Williamston Police Department and Anderson County Coroners office are investigating the death of a six month old female child, possibly occurring as the result of positional asphyxia.

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Father, daughter killed in accident

April 21, 2012   The Journal
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Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown works an accident scene where a father and daughter were killed Friday night. The father was driving west on Highway 8/81 when he apparently crossed the center line and was struck by another vehicle.

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Cooper recognized by State for industry recruitment efforts

April 20, 2012   The Journal
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Dan Cooper, of Parker Poe Consulting was recently honored by Gov. Nikki Haley and Secretary of Commerce, Bobby Hitt for being a strong leader in recruitment of industry in Anderson County. He has been an advocate for the existing industries and worked tirelessly to improve the county’s assets, state officials said. Cooper has assisted businesses and organizations in a number of education, infrastructure and workforce needs.

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