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Fork Shoals is currently accepting Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s soup labels, and old ink cartridges. These collections are exchanged for funds that support various programs at the school. Donation boxes are in the school bell tower.
Kani Garren, a fifth grade teacher at Fork Shoals School, Jessica Austin, a fourth grade teacher at Buena Vista Elementary; Kelly Hunt, a fourth grade teacher at Brook Glenn Elementary were selected to participate in the 2012 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in New Jersey in July.
Kani Garren, a fifth grade teacher at Fork Shoals School, Jessica Austin, a fourth grade teacher at Buena Vista Elementary; Kelly Hunt, a fourth grade teacher at Brook Glenn Elementary were selected to participate in the 2012 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in New Jersey in July.
Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Wes Porter with the National Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth.
The Wes Porter Team is now one of the top Allstate agencies in the nation in auto, property, commercial, power sports insurance and financial services sales.
With his team, Porter is dedicated to helping customers meet their protection and retirement needs while managing a successful small business.
“It’s a tremendous honor to earn National Conference recognition,” said Porter. “My agency’s commitment is to serve customers and the Piedmont community.”
The Wes Porter Team is located in Piedmont, and can be reached at (864) 277-4045, or via email at wesporter@allstate.com.
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.
The 12th Annual Antique Tractor and Talent Show will be held at Fork Shoals Elementary School this Saturday, April 28th beginning at 7 a.m.
Fork Shoals Elementary School is currently accepting Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s soup labels, and old ink cartridges. These collections are exchanged for funds that support various programs at the school. Donation boxes are in the school bell tower.
ARRC President Terry Creamer (left) recently presented a plaque to Richard Cothran to mark his 60 years of Ruritan service with the Augusta Road Ruritan Club. 60 years of serviceSixty years ago, Augusta Road Ruritan Club (ARRC) members were enlisting members to build a civic club that would serve the needs of the Highway 25 corridor in southern Greenville County. They built a successful Club, but only one charter member remains alive today – O.R. “Richard” Cothran.
The Wildcat Players of Woodmont High will present Grease April 19-29. Show times will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission will $7 at the door.
Pete’s Family Restaurant of West Pelzer will be relocating to a new building at 9196 Augusta Rd. (Hwy. 25) Pelzer.
In addition to their menu classics, the new location will offer new features including separate dining areas for smoking and nonsmoking customers, free WiFi, larger restrooms and handicap accessibility.
