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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 »

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

May 16, 2012   The Journal
Evelyn "Eckie" Jordan with the plaque and Blue Jacket present to inductees in the SC Hall of Fame Monday.

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 state’s highest athletic honor was AAU and Pelzer basketball legend Evelyn “Eckie” Jordan. Jordan, who now resides in Williamston, was born and raised in Pelzer where she honed her basketball skills in the Pelzer gym. Those skills led to three national championships, a gold medal and Hall of Fame recognition in two states.

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Terry Filippo named College Board AP Reader

May 16, 2012   The Journal

Terry W. Filippo, English Teacher at Wren High School was selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in English Language. Each June, AP teachers and college faculty members from around the world gather in the United States to evaluate and score the free-response sections of the AP Exams. AP Readers are high school and college educators who represent many of the finest academic institutions in the world.

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Town foots bill for water line replacement, Town Hall repairs

May 16, 2012   The Journal

By Stan Welch – The West Pelzer Town Council hauled out the checkbook Monday night, paying an emergency water repair bill, to the tune of nearly $20,000 as well as purchasing a new computer for the Clerk’s office and repairing the ceiling in the Town Hall. The repair, involving 14 feet of water line, restored service to six houses in an area on Ponderosa Road. The houses had lost virtually all water pressure, according to Mayor Paxton. “It would take them hours to fill a bathtub. These folks were suffering, and the repairs simply had to be made.”

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Barbecue cookoff and festival starts Friday

May 16, 2012   The Journal

The Pig in the Park Barbecue Cookoff will be held May 18 and 19 in Williamston’s Mineral Spring Park. Activites will begin on Friday at 12 noon with barbecue and food sales, craft vendors, children’s play area and live entertainment by Barnyard on a Freight Train singing country music.

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Candidates, voters ready for primaries – Tuesday June 12

May 16, 2012   The Journal

By Stan Welch – In the upcoming Republican primaries on June 12, the winners will face no Democratic opposition in November in the majority of the cases. The only Democrats running against Republicans are Brian Ryan B. Doyle and Cason Gaither, who will run in their primary to see who takes on Republican incumbent U.S.Congressman Jeff Duncan.

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GWBA makes donation to ROTC

May 16, 2012   The Journal

 

The Greater Williamston Business Association donated $2130 to the Palmetto High Air Force Junior ROTC to help Cadet members participate in the Southeast Region AFJROTC Cadet Officer Leadership School at Mercer University in June. Palmetto AFJROTC Cadet Cory Taylor (left) accepts a check from GWBA President John Thomason.

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Williamston Police Report

May 16, 2012   The Journal

Williamston Police officers investigated the following incidents: May 11 – Brenda Gail Howard, 51, 113 Mattison Dr., Williamston was arrested for public disorderly conduct after a blue Toyota was observed at a traffic safety checkpoint at the intersection of Cherokee Rd., and Ida Tucker. Capt. E. S. Russell, Lt. T. A. Striss investigated.

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Anderson County Sheriff’s Report

May 16, 2012   The Journal

Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated the following incidents: EASLEY – May 13- J.D. Sparkman responded to 134 Pine Rd. where Jason Fulbright reported that his girl friend, Tina Boswell, WF, 5’4″, 200 pounds, had become angry at him and thrown some of his household items into the yard, damaging them. Sparkman found Boswell in the back yard in her truck with the music playing very loud and with a strong smell of alcohol about her. In his attempts to question her, she continued yelling and cursing loudly. When he attempted to place her in custody, she resisted, striking and shoving him in the process. He used his taser to gain control and she was arrested on charges of malicious damage to property, assault and battery and resisting arrest.

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County Council members vary opinions on variety of issues

May 16, 2012   The Journal

By Stan Welch – The Anderson County Council gave first reading approval to the proposed budget for FY 2012-2013 Monday night, amid promises of amendments and changes before final approval. The meeting was marked by a growing friction between District Two Councilwoman Gracie Floyd and the rest of Council, particularly District One Councilman Francis Crowder.

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Palmetto to host Dillion in Game 2 of AA Softball State Championship

May 15, 2012   The Journal
Tabitha Allen throws out a runner at first base as Victoria Williams looks on. (Photo by Mike Gowan)
Palmetto’s Lady Mustangs are just one win away from a State 2-A Softball Championship. That victory could come Wednesday evening, as they host Dillon in the second game in their best-of-three title series. The game will be played at 6 p.m. on the Mustang’s home field. Should the Lady Wildcats even the series at a game apiece, the third and deciding game would be played at a neutral site on Friday.

The Lady Mustangs got a strong defensive effort and a timely offensive charge on Monday, as they went down to Dillon and pulled out a 1-0 decision in eight innings.They turned three double plays, including two at the plate, and got another solid mound performance from Tabitha Allen.

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