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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.
From serious to fun, area events are being held this week to celebrate Easter. Decorating and hunting eggs is a popular activity associated with the season. The Greater Williamston Business Association held their annual GWBA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday in Williamston’s Mineral Spring Park. Approximately 250 including parents and children attended the event. According to the gospels, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion and his resurrection is celebrated on Easter Sunday.
Members of The Greater Williamston Business Association (GWBA) met Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Fiesta Restaurant in Williamston.
President John Thomason (Citizens Insuarance) reported that all but three businesses that were paid members last year have paid their dues for 2012.
Thomason said the GWBA annual Easter Egg Hunt event will be held Saturday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Williamston’s Mineral Spring Park.
The February meeting of the Greater Williamston Business Association (GWBA) will be held Tuesday Feb. 21st at Fiesta. They will make plans for the Easter Egg Hunt which will be held on March 31. All area business representatives are invited to attend.
The Greater Williamston Business Association is comprised of local businesses who have joined together to promote the greater Williamston area.
They sponsor or co-sponsor an annual Annual Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th event, GWBA golf tournament, Boo in the Park and participate in the annual Christmas Park.
