MLK Celebration Sparks Memories

1/24/2012 by Marina D’souza

Citizens gathered at the Williamsburg County Courthouse to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate MLK day. The event was sponsored by Williamsburg County Branch of the NAACP and Vital Aging of Williamsburg County and included a para ... [Read More]

Energy Saver Program launched

1/19/2012 by Michaele Duke

Representatives with Progress Energy were delighted to see such a large turnout for their Neighborhood Energy Saver Program kickoff event held January 4, at W.M. Anderson Primary School. The program provides energy-efficient improvements in the homes ... [Read More]

Dr. Mary Williams Appointed Panther STEPS Director at Claflin University

1/19/2012

Recently appointed Claflin University Panthers STEPS Director Dr. Mary Williams has quite a large family which includes a total of nine brothers and sisters for starters.  Unfortunately for her, an overwhelming majority of her family reside in S ... [Read More]

Restaurant opens

1/9/2012 by Michaele Duke

Senator Yancey McGill, Kingstree Mayor Ricky Burrows, Williamsburg County Sheriff Michael Johnson, industry representatives, and others celebrated the January 3, grand opening of Mr. Hibachi Steak House. The Japanese restaurant features Hibachi style ... [Read More]

Council members take office

1/9/2012 by Michaele Duke

Kingstree Town Council’s first meeting of the New Year began with a swearing in ceremony. Kingstree Town Council Chamber was filled with family, friends, and supporters that included staff of the Kingstree Fire Department, Recreation Department ... [Read More]

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Doves at dawn and bullets before brunch

1/24/2012 by Michaele Duke · 0 Comment(s)

Saturday, January 14, was the last day of dove season.  The day before the last day of dove season I was sadly preparing to put my one-ounce loads to bed. I struggled with this mission; deliberately avoiding the ritual because it was the twelfth ...

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The solution to resolutions

1/19/2012 by Michaele Duke · 0 Comment(s)

I’ve waited a couple of weeks before mentioning New Year resolutions. Personally I don’t care to make resolutions because I always fail miserably. Why would I set myself up to fail? There’s enough failing going on in this country &n ...

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A recipe for success

1/9/2012 by Leslee Spivey · 2 Comment(s)

Christmas was wonderful but after a month of celebrating with family and friends, Bunny and I were ready for a relaxing New Years Eve at the beach.  Saturday morning after a quiet breakfast we loaded the car and headed for our home away from hom ...

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I met Frannie today

1/4/2012 by Michaele Duke · 2 Comment(s)

I met Frannie today. Frannie is a homeless lady who shows up around Kingstree from time to time. I’m not certain why Frannie is homeless but I do know that she taught me a lot in the hour I spent with her. The 60+ year old had positioned herse ...

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The Gift of Giving

12/28/2011 by Leslee Spivey · 1 Comment(s)

    The week before Christmas was busy with last minute shopping, Christmas Programs, and parties.  It was a wonderful time of giving, sharing, and experiencing the true meaning of Christmas. One evening my parents and I traveled ...