Wren High School students dance and enjoy fellowship at their 2013 Prom Saturday night. The event was held at the Anderson Civic Center. The theme of this year’s event was Safari. A great time was had by students and faculty alike. (Photo by David Rogers)
Decorated competitor
Lamar Marshall brought his “Smoke Shack BBQ” all the way from Columbus, Ohio to compete in the 4th Annual Pig in the Park barbecue cook-off. The proceeds of this event will benefit local charities. The event will be going on Friday and Saturday with music, vendors, kids inflatables and barbecue, with 24 competitors in the cookoff. (Photo by Michael Lollis)
Grilling for Pig in the Park
Ken Scales of Smokin’ Grill from Williamston prepares barbecue to sell on Friday during the Pig in the Park Barbecue Festival and Cookoff. The event runs from noon – 9 p.m. on Friday and with judging for the competition on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Wrist bands will be available for $10 all-you-can-eat samples of the competitors barbecue. Presentation of awards will be at 1 p.m. Food, entertainment and vendors will ongoing both days.
PHS students experience high tech simulator
Palmetto High School Students Robyn Brooks, left, David Lafferty, center, and Briana Murphy, play a HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) simulator on iPads belonging to the United States Air Force Recruiting Office out of Anderson during a demonstration at Palmetto High School on Thursday. The U.S. Air Force brought the display to Palmetto to showcase the opportunities the military has for graduates. (Photo by Michael Lollis)
Two vehicle accident – Wednesday
Emergency personnel from Williamston EMS and fire department work at the scene of a two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Academy Street and Academy Drive. Williamston police department investigated. (Photo by David Rogers)
USPS food collection
James Morrison, James Jenkins and Floyd Hill of Anderson Interfaith Ministries load buggies of food collected by the Williamston Post Office onto a truck. The local USPS location collected eleven buggies of food items from their postal customers in the Williamston area. The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) sponsors the annual food drive to combat hunger. (Journal photo)
Change in traffic law corrects unintended consequences
By Stan Welch
During their regular meeting Monday, West Pelzer Town Council approved changes in the wording of a traffic law because of unintended consequences and established guidelines for public comments during meetings.
The traffic law, dealing with what was called careless operation of a motor vehicle, was intended to allow an alternative to imposing points on a motorist.
Pelzer budget includes fee increases
By David Meade
Pelzer Town Council unanimously approved first reading on their 2013-14 budget and final reading on a new hospitality tax. The two percent hospitality tax will be added to prepared food and beverages sold in the town and can only be used for recreation, tourism and promotion expenses.
The $958,721 budget includes changes in water and sewer and other fees that will bring in additional revenues for the town.
