The Kingstree News

The News covers the town of Kingstree and Williamsburg County, South Carolina. We are dedicated to providing a quality product that informs our readers.

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Shontell Denise Mention, 38, of Kingstree died over the weekend in a single car accident. South Carolina Highway Patrol reports, the 2003 GMC Sedan Mention was driving was traveling west on US 521 near Nice Ave. when the car ran off of the road and … https://t.co/hiP2KJWYEY

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According to Williamsburg County Fire Department, Thursday afternoon at 5:41pm a Williamsburg County firefighter was responding to a motor vehicle versus pedestrian incident on US Highway 521 near Spring Gully Baptist Church when the firefighter's v… https://t.co/93EtI8IruF

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The Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for The Select on Thursday, October 25. The new seafood focused restaurant owned by Veronica Cyrus, is located at 215 Thurgood Marshall Highway in Kingstree. https://t.co/7rWVuvVbhD

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At the October 17 Williamsburg County Council meeting, financial statement auditor, and managing member of Gary Bailey of Love, Bailey and Associates, appeared before councilmembers and attendees via telecom to report on the status of the June 30, 2… https://t.co/w2WEDVWxsM

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When Connie Dozier opened her bakery in 2006, there wasn’t another bakery around for 45 miles. “You had to go to Florence or Sumter,” she says. She started out making cakes, but soon added a deli and ice cream to fill needs for the community. Today … https://t.co/qvE73cXzTj

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A burglary took place at Williamsburg Pharmacy located at 411 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Kingstree, around 3:42 a.m. Monday morning, October 23. Six suspects wearing masks and gloves were recorded on video surveillance using a potted plant to break … https://t.co/HJUqvHv7kQ

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William Jones started his career as the custodian of the Kingstree Post Office on October 13, 1973. During his 50 years at the post office he has seen collection boxes around the City of Kingstree reduced from 33 to five, and has watched the switch … https://t.co/dnkEQyp2Zz

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Democrat Paul McKnight has won the Special Election Primary in the run to fill the Williamsburg County Council District #5 seat vacated by Sulondia Hammond. https://t.co/4m9jJNHPvf

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Jeremiah Dashawn Pressley, 19, of Timmonsville, has been arrested for Kidnapping, Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, and Possession of a Firearm during a Violent Crime. https://t.co/m9Uj3s7C6s

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On October 17, 2023, Deputies with the Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting threat at Hemingway High School and M. B. Lee Middle School, Hemingway, SC. Upon arrival, Deputies accessed the school and determined that t… https://t.co/5Z97RnEzb8

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On October 14, 2023, Deputies with the Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office responded to Harry’s Express located at 95 N. Williamsburg County Highway, in the Kingstree area of Williamsburg County, in reference to a burglary. https://t.co/8zVcvlxIfU

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On October 6, the Town of Lane held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the new Lane Town Hall at 340 S. Lane Highway and the completion of Phase 2 of the Town of Lane sewer project. https://t.co/6U33wj3CJs

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Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office released the names of the two individuals killed in a deadly crash on Sunday morning, October 15 at 5:30 a.m. Passenger, Jamari Scott, 20, of Kingstree and the driver, Kylan Cooper, 24, of Lake City, both passed … https://t.co/WfjnHKNc2h

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HEMINGWAY, S.C. – The collaborative efforts of the U.S. Navy Region Southeast On-Scene Coordinator team, in partnership with Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, has successfully concluded aircraft recovery and environment… https://t.co/P1veZlk92Y

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Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating sexual assault allegations involving a Kingstree High School employee and minors. The Sheriff’s office responded to the inappropriate behavior complaint on September 28. South Carolina Law Enforc… https://t.co/X9VAw5GGTw

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Williamsburg Academy defended their 18-game winning streak with a 26-13 victory over Beaufort Academy on October 6th. It was an away game, a long drive well worth the game that was to follow. https://t.co/zpjxPXVg5m

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On Saturday, October 7, Daniel Brock, 62, of Sumter, was attending the Alumni Festival for the former C.E. Murray High School when he was shot on the sidewalk of C.E. Murray Boulevard in Greeleyville, according to Greeleyville Police Chief Marc Whit… https://t.co/1PIsrXxl5l

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On Monday, October 9, Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call at the Corner County Store on County Line Road in the Andrews area of Williamsburg County. Store owners reported they were assaulted by two masked males while a … https://t.co/CfW6GKOiq8

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Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged four people in connection with a burglary and murder at a residence on Chair Road in Hemingway on September 10 around 1:29am. https://t.co/oAyZk2kOfE

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The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released the 2023 SC School Report Cards on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Statewide, all elementary, middle, and high schools receive an overall rating based on criteria from the SCDE accountability sys… https://t.co/PNiHXQFY7l