The Weekly Observer

Hemingway, S.C. - Reporting local news events of Florence, Williamsburg and Georgetown Counties. Offering editorial commentary to encourage thoughtful debate.

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He is accused of collecting $100 fees for a Clemson University pesticide applicator course from 14 people and converting those funds for his own personal use. https://t.co/0JK0drgWqu

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Williamsburg County Supervisor Tiffany Wright said one of the county’s departments is under an internal investigation for an alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standard Act. The complaint included unpaid work hours for employees. https://t.co/plhwjJhVir

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The fee would be paid by county residents and would be applicable on all vehicles in Williamsburg County to fund emergency medical services, rescue squad service, fire protection services and other department or services relating to protection of... https://t.co/1VwRGhIyjp

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Two administration changes have been announced in Florence County School District Five. https://t.co/55Swo0KV6W

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Johnsonville residents rejected a proposal Tuesday to reduce the number of members on the city council. https://t.co/UL6g4xwj7y

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At Monday’s board meeting, the board approved the third reading and adoption of the 2019-20 proposed general fund budget. The budget’s total is $10,013,330. https://t.co/STKIwaOSN9

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Johnsonville residents will vote Tuesday on whether they want to see the number of seats on the council change from six to four. https://t.co/5THO5osG8T

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State Sen. Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. has killed an amendment that would have forced three Florence County school districts to consolidate. https://t.co/SZB3KCrHpl

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Carnival rides, dancing contests, beauty queens, vendors and entertainment top the lineup for the town of Hemingway’s 31st annual S.C. BBQ Shag Festival, set for Thursday through Saturday. https://t.co/5QT7dtOQZs

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Attending the Boys & Girls Club has impacted Williams in a couple different ways, she said. https://t.co/vk3JnkXvQj

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LATE WEDNESDAY PREP ROUNDUP: Williamsburg Academy baseball blanks Carolina Academy https://t.co/GjU2Nyq10P

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The Johnsonville City Council passed a resolution Tuesday that will allow residents to vote on whether they want to see the number of council seats changed from six to four. https://t.co/CT9cScmMsN

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The agenda includes a discussion about vacant mayor and council seats. https://t.co/UXFngVm43D

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The 6 a.m. crash happened when the driver of an east-bound Jeep SUV tried to pass a commercial vehicle, ran into the side of the vehicle they were passing and then hit a west-bound SUV, said Cpl. Sonny Collins, South Carolina Highway Patrol. https://t.co/NhcZ2Ghbxu

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Four Johnsonville students recognized as Junior Scholars. https://t.co/CujwTrGLXP

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The foundation is offering four scholarships, each with a unique focus, to Pee Dee graduating seniors with a deadline of 5 p.m. Monday, April 1. https://t.co/v4zYFIE2wR

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A fish story with history: shad the focus of inaugural event. https://t.co/078l1X4hNA

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Johnsonville’s Tuten, Dillon’s Callahan among NGU trio to play for RedWolves https://t.co/1cCaw7WqFq

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Johnsonville scored two runs in the third inning and never looked back to beat defending Class 2A state champion Latta 6-1 Tuesday night. https://t.co/TFG57g5N9D

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GALLERY: Latta's baseball team hosted Johnsonville on Tuesday night. The Flashes won 6-1. https://t.co/6teeGNCQnr