WISK / WDEC
"Local News"
Tuesday
January 31st, 2012
Organizers
of a community meeting to discuss the recent school board decisions were
surprised at last night’s turnout. The cafeteria was full and extra chairs were
brought in, which was a good thing. The meeting was for taxpayers to get their
chance of asking Board members and the Superintendent their questions and
actually hearing their responses. Unfortunately, only 3 Board members—Mike Busman,
Meda Krenson and Mike Mock were the only ones in attendance along with Dr. Roy
Brooks. 2 of the missing 6 had replied they had conflicts and the others did
not respond to the request. The questions ranged from attorneys to school
closings along with a few personal comments thrown in. One question was asked
about any violations by Board members and what could be done. The response was
only a guess but that it should be reported to the District Attorney’s office
only to have DA Plez Hardin in attendance and he responded. He said that
allegations had come to his office and that an investigation was ongoing. He said
nothing criminal had been reported but assured those in attendance that the
investigation into all the allegations would continue. There were maps on hand
to show existing school board districts, proposed districts and
Today is the deadline to purchase NAP
Insurance. Non-insured Assistance Program Insurance (NAP) covers crops for
which a multi-peril crop insurance is unavailable. The cost will be $250 per
crop or $750 for all crops in a county. Producers must purchase insurance for
both the spring and fall plantings by today’s deadline. There are no late-filed
provisions. Contact the Sumter/Schley FSA Office for any last minute questions.
A
cotton production meeting will be held at
Officers responded to an animal case
yesterday morning on
Thefts were reported yesterday at
Officers along with the Coroner’s
office went to Lot
After a traffic stop was conducted on
A criminal trespass complaint was
made at
A counterfeit bill was turned over to
police at
Markel Antoine James was arrested for
fire on private lots for an illegal burn at
A burglary was investigated last
night at
Officers issued quite a few traffic
citations yesterday mainly for speeding.
There
was only 1 reported accident yesterday in the City with no injuries.
The delay in redistricting has
qualifying up in the air. 5 school board members are up for re-election this
year. Unless something is done real quick it appears that the qualifying will
have to be done based on the 9 school district seats. Those up for reelection
include Carolyn Whitehead, Willa Fitzpatrick, Mike Mock, Meda Krenson and
Michael Lewis. Qualifying is supposed to begin at