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SPORTS

Patriots have a dominating week

First Byline: 
Mary Elizabeth Johns

ESTILL - The Patrick Henry Patriots had their work cut out for them this week, with a stack of three region games to begin conference play.
Their response? They won them all.
Their week started at Andrew Jackson Academy on Tuesday.
"We played real well defensively in the first half," Coach Belinda McCoy said.
The Patriots outscored the Confederates 18-4 in the first period, and 15-9 in the second. A score of 33-13 at the half is solid defense by any standard.


OPINION

Grumpy grizzlies and other natural wonders

First Byline: 
Michael M. DeWitt Jr.

This has been a long time coming. I've waited nine long months to share this info with you: Pregnant women are grumpy creatures.
This is shocking news, I know, and I would have told you sooner had I not had one living in my very home and was afraid for my personal safety.


COMMUNITY

‘Keeping the Dream Alive’ at MLK parade

First Byline: 
Michael M. DeWitt Jr.

Hampton County has not forgotten slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream - and another generation of his dreamers - will march along U.S. Highway 278 from Varnville to Hampton on Sunday afternoon like it has for over two decades.
Hampton County's 2012 MLK Parade will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday.
"This is our 25th anniversary parade and we want to encourage everyone to come out and participate," parade coordinator Gloria Hudson said. "We are looking forward to a large crowd."


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