On November 25, 2015, Micheala Duke with the Kingstree News shared with local readers that an event commemorating Dr. King’s visit to Kingstree was in the works. Williamsburg County Supervisor Stanley Pasley announced during a November 17, Williamsburg County Council meeting the making of a near equally historic event. Fifty years to the day, the county will celebrate and commemorate King’s visit to Kingstree. Helping in the endeavor are the Historical Society under the leadership of Attorney Billy Jenkinson and Cassandra Williams Rush who will work in partnership to bring the event together. Read full article.
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