GOP holds a candidate forum

Posted onAuthorLynda Kinsey

Candidates at the forum: County commissioner Mike Kemp, school board candidate June Davis, candidate for superintendent of schools Rick Myhre, school board candidates Angie Nichols and Camden Smit, county commission candidate Valerie Russell, superintendent candidate Matt Payne, school board member Josh Brown, and property appraiser candidate Donnie Sparkman. Sheriff Jared Miller had to leave before the photo was taken.
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Ed Brimner withdraws his candidacy

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN Editor

Wakulla County Property Appraiser Ed Brimner announced in a press release on Friday morning that he was withdrawing his candidacy for re-election.

Brimner said in the press release that it was “personal reasons.” In a brief phone interview with the Sun, he acknowledged an incident with a county human resources employee in which he was “exceedingly rude” in front of his whole staff.

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Third political forum

Posted onAuthorLegion Taylor

County commission candidates Mike Kemp, Valerie Russell share views

County commission candidates Mike Kemp and Valerie Russell at last week’s forum.

Story & Photos By
LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

The Wakulla Sun’s final candidate forum for this political season was supposed to be held at the public library on Tuesday evening, but a midafternoon storm caused a tree to fall near the library taking down powerlines and caused the library to close.

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Backpack giveaway held

Posted onAuthorGerald BrownLeave a comment

Be A Hero to Our Heroes held it annual backpack giveaways throughout the county – with events in St. Marks, Panacea and Sopchoppy – culminating with last Saturday’s big giveaway in Crawfordville at the Wakulla Community Center. In addition to backpacks full of school supplies, there were all kinds of free things – including clothes and haircuts, even sports physicals. There was also information and displays on the importance of clean teeth. (Photos by Gerald Brown)
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2024-2025 SCHOOL BUS ROUTES

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

Transportation Department & Bus Routes

The goal of the Transportation Department is to provide safe, efficient student transportation to and from school and school-related activities. 
All buses are equipped with air-conditioning, a two-way radio and monitored with video cameras.
On ALL early release dates, expect your children to arrive home approximately 2 hours early if riding the school bus.
Please read the WCSB Bus Safety Rules and Parent Tips
Transportation Dept Contacts: Bus Garage Phone: (850) 926-7550
Faith Tabares – Routing Secretary or Pat Jones – Transportation Director Bus route information will be available at all of the school centers during open house.

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