AROUND BATESBURGLEESVILLE

Batesburg-Leesville High School Principal Sonya Bryant awarded the first-ever “Heart of the Panther” statue to graduating senior Hallie Keisler at the school’s commencement. The “Heart of the Panther” award, which was voted on by staff members, is presented to the senior student who demonstrates a love of B-L High School and possesses the character traits of loyalty, honesty, and courage.

The Town of Batesburg-Leesville is spraying for mosquitoes this summer. Spraying begins June 5 and will continue periodically throughout the season. Contact Town Hall to receive spray notifications

The Town recently held a forum for candidates running in the June 12 primary. The event was a huge success and sparked a lot of interest in the upcoming election.

34 students from B-L Primary School were recently honored for displaying the character trait of “Citizenship” during the month of May. Congratulations to Mari-ah Wright, Ryker Cum-bee, Riley Whittle, Alana Krehl, Elijah Yorio, Mia Flores Gonzales, Khennedi Langford, Malachi Brunson, Kimberley Payano, Millie Campbell, Gabby Hamilton, Audrey Tharp, Maci Shealy, Kayla Hernandez, Heath Pierce, Katherine Payano, Nathaniel Brazell, Messiah Haltiwanger, River Shore, Tyrese Holmes, Ethan Lucas, Katelyn Classen, Aerabella Gulledge, Ella Dawkins, Tremayne Holmes, Luke Simmons, Logan Brown, Khloe Abney, Allen Sigler, Paris Staley, Manuel Perez-Monarca, Kassidy Johnson, Catelyn Garvin and Tripp Langford.