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If you had not noticed, the Red Bank area has seen a marked increase in crime, drug use, and homelessness in recent years. A group of residents has organized to raise awareness of these issues and work toward solutions. There will be a community meeting about these topics May 13 at Life Springs Worship Center across from White Knoll High School. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend. Representatives from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and local elected representatives will be there to speak and answer questions.

St. James Lutheran on South Lake Drive is hosting a Community Yard Sale May 11 with local folks selling stuff, vendors offering products, and a food truck on site. The sale opens at 8 am and goes until 1 pm. St. James is at 1358 South Lake Drive, Call (803)359-2122 for information.

Red Bank United Methodist Church holds a Food Truck Rodeo May 11, 11 am-2 pm.Trucks include Doggy Bagz, By the Fire Pizza and Spuddering Around, with baked goods from the youth group also for sale. This is a fundraiser for the youth mission trip this summer. Red Bank UMC is at 2909 Old Barnwell Road at South Lake Drive. Call 359-4031 for information.

Thanks to the board

of Lexington School District One for honoring the request of the White Knoll High School Athletic Department and Booster Club by naming the hitting facility at WKHS after the late Brett Williams. The Timberwolves baseball player passed away in January 2017 at the start of his sophomore baseball season. Ranked as the number one sophomore by SC Diamond Prospects, Williams had committed to play for USC just weeks before his passing. With this honor, his name will be remembered at White Knoll for many years to come.

Happy anniversary this week to John and Janet Powell.

Happy Birthday to Gail Faircloth, Lewis Boatwright, Rose Sease, Scott Brewer, Bobby Shaw, Carla Gable, Colene Hook, Chandler Chapman, Mike Faircloth, Ashley Berry, Wally Harsey, Sonny Roland, Breanna Booth, Gavin Huffines, and Garry Ash.