Bill Seymour, South County Life Journalist Profile

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Ahead of annual holiday, local moms weigh in on what being a mother means

6 days ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

This Mother’s Day, many across the country are reflecting on the world their children will live in —and the values, traumas and promises of an American Dream they can capture. From global unrest to the personal turbulence of modern life, mothers of all ages ask that time-held question about what the future holds for their kids, no matter the age, and they answer in the language of love — as they have done for decades. While worries abound, so does a quiet courage.
About South County: Local choruses a great way to be heard

6 days ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

Let their voices ring out. While it might not be as popular as new-fangled pickleball, singing in a chorus is a wonderful tradition for keeping alive this activity started in 1786 with the Stoughton Musical Society, founded in Stoughton, Massachusetts and thought to be the oldest continuing choral society in the U.S.A group of 25 men led by music educator and singing master William Billings, one of America’s first composers, founded the group.
Area fisherman critical of proposed boat tax

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

Point Judith Yacht Club Commodore Carin Salonia wants a proposed boat tax torpedoed, capsized, and sunk as a tidal wave of opposition is also heard from residents and small-business owners.
Thomas admits he ‘was wrong’ to conduct fat tests

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

Former high school coach Aaron Thomas called it “wrong” in testimony this week to have conducted so-called naked fat tests for 28 years on school athletes and said doing it was an “old habit” that prevented him from stopping when school officials banned it. “I do acknowledge that it was wrong. There was no question about it,” he said under questioning on the witness stand by John Calcagni III, one of his lawyers.
After long delay, deadline to switch to REAL ID has arrived

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Yes, it’s a REAL ID, perhaps almost identical to your current driver’s license or identity card —but with a small gold star that may soon make a REAL difference on where you can and can’t go. That star in the upper right corner is what federal officials are using to prove your identity has been checked against authentic documents or your U.S. government-verified and issued passport for identity. In essence, it’s about proving you are who you say you are.
SK officials discuss suitable locations for low-income housing

1 week ago | ricentral.com | Bill Seymour

The former Wakefield Elementary School could see new life as an apartment building with space possibly set aside for retail or other kinds of commercial tenants, according to a recent presentation. A couple of design options were presented last week to the Town Council, but officials sent consultants back to the drawing board for more information about costs.
Town breaks ground on new EMS facility

1 week ago | ricentral.com | Bill Seymour

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The town of South Kingstown’s new emergency medical services station is one step closer to reality after a groundbreaking event last week celebrating the start of construction of a building meant to provide stronger, wider, and more comprehensive critical services to the town.
NK Community Chorus set to celebrate 40 years this weekend

1 week ago | ricentral.com | Bill Seymour

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Andria Morenzi put it simply: “We’re so excited to be celebrating 40 years of choral singing in NK!”When the curtain rises at North Kingstown High School Saturday night at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., the North Kingstown Community Chorus (NKCC) will step onto the stage not just as any ensemble, but as a living testament to four decades of harmonious collaboration.
School officials back three-story plan for new middle school

1 week ago | ricentral.com | Bill Seymour

A leaner, taller, and greener Wickford Middle School is now a step closer to reality after a school building subcommittee vote recently backed a three-story building for grades six through eight, a move that might preclude any major redistricting, according to some officials. The committee met last week, and with state officials’ warnings for tighter cost controls looming in the background, they agreed upon a proposal that reduced the middle school cost from $77 million to $68.9 million.
About South County: ‘Earthworks’ is a reminder of what a community can create

1 week ago | independentri.com | Bill Seymour

It’s always important to recognize creativity in our communities’ arts endeavors. Recognition goes beyond simply to devotees and participants in arts organizations, but also to appreciation by the entire community for the good fortune to have the experience and opportunity to admire and create unique representations of what our minds envision.