South County Independent

Independent Newspapers is a self-sufficient publisher based in Washington County, Rhode Island. They produce a weekly newspaper called The Independent and a magazine titled South County Life. The company was established in 1997 by experienced newspaper publisher Frederick J. Wilson III, who aimed to create a weekly publication free from corporate influence. Although Wilson is no longer part of the organization, it was subsequently acquired by Edward A. Sherman Publishing Company, the same group behind The Newport Daily News. Independent Newspapers collaborates with The Newport Daily News to share advertising resources.

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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.
Bryant University helps NK girl’s love of turtles come to life

6 days ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A North Kingstown girl was recently inspired to “just keep swimming” when she was surprised with her own little undersea getaway spot courtesy of Bryant University. Eve McCarthy, 7, who’s battling an undisclosed serious illness, loves the laidback and adventurous sea turtles in the movie Finding Nemo. And now, she has her own turtle-themed playhouse to flaunt that love, complete with a separate doghouse for her cute little pup named Abby.
Narragansett Council plans to hold workshops on plans to change ordinances

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The Narragansett Town Council appears to have extended an olive branch to both the town planning board and residents who have been in vocal opposition for months due to their proposed zoning changes. On Monday night, the council officially opened a public hearing to discuss possibly making changes to 14 amendments of the zoning ordinance.
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.
State, local officials break ground on Route 4 project decades overdue

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

State leaders kicked off another project Monday morning to further streamline transportation to Quonset. But unlike others, this one is more than half-a-century overdue. The hope is that by 2028, folks traveling on I-95 North will have a dedicated exit ramp that directly connects to Route 4, which would mirror the current Exit 24B on I-95 South.
Baseball: Vellone, Wokoske spark Rebels in win over Sentinels

1 week ago | independentri.com | Ellis Santoro

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Tied with Smithfield in the fifth inning at Old Mountain Field, South Kingstown’s Nick Vellone dived headfirst into second base while advancing on a wild pitch and appeared to injure his right shoulder. After remaining on the ground for about three minutes as the trainer and coaches stood over him, Vellone got up and stayed in the game.
Narragansett residents come together for local eight year old

1 week ago | independentri.com | Allison Shinskey

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — On a sunny Friday afternoon, a local part-time judo teacher sat in a metal folding chair next to a cardboard box of chips, apple sauce, and water bottles as he recovered from his blood donation. There, he told a story about how one of his young students, both literally and figuratively, is the most courageous fighter he knows. “The first time I met him, we were doing some throwing drills,” Shaun Lacey recounted.
Rainbow and a packed house mark Centreville Bank Stadium’s grand opening

1 week ago | independentri.com | Branden Mello

PAWTUCKET – The indelible moments at the grand opening of Rhode Island FC's Centreville Bank Stadium are what the protagonists will remember most. Sure, the record book will show that Saturday's USL Championship game was a 0-0 tie between RIFC and West-leading San Antonio FC. For team captain Koke Vegas, star midfielder Maxi Rodriguez and coach Khano Smith, the contest will be remembered for bigger reasons than the final score.