Kingstree Star

[1][2][3] In 1916 an old copy of the Kingstree Star from 1872 was described as having typography that compared favorably to other papers of its time, and having "a great scarcity of local advertisements," with Charleston merchants heavily represented instead.

[6] The press and other surplus materials from the Banner were hauled the 40 mi (64 km) from Sumter to Kingstree by wagon since there were not yet any connecting rail lines.

"[7] Publication was suspended in January 1861 due to forthcoming unpleasantness: The Charleston Daily Courier reported, "Our spirited contemporary the Kingstree Star of Williamsburg is under temporary suspension—occultation by Mars—editors, foreman and compositors are all in arms and now near this city.

[10] In 1868, ex-South Carolina governor Benjamin Franklin Perry commended the Kingstree Star for being the only paper in the state bold enough to endorse his editorials opposing the Reconstruction Acts.

"[16] Heywerd was the editor of the Kingstree Star and Eagle at the time of his 1879 testimony before the U.S. Senate about Stephen A. Swails and the racial/political climate of the county.

[18] An 1876 report in an Ohio paper on South Carolina politics called the Star one of the "bitterest sheets in the state.

[23] In later life he was always known as Colonel Logan "gaining by courtesy his higher military title by reason of his high-toned chivalry and ideals of community service.