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The Stanmore family roots extend directly to Africa through genetic ties of our African Fore-parents who were brought to the Convention Prohibition of importing slaves, January 1808. The earliest account of the family ancestors is that of Steven and Emily Boatwright, Columbus, South Carolina.

In May the Journal-Sun did an article titled “Could Cass County See the Next Big Boon”. The story follows the recent news that Standard Lithium has found quality Lithium in a well in Cass County and area communities, the spot of some of the highest certified lithium-grade brine. Which was taken from a sample of a repurposed oil well outside McLeod. The area sits atop the Smackover Formation, a geological formation that runs underneath an area that begins in far Northeast Texas and runs to the Florida panhandle. Since then, the narrative slowly continues to pick up steam.

Prepare yourself during the 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like tornadoes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.