The Herald Bulletin Regional Spelling Bee

Joseph Kirkpatrick, an eighth grader at Highland Middle School, won the regional spelling bee for the third time and will represent the area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May.

Joseph Kirkpatrick won his third The Herald Bulletin regional spelling bee at the Anderson City Building auditorium on Wednesday. Seated in the background from left are third place finisher Larissa Partlow, fourth place finisher Shiloh McFarland, and second place finisher Bradley Riser.

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Joseph Kirkpatrick won his third The Herald Bulletin regional spelling bee at the Anderson City Building auditorium on Wednesday. Seated in the background from left are third place finisher Larissa Partlow, fourth place finisher Shiloh McFarland, and second place finisher Bradley Riser.

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The Herald Bulletin Regional Spelling Bee