Lynnette Taylor

Lynnette Elaine Taylor, 59, of Hephzibah, Georgia passed away on October 23, 2024. Lynnette was born in Greenwood, SC as the daughter of Betty Jean Taylor and the late Harry Allen Taylor Sr. She was a self-employed speech and language pathologist.  Lynnette is survived by her son Trenton Givins (Erin), grandson Brian Givins, brother Harry […]

William Bryan – Edgefield, SC

William Jennings Bryan, 85, of Edgefield, SC husband of Carol Bryan entered into rest on October 23, 2024.  William was born in Edgefield, SC as the son of the late Carrie and Otis Bryan. William was a retired supervisor for Graniteville Company and worked for the Edgefield County Recycling Center. William is survived by his wife […]

Corrected Easy Creepy Crawlies Recipes

Easy Creepy Crawlies 8 oz. pkg. bittersweet(any dark) chocolate, finely chopped 5 oz. can thin chow mein  noodles Melt chocolate in microwave or over boiling water in double boiler and stir until smooth. Scrape melted chocolate into a lg. bowl, pour in noodles and gently toss (with rubber spatula is easy) until all noodles are coated. Drop […]

Peggy Reel – Aiken, SC

Peggy Morris Reel, 88, of Aiken, SC and formerly of Johnston, and beloved wife of 64 years to the late John H. (“Jack”) Reel, went Home to Jesus on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Mt. of Olives Cemetery, Johnston, SC. The family will receive […]

No remaining drought in SC following Helene’s rain

No remaining drought in SC following Helene’s rain

CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, a previous version of this release included incorrect rainfall totals. Please note the new numbers below if you are planning coverage.  Media contact: Stephen Fastenau, Office of External Affairs, 803-240-4385, fastenaus@dnr.sc.gov.Oct. 4, 2024All of South Carolina is free of drought after Helene’s rains.The S.C. Drought Response Committee on Thursday downgraded the […]

Carolyn Sawyer Davenport – Lexington, SC

Carolyn Sawyer Davenport – Lexington, SC

Carolyn Ann (Sawyer) Davenport passed on September 21, 2024surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Horace Witt Sawyer and Voila Mae Allen of Johnston, SC. She was born at home in Johnston, SC in 1938, and graduated from Edgefield High School and the University of South Carolina. She later earned her Master’s […]

Mike Whittle – Aiken, SC

Michael Clinton Whittle, 67 of Aiken, SC entered into rest on September 18, 2024.  Mike graduated from Aiken High School in 1975. He retired from Savannah River Site as a Mechanical Engineer. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed working outside in his yard, cutting wood and taking walks in Hitchcock Woods. He was a faithful attendee of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He loved helping and […]

Boby Seigler – Edgefield, SC

Boby Seigler – Edgefield, SC

Thomas Robert “Bobby” Seigler, 82 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on September 17, 2024. Bobby was born in Edgefield as the son of the late Lillian and William Seigler. Bobby was a retired machine operator for Monsanto in Greenwood and a member of Edgefield First Baptist Church. Bobby was a long-time member of The Concordia Masonic Lodge #50. He loved to hunt, fish […]