Emile Phillips Boatwright died on March 20, 2024. He was 97. Phillips was born in Monetta, S.C. on December 17, 1926, to the late Harriett Graham and James Ernest Boatwright, Sr. He was the youngest of three children. Phillips attended Christ School in Arden, N.C. where he was an all-conference baseball pitcher. He departed before the second semester of his senior year, […]
S. Troy Quarles, 63 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on March 13, 2024. Troy was born in Greenwood, SC as the son of Edith and Hampy Hugh Quarles. He was a retired construction worker and was of the Baptist faith. Troy is survived by his daughter Lindsey Hager (Daniel), four grandchildren Aiden, Bentli, Ginse, Woods, two brothers […]
Rita Rose Hughes, 79, of Edgefield, SC wife of the late Thomas E. Hughes entered into rest on February 25, 2024. Rita was born to the late Joseph Claude and Alice Burton Arbitelle on March 27, 1944. Rita was a retired textile worker and had many things in her life that made her happy. Rita loved her cat and enjoyed flowers, […]
Week of 03/11/2024Last week was the 9th week of the 2024 legislative session. There are 9 weeks remaining before the legislature adjourns on May 9, 2024.Here are the highlights from last week’s Senate action:“CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY” – The House and Senate agreed on a final version of H. 3594 2023- 2024 Bill 3594: Constitutional Carry and both bodies passed the […]
Demographic data shows families in all 46 counties have submitted an application COLUMBIA, S.C. – With less than 10 days until the application deadline, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is encouraging eligible South Carolina families to submit an application for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.So […]
Carolyn Way Pettigrew, 93, of Edgefield, wife of the late John Wallace Pettigrew, entered into rest on March 7, 2024, at the Edgefield County Hospital after a brief illness. Carolyn grew up on a farm in Orangeburg as the daughter of the late Julia and James William Way. She attended the initial class of Palmetto Girls State […]
All Veterans are invited to come out to the Bluff Road National Guard Armory (1225 Bluff Rd. Columbia, SC 29201) March 21 from 9am – 4pm, March 22 from 9am – 4pm, or March 23 from 9am – 2pm for the Veterans Experience Action Center event! The event will feature several Veteran Service Organizations and is designed to be […]
Timothy Bryan Hayes I, age 75, peacefully passed away at his home on Friday, February 23, 2024, after a 5-1/2-yearstruggle with dementia. He was surrounded with love by his wife Lisa, daughter Lindsay, son Bryan, and son-in-law Bob. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph “Rudy” C. Hayes and Mary Bryan Hayes. Born in Augusta, GA, Tim graduated from Richmond Academy in 1967. He was a Marine […]
Born: February 7, 1933 Died: February 23, 2024 Born In: Johnston, SC Resided in: Johnston, SC Mr. Jack N. Lott III of Johnston, SC. Funeral services for Mr. Jack N. Lott III, age 91, will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Mercantile Funeral Home Johnston Chapel at 3 pm. The family will receive […]
Eva Ruth Locklair Campbell, 97 of Edgefield, wife of the late Richard H. Campbell entered into rest on February 23, 2024. Eva was born in Aiken County, SC and was the daughter of the lateJoseph Arlie Locklair and Ida Mae Gunter Locklair. Eva was a retired textile worker, caregiver, and foster grandparent. She was of the Baptist faith. The […]