BISHOPVILLE, S.C. – Mr. George Tillman Swearingen, age 80, died June 19, 2013 in Bishopville, SC. He was born July 20, 1932, a native of Trenton, SC, son of the late Dorothy Swearingen Toney and George Tillman Swearingen. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Bobbie Swearingen Smith. George was a graduate of Trenton High School. He then attended Clemson University graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Animal […]
BATESBURG, S.C. – Waeland Peeples, 17, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 22, at First Baptist Church of Batesburg with interment in Ridge Crest Memorial Park Cemetery with SCARNG Chaplain Col. Steve Shugart officiating. Active pallbearers are Dalton Peeples, Devon Peeples, William Janney, Michael Rodriquez, Dalton Oswalt, […]
The Red Sox won the Coach Pitch Tournament Championship in exciting fashion. Coming into the final day of the tournament the Red Sox, who were undefeated in the tournament, had to play the Phillies, who had beat the Red Sox every time during the regular season but had already lost a game in the tournament. […]
The South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers of the Edgefield Armory, the 122nd Battalion Engineers (HSC/FSC) are currently deployed in Afghanistan. Under Operation Enduring Freedom, the Soldiers pledge their “Sapper Honor, Sapper Steel” under the mission name of Task Force Warhorse. Their mission, at the invitation of the Government of Afghanistan is to provide theater […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Burrel Thomas Boatwright, 62, of Johnston, husband of Lalla Greneker Boatwright, died Tuesday. A Graveside Service will be held Monday June 24, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Mt. of Olives Cemetery in Johnston, S.C. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Mr. Boatwright was a native of […]
“Soldier Benefit,” a fundraiser for the 122nd Engineer Battalion (HSC/FSC) who are now deployed, Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Themed baskets, raffle, silent auction, food – “a way to support our soldiers.” Edgefield Armory, 225 Augusta Rd. Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the […]
A theft at a home on Henry Lane in Johnston resulted in the loss of items worth over an estimated $8,0000, Tuesday, June 18. According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the residence and found that by breaking the lock to the front door, thieves were able to […]
Last Thursday afternoon the Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market saw lots of local folks buying fresh green beans, yellow squash, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, radishes, cucumbers, watermelons, peaches, onions, parched peanuts and eggs. Also, pickles and relishes, a large selection of delicious baked goods including breads, cakes, rolls and cookies. You could buy baled pine straw, beautiful colors of daylilies, potted […]
Contemporary Southern poetry will be the subject of a seminar at The Morris Museum of Art on Sunday, June 29 at 2-4 PM. Sponsored by the Poetry Society of South Carolina, the Authors Club of Augusta, the Morris Museum of Art, and the Augusta Poetry Group, the seminar will feature poet and editor, William Wright. […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Louise Johns Bryan, 75, of 1565 Pencreek Rd. died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont. Born in Allendale County and a daughter of the late Mack and Irene Platts Johns, she was the wife of Fred Allen Bryan. Mrs. Bryan was a former employee of Knight Industries and […]