Anna Elisabeth Stillinger of Trenton, SC and a rising senior at Winthrop University majoring in Early Childhood Education has been named a Haggai Scholar for 2015-16. The Haggai Foundation of High Point NC recognizes non-traditional students who are outstanding in the fields of elementary and early childhood education. The scholarship is awarded to students who […]
Investigators for the S.C. Residential Builders Commission (RBC) and S.C. Contractor’s Licensing Board (CLB) found 73 cases of unlicensed activity when they participated in a national sting operation during the week of June 16, 2015, with NASCLA, the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies. Six investigators from the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and […]
Blithe Spirit, a Noel Coward comedy of manners and social interactions of the mid 20th century, holds much entertainment for those attending. The play being produced in the theatre at the Discovery Center is a surprise for all since the staging is changed to “in the round.” Kudos to those who staged this play! Scene […]
Erin Elaine Springs McCottry recently completed a summer Visual Arts program at the South Carolina Governor’s School of the Arts and Humanities. She was selected after applying and interviewing to be among the first class for Visual Arts. The school is located in Greenville and offers programs in Drama, Music, Dance, Creative Writing and Visual […]
Tres Yonce and Kyle Vega both attended Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics the week of July 13-17. Tres attended classes for computer programming and Kyle attended pre-med classes. These students and their achievement are to be given applause! Left is Tres Yonce and far right is Kyle Vega. Wesley Vega (center) joined them for […]
RIDGE SPRING, S.C. – Leagrace Rose Rauton danced into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Sat., July 25, 2015, at GRU Children’s Hospital in Augusta, GA. She was 5 and a half years old. Leagrace passed away due to complications from her rare genetic Urea Cycle Disorder, Citrullinemia. Princess Leagrace was born December, […]
The National Wild Turkey Federation is offering a free Hunter Education class on Monday, August 10, 2015 from 8:30 – 4:00 at the Wild Turkey Center in the Federal Conference room. All residents and non-residents born after June 30, 1979, need the hunter education certification and must complete a hunter education course before obtaining a […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Ronald Lee Meriweather of W.A.Reel, entered into rest July 22, 2015 at the VAMC, DD., Augusta. Mr Merriweather is survived by one daughter, Veronica Meriweather of Willow Grove, Penn. and one son Eugene (Amanda) Culley of York, Penn; his mother, Beatrice J. Meriweather of Edgefield; four sisters Evelyn Meriweather of Greensboro, […]
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) will return to South Carolina on Tuesday, June 28th. All events noted below are open to the press. All times are local. Tuesday, July 28th: 8:00am ET: Senator Santorum will participate in the Inside Sources and American Sources Energy Policy Summit in Columbia, SC. Location: […]
July, 24, 2015 – Rebekah Knowles, the 14-year-old daughter of Eric and Charlotte Knowles will be competing this week in her National Pageant in Orlando, Fla., at Disney World. She was awarded her state title of USA National Miss South Carolina Jr. Teen last August and will be competing in various stages of competition during […]