TRENTON, S.C. – Mrs. Annice Williamson Kneece, 71, of Trenton, loving wife for 46 years to Milledge E.”Jimmy” Kneece and daughter of the late Joseph Williamson and Josephine Chavis Williams, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 15, 2012. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Pete Talbert […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Ernest Christie, 72, died on December 20, 2012 in the University Hospital. He is survived by: wife, Annie Mae Christie; son, Spencer (Angela) Christie, all of Edgefield, S.C.; one granddaughter, Ellen Christie of Edgefield, S.C. and other relatives. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with […]
Standing dead trees, or snags, may appear to be useless, even eyesores, but a state wildlife biologist says actually they are important components of wildlife habitat and frequently in short supply. “That snag may provide a secure home for many kinds of animals and a virtual smorgasbord of insect food,” said Johnny Stowe, wildlife biologist, forester […]
As South Carolina is preparing to turn the calendar to 2013 in a few weeks, it was announced that 2012 will go down in South Carolina’s weather history. According to Hope Mizzell, Ph.D., SC State Climatologist, “To be exact, record warmth on June 29, 2012, is the highlighted event. The temperature observation of 113 F […]
Instead of letting your Christmas tree take up space in a landfill this year, state natural resources officials suggest giving it a second life by putting it to good use for fish or wildlife. In rural areas, discarded Christmas trees can be put to good use as erosion control or as brush piles to provide […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mrs. Sadie Wells Murrell, 85, of Butler St., wife of the late Harold S. Murrell, died Thursday December 20, 2012 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Murrell was born in Aiken, S.C. and a retired Textile Worker at Stone Manufacturing. Survivors include 1 Daughter- Lila (Bubba) Crow; 2 Sons- John (Catherine) Murrell, […]
Following the death of Dina Manfredini, 115, of Iowa on Dec 17, Mamie Rearden, 114, of Edgefield, SC is in line for the “Oldest Living American” title. Yes, she is already the oldest “African American,” as we reported in August, but now, she is the “Oldest Living American,” period. She is also the 4th oldest living […]
Benjamin “Peanut” Riley, 60, from Edgefield was killed Thursday evening, Dec. 20, at approximately 6 p.m. in a vehicle accident on Hwy 19 in Aiken County. According to the SC Highway Patrol, Mr. Riley was driving a 2010 Chevy 4-door vehicle when he pulled out from a business near Hwy 191 and Hwy 19. His […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to announce the first annual free hunting days Jan. 4-5, 2013. If you ever wanted to experience the thrill of hunting, the relaxation of spending time in the woods or the joy of a new adventure with family and friends, this is the time to get […]
Christmas Eve Services: Johnston First Baptist Church Christmas Communion and Johnston United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Service will be held Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Spann Christmas Eve Service: Spann United Methodist Church Service will be held Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Decorating of the sanctuary will begin at 5:30 p.m. and non-perishable food for […]