ELGIN – Miss Debra Louise Sellers and Lemuel William Wooten Jr. exchanged vows at 4 p.m. Saturday in Blaney Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim Salter officiated and a reception followed in the church fellowship hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Sellers of Columbia. She was graduated from Spring Valley High School and is employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield. … Continue reading Wooten – Sellers
Born in Mississippi, he was a son of the late Mack and Allie Thompson Kimble. Joe Kimble, 77, of 1003 Bellview St., died Tuesday (December 23, 1978). Services were held 3 p.m. Friday (December 29, 1978) in Thompson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. W. A. Jackson, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be Billy … Continue reading Joe Kimble
1909 Oscar Pete Roberts was born July 27, 1909 in Blaney, South Carolina, son of Edgar William Roberts and Ellie Irene Howell Roberts. 1910 Census Information: According to the United States Census reported on May 9, 1910, Edward Roberts (31) rented a home in Richland County, South Carolina with his wife of 11 years, Lillie Roberts (25). She was the mother of 4 children, all … Continue reading Oscar Pete Roberts
The American Red Cross Certificate of Merit will be awarded to Dr. William L. Owens III, and Ms. Michelle Cranford on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Blaney Baptist Church, Elgin, South Carolina. Mr. Dick Smith, Chairman of the Kershaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross will present the awards. The Certificate of Merit, which is the highest award given by the American … Continue reading 2 To Receive Merit Awards
1890 John Hudson, Jr. was born June 8, 1890 in Fairfield County, South Carolina, a son of John Hudson, Sr., and Celie Hudson. 1978 John Hudson, 88, of Blythewood, died Sunday, December 17, 1978 in a Columbia hospital. Born in Fairfield County, he was a son of the late John Hudson, Sr. and Celie Hudson. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Rena Nelson of Blythewood; four … Continue reading John Hudson, Jr.
ELGIN – Some 10,000 persons rushed to this small Kershaw County town Saturday to do just one thing – eat catfish stew. The third annual Catfish Stomp went off in “tremendous fashion” according to stomp co-chairman Pete James. A Christmas parade, complete with bands, floats and marching units was highlighted by the nation’s top beauty. Miss America Kylene Barker, who served as parade marshal. Following … Continue reading Elgin Hosts 3rd Annual Catfish Stomp
1925 Lula Queen “Queenie” Martin Cooper was born in 1925 in Horry County, South Carolina, a daughter of Walter Martin and Lula Mishoe Martin. 1946 On September 29, 1946, Mrs. Barney Cooper was listed in the newspaper article “Columbia Commercial College Activities.” 1978 ELGIN – Mrs. Lula Queen Martin Cooper, 53, wife of Barnie B. Cooper, died Friday, November 24, 1978 at her home. Born in Horry County, … Continue reading Lula Queen Martin Cooper
1902 Mattie Pearl Paschal Goff was born April 20, 1902 in Blaney, South Carolina, a daughter of C. M. Paschal and Mary Adlee Hodge Paschal. 1914 On May 3, 1914, Pearl Paschal was mentioned in the newspaper article, “HISTORY OF HIGH POINT SCHOOL DATES BACK SEVENTEEN YEARS.” 1923 On March 25, 1933, Pearl May Paschal was mentioned in the newspaper article, MARRIED. 1966 On September … Continue reading Mattie Pearl Paschal Goff
ELGIN – Some 600 gallons of catfish stew will be simmering for the 3rd annual Elgin Catfish Stomp on Saturday, Dec. 2 in this Kershaw County town. An 11 a.m. Christmas parade will begin day-long activities that includes the first Catfish Stomp Run along with arts and crafts and band competition. The 6.2 mile, 10,000 meter run begins at 12:15 p.m. in front of Blaney … Continue reading Elgin Catfish Stomp Set Saturday Dec. 2
ELGIN – Wheels are turning for the third annual Elgin Catfish Stomp, scheduled for Dec. 2. Several new additions are planned for the day, which will include an 11 a.m. Christmas parade and the noon serving of the famous catfish stew. The Catfish Stomp will be held at 12:15 p.m., beginning in front of Blaney Elementary School. This 6.2-mile (10,000 meter) event will be run … Continue reading Wheels Turn For Annual Elgin Catfish Stomp
