SUMMER BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Post 1 Junior Legion rolls past Sumter

Florence 11 Sumter 1 (5) WP: Anderson (3IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 3K, 2BB). LEADING HITTERS: P1: Haynes 1-1, 3B, 1 RBI; Weaver 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI; Anderson 2-3; Hinson 1-3, 1 RBI; Norris 1-3, 2B, 1 RBI. SANDLAPPER LEAGUE Trinity 12 Wilson Purple 1 (6) WP: Lloyd (6IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 4K, 2BB). LP: Williams (1 1/3IP, 4H, 4R, 4ER, 1K, 3BB). LEADING HITTERS: WP: … Continue reading SUMMER BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Post 1 Junior Legion rolls past Sumter

Local / TV Schedule, June 4, 2024

LOCAL SCHEDULE TODAY American Legion Manning-Santee at Post 1, 7:30 p.m. Junior Legion Florence Post 1 at Marion,7 p.m. Aynor at Darlington, 7 p.m. Andrews at Hemingway, 7 p.m. Sandlapper League Kershaw Eagles at Cheraw, 6 p.m Lugoff-Elgin Red at McBee, 6 p.m. Camden at Chesterfield, 6 p.m. Trinity at Florence West at Florence Sports Complex, 6 p.m. Coastal Plain League Florence at Lexington County, 7 … Continue reading Local / TV Schedule, June 4, 2024

Roaches with meat, kitchen flies & more in Midlands restaurants with worst May inspections

South Carolina health inspectors found multiple violations at restaurants in the Midlands in May, from roaches found in a meat market to kitchens with flies and a bag of dripping raw chicken juices. The state each month releases grades and inspection reports for food establishments across Midlands counties. Here are the restaurants that received some of the lowest ratings in May. Hardee’s at 1733 Whiskey … Continue reading Roaches with meat, kitchen flies & more in Midlands restaurants with worst May inspections

Edna Bryant Coles

1927 Edna Bryant was born on 13 Jul 1927 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA a child of Essie Odell Bryant. 1930 Edna R Bryant was counted in the census on 08 Apr 1930 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA, as a 2 year old, female, single, white, granddaughter. Also in the home were, her grandfather, Wydman Brayant; her grandmother, Maggie Bryant; her mother, Essie … Continue reading Edna Bryant Coles

Mary Lila Hutchinson Lynch

1924 Mary Lila Hutchinson was born on 01 Apr 1924 in Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA a child of William Albertus Hutchinson and Retha Rhodes Powers Hutchinson. 1930 Mary Hutchinson was counted in the census on 10 Apr 1930 in Pineville, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were her father, William Hutchinson; her mother, Retha Hutchinson; her … Continue reading Mary Lila Hutchinson Lynch

Aileen Atkinson Parker Stokes

Aileen Parker Obituary As a courtesy to the Parker family, we are sharing the obituary for Aileen Atkinson Parker.  We offer our sincere sympathy to the family.  For additional information or to order flowers, please visit the website of Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium, Sumter, SC. Aileen Atkinson Parker, 86, widow of Delma West Parker and George Donald Stokes, Sr., passed away Monday, June 3, … Continue reading Aileen Atkinson Parker Stokes

Theodore Otto “Ted” Schmidt

Obituary of Theodore “Ted” Schmidt RIDGEWAY- A memorial service for Theodore O. “Ted” Schmidt, 74, will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The Rev. Roy M. Butler will officiate. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Diabetic … Continue reading Theodore Otto “Ted” Schmidt

John William Morris

Obituary of John William Morris John W. Morris LUGOFF- A memorial service for John William Morris, 70, will be held Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Theil-Meyer Pet Adoption Center.     Mr. Morris passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in … Continue reading John William Morris

SC Department of Natural Resources reports finding the body of Porsha Griffin on Lake Greenwood

The body of Porsha Griffin, 30, the woman who disappeared May 25 while tubing on Lake Greenwood, has been found. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter), the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources posted, “Our officers have recovered the body of a missing woman at Lake Greenwood in Laurens County. The woman went missing after a tubing incident May 25.” Laurens County Chief … Continue reading SC Department of Natural Resources reports finding the body of Porsha Griffin on Lake Greenwood