Marjorie Melvrene Lloyd Padgett

2024 Melvrene Padgett Obituary Marjorie Melvrene Lloyd Padgett (Merne), age 90 of North Wilkesboro (formally of Boone, from 1967-2016), peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in North Wilkesboro. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, August 3, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen Street in Boone, North Carolina, with Rev. Bud Russell officiating. … Continue reading Marjorie Melvrene Lloyd Padgett

James Everett “Sonny” Branham 

2024 Obituary of James “Sonny” Branham LUGOFF- James Everett “Sonny” Branham passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born in Lee County, S.C., he was a son of James C. Branham and Ruby Lee Miles. Sonny retired from DuPont as a Quality Control Operator after 34 years of service. He was a member of El-Bethel Faith Community Church, where he faithfully served as the … Continue reading James Everett “Sonny” Branham 

Michael Wayne Reynolds

2024 Obituary of Michael Wayne Reynolds Elgin – Funeral Service for Michael Wayne Reynolds, 51, will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Powers Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SisterCare. … Continue reading Michael Wayne Reynolds

CCSD quits composting program as advocates extoll environmental and economic benefits

Compost can make soil healthier, more fertile and more absorbent. When scaled city- or state-wide, it can extend the life of landfills, create jobs, support local agriculture by keeping those nutrients local and make the landscape more resilient to flooding, advocates say. Charleston is one of the few places in South Carolina where commercial composting is possible. While some embrace the practice, others question if … Continue reading CCSD quits composting program as advocates extoll environmental and economic benefits

High School Football

Match-ups set for annual football jamboree

It traditionally marks the start of a new football season in Chester County but this year it will also mark the beginning of new eras for all three Chester County programs. The slate has now been set for the annual Chester County Football Jamboree, which was started some 15 years ago after a big, multi-team jamboree held in Rock Hill came to an end. As … Continue reading Match-ups set for annual football jamboree

Diane Baker Portman

2024 Diane B. Portman Diane Baker Portman, age 74 of Kershaw, S.C., widow of John Ray Portman, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Hartsville, S.C., she was the daughter of the late L.E. and Geneva Watkins Baker. Mrs. Portman loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching birds. Surviving are sons; Sam Portman (Amy) and Eddie Portman; … Continue reading Diane Baker Portman

Edward “Q” Jenkins

2024 Edward “Q” Jenkins Obituary Edward “Q” Jenkins, age 73, was born in Sumter County, South Carolina, on October 14, 1950. He was the son of the late Edward Jenkins, the late Annie Lee Bennett McKenzie, and the grandson of the late Eddie and Annie Richardson Bennet (Mommo). Edward gained his wings on Monday, July 22nd, 2024. He attended Ebenezer High School and later received … Continue reading Edward “Q” Jenkins

Notice of Application

Notice is hereby given that The Spinx Company, LLC intends to apply to the South Carolina department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and Off premises consumption of Beer and Wine at 10450 Two Notch Rd, Elgin, SC 29229. To object to the issuance of this license and/or permit, you must submit Form ABL-20, postmarked no later than July … Continue reading Notice of Application