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

Local track program heading to AAU qualifiers

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — The Columbus Parker Track Club started in March this year with a young coaching staff that grew up in the program. The track club consists of 25 members from Lancaster and Chester counties. The track club started AAU Qualifiers with the South Carolina District meet on Saturday, June 1. On May 25, the club participated in the All-Star Classic at Eastside … Continue reading Local track program heading to AAU qualifiers

The State’s 2024 Midlands all-area high school boys golf team

A look at The State’s Midlands all-area boys golf team and players of the year for the 2024 season. -The State’s Player of the Year- Chase Cline, Chapin -Readers’ choice Player of the Year (Fan vote)- Connor Wolfe, Westwood All-Area Boys Golf Team Charles Cauthen, AC Flora: Junior had a 70.63 stroke average and was medalist in six individual matches and earned four all-tournament honors. … Continue reading The State’s 2024 Midlands all-area high school boys golf team

Jessie Lee Harris

1930 Jessie Lee Harris was born on 28 Feb 1930 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Eddie Harris and Racheal Harris. Jessie Harris was counted in the census on 21 Apr 1930 in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 1-month-old, female, single, negro, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Eddie Harris; her mother, Rachel Harris; and her siblings, Creola … Continue reading Jessie Lee Harris