Eighth Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo announced Friday that a Piedmont man with a long history of theft-related crimes was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday afternoon to a charge of first-degree burglary stemming from a 2018 break-in in Laurens County.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – A&R Logistics, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation, warehousing, packaging, third-party logistics (3PL) and export solutions to the chemical industry, is establishing a new state-of-the-art export facility in Berkeley County. The $60 million investment is expected to create over 60 new jobs.
Bishop Law Firm Attorneys, Thurmond Bishop and John Andrew Bishop, present a check for $5,000 to Abbeville Promise campaign co-chairs Jeff Wilson of WCTEL and Andy Timmerman of Abbeville First Bank and Freshwater Coast Community Foundation Chairman Brad Evans of Harris Funeral Home.
Bishop Law Firm Attorneys, Thurmond Bishop and John Andrew Bishop, present a check for $5,000 to Abbeville Promise campaign co-chairs Jeff Wilson of WCTEL and Andy Timmerman of Abbeville First Bank and Freshwater Coast Community Foundation Chairman Brad Evans of Harris Funeral Home.
After more than two decades, the Palmetto Automated Child Support System (PACSS) and the centralized State Disbursement Unit (SDU) are, finally, fully operational statewide and federally certified. That’s worth celebrating for so many reasons but, most importantly, because it means a better way of serving children and families in South Carolina and the end of substantial federal penalties.
Ivan’s Woodworks, Inc. Owner Ivan Petersheim, Foreman Neil Henderson, Finisher Marilyn Schlock, and Employee Christian Lewis present a check for $1,000 to Abbeville Promise Co-Chair Jeff Wilson of WCTEL. Thursday, September 19, 2019
West Carolina Tel, the area’s technology cooperative and gigabit service provider, has increased its internet speeds and in some cases, even lowered internet prices for customers. New prices and speed tiers are as follows:
Operation Impact Chairman Wallace McClinton Jr. and Chairman of Education Albert Woods present a check for $500 to Abbeville Promise Co-Chair Jeff Wilson of WCTEL. The Abbeville Promise scholarship program will provide any Abbeville resident who earns a high school diploma the opportunity to earn an associate degree at Piedmont Technical College free of tuition and fees. The goal for the campaign to endow the Abbeville Promise scholarship program is $1.2 million.
Friends of the Laurens County Museum and the public are invited to a meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at 5:00 pm, to view artifacts recently brought to light at Fort Lindley. The artifacts were discovered by the Backcountry Diggers, a superb metal detecting club. This meeting will be at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building located at 116 S Public Square, Laurens, 29360.
In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the evacuation orders for all residents in Beaufort, Jasper, and Colleton counties, effective at 3:00 PM today, Thursday, September 5.
At the request of local officials, evacuation orders for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry counties remain in effect as Hurricane Dorian continues to pose a threat to those areas. As the storm progresses, the governor will lift evacuation orders in coordination with local law enforcement and emergency management officials. Thursday, September 5, 2019
On November 5, 2019 there will be an election held to fill one seat for each of the following offices; Mayor, Town Council Wards 2, 4, and 6, and CPW Commissioner. The filing opened on August 23rd at noon and will close on September 6th at noon.
Voters who are registered and reside within the Town of Ninety Six may file as a candidate for the office of Mayor or CPW. Voters who reside within wards 2, 4, or 6 may file as a candidate for their respective ward.
Big Gun Robotics LLC, a robotic welding company that supplies heavy equipment manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Newberry County. The more than $3.6 million investment is creating 16 new jobs over the next five years.
Founded in 2014, Big Gun Robotics LLC services the business-to-business market in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast. The company manufactures large steel assemblies for mining and heavy construction equipment like front loaders and excavators.
On Saturday September 7, 2019 Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site will be offering a guided hike of the battlefield trail. The Battle of Musgrove's Mill, which occurred on August 19th, 1780, was a vital turning point in the Patriot's fight for independence on the South Carolina Backcountry. This Ranger-led hike will cover the 1.5-mile battlefield trail, during which you will learn about why the battle was fought at Musgrove Mill, who participated, and what occurred during the battle.
Flexible Technologies General Manager Jay Schlageter and HR Director Kristi Burriss present a check for $50,000 to Abbeville Promise Co-Chair Jeff Wilson of WCTEL. The Abbeville Promise scholarship program will provide any Abbeville resident who earns a high school diploma the opportunity to earn an associate degree at Piedmont Technical College free of tuition and fees. Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The American Legion Family of Post 2 is celebrating its 100th anniversary with two events. The events include a monument dedication honoring the founders of Post 2 on September 13th at 6pm. The American Legion state commander, Walt Richardson will join us in dedicating this centennial monument. This will be an event open to the public and we will have light refreshments afterwards in the Abbeville Veterans Foundation Building 200 Long Branch St in Abbeville (same locale).
Already known as one of the most charming small towns in the country, Newberry is poised to become one of its most connected, also, thanks to a fiber construction project currently underway by WCFIBER. When completed, the fiber network will provide unprecedented Internet speeds and reliability, dramatically improving the online experience for Newberry’s residents, businesses, and visitors.
On Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019 at approximately 6:15 p.m. two vehicles with several passengers in each collided on Locust Hill Road near Greer, SC.
According to the SCHP, Jacob Thomas Witt, 20 of Abbeville SC was traveling East on Locust Hill Road in a 2012 Chevrolet Pickup. Also, in the truck were passengers Sawyer Evans, 20 of Greenwood and Jacob Hines, 21 of Gaffney SC. SCHP Trooper reported that Witt attempted to avoid hitting a parked vehicle in the road and crossed over the center lane colliding with an oncoming 2011 Cadillac.
Manley Garvin Representatives present a check for $5,000 to Abbeville Promise Gift Coordinator Lee Logan. The Abbeville Promise scholarship program will provide any Abbeville resident who earns a high school diploma the opportunity to earn an associate degree at Piedmont Technical College free of tuition and fees. The goal for the campaign to endow the Abbeville Promise scholarship program is $1.2 million.
For more information about the Abbeville Promise or to donate contact the Freshwater Coast Foundation at 864-446-2773 or abbevillepromise@wctel.net. Tuesday, August 13, 2019
For the third year in a row, the corn maze at Denver Downs Farms in Anderson, SC has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest. The family-owned and operated farms was selected from an expert panel as a Top 20 Corn Maze and contender for the 10 Best Corn Mazes, beating out 500 other mazes in the country.
“We are thrilled to be selected again as one of the top mazes in the country and hope readers push us to the top of the list for 2019,” said Catherine Garrison Davis, Marketing Manager/ Co-Owner of Denver Downs. “This year’s theme of a moon walk is especially engaging and we can’t wait to open our farm up in the fall for families and people of all ages to enjoy the maze and farm activities and music.”
The 10-acre maze has a design theme every year and this season, the theme is “Celebrates 50 Years of the Moon Walk.” Visitors will have fun finding their way through this labyrinth, while learning facts about the Moon Walk with information posted throughout the maze.
Denver Downs Farms is no stranger to the 10 Best Corn Mazes in the country list. They have made the list twice - in 2016 and 2018 - and are only one of two corn mazes in the Southeast to be featured.
Jeffery Tolbert has been promoted to Director of Ware Shoals/Due West Operations for Burton Center. Tolbert has been employed with Burton Center for 19 years. He has served as Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, Coordinator of the Supervised Living Program and Community Training Home II’s for 13 years. He has served as Residential Recreator for six years. He is currently a MANDT Instructor, Internal Investigator, and Active Treatment Instructor. Thursday, August 8, 2019
Countybank is pleased to welcome Brad Cantrell as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer in Greenville. Cantrell comes to Countybank with extensive experience in banking, credit, and business development across the Upstate.
Cantrell most recently served as Senior Credit Advisor with Oconee Federal where he developed and implemented a commercial lending platform and managed commercial and mortgage credit administration. He also served in executive-level credit roles during his 14 years with Greer State Bank. Cantrell holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from Clemson University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Business Economics from Francis Marion University. He is also a South Carolina Bankers School graduate and holds a diploma from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
Wally and Betty Jo Hall present a check for $2,500 to Abbeville Promise Co-Chair Andy Timmerman of Abbeville First Bank. The Abbeville Promise scholarship program will provide any Abbeville resident who earns a high school diploma the opportunity to earn an associate degree at Piedmont Technical College free of tuition and fees. The goal for the campaign to endow the Abbeville Promise scholarship program is $1.2 million. For more information about the Abbeville Promise or to donate contact the Freshwater Coast Foundation at 864-446-2773 or abbevillepromise@wctel.net. Tuesday, August 6, 2019
The Deputy Roger Rice Ride-on Fund is excited to announce the 8th Annual Deputy Roger Rice Memorial Ride to honor fallen officers. The 8th Annual Deputy Roger Rice Memorial Ride will be hosted on September 15th, 2019 at Destination Powersports located at 23165 Hwy 76 E. Clinton, SC 29325 starting at 12:00 p.m.
There will be live music by Steele Justice, food, refreshments, raffles, vendors, auction, shirts, and so much more! Check-in starts at 12:00 p.m and bikes will leave at 2:00 p.m. It is $15.00 per bike.
They are requesting coverage by representatives of newspaper companies, TV shows, radio stations, and free-lance journalists to give the 8th Annual Deputy Roger Rice Memorial Ride the needed exposure.
Come out and join early in the morning on Monday, August 19 on the 239th Anniversary of the Battle of Musgrove Mill for a special Ranger Guided Battlefield Hike. The Battle of Musgrove's Mill, which occurred on August 19th, 1780, was a vital turning point in the Patriot's fight for independence on the South Carolina Backcountry. This Ranger-led hike will cover the 1.5-mile battlefield trail, during which you will learn about why the battle was fought at Musgrove Mill, who participated, and what occurred during the battle. Monday, August 5, 2019
