Monthly Archives: May 2012
There is a River
By. C. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
“Let’s go
to Thompson River; my rod and creel are already in the truck,” he said with a strain in his voice that revealed his weakened state.
“You think you can make it Dad?”
“I can make it if we go at a slow pace, and you don’t start that fast-walking like you’re going to a coon dog that’s treed.”
“We’ll take our time,” I said. “There’s no talk of thunderstorms this evening in the Jocassee Gorges. We’ll walk downhill to the river and then fish back toward the Muster Ground Road. I’ll get my stuff and we’ll get gone.”
Obituaries for the week of May 16
Elizabeth Campbell
Easley — Elizabeth Lesley Campbell, 85, of Easley, wife of the late James E. Campbell, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Capstone Health & Rehab.
Mrs. Campbell was born in Pickens County, and was a daughter of the late Herbert and Elzora Black Lesley. She retired from J.P. Stevens and was a member of Cornith Baptist Church.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by two daughters, Dianne McCall and Debbie Rogers, two sons, Raymond Bagwell and Jimmy Campbell, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Satterfield and Pauline Freeman, four brothers, Bascum, Martin, Pete and Bill Lesley.
Funeral services were 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at Cornith Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ark Hospice, 101 Grace Drive, Easley, SC 29640.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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Candidates’ primary eligibility undecided
COLUMBIA — It is still unclear if nearly 200 candidates across the state will see their names on primary election ballots after the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled last week that candidates should have filed financial paperwork when they filed to run for office no later than March 30.
Basketball game ends in shootout; 3 arrested
CLEMSON — Three men were arrested last week after Clemson Police said a game of basketball ended in a shootout.
During the evening of April 30, Clemson officers responded to a call of shots fired at Dawson Park, located at the intersection of S.C. 76 and Old Stone Church Road.
Blue Ridge Fest line-up changes
PICKENS — With less than a week to go until showtime, the Blue Ridge Fest was forced to come up with a replacement act after Bobby Rydell cancelled his appearance.
Rydell is facing back surgery, and his doctor has advised him not to travel or perform.
Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging awards Pickens seniors grant
PICKENS — The Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging has approved the Senior Citizens of Pickens, Inc. for a $100,000 grant from the Senior Center Permanent Improvement Program (PIP) for the renovation of their community center. After applying a required local match, the total grant amount is $125,000.
Town of Norris Fun Fest set for Saturday
NORRIS — The Town of Norris invites everyone to attend its annual Fun Festival this Saturday.
The festival will be held at the Norris Recreational Park, located on S.C. 137, just off of S.C. 93 in Norris.
The first-ever Norris Fun Fest, sponsored by the town, will be held May 12 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This will be a great family event that will include live entertainment all day, cake walks, games with prizes, inflatables, sack races, a hula hoop contest, door prizes, and Thomas the Train rides.
Six Mile fire chief Duncan retires
SIX MILE — Six Mile Fire Chief Ronnie Duncan has spent most of his life answering calls for help.
Duncan volunteered in his role as chief since 1986, having served as a volunteer for the Six Mile Fire Department since 1977, but retired effective May 1.
Duncan’s retirement comes as county officials assume the duties for fire safety in Six Mile, under the leadership of Mikey Barrett as of July 1.
Issaqueena Festival next weekend
SIX MILE — The 2012 Issaqueena Festival will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in downtown Six Mile.
Main Street will be closed from Liberty Highway to Six Mile Baptist Church during the festival. There will be free entertainment provided, including The Hotfoot Cloggers — children and adults who will be performing during several entertainment breaks.
There will be plenty of room to sit down and enjoy the entertainment under tents along Main Street.
