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To Rome Georgia
Williamston’s Historic Canon, “Miss Annie Lee” was a key attraction in an event celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Noble Cannon, one of the most significant Civil War weapons to emerge from Georgia. The authentic brass Noble Cannon produced in Rome, Georgia presented four firings Thursday during a homecoming celebration in its birthplace of Rome.
Cheddar firefighters race to a burning truck Wednesday evening on Mill Street Extension near Williamston. The truck was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The two occupants escaped uninjured. (Photo by David Rogers)
Palmetto pitcher Tabitha Allen, center, hugs Tiffany Henderson as assistant coach Valerie Holster joins in the celebration after defeating Dillon in two straight games to capture the 2012 AA State Softball Championship. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com) Palmetto High School now has an AA State Softball Championship. The Mustang Softball Team got down to business Wednesday evening in a showdown with the Dillon Wildcats at home and won Game 2 of the State Championship Series.
SC Hall of Fame Inductee
By David Meade – The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame 2012 Class induction ceremony was held Monday in Columbia. Among the eight individuals to receive the state’s highest athletic honor was AAU and Pelzer basketball legend Evelyn “Eckie” Jordan. Jordan, who now resides in Williamston, was born and raised in Pelzer where she honed her basketball skills in the Pelzer gym. Those skills led to three national championships, a gold medal and Hall of Fame recognition in two states.
By Stan Welch – The West Pelzer Town Council hauled out the checkbook Monday night, paying an emergency water repair bill, to the tune of nearly $20,000 as well as purchasing a new computer for the Clerk’s office and repairing the ceiling in the Town Hall. The repair, involving 14 feet of water line, restored service to six houses in an area on Ponderosa Road. The houses had lost virtually all water pressure, according to Mayor Paxton. “It would take them hours to fill a bathtub. These folks were suffering, and the repairs simply had to be made.”
By Stan Welch – In the upcoming Republican primaries on June 12, the winners will face no Democratic opposition in November in the majority of the cases. The only Democrats running against Republicans are Brian Ryan B. Doyle and Cason Gaither, who will run in their primary to see who takes on Republican incumbent U.S.Congressman Jeff Duncan.
Anderson County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated the following incidents: EASLEY – May 13- J.D. Sparkman responded to 134 Pine Rd. where Jason Fulbright reported that his girl friend, Tina Boswell, WF, 5’4″, 200 pounds, had become angry at him and thrown some of his household items into the yard, damaging them. Sparkman found Boswell in the back yard in her truck with the music playing very loud and with a strong smell of alcohol about her. In his attempts to question her, she continued yelling and cursing loudly. When he attempted to place her in custody, she resisted, striking and shoving him in the process. He used his taser to gain control and she was arrested on charges of malicious damage to property, assault and battery and resisting arrest.
By Stan Welch – The Anderson County Council gave first reading approval to the proposed budget for FY 2012-2013 Monday night, amid promises of amendments and changes before final approval. The meeting was marked by a growing friction between District Two Councilwoman Gracie Floyd and the rest of Council, particularly District One Councilman Francis Crowder.
A woman and small child escaped serious injury Sunday morning in a single vehicle accident. The car overturned at the intersection of Elrod Road and Frontage Road near Highway 86. Pelzer EMS and Wren fire department responded to the accident. (Photo by David Rogers)
