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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)
The Palmetto Mustangs Softball Team displays their state championship medals after winning the AA State Championship on Wednesday night against Dillon in the championship series. They defeated Dillon 1-0 in game two to capture the title. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
The 2012 State Champion Palmetto Mustangs hold their trophy in the air after after winning their first AA State Championship on Wednesday by defeating Dillon in two straight games. (Photo by Michael Lollis/www.lollisphotography.com)
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.
Ryan Rector hit a home run in the eighth inning of the first game of the AA State Championship series to give Palmetto a win over Dillion Monday. The Mustangs (31-6) will return to Williamston to host the Wildcats (27-4) in the second game in the best-of- three series on Wednesday.
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)
(Photo by Mike Gowan) – Palmetto’s Ryan Rector (3) is greeted by her teammates as she crosses home plate after hitting a home run during the Upper State Championship at Gilbert Friday. The Lady ‘Stangs won both games on the road against the Indians and advanced to the State Championship series. The softball team will travel to Dillion for a 6 p.m. game today (Monday) in the AA softball state championship series.
(Photo by David Rogers) – Carl Ensworth Lanphear, 22, was arrested by the Sheriff’s Deputies after more than two dozen officers from Anderson and Greenville counties were involved in a hunt for him Wednesday night. Lanphear led deputies on a car chase on S.C. 8 in Pelzer which ended with him being held at gunpoint when he entered a home in Greenville County. The homeowner, at 133 Meares Drive in Pelzer, held the fleeing suspect at gunpoint until authorities arrived.
The Palmetto Mustangs Varsity Soccer Team was presented the region championship trophy during the last regular season game against Dixie last Thursday. Members of the 2012 Palmetto Varsity Soccer Team include: Colton Scales, Daniel Nino, Ivan Castillo, Diego Martinez, David Mejia, Daniel Zepeda, Evan Grant, Brandon Eddleman, Jose Luna, Larz Guthrie, Joel Cristobal, Austin McKeller, Aldair Valdiva and Cory Bell. (Photo by Mike Gowan)
