Hello Readers and Happy Holidays to you. Local news on the way, first our birthday wishes from Gottrocks The Birthday Fairy.

Happy Birthday to Betty Thompson, Wil Bodie, Robbie Jennings, Elaine Kidd, William “Lefty” Johnson, Ann O. Fallaw, Chrystal Harsha, Debbie Harris, Susie Wilson, Michelle B. Moore, Rosemary M. Jones, Jenny D. Gold, Jackie Frazier, and Jennifer N. Dalenburg.

Happy Anniversary

We send our Belated Happy Anniversary wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Frye.

Sympathy

On a sad note, we send our sympathies and best wishes to the families of Mr. F. E. “Spud” Lusk, Jack Lusk, Dillard Alexander, Walter Brown and Mrs. Jeanette “Pete” Nelson. Known as “Spud,” Earl Lusk is survived by his wife Janie, daughters Paige and Paula, and granddaughters.

Spuds’ brother, James “Jack “ Lusk, passed away days after Spuds’ passing. Both Jack and Spud lived in Newberry County, and attended Newberry County Schools. Jack was a partner owner in the popular Sixties skating rink Fowler-Lusk Skateland on the Newberry Highway, now the Antique Auction Barn. Jack is survived by his wife Ruth and three children, Laurie, Tracy and Kevin; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters.

Former Whitmire resident Mr. Dillard Alexander was the owner and operator of Alexander’s Jewelers in Whitmire. He and his late wife Eloise are the parents of Steve and Wanda, and had several grandchildren. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife Grace.

Local News And Events

The Pack #200 of The Whitmire Cub Scouts will continue their bi-monthly meetings every second and fourth Thursday of the month at The Whitmire Community Center at 6 p.m. Contact person is Brittany Williams at 803-271-3567.

The Whitmire Jaycees are coordinating their Christmas Cheer Fun. Over 26 families have been adapted. The pick day for parents/guardians is December 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. CWilbanks Photography on Main Street is a collection site for the gifts. Contact the Jaycees at 803-694-3797 or leave a comment on their Facebook page.

The members of First Baptist Church will present their Christmas Drama, Sunday, December 23 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The annual Christmas Eve Prayer/communion service will be Monday, December 24 at 5 p.m.

The Masters’ Baptist Church have begun Phase One of their new building project. The youth of the church also enjoyed a tree decorating and pizza party last Wednesday.

Whitmire Communutiy School students, faculty and staff enjoyed a night of Christmas celebration, December 12 as the WCS Concert Band and the Elementary Chorus presented Christmas music.

The Town Of Whitmire employees and town officials enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the community center the same night as the concert.

New Facebook Page

The Town Of Whitmire has new Facebook page. The page will be used for providing information to the community, special announcements, meetings and Whitmire related events.

Winter Sports Registration

The Whitmire Recreation Department is still taking Winter Sports registration forms. The biddie ball games will begin in January. Contact Town Hall at 803-694-2356.

Well, Allrighty Readers, Garabund The Deadline Fairy is here, he tells me that has been consorting with Santa and Gottrocks. So it’s I best leave you with happy holiday wishes, before all three slam the cover on my laptop.

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