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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Town of Carlisle Administrator Shannon McBride thumbs through the library books now available at the Town Hall.
Library books now available at Lockhart, Carlisle town halls
UNION COUNTY — The Union County Carnegie Library has introduced a new system to spread library service across the entire county. After the library’s Bookmobile driver resigned last summer, that service has not been offered. Library director Ben Loftis said the library and its board of directors was looking for the most cost-effective way of offering such a service. “Obviously, we’re the library for the county, not just the city,” Loftis s...
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Derik Vanderford|Daily Times Sarah Lewis, founder of Halfway There Rescue, speaks to members of the Union County Council Tuesday evening.
Council receives suggestions on improving animal shelter
UNION COUNTY — Union County Council members heard several ideas for improving local animal control Tuesday evening. The Union County Council Committee on County Administration and Finance — which includes all members of council — met in the Union County Courthouse Grand Jury Room. The first item on the agenda was a presentation from the founder of Halfway There Rescue, Sarah Lewis. For the past eight months, Lewis has worked in partnership ...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Union County Republican Party Chairman Mike Fowler is one of 164 co-chairs of Gov. Nikki Haley's reelection campaign's statewide grassroots steering committee.
Fowler to work on Haley’s reelection campaign
UNION COUNTY — As he works for her reelection, Union County Republican Party Chairman Mike Fowler says he wants to have Gov. Nikki Haley come to Union County more often in the months ahead. Fowler is one of 164 co-chairs of the Haley campaign’s statewide grassroots steering committee. The co-chairs represent all of South Carolina’s 46 counties and Fowler is the only co-chair from Union County. As co-chair for Union County, Fowler said he wi...
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Crime Report
The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests : — Tiffany Michael Kirby, 32, of 124 Chapel Road, Union, was charged with shoplifting and open container around 5 p.m. on March 18. According to the incident report, an employee of Dollar General, located at 1303 Lockhart Highway, Union, reported that Kirby concealed several items in her pocketbook without paying. When officers stopped the vehicle Kirby was driving, she admi...
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Seats still available for Gottschalk at the Gist’s
UNION — Experience a relaxing afternoon concert from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in the Gist mansion ballroom as we explore the musical lifetime of American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869). Enjoy a special piano performance by Dr. Brennan Szafron, organist and choirmaster at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, SC. Louis Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, travelled the world, creating music with African Ameri...
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Photo courtesy of Padgett's Creek Baptist Church New steeple The Padgett's Creek Family Life Center has a new steeple. Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Sid Brothers, church members who were instrumental on obtaining the steeple for the Family Life Center, and Mr. Vic Bramlett, chairman of the deacons.
Church Calendar
Wednesday, March 20 Noon: Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St. in Union, holds a Lenten Service. Music will be provided by Daniel Prince. The speaker will be the Rev. Rick Pendleton of First Baptist Church. A Lenten Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 7 p.m.: Philippi Baptist Church holds Ladies Night Out. Seating is at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Sharon Jaynes. Tickets are $10 and can be purchas...
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Photo courtesy of Monarch Elementary School Collecting box tops and labels Monarch Elementary School student Rylee Austin collects BoxTops and Labels for Education for the school. Here is Rylee turning in her latest contribution to MES Records Clerk Janet Eubanks. We use these labels and boxtops to help provide classrooms with equipment and supplies. Our school would love if you are not already collecting for another group to send in your labels and boxtops to us.
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 21 • The Union County Council holds a joint meeting with the Union City Council at 4 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Center to receive an economic development update and discuss other matters. The public is invited to attend. • The Union County Board of Assessment Appeals holds a hearing in the Grand Jury Room at 5 p.m. in the Union County Courthouse. Saturday, March 23 • The Corinth Baptist Church RFL Team holds a...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Union County Republican Party Chairman Mike Fowler points out an item on a form for David Gossett during Monday's GOP precinct reorganization meeting. Gossett will serve as delegate to the GOP's county convention in April.
Republicans reorganizing county precincts
UNION COUNTY —The Union County Republican Party is reorganizing and wants the people of Union County to join them in doing so. Local Republicans gathered Monday evening in the Grand Jury Room of the Union County Courthouse for the party’s biennial reorganization of the county’s precincts. “What we’re doing is our precinct reorganization,” Mike Fowler, party chairman, said. “Every two years anybody who wants to help organize their precinct...
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Photo submitted Bestselling author Robert Morgan will be keynote speaker as well as the recipient of the William "Singing Billy" Walker Award for Achievement in Southern Letters at USC Union's third annual Upcountry Literary Festival.
Literary Festival to feature more than 20 authors, presenters
UNION — USC Union will host its third annual Upcountry Literary Festival on Friday and Saturday, featuring a wide variety of presentations throughout both days. The festival was first held in 2011, in an effort to showcase and feature national, regional and local authors, poets, and musicians with an emphasis on southern literature and culture. This year’s event will feature more than 20 authors and presenters during the free, two-day event...
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Photo by D.J. Long Firefighters battle a blaze that destroyed a Jonesville residence Sunday morning.
Fire destroys Jonesville man’s home
JONESVILLE — A man who went out to get breakfast returned to find his house in flames early Sunday morning. Chief Michael Brewington of the Jonesville Fire Department said Monday that, according to a report filed by incident commander Capt. D.J. Long, firefighters were dispatched at 6:42 a.m. Sunday in response to a report of a structure fire at 522 Whitlock Lake Road, Jonesville. Brewington said that when the first engine arrived on the sc...
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Photos submitted Dilsa Saunders Bailey signs the newest book in her series The Sperling Chronicles for a Union County Carnegie Library patron on Saturday.
Book signing called a success
UNION — A book signing held Saturday at Union County Carnegie Library proved to be a success according to those who were involved. Union County native and author Dilsa Saunders Bailey signed books from her romantic suspense series “The Sperling Chronicles.” Library director Ben Loftis said the event was a success as library patrons were happy to see the author and talk with her about the first two books in her series. Bailey joked that he...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Union Civitan Club President Sherri Williams waits for her husband, Robert, to serve up another plate of pancakes at the club's annual Pancake Day fundraiser. The Civitans raised approximately $3,000 with the event which was held this past week at Mon Aetna Baptist Church. For more about the Civitans and Pancake Day see Page 3.
Civitans raise $3,000 with Pancake Day
MONARCH — With the help of its “Pancake Partners” and the members of the community who turned out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Union Civitan Club raised approximately $3,000 with its annual “Pancake Day” fundraiser. Pancake Day is one of the Civitan Club’s biggest fundraisers with club members spending the day cooking and serving up plates full of sausage, bacon, and, of course, pancakes, as well cups full of orange juice, milk, an...
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Crime Report
The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests : — Cayla Ciera Jennings, 21, of 113 Brookside Drive, Union, was charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature around 4:40 p.m. on March 15. According to the arrest warrant, Jennings cut a man’s shoulder with a pocket knife during an altercation at Lowe Street, Union. — Colby Eugene Bright, 20, of 103 Lowe St., Union, was charged with criminal ...
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Photo courtesy of the Yellow Jacket Battalion Alumna Dona Nena Wright giving her speech at the Military Ball.
Yellow Jacket Battalion holds 10th annual Military Ball
UNION — The Union County High School Yellow Jacket Battalion held its tenth annual Military Ball at the Union National Guard Armory on March 9, 2013. Welcoming the cadets in the receiving line were the Battalion Adjutant, C/1LT Michael Leigh, Battalion Alumna Dona Nena Wright, Col. (retired) and Mrs. Bill Goodwin, Lt. Col. (retired) and Mrs. Al Black, Principal and Mrs. Floyd Lyles, Michelle McCullough, Col. John Odell and Dr. Odell, Mr. and ...
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Photo courtesy of the Union Lions Club Union Lions Club President Amy Hughes presents Jack Roper with a Lions Club t-shirt during his visit to the club's March meeting Thursday evening. Roper, a Union native and Channel 7 host, performed his magic show for the Lions and their families.
‘Walk for Sight’ called a success
UNION — An evening of magic for members and their families and a morning walk in downtown Union that’s part of a larger statewide campaign made this past week a busy one for the Union Lions Club. The club held a “Walk For Sight” along Main Street in downtown Union Saturday to promote public awareness of its activities and those of the South Carolina Lions. The Lions Clubs of Union and South Carolina raise funds to support vision programs in...
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Photos courtesy of Buffalo Elementary School Mrs. Fowler's 5K class at Buffalo Elementary is recognized by school Principal Melissa Inman for their performance in the 100 Book Challenge. Posing together for a celebratory photo are (front row) C.J. Beard, Karlie Chapman, TyJhir Fleming, Trinity Rice, Timothy Johnson, (back row) Inman, Nyzir Sims, Taegan Bishop, Tiffany Shetley, Jasmine Smith, Brooklyn Peahuff, Colleen Silvey, and Ann Fowler (teacher).
BES students recognized for 100 Book Challenge
BUFFALO — Buffalo Elementary School is proud to recognize students in 5K for steps accomplished in the 100 Book Challenge. Students are spending time every day at home and at school reading. Students are rewarded with medals and prizes each time they move up a step. We are so proud of these boys and girls.
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Photo courtesy of Monarch Elementary School Dental workshop Monarch Elementary School had its annual dental program on Tuesday March 5, 2013 for 5K and 1st grade students. Dental hygienist, Teresa Huff, along with 5K student Ethan Epps, demonstrate the correct way to floss your teeth.
Community Calendar
Tuesday, March 19 • USC Union hosts a Criminal Record Expungement Clinic in the USC Union Auditorium from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The clinic is free and open to the public. Eddie McConnell, Managing Attorney with SC Legal Assistance in Spartanburg, will go through the proper process and possible costs of having your criminal record expunged. • The Union County Council Committee on County Administration and Finance meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Gra...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Nancy Smith, a cook at Wallace Thomson Hospital, put trays of hot meals in the box brought by Meals on Wheels volunteer Gerry Benard. The meals, which were prepared in the hospital's kitchen, are delivered by the volunteers to needy residents in the Union community.
More than 26,000 meals delivered
UNION — They delivered more than 26,000 meals in 2012 and the Union County Meals on Wheels volunteers are delivering meals to the needy of the Union and Buffalo areas this year but need the help of the community to continue doing so. In a report released this week, the Meals on Wheels board announced that they’d recently met for a recap of their efforts in 2012. The 60-65 volunteer drivers delivered 26,155 meals or more than 2,000 per month...
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Crime Report
The Union Public Safety Department reported the following arrests : — Kenneth Tracy Sherbert, 49, of 149 Sherbert St., Spartanburg, was charged with three counts of shoplifting around 12:30 p.m. on March 14. According to arrest warrants, Sherbert stole two 32-inch Samsung televisions, an HP desktop computer, and attempted to steal a Dyson ball vacuum cleaner from Walmart, located at 513 North Duncan Bypass, Union. The vaccuum cleaner and c...
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PASS writing exam to be held Tuesday and Wednesday
UNION COUNTY — All students in grades 3 through 8 enrolled in Union County Schools will take the statewide PASS (Palmetto Assessment of State Standards) writing exam Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19 and 20. Local school officials encourage students to get a good night’s rest, eat a good breakfast, and get to school on time to begin testing. The two-day writing test is administered in March to allow time for scoring the compositions so that r...
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Paul Newhouse
Newhouse is new hospital district CEO
UNION — The Union Hospital District has a new CEO. Paul Newhouse, who has been serving as the district’s Chief Financial Officer since mid-September, was appointed CEO by the district’s board following the resignation of his predecessor, Tim Merritt. Merritt tendered his resignation during a special called meeting of the hospital district’s board Thursday evening. The board then offered the position to Newhouse who accepted. Newhouse said...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Monarch Elementary School second-grade teacher Rhonda Hollingsworth joins three students who won awards at the recent Piedmont Region III Science Fair for a picture earlier this week. The students are first-grader Emma Garner and fifth-graders Sydney Childers and Kayley Jane Addis.
Opening up young minds
MONARCH — Their study of the scientific method of inquiry and how to apply it in their lives helped three Monarch Elementary School students win honors at this year’s Piedmont Region III Science Fair. The fair, which is held annually on the USC Upstate campus, brings together public, private, and home school students from Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, and York counties in scientific competition. The competition is divided into the academic ...
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Charles Warner|Daily Times Field No. 1 at the Timken Sports Complex will soon be different after Union County Council voted unanimously this week to allow the Miracle League of Union County to begin work on converting the field to where it can accommodate special needs children and adults who want to play baseball.
Council authorizes Miracle League to begin work on baseball field
UNION — Following a lengthy executive session earlier this week, Union County Council gave The Miracle League of Union County the go-ahead to proceed with construction on the field at Timken Sports Complex the county gave the organization last year. During Tuesday’s council meeting, MLUC board chair Amy Austin said she was only there to give an update and joked that, for once, she wasn’t there to ask for anything. However, as she updated co...
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Photo submitted New sign This is the sign for the new Family Life Center at Padgett's Creek Baptist Church. Pictured with the sign are Vic Bramlett, chairman of building committee, and W.C. Irwin, who made the sign.
Church Calendar
Saturday, March 16 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Hebron Baptist Church, located on the Whitmire Highway, Union, holds a bake sale at the Union County Stadium. Homemade pies, cakes, candies and other items will be available. The funds raised will go to support church pastor the Rev. Brian Childers’ participation in a mission trip to Nicaragua in June. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Oakbrook Community Church, 520 Alman St. in Jonesville, hosts a chili bean din...
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Church to honor assistant minister of music
BUFFALO — Wyatt’s Chapel Baptist Church, located at 153 Wyatt’s Chapel Road in Buffalo, will host “A Musical Appreciation for Andre L. Tate” at 6 p.m. tonight, Saturday, March 16. Assistant Minister of Music Andre Tate has played music weekly at Wyatt’s Chapel — as well as assisted with the direction of the church’s children’s choir, mass choir and all-male chorus — since June 2009. He directs music as well as voices. Tate said he grew up...
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