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First Published & Printed in 1994

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Details: Published: 07 January 2013

Details: By Barbara Wilson; Published: 26 December 2012

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Mary Beth Wilson at the Navy awards and promotion ceremony held in Alexander Hall, Thursday, December 6, 2012, at her base in Fort Gordon, Georgia, USA standing with her mother Barbara Wilson. Over 500 Navy commanders, sailors & family members were present. Mary was promoted to rank of E-5, and is now 'Petty Officer Second Class'. Petty Officer Wilson, 24, is a CTI (Cryptologic Technicians Interpretive) Hebrew linguist. She is the daughter of Duane "Bud" and Barbara L. Wilson, of Greenville, South Carolina, USA.

Details: By Terry M. Thacker; Published: 26 December 2012

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Surrounded by the relics of civil war, the Joyful Harps rang out the joyous sounds of the carols of the Prince of Peace this past Friday night at the South Carolina 16th Regiment Museum.

An audience of well over 100 came to the museum to enjoy light refreshments, fellowship and a concert of Celtic harp music from the sisters Raquelle and Heather Sheen, who make up the Joyful Harps duet.

The sisters, attired in Civil War-period hoopskirts, played such Christmas favorites as Silent Night, What Child is This?, O Holy Night, Joy to the World and The Coventry Carol, to name a few.

Details: By Tammy Johnston; Published: 12 December 2012

animal-care-staff This past Saturday, Animal Care sponsored a fun-filled holiday event for God’s precious animals and their loving owners.

The event had toys, bowls and homemade dog treats that the owners could buy as stocking stuffers for their furry friends for Christmas.

The highlight of the event was the picture with Santa. Dogs came dressed in their favorite holiday fashions from red velvet outfits to bows and ribbons; each animal was ready to sit on Santa’s lap. After getting their picture taken, their owners could sit at the craft table and create a picture frame as a gift to give to a loved one of their animal sitting with Santa.

Details: By Tammy Johnston; Published: 12 December 2012

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The excitement from 1,000 plus participants and 30 parade volunteers resonated through the chilly sunny December morning this past Saturday at the fun but chaotic staging area for the Travelers Rest parade.

All the participants had to line up in numerical processional order for the 10 am ride down through the streets of Travelers Rest.

Greenville High School Navy JROTC started the parade.

The Mayor of Travelers Rest, Wayne McCall, was next in the processional as well as other local and state officials – the State Senator Mike Fair, State Senator Tom Corbin, County Councilman Joe Dill, County Treasurer Jill Kintigh, and Sheriff Loftis from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

Details: By Tammy Johnston; Published: 05 December 2012

lois-keenan-award Lois Keenan, Firefighter from River Falls Fire Department, Marietta, SC, received the coveted Firefighter of the Year award from her Fire Chief, David Emory, at their Christmas Firefighter Dinner this past Saturday evening. She is only the second woman in the 26-year history of the fire department to receive this prestigious award.

She recounts the moment that led up to the award. “I was not sure it was me. When they called my name, I was beside myself. I had tears in my eyes, and I could not stop grinning. I danced up to David Emory and thanked him, “So many other firefighters deserve this award more than me. I felt honored and proud that I was chosen to have received this award.”