2022-11-25
Buffalo Baptist celebrating 250th anniversary Sunday
A Blacksburg church will mark its 250th anniversary this weekend with a service of worship and memories. Although an exact date is unknown, records show Buffalo Baptist Church was founded in 1772 by a group of Scotch- Irish settlers and reorganized in 1777 when a formal constitution was drawn up. At one time, the congregation claimed it was founded in […]
Bids higher than expected for new animal shelter
County officials learned Monday it’s costing more to build a good animal shelter these days. Gaffney-based Sossamon Construction submitted the low bid of $5,438,000 – about one-half million more than county officials estimate of $5 million to build its new animal shelter. Another local contractor, BWC Contracting, submitted the only other bid of $6,737,021. The bids were publicly opened at […]
TIS THE SEASON
Blacksburg High students are shown painting front windows with Christmas designs at the Blacksburg museum. Students got into the holiday spirit by painting windows at 10 downtown businesses, including WiseFire Coffee House, Patterson’s Wrecker Service, and the Blacksburg Police Department.
Better early than late
The county’s new EMS provider is no Thorne in the county’s side. Greenville-based Thorne Ambulance Service began its EMS operations here at 7 p.m. Tuesday, about six weeks earlier than expected. According to the contract, Thorne was to begin its service on Jan. 1, 2023. However, that date was moved up after a recent meeting with company representatives. “They are […]
Limestone students make special deliveries before heading home for Thanksgiving
Limestone University social work students had an important food delivery to make Tuesday before leaving school for their Thanksgiving holiday break. A total of 35 families received turkeys, canned goods and other items needed for a Thanksgiving Day meal. Members of the Limestone student social work organization packed the boxes and delivered turkeys Tuesday so families had food available to […]
Freddie Littlejohn
Gaffney – Freddie Littlejohn, age 89, transitioned from this life on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was the son of the late Robert Lewis Littlejohn and Trannie Porter Littlejohn. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice Faye Littlejohn; his sons, Freddie Austin and Shafique Littlejohn (Patricia); his daughters, Teresa Belton […]
Terry Allen
Rutherfordton, NC — Terry Wayne Allen, 74, of 140 Pine Hill Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his residence. Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late James Talmadge Allen and Beryl Brigman Allen. He retired from Hoechst Celanese, a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. In addition […]
Helen
Allison Littlejohn Gaffney, SC — Helen Allison Littlejohn, 92, of 1224 Buck Shoals Road, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her residence. Born in Cleveland County, NC, she was the wife of Alfred Lawrence Littlejohn and daughter of the late Dexter Allison and Evie Potter Allison. She retired from Peeler Rug Company and […]
FROM THE PULPIT
The contest is officially over“Now more than ever, we’re short of workers, we have a population that is not reproducing on its own with the same level that it used to. The only way we’re going to have a great future in America is if we welcome and embrace immigrants, the DREAMers and – all of them. Cause our ultimate goal is to help […]
