Two people were injured, requiring hospitalization, during the fireworks extravaganza held Friday night in Shady Dale.Ed Westbrook explained what happened. He said there were seven crew members working on setting the fireworks off for the enjoyment of the crowd gathered. He said they shoot the fireworks in racks of 12, and about a third of…
Early voting for the Democratic primary for the Public Service Commission takes place through tomorrow, July 11 at the Jasper County Courthouse. Election day is Tuesday, July 15, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the Jasper County Courthouse being the only polling place open. Persons eligible to vote include those who voted Democratic in…
This past school year was one of adjustment for Danny Camp. After being a coach for almost 30 years, the Piedmont Academy athletic director stepped away from on-the-field coaching to be an administrator. It was also the first year back at Piedmont Academy for Camp, the place where he started his career. After successful stints…
On June 22, 24 Jasper County High School Beta Club students left to compete at the Senior National Beta Club Convention in Orlando, Fla. Students arrived Sunday evening, ate pizza, and then were ready to practice from show choir to robotics to speech. On Monday, reimagine, recreate, recycle competed with a paper mache manatee. That…
Dr. Irvin Clark, President of Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC), announces that Stone Workman has been elected to serve as Chairman of the SCTC Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Workman succeeds Rebecca Hadley-Catter who recently completed her term as Chairwoman. Mr. Workman has served on the Board since 2018, representing Jasper County.…
We live in a great nation. The people within her walls are strong and true—we are resilient proud, generous, brave, and diverse. Though we have our differences— these separations immediately dissolve into empathy and unity the minute tragedy strikes. The horrific events that have unfolded in Texas, and just recently in North Carolina have revealed…
Have you gotten a treat from Dairy Queen lately? If so, they may have asked you if you wanted to round up your change for donation to Children’s Miracle Network…or you may have paid $1 or $3 to purchase a “balloon” for Children’s Miracle Network. Children’s Miracle Network is the charity chosen by Dairy Queens…
These letters are the abbreviation for my dream trip, Before China and After China. Years ago I had chance to go on a Chinese government tour to Beijing, Wall of China, the Sacred Mountain ending with Shanghai. Knowing almost nothing about China this trip was the most educational trip of my life. We were told…
Jasper County native J’Quavious “Qua” Thurmond was recently inducted into the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Hall of Fame to commemorate his time playing basketball at New Hampshire Technical Institue (NHTI). Qua graduated from Jasper County High School in 2014. He played on the NHTI Lynx basketball squad from 2016-2020. During that time he…
We announce with deep sorrow the passing of our beloved Roy Vincent Price, Jr., age 84, of Atlanta, who departed this life peacefully on June 28, 2025. Roy was born on February 18, 1941, in Atlanta to the late Martha Hardy Price and Roy Vincent Price, Sr. He spent his formative years in Monticello, and…