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DAR honors military veterans
George Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
recently honored two local veterans in anticipation of Memorial Day. At right, Korean War veteran Morris Durham Jr. was presented with a DAR Certificate for his service by his granddaughter-in-law, Fort Prince George Chaplain Erica Cooper, and Fort Prince George Regent and State DAR Chaplain Carolyn Nations, right. At left, Fort Prince George Service to Veterans chair Ann Warmuth presented World War II veteran Mildred Oberhofer with a DAR Certificate honoring her service, along with 140-plus cards collected for her 102nd birthday. Courtesy photos
Memorial Day service planned May 30 in downtown Six Mile
SIX MILE — The town of Six Mile, along with Fleet Reserve Branch #15 and the Pickens County Veterans Council, will hold traditional Memorial Day services in downtown Six Mile on Tuesday, May 30, to remember those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of service and to honor those who have served their country.
The day’s events will begin outside Six Mile Town Hall by placing the American flag at half-staff at 8 a.m. A traditional service will be held at 11:45 a.m. outside Six Mile Town Hall, including the pledge, invocation and remarks to honor all who gave their lives in service to the United States. This includes Pickens County’s four Medal of Honor recipients — all of whom were from the Six Mile area, making it the most per capita in the United States. A wreath presentation and flag ceremony will be followed by the playing of taps, and the closing will take place afterward.
The Fleet Reserve Association represents a community of the Sea Services — the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel. FRA’s guiding principles are loyalty, protection and service to their shipmates.
The Pickens County Veterans Council (PCVC) is an organization consisting of representatives of recognized veterans’ groups and organizations in Pickens County. PCVC supports recognized veterans service organizations in the county and assists in communication, coordination, and execution of veterans related activities and patriotic events.
Harden Scholar
The scholarship committee of the Cannon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently announced Jacob Charles Santeler as the winner of the 2023 Dr. John Harden Scholarship. Santeler is a senior at Pickens High School and is involved in his school and community. Santeler joined the Boy Scouts in 2016. He set a goal for himself to achieve Eagle Scout, and in August 2021, he achieved that goal. Santeler will be attending the Citadel in the fall, where he will be majoring in nursing. He also plans to commission in the United States Air Force as a pararescue officer. Santeler exhibits excellence in academics, attitude and achievements, and the scholarship committee wishes to congratulate Santeler and wish him much success in his health care and United States Air Force career.
Winner honored
The Charles F. Rogers Scholarship committee recently announced Pickens High School senior Katherine Sanchez as the 2023 selection for the Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award. Sanchez will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put toward her college education. “Congratulations to Katherine for representing our basketball program and for her perseverance to achieve success on and off the court,” the committee said.
Community Calendar 5-24-23
• Nix reunion set for June 4 at Northside
The descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix will gather for the annual Nix reunion early next month.
The reunion, set for Sunday, June 4, is set to be held at Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1
Woman still in jail after conviction in grandson’s death overturned
Brewer set to be tried again in case
By Riley Morningstar
Courtesy The Journal
rmorningstar@upstatetoday.com
PICKENS — A Pickens woman found guilty of killing her 13-month-old grandson by giving him oxycodone in a sippy cup is set to have a new trial after her conviction was overturned last fall.
Angela Brewer, formerly of Swiss Entrance, was released from the Camille Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia on Nov. 23 and has been held without bond at the Pickens County Detention Center as a pretrial detainee since then, according to officials.
The South Carolina Supreme Court in October overturned Brewer’s December 2017 conviction of homicide by child abuse, for which she was sentenced to serve 20 years in state prison. Brentley Kolbin Lane Lusk was found dead at Brewer’s home in October 2014.
State Attorney General’s Office spokesman Robert Kittle told The Journal the prosecutors asked
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Mountain Roots Herb Festival featuring Taste the Upcountry set for Hagood Mill
PICKENS — The Mountain Roots Herb Festival will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this Saturday, May 20, at the Hagood Mill Historic Site.
This year, the festival will also feature a new component, Taste the Upcountry.
The Hagood Mill Historic Site will be active all day. Workshops including foraging, growing
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SHL opens 2nd location
On Saturday, May 6, Southern Home Liqudators owner Melisa Sedler was surrounded by family, friends and employees as she cut the ribbon at her new, larger second store in Pickens. The new store, located at 502 Ann St., will be open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. The business has new merchandise put out
daily. During the festivities, Sedler named the store’s first-ever Employee of the Year award recipient, Charles Griffin, pictured at right, as general manager of the Ann Street location. Also on hand were Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Lisa and John Neel of Keller Williams, Hugh Latimer of Foothills Community Health Care and Pickens City Councilwoman Lois Porter.
Member of the Month
Pickens Village Branch Library has been named the Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for May. Summer reading at the library starts June 5 and runs until July 28. Visit pcls.fyi for more information about programs and the prizes children and adults can win. The library is at 124 N. Catherine St. in Pickens and is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pictured are Elizabeth Smith, Audrey Hyde and Margaret Holder.
Community Calendar 5-17-23
• Nix reunion set for June 4 at Northside
The descendants of Ulysses and Lou Annie Monroe Nix will gather for the annual Nix reunion early next month.
The reunion, set for Sunday, June 4, is set to be held at Northside Baptist Church, located at 421 Sangamo Road in Pickens. Lunch will be at 1
