Good Times at the Senior’s Christmas Party
| January 16, 2012 | Featured |
Local seniors and their guests enjoyed the annual Christmas party sponsored by Senior Centers of Spartanburg. Woodruff director, Mattie Ellisor, invites everyone 60 and older to join the group which meets at the Leisure Center in Woodruff every MWF from 9:00- 1:00 with a nutritious lunch provided. The cost is just $35.00 per year and… more
Native New Zealander opens embroidery gift shop in Woodruff
| January 16, 2012 | Featured |
by Fran Burgess In February of 2011, Caroline Roberts experienced a parent’s worst nightmare – the tragic loss of her 19 year old son, Brandon Lanford, from a motorcycle accident. She and her husband, Jim, had bought a small shop on Main Street in Woodruff just a month before Brandon’s accident. Although devastated by the… more
Wolverines Honored with Post-Season Awards
| January 16, 2012 | Featured |
By: Jeff Greissinger Now that the holidays have past and 2012 has begun, it is an appropriate time to look back and reflect on the 2011 football season in Woodruff and in the upstate. There were lots of success stories to be told coming off outstanding seasons by the Wolverines, Clemson Tigers and South Carolina… more
The Power of Resolve
| January 16, 2012 | Featured |
Several years ago, I interviewed a young man for a physical exam beginning with the standard question, “Have you gained or lost significant weight in the last year?” To my surprise, he responded with a look of obvious satisfaction, “Yes, sir, 160 pounds.” At that time he weighed 165 pounds and looked exceptionally physically fit.… more
W.R. Grace Vermiculite Company Sold
| January 16, 2012 | Filled under Uncategorized |
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by Fran Burgess About 3 miles south of Enoree on the right side of Hwy 221 stands a company that has been the workplace for hundreds of area residents over the years. From 1960 until the end of 2011, this business was the W.R. Grace Vermiculite Company; after several months of negotiations, the business was… more
Healthcare
| January 16, 2012 | Filled under Featured |
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I’ve often said that my two main objectives at this stage of my life are to spend all the money I make and to die healthy. The first one has already been taken care of since I recently spent ten days in the hospital, and now my money is taken care of for the rest… more
A look at divorce laws in S.C.
| January 16, 2012 | Filled under Featured |
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by Jay Anthony In the majesty of a ceremony, it’s easy to think that all marriages last forever. That is, after all, the intention behind marriage, which is meant to form the foundation for the family. Even the State recognizes the importance of marriage to our society. Until 1949, divorce was largely unavailable in South… more
District 4 proposes Bond Anticipation a Note, schools report progress
| January 16, 2012 | Filled under Featured |
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by Fran Burgess Spartanburg District 4 began its January school board meeting with the invocation by Mr. James McBeth, call to order, approval of the minutes for the December meeting, and recognition of visitors. Next on the agenda were the Principals’ reports. Woodruff Primary’s report began with a Calendar of Events and the Community Service… more
THE MAKING OF A MILESTONE
| January 16, 2012 | Filled under Featured |
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Sudie Harmon was born in Spartanburg County and has lived her entire 69 years in the town of Woodruff. She married her husband Alvin 51 years ago. Their special-needs grandson Malik lives with them; while daughter Patty and grandson Aubree reside in Buckeye, Arizona. When not with her family or working out at Curves, Sudie… more
Beauty Cents High gloss and highlights are in
| January 16, 2012 | Filled under Featured |
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by Sarah Anthony The holidays have come and gone and you’re probably looking forward to a fresh start in 2012. This is the perfect time to reinvent your look! Whether its a cut you’ve never been brave enough to try or a new color you think would better suit you, the latest hair trends for… more
