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Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Richardson celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday. The couple celebrated with the children, grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren. full story

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Tanner, Kantzes to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bell of Moncks Corner are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Matthew Tanner, to Kimberly Kantzes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kantzes of Wilmington, Delaware. The couple met in the library at Clemson University. Miss Kantzes, a Clemson graduate, is currently a graduate student at the College of Charleston. She will be starting as a staff accountant at Cover and Rossiter in Wilmington, Delaware this summer. Mr. Tanner is a senior at Clemson University ... full story

Chaplin, Yenser to Wed

Lane Chaplin of Moncks Corner and Susan Yenser of Marietta, GA have announced their wedding for April 6, 2012. The couple will exchange vows in Cincinnati, OH where the bride's extended family resides. The bride-elect is the daughter of Steve and Becky Yenser of Marietta, GA, the granddaughter of James and the late Susan Morrison, and the granddaughter of the late Vern Yenser and Ella Mae Yenser. She is a graduate of the University of Florida where she was captain of the basketball team fo ... full story

Coker, Bonnoitt to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Coker of Moncks Corner announce the engagement of their son, Joseph Clyde Coker, to Courtney Saunders Bonnoitt of Florence, SC, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Norwood Bonnoitt of Florence. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Holland of Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Marion Bonnoitt of Darlington. The groom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. Eugene J. DeTournillion, the late Eugene J. DeTournillion of Moncks Corner, and the late Mr. Ronald Owen of Angier, N ... full story

Calhoun, Kirby wed

Sarah Elizabeth Calhoun and Richard Stacy Kirby, both of Moncks Corner, were married at 4 p.m. on Dec. 17, 2011, at Santee Circle Community Church in Moncks Corner. The minister who performed the ceremony was Chris Williams. The bride is the daughter of Terry A. Calhoun of Moncks Corner and Thurman S. Calhoun III of Moncks Corner. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McCormick of Arkansas, the late Judith Weathers, and Mr. T.S. Calhoun Jr. of Mt. Pleasant. She graduated from Columbia C ... full story

Happy Anniversary!

George and Ruth B. Dennis celebrated their 65th anniversary with a buffet brunch reception on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Barony House in Moncks Corner. They were married Sept. 8, 1946 in California where they raised their three children GJordene, George and Carrie. In 1982 they returned to Berkeley County, where George was born, and now live in Macbeth. The couple are members of Rehoboth Methodist Church. Mr. Dennis is a life member of VFW Post 9509 and the American Legion Post 126.&n ... full story

Coker, Funderburke to wed

Bruce and Louise Funderburke are proud to announce the marriage of James D. Funderburke to Lacy M. Coker on Aug. 13, 2011. Congratulations to James and Lacy and many wishes for a long and happy life together. full story

Strom, McBrayer to wed

Judith Denise Strom of Imlay City, Michigan, and Jerry Kenneth McBrayer of Moncks Corner have announced their wedding on Oct. 14, 2011. The couple will exchange vows at Calvary Baptist Church in Moncks Corner. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Jena Strom of Imlay City, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Cora Strom and the late Donald Strom, and Mrs. Jane Blanchard and the late Gene Blanchard. She is a graduate of Faith Baptist School and Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wisco ... full story

Butler, Hill plan September wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Butler and Ms. Jan Butler of Goose Creek, South Carolina are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Angelina Butler to Eric Gregory Hill of Bonneau, South Carolina. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. Ronnie Hill and Mrs. Jeanie Howard, both of Bonneau, South Carolina. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ogden and Ms. Lois Ogden of New Ellenton, South Carolina; and Mrs. Frances K. Butler and the late Mr. George T. Butler of North Ch ... full story

Aggie and Wade

Aggie and Wade Arnette of Moncks Corner will celebrate 54 years of marriage on July 21. The Arnettes were married July 21, 1957 in Dillon County at Piney Grove Baptist Church. Above is a recent photograph of the couple; at right is a photo from the mid 1950’s. full story

Reames, Reti exchange vows

Lauren Ashley Reames and Casey Thomas Reti were united in marriage on Friday, May 13, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Charleston. The Rev. Keith Wall performed the 4 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Ruth W. Reames of Georgetown. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alton B. Wiggins of Georgetown, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Newell R. Reames Sr. of Honey Hill, SC. The groom is the son of Dale and Cheryll Reti of Bolivia, N.C. He is the grandson of Mr. Darrell Wright of Newp ... full story

Chubb’s announce birth of son

Greg and Jenny Chubb of Sandridge have announced the birth of a son, Ryan Gregory Chubb. He was born on May 25, 2011 at Roper St. Francis Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Lynn Gaudig of Moncks Corner, and Ricky Austin of Sandridge. Paternal grandparents are Tommy and Elaine Chubb of Sandridge. full story

Happy Anniversary!

Mr. and Mrs. Elwood G. Housand celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 26. The couple celebrated at home with their children and grandchildren. full story

Martins announce birth of daughter

Donnie and Jennifer Martin of Macedonia proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Bristol Lee Martin, on Feb. 15, 2011. Maternal grandparents are Jerry Craven and Debbie Garrett of Moncks Corner. Paternal grandparents are Burnette and Debbie Martin of Macedonia. full story

Driggers announce birth of son

Chip and Sandy Driggers of Charleston joyfully announce the birth of their son, Hutton Oliver, born Friday, Feb. 11, 2011 at MUSC. Hutton weighed 4 lbs., 7ounces and was 18 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother, Wyatt. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Cheryl Lynch of St. George. Paternal grandparents are Stewart and Emma Driggers of Moncks Corner. Maternal great-grandparents are Dan Patrick and the late Lois Patrick of Reevesville, and Robert and Georgia Lynch of St. George. Pater ... full story

Hamer, Hensarling exchange vows

Anna Marie Hamer and James Scott Hensarling were married on Dec. 11, 2010 at Moncks Corner United Methodist Church. T. Lee Bryant performed the 3 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at Dean Hall at Cypress Gardens. The bride is the daughter of John Hamer and Lisa Hamer of Moncks Corner, and is employed at Delta Pharmacy and Medical Supply. The groom is the son of James and Cindy Hensarling of Moncks Corner, and the grandson of F.M. Mincey of North Charleston. He is employed at Alco ... full story

Pipkins announce birth of son

Brian and Candice Pipkin have announced the birth of their son, James Woodrow Pipkin. James Woodrow was born on Dec. 12. The proud grandparents are Roy and Chris Pipkin, and Louie and Imogene Conder. full story

White, Wilson to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Louis White Jr. of Manning, SC announce the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Latonya Evonne White, to Mr. Derrick Lionel Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Cross. Ms. White is a graduate of Manning High School. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina Upstate, and is a Critical Care Nurse in Columbia. Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Cross High School. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Mana ... full story

Spatholts celebrate 50 years

Louis and Marilyn Spatholt of Moncks Corner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 28, 2011, by renewing their marriage vows at Immaculate Conception Church in Goose Creek. They were married in Poland, Ohio at Holy Family Church on Jan. 28, 1961. Their children are Wendy and husband Art Genereau of Vidalia, GA; and Gary and wife Dawn Spatholt of Macedonia. They have seven grandchildren: Carolina, Taylor, Chris, Amber, Brent, and twins Alyssa and Cara. Mr. Spatholt retired from the U ... full story

Deschamps, Hutchinson to wed

Linda Lapham-Deschamps and Richard Deschamps of Salem, MA, now residing in Punta Gorda, FL, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Lynn Deschamps to Timothy William Hutchinson of Goose Creek, the son of Donald Hutchinson of Summerville and the late Tonya Lee Cravens Hutchinson. Ms. Deschamps graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts. She is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force and is stationed at the Charleston, SC AFB . She has served in Qatar, ... full story

Hills celebrate 50th anniversary

John David and Lucy Fickling Hill of Pinopolis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a surprise party with friends at Santee Circle Community Church on Dec. 17, and renewed their vows with Pastor Chris William officiating on Dec. 24. The Hills were married on Dec. 24, 1960, by the Rev. J. M. Woods Jr. in Orangeburg. The couple have a son, Kenneth William Hill of Pinopolis. Mr. Hill retired from Westvaco in 1977 and the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1994. Mrs. Hill retired from ... full story

Laws welcome baby boy

Mandy and Jay Law welcomed a boy, Drayton James Law, on Nov. 3, 2010. This is the second child to the Moncks Corner natives who also have a three-year-old daughter, Addison. Mandy and Jay are both graduates of Lord Berkeley Academy. She is a donor recruiter for the American Red Cross, and he is the broker-in-charge for Coldwell Banker United Realtors. full story

Albergotti, Faulkner plan spring wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman M. Albergotti of St. George, S.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Nicole Albergotti to Ross Logan Faulkner of Pinopolis, S.C. Mr. Faulkner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Faulkner, also of Pinopolis, S.C. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Duncan of Lobeco, SC and Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Faulkner of Cullowhee, N.C. Miss Albergotti is the granddaughter of Mr. W.N. Beach of Harleyville, S.C. and the late Mary C. Beach, ... full story

Gant, Gunter exchange vows

Shana D. Gant of Moncks Corner and Duran A. Gunter of Eastover were married on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Moncks Corner African Methodist Episcopal Church. The 2 p.m. ceremony, performed by the Rev. Charles P. Singleton and the Rev. Dr. Gregory Grooms Sr., was followed by a reception at Omar Shrine Convention Center in Mt. Pleasant. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gant Sr. of Moncks Corner, and the granddaughter of Bernice Friendly and George Friendly III of Shulerville. She earned a ... full story