Sheriff, Coroner Win
Sheriff, Coroner Re-elected
Despite a high Republican vote in most races, two incumbent Saluda County Democrats won re-election Tues., Nov. 8, in the General Election.
Sheriff John Perry was elected to his second term, earning 5147 votes to Republican Robin Freeman’s 3307. Coroner Keith Turner, in office since 1993, defeated Republican challenger Randall Maffett 4620 to 3822.
William Pugh became the second Saluda County Council member to be defeated this year. Republican political newcomer D.J.Miller took a narrow win the County Council District 2 race, 812-379. Jones Butler defeated Jacob Schumpert in the June Republican Primary for District 4.
Cal Forrest was elected to S.C. House Seat 39. In Saluda County he defeated Tillman Gives 5072-2004.
District 10 Senator Floyd Nicholson won re-election district-wide, but lost in Saluda County to Bryan Hope 2194-1887.
District 26 Senator Nikki Setzler won re-election as well, defeating Brad Lindsey in Saluda County 372-162.
Third District Congressman Jeff Duncan won re-election. In Saluda County, he defeated Democrat Hosea Cleveland 5642-2563.
In the Presidential race Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton 5525-2809. While 73 percent of Saluda County’s registered voters cast ballots, the 2012 election had more voters in the Presidential race. In 2012 Mitt Romney defeated President Barack Obama 5130-3322. The 2016 figures show Trump got 395 more votes than Romney, and Clinton got 513 less than Obama. This trend apparently happened in many parts of the country.
In the races that had no opposition, following are the vote totals:
State Senate District 25, Shane Massey (3110); State House District 82 Bill Clyburn (982); 11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard (6084); Probate Judge Brenda Griffith (6414); Clerk of Court Sheri Coleman (6350); County Council District 4 Jones Butler (2067); Soil and Water District Commissioner Kevin Yon (5605); Aiken School District 1 Ronnie West (677); Lexington School District Three Craig A Caughman (480), Stacey B. Derrick (506), Leon Drafts (480), Lancer Shull (448); School Board District One - Seat 1 Sharon Williams Holloway (587), Seat 3 William Eberz (618), Seat 5 James M. Holloway Sr. (352), Seat 7 Arlene Puryear (943).
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - Peter Griffiin, surrounded by his family, was name the Saluda County Farm-City Citizen of the Year at the annual banquet Nov. 10. He was presented the plaque by retired Saluda County Agent Phil Perry. (Standard-Sentinel photo)
Peter Griffin Named
Citizen of The Year
Saluda County farmer and community leader Peter Griffin was named the Saluda County Farm-City Citizen of the Year of 2016 at the annual banquet Thurs., Nov. 10, at Saluda High School.
Gary Gilmore, coach of the Coastal Carolina University national championship winning baseball team was the featured speaker.
County Councilwoman Gwen Shealy served as the Mistress of Ceremonies, and the Rev. Pam Turfa, of Corinth/St. Mark Lutheran Churches delivered the invocation.
After special guests were recognized, the large audience enjoyed a meal prepared by Butler Catering.
Following the meal, Julia Wills described the Chanticleer arrangement she made in honor the mascot of Coastal Carolina. Mrs. Wills used greenery to create the rooster, and used okra pods to make the beak, The design also featured a baseball glove and ball, three baseball bats and home plate.
Sherri Ward, president of the Saluda County of Commerce provided the entertainment by singing two songs.
Nathan Horton, Saluda High’s baseball coach, introduced Coach Gilmore.
The coach began his presentation with a video detailing Coastal’s success through the conference, regional and super regional tournaments, and in the college World Series in Omaha.
Gilmore said his faith grew through all these tournaments when he made the decision to read the Bible in the spare time he had on the road.
He said the team knew all of the state, including Gamecock and Tigers supporters, were pulling for them to win.
Following Gilmore’s speech, retired Saluda County Agent Phil Perry, introduced Griffin as Citizen of the year
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Christmas Craft Show
The annual Christmas Craft Show will be this weekend at the Saluda National Guard Armory. There will be around 40 crafters showing off their hand crafted items for sale.
A lot of our crafters are from Saluda; Mrs. Virginia Goff, Mrs. Lynn Anderson, Mrs. Dora Whittle, Mrs. Janice Riddle, Mrs. Crystal Canady, Ms. Wendy Corson, Mrs. Tonya Temples, Mrs. Bonnie Shealy to name a few.
We will also have the best hot dogs in Saluda for sale.
You do not have to go to Columbia, Augusta or Greenville to f’md your Christmas gifts, just come to the Armory on Saturday and Sunday and do all your shopping. There will be something for every one. We hope everyone will come out and support our local crafters.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 19“‘ from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, November 20th from 1:00 PM to 5:00PM. SEE YOU AT THE CRAFT SHOW.
Election Results 2016
SALUDA COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS
(Contested races listed only) 73.61% voter turnout
President and Vice President
2809 - Hillary Clinton and Timothy Kaine, Democratic
5525 -Donald Trump and Michael Pence, Republican
US Senate
2457 - Thomas Dixon, Democratic
5442 - Tim Scott, Republican
U.S. House of Representatives. District 03
2563 - Hosea Cleveland, Democratic
5642 - Jeff Duncan, Republican
State Senate, District 10
1887 - Floyd Nicholson, Democratic
2194 - J Bryan Hope, Republican
State Senate, District 26
372 - Nikki Setzler, Democratic
162 - Brad Lindsey, Republican
State House of Representatives, District 39
2005 - Tillman Gives, Democratic
5072 - Cal Forrest, Republican
LOCAL RACES
Sheriff
5147 - John C Perry, Democratic
3307 - Robin Freeman, Republican
Coroner
4620 - Keith Turner, Democratic
3822 - Randall Maffett , Republican
County Council District 02
792 - William Billie Pugh , Democratic
812 - DJ David Miller, Republican
School Trustee District, 03 (Lexington School District)
480 - Craig A Caughman
506 - Stacey B Derrick
480 - Leon Drafts
448 - Lancer Shull
FUNDS FOR NEW ROOF - On Mon., Nov. 7, Rep Ralph S. Kennedy, Jr. presented Trinity Community Center a $20,000 check from state funds that will be used to put a new metal roof on the popular building, which began life as a school in 1917. Pictured, L to R, are Russell Durst, County Council Chairman Don Hancock, Bertie Eastman, Rep. Kennedy, and Rev. Burton Campbell. Durst, Eastman and Campbell represented the Community Center. (Standard-Sentinel photo)
Town of Saluda Solar Project
The Town of Saluda and the SC Energy office have worked together to install a 26 Kw roof top solar system that will offset the energy use at Town Hall. Energy collected by this system will be sold back to SCE&G. The Town currently pays 12 cents/Kw to the power company, SCE&G will purchase power from the town at a rate of 22 cents/Kw. The installed system will pay for itself in about six years. The town also has a 10 year contract with SCE&G for them to purchase power. The entire project, which also includes replacing all of the lighting with LED has been made possible by a loan from the SC Energy Office.
General Election Nov. 8 2016
General Election November 8
Voters in Saluda County will join the rest of the nation in going to the polls Tues., Nov. 8, in the General Election.
Of course, the main contest is the battle for President between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, but there are also some important local races.
Democratic Saluda County Sheriff John Perry is being challenged by Republican Robin Freeman, a Saluda police captain. Both men are sons of police officers and have years of experience in law enforcement in Saluda County. Freeman defeated former Sheriff Jason Booth in the Republican Primary.
Democratic Saluda County Coroner Keith Turner will meet Republican Randall Maffett.
Turner challenged the qualifications of the original Republican candidate Chuck Adams. A judge ruled in Turner’s favor.
Because Adams was disqualified, the Republican Party was able to open the books again and Maffett, a retired Highway Patrol lieutenant, filed. He meets all the qualifications.
All of Saluda County’s voters can cast ballots in those two elections. The other contested races are in districts.
In County Council District 2 incumbent William Pugh, a Democrat, faces Republican DJ Miller, a former county IT manager.
In State Senate District 10 Democratic incumbent Floyd Nicholson will meet Ninety Six auctioneer Bryan Hope, a Republican.
State Senate District 26 will see Democratic incumbent Nikki Setzler meeting Republican Brad Lindsey.
Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Saluda County has 30 different ballots with all the districts in county, school and state elections, so it is impossible to print all of the sample ballots, but following are all the races:
President and Vice President
Hillary Clinton and Timothy Kaine, Democratic
Donald Trump and Michael Pence, Republican
Darrell Castle and Scott Bradley, Constitution
Evan McMullin and Nathan Johnson, Independence
Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka, Green
Peter Skewes and Michael Lacy, American
Gary Johnson and Bill Weld, Libertarian
US Senate
Thomas Dixon, Democratic
Thomas Dixon, Working Families
Bill Bledsoe, Constitution
Thomas Dixon, Green
Tim Scott, Republican
Rebel Michael Scarborough, American
Bill Bledsoe, Libertarian
U.S. House of Representatives. District 03
Hosea Cleveland, Democratic
Jeff Duncan, Republican
State Senate, District 10
Floyd Nicholson, Democratic
J Bryan Hope, Republican
State Senate District 25
Shane Massey, Republican
State Senate, District 26
Nikki Setzler, Democratic
Brad Lindsey, Republican
State House of Representatives, District 39
Tillman Gives, Democratic
Cal Forrest, Republican
State House of Representatives, District 82
William Bill Clyburn
Solicitor Circuit 11
Rick Hubbard, Republican
LOCAL RACES
Sheriff
John C Perry, Democratic
Robin Freeman, Republican
Clerk of Court
Sherri Coleman, Republican
Coroner
Keith Turner, Democratic
Randall Maffett , Republican
County Council District 02
William Billie Pugh , Democratic
DJ David Miller, Republican
County Council District 04
Jones Butler, Republican
Soil and Water District Commission
P Kevin Yon, Non-Partisan
School Trustee District, 03 (Lexington School District)
Craig A Caughman
Stacey B Derrick
Leon Drafts
Lancer Shull
School Board District, District 01 (Aiken School District)
Ronnie West
School Board District 1 Seat 3
William Eberz
School Board District 1 Seat 1
Sharon Williams Holloway
School Board District 1 Seat 5
James M Holloway Sr
School Board District 1 Seat 7
Arlene S Puryear
Probate Judge
Brenda Griffith, Republican
Fall Fest
Richland Creek Antique Fall
Festival November 4, 5, 6
The 21th Annual Fall Festival/Tractor/Engine show and pull will be held at Richland Creek Farms, 542 Richland Creek Road, Ward, S. C. 29166.
The festival site is located between Batesburg-Leesville, Ridge Spring and Saluda. From Batesburg-Leesville take Hwy. 178 north toward Saluda or from Ridge Spring take Hwy. 39 north toward Saluda from Saluda take Hwy. 39 south toward Ridge Spring follow the signs and exit onto Duncan Road which leads to Richland Creek Road.
This family event has activities planned for everyone with demonstrations of old farm machinery, steam engine, saw mill, hit miss engines, syrup cooking, shingle making, thrashing of grain, blacksmith shop, a barnyard exhibit, pedal tractor race/pull and a antique tractor pull for tractors through 1960 also vendors and exhibitors plus great food vendors.
The gates open each day at 9:00 A. M. and the tractor pull begins with a demonstration pull at 7:00 P.M. on Friday and the Saturday competition pull beginning at 1:00 P. M.
The highlight for the weekend is a visit to Richland Springs Baptist Church for Old Fashion Day on Sunday beginning at 10:00 A. M. The church is located at 1895 Duncan Road.
Admission is $5.00 a day for Friday and Sunday and $10.00 a day on Saturday for adults; children under 12 years old are admitted free. RV hookups are available by reservations at $45.00 for the weekend for water/electric only. This is an educational/family event and NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WILL BE PERMITTED!!!
For additional information see our web site at: www.richlandcreek antiques.com, or call 864 445 2781/e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Veterans Day
Program Announced
Al Butler, Commander of Saluda American Legion Post 65, announced “that the Veterans Day program will be held at the Saluda Theater, Friday, November 11th, 2016, at 4 pm”.
Pictured above is a young 20 year old Specialist 4 Marvin Gootee surveying the tank damage and crater from a land mine planted by the Viet Cong.
Gootee, a highly decorated soldier and Vietnam combatant is the recipient of 3 Purple Hearts and other decorations for valor and service. The Saluda High School’s Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) Color Guard will post the Colors. Followed by Jerry Farmer leading the singing of the National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner”. Next, Gootee, an active member of Saluda American Legion Post 65, will be the keynote speaker. Gootee will narrate a slide presentation depicting some of his experiences fighting the Viet Cong (VC).
Following the keynote speaker, American Legionnaire Tena Buffington will present a slide presentation portraying Saluda County Veterans. A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Veterans Monument following the program at the theater. The public is encouraged to come and help celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a Federal Holiday devoted to all living armed service members, who served honorably in war time and peace time, thanking them for their noble service to this great nation of ours. Remember Freedom Is Not Free.