In 1967 a group of friends and neighbors from the Powdersville community met at the late Lela Kellett's house for a luncheon, and the Powdersville Garden Club was formed. The Club that started with eleven Charter members is still very active today, with a membership of over 50, and with…
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Rare sighting of Swallowtail Kites in Fountain Inn
“On August 27, 2017, I had a credible report with photos of swallow-tailed and Mississippi Kites in the Fountain Inn area. They were following a farmer as he mowed his hay field. I visited the general area and was able to relocate them. The field was slightly in Laurens County at the inters…
Plant of the Month – Toad Lily
Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, may sound like an ugly plant. Actually, it has a beautiful, orchid like flower. The name Toad Lily may come from its love of growing in a moist, shady area of the garden and from the spots on its flowers reminding a sorry old soul to think of a toad! Most o…
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JAN SKALICKY
Janahn was born in Waukon, Iowa and grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She moved to Mauldin in 1981. Her career was in financial services and she retired from Wells Fargo Financial in 2002. Janahn and her husband, Bob…
Fork Shoals Historical Society holds quarterly meeting at Mission House
Fork Shoals Historical Society held its 2nd quarterly meeting at the Fork Shoals Mission House at 11AM. Chairperson, Jim Scott, called the meeting to order. Also in attendance were Cheryl MacKnight, Carolyn Ray, Mike Ray, Kitty Ross, Susan Jenkins, Ellen Cotton, Gloria Hughey, Gary Hughey, and Ka…