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Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lee Miler of Summerville, South Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Adriane Trinity Miler to Sean Michael Harrington of Summerville. Mr. Harrington is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Robert Harrington. Miss Miler is a 2004 graduate of Pinewood Preparatory School and a 2010 graduate of the College of Charleston. She is employed by Miler Properties. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Pinewood Preparatory School and a 2007 graduate of the Universit ... full story

Rhea, Crim to wed in February

Mr. and Mrs. John and Sarah Wade of Summerville, South Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Anne Wade Rhea to Seth Lawrence Crim of Summerville. The groom is the son of Mrs. Beverley M. Eslinger-Ferri of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Mr. Lester Leroy Crim of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Summerville High School and is a fulltime student at Trident Technical College where she is studying elementary education. The groom-elect ... full story

Delinger, Keels plan July wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Scott Delinger of Fort Collins, Colorado are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kailey Jessup Delinger to Michael Brian Keels. Mr. Keels is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cunningham Keels of Summerville, South Carolina. The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Fort Collins High School and a graduate of Texas Christian University. She is employed as a Spanish teacher with the Charleston County School District. The groom-elect is a 2000 graduate of Summerville ... full story

Martin, Huff to marry in December

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Martin, Jr. of Irmo, South Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Ann to William McCall Huff, both of Logan, Utah. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Huff Sr. of Summerville, South Carolina. Miss Martin is a 2003 graduate of Dutch Fork High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is self-employed as a graphic designer. Mr. Huff is a 2003 graduate of Summer ... full story

Meyers, Tapp marry in January ceremony

Sara Elizabeth Meyers and Charles Robert Tapp Jr., both of Summerville, were married January 3, 2012 at the Squirrel Inn, home of the bride’s mother. Rabbi Anthony Holz officiated. The bride is the daughter of Doris Meyers and the late Dr. Roy G. Meyers. She carried a camellia bouquet gathered from the gardens of family and friends. The groom is the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles Robert Tapp Sr. Serving as witnesses for the wedding were John Meyers Sullivan, son of the bride, and Sa ... full story

Trexler, Cabaniss plan June wedding

Mr. and Mrs. John Mark Trexler of Greenville, South Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Haley Elizabeth Trexler of Summerville, South Carolina to Harris Neal Cabaniss of St. George, South Carolina. Mr. Cabaniss is the son of Mrs. Stephen Leon Oliver of Greenville and Mr. Jeffrey Michael Cabaniss of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Miss Trexler is a 2006 graduate of J.L. Mann High School in Greenville and is a 2010 graduate of Newberry College. She is employed by Dorc ... full story

Akins celebrate 50th anniversary

William E. and Linna Akin of Summerville, South Carolina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24. William is retired from the United States Navy. Mrs. Akin is the former Linna M. Wilson of Escondido, California. The couple has three children and seven grandchildren: Inez Akin Morse and her husband Lonnie and their children Joshua (and his wife Teri), Sarah and Joel; Wanda Akin Query (and her husband Rick) and their child Kimberly; and Leon (and his wife Robin), and their children Bi ... full story

Messicks celebrate 60th anniversary

G.N. and Helen Messick of Summerville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22. Mrs. Messick is the former Helen Marie Armstrong of Rutherford County, Tennessee. The couple has two children, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. They are Michael and Shirley Messick and their daughter Jennifer; and Dale and Alice Messick and their children Shawn and Ken. Their great grandchildren are Collier, Dylan, Amberlyn and Ella. full story

Stack, Schiavone plan April wedding

David and Sharon Stack of Cramerton, North Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Laura E. Stack of Cramerton to Brian J. Schiavone of Liverpool, New York. Mr. Schiavone is the son of Michael and Theresa Schiavone of Syracuse, New York. Laura is the granddaughter of William and Lillian Keevin of Summerville, South Carolina; and Julian and Mary Stack of Taylors, South Carolina. Brian is the grandson of Elena DeStefano of Syracuse and the late Antonio DeStefano; and Mich ... full story

Williams, Gulley marry in December ceremony

Antoinette Elaine Williams of Summerville, South Carolina and Sean Edward Gulley of Tempe, Arizona were married December 18, 2011 at Wescott Plantation in North Charleston. Bishop Yolanda Benjamin officiated. The bride is the daughter of Eric and Elaine Williams of Summerville, South Carolina. Miss Williams was given in marriage by her father. The maid of honor was Ruth Ford and the matron of honor was LaTonia Pope. Serving as bridesmaids were Alexandria Middleton, Lynnette Watson, Christine Mid ... full story

Elders celebrate 50th anniversary

Ed and Josey Elder of Summerville, South Carolina celebrated their 50th anniversary this fall. The Elders were married Nov. 4, 1961 at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Elder is the former Josephine Tomayko of Charleroi. Mr. Elder is retired from Alcoa Mount Holly and Mrs. Elder is retired from Trident Hospital, where she and Ed now volunteer their time. When they aren’t volunteering they also enjoy exercising at the Senior Center in Summerville. Ed ... full story

Wylie, Merriman plan March wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wilson Wylie of Summerville, South Carolina are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Caroline Jennings Wylie to Hugh Preston Merriman. Mr. Merriman is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Gross Merriman III also of Summerville. Miss Wylie earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Communications Disorders from Winthrop University in 2007 and a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2009. She is empl ... full story

Pompeys celebrate 43rd anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Lee E. Pompey of Summerville, South Carolina are celebrating their 43rd anniversary today. The Pompeys were married Dec. 14, 1968 in Bronx, New York. Mrs. Pompey is the former Wilhamenia J. Rious of Salters, South Carolina. The couple has two sons, Kevin and Kenneth. Happy 43rd anniversary from Kevin and Kim, Kenneth and Tasha, and niece Sheila. full story

Cudas celebrate 50th anniversary

Frank and Faith Cuda celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Thanksgiving weekend with a special celebration on Wednesday, November 23rd at Perfectly Frank’s in Summerville and a Thanksgiving feast held at The Farm House at The Ponds where they reside. Frank and Faith were married by candlelight on Thanksgiving evening, November 23, 1961 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Joining them in their celebration and hosting their dinner were their children, Perry and Julie Cuda, Tammy ... full story

Benedict, Fishburne marry in fall ceremony

Mary Elizabeth Benedict of Atlanta, Georgia and William Henry Fishburne of Charleston, South Carolina were married on October 15, 2011. The Reverend J. Haden McCormick officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony. The wedding and reception were held at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Ralph William Sullivan in Summerville, South Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hanford Benedict Jr. of Atlanta. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The groom is the son of Mr ... full story

Jones, Thompson plan December wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Frederick Jones announce the engagement of their daughter, Claire Crawford Jones to Brent Palmer Thompson, son of Deborah Sowell Thompson and Homer Mallard Thompson Jr. of Summerville, South Carolina. Miss Jones is the granddaughter of Mrs. Richard Burden Domingos Sr. and the late Mr. Richard Burden Domingos Sr. of Macon, Georgia; and William Crawford Jones and the late Margaret “Peggy” Gries Jones of Macon. Miss Jones is a 2007 graduate of Stratford Academy in Mac ... full story

Blackmans celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Reverend and Mrs. Randell Blackman of Spartanburg, South Carolina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 28, 2011. They were married at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Cross, South Carolina. Mrs. Blackman is the former Patricia Ann Staley of Moncks Corner, S.C. Rev. Blackman served as Pastor of Jamestown Baptist Church of Jamestown, SC (1975-1985), Kingstree Second Baptist Church of Kingstree, SC (1985 – 1991) and Drayton Baptist Church of Spartanburg, SC (1991 – 2006). Mrs ... full story

LaVigne, Brown wed in local ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Mark LaVigne of Summerville, South Carolina are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Alyson to Adam Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lott of Summerville, South Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. Dondi Brown of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. The couple wed at Old Fort Baptist Church in Summerville on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The bride was attended by matrons of honor Ashlee LaVigne Pittman and Megan Blanton; and bridesmaids Mary Ellen Bequette, Laura Buddin, Jennifer Lott D ... full story

Langdale, Bynum plan spring 2012 wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Fred E Langdale of the Isle of Palms, South Carolina are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Anne Langdale of Brooklyn, New York to Scott Saunders Bynum, also of Brooklyn, New York. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Bynum of Summerville, South Carolina The bride-elect is a Summerville High School graduate and a 2008 graduate of New York University. She is employed by Lot18, a website for fine wines and gourmet foods in New York, New York. Th ... full story

Brelsford, Evans to wed

Brian and Joyce Brelsford of Summerville, South Carolina are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Ashley Brelsford of Charleston, South Carolina to Stephen James Evans of Charlotte, North Carolina. The groom is the son of Jay and Susan Evans of Fairfax, Virginia. The bride-elect is a graduate of Summerville High School and a 2010 graduate of the College of Charleston. She is a Contract Negotiator for the Space and Naval Warfare Command in Charleston. The groom-elect is a ... full story

Sweat, Brantley announce engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Randy B. Sweat of Summerville, South Carolina are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Lesley Marion Sweat to Matthew Gary Brantley of North Charleston. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Brantley. The bride-and groom-elect are both graduates of Summerville High School. Miss Sweat plans to graduate from Clemson University in May 2012. Mr. Brantley was a 2011 graduate of Clemson University. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion ... full story

Polk, Reason wed at Magnolia Gardens

Leah Corrine Polk of Summerville, South Carolina and Shelby S. Reason of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina were married September 4, 2011 at Magnolia Gardens. Dr. Robert Howell officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austin Polk of Summerville. She was given in marriage by her father. The groom is the son of Mr. Richard Robert Reason of Summerville. The bride’s sister, Kelly Polk McDonald, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Brittany Tyler Pool, cousin of the bri ... full story

McGrew, Merkling wed in local church

Meredyth Ann McGrew of Summerville, South Carolina and Jonathan Lawrence Merkling of Bowling Green, Kentucky were married October 29, 2011 at St. Paul's Church in Summerville, South Carolina. Father John F. Scott officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Mark and Catherine McGrew of Summerville, South Carolina. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James and Susie Merkling of Glasgow, Kentucky; and Mrs. Sherry Merkling-Sheldon from Bow ... full story

Jeffries, Johnson marry in fall ceremony

Melanie Dawn Jeffries of Summerville, South Carolina and Patrick Miles Johnson of Waycross, Georgia were married Nov. 5, 2011 at Old Wide Awake Plantation, in Hollywood, South Carolina. The bride’s brother, the Rev. Nicholas Jeffries, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson Jeffries of Summerville. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Charles Johnson of Waycross. The bride wore a strapless gown of dupioni si ... full story

May family announces son’s birth

Mathew and Jessica May of Summerville, South Carolina are proud to announce the birth of their son Mathew Dennison May, Jr. born October 19, 2011. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 21 ¾ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Deborah and Gregg Riley, III of Swansea. Paternal grandparents are Judith and Warren May, Jr. of North Charleston. full story