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Patriot Legaciess: Early trader, settler Casper 'Jasper' Phillip Byerly
Casper “Jasper” Phillip Byerly was born in Germany in 1746. He was the son of John Phillip Casper Byerly, who immigrated with his wife (who may have been named Catherine), to America from Germany in 1752 on the ship the Calcedonia. They lived in Newberry, South Carolina. Jasper’s father John Phillip Casper Byerly is also listed on some sites as a patriot. Jasper had several siblings: Martin, Elizabeth, and John...
Chapin water restored after July 4 main break, boil advisory issued
CHAPIN, S.C. — The water is back on in Chapin, hours after a broken water main caused some people to wake up without water on the July 4 holiday. The break occurred early Thursday morning, and service was restored later in the afternoon. As a precaution, a boil water advisory is in effect for the entire Chapin water system, meaning people should boil their water for one minute before drinking or cooking.
Former Bell Street School honored at SC Historic Preservation Awards
USC Union received a Historic Preservation Stewardship Award at the 29th Annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards, which was held at the SC State House on June 20. Since 1995, the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Preservation South Carolina, and the Office of the Governor have recognized exceptional accomplishments in the preservation, rehabilitations, and interpretation of our architectural and cultural heritage with a series of statewide awards.
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