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THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH by scottbthompsonsrDec 01, 2010 | 0 
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THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH Keeping Up With the Baptists
Competition is a good thing. In the race to have the biggest sanctuary in the Emerald City, the Methodists won. The Methodists built their first brick church in 1894, some 14 years before the Baptists completed their bigger and better c... | 7 | 
THOMAS CUSACK by scottbthompsonsrNov 30, 2010 | 0 | 5 |
Here's Your Sign
Why did Thomas Cusack paint his name on walls? And, why did he paint his name on one of our walls, far, far away from Cusack's home in Chicago, Illinois. Actually, Cusack didn't paint his name on the wall of a West Madison Street building. One of his legion of sign pa... | 5 | 
THANKSGIVING - The Beginning by scottbthompsonsrNov 22, 2010 | 0 | 7 |
THANKSGIVING In the Beginning
When did Thanksgiving begin? Many claim it began in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts in 1621. Proud Virginians have a strong claim that it was on the banks of the James River two years prior when American colonists first celebrated their blessings on a day of Th... | 7 |
DEATH ON TOBACCO ROAD by scottbthompsonsr
Nov 15, 2010 | 0 | 7 |
Momentary Passion
It mattered not at all to Jackson Terry that he was the first and only member of his race to accomplish a feat in the 203-year history of Laurens County. His lust for money and its evil roots, along with too much of the spirits, led to his undesirable title. Since and be... | 7 | 
WILLIE HALL by scottbthompsonsrNov 09, 2010 | 2 | 6 |
WILLIE HALL Making Montrose Proud
If you were to say that Demaryius "Bay Bay" Thomas was the first native of Montrose, Georgia to play major college football and for a team in the National Football League, you would be wrong. That high honor goes to one Willie Hall, who although he lived on... | 6 |
MARYAN HARRIS by scottbthompsonsr
Nov 09, 2010 | 0 | 4 |
An American Patriot
Maryan Harris is a patriot. Who else would stuff her stomach with bananas and several quarts of water to qualify to serve her country? It is in her blood, Maryan descends from Hardy Smith of the Revolution and Andrew Pickens, her 4th great-grandfather and South Caroli... | 4 |
ELECTION OF 1860 by scottbthompsonsr
Nov 04, 2010 | 0 | 6 |
THE ELECTION OF 1860 Dividing America
The opening salvo in the American Civil War may have come in big city and back woods polling places around the country on November 6, 1860, one hundred and fifty years ago this week. Four different candidates, three of them Democrats, vied for the highe... | 6 | 
LT. SAMUEL COURSEN by scottbthompsonsrOct 12, 2010 | 0 | 9 |
An Intrepid American Hero
Congressional Medals of Honor are shiny and blue. They come in a narrow black box. So, when Sam Coursen was handed one by General Omar Bradley, he really didn't know what was inside. You would have to excuse Sam. He was only fourteen months old. You see, t... | 9 | 
KENNY MARTIN by scottbthompsonsrOct 06, 2010 | 0 | 7 |
Building a Better World
There's a new governor in this state. You may know him as the pool guy or the father of some pretty good athletes. Now and for the next year, you will know him as the Governor of the Georgia District of Civitan International. He is as old as life and as young as ... | 7 | 
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW by scottbthompsonsrOct 05, 2010 | 0 | 6 |
A Half Century of Memories
You may ask your self, what does Andy Griffith have to do with the history of Laurens County and East Central Georgia. Is there a relationship between the North Carolina born actor and our area? Unfortunately, there is no tie with the legendary television ic... | 6 |
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