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HOLLY HILL -- Margaret Mazyck Addison was born Jan. 30, 1936, to John R. Mazyck and Maria Small Mazyck in Cross. She transitioned into eternal life Aug. 15, 2022, at her home following an extended illness.

Her parents and her sister, Eloise Felder, preceded her in death.

Margaret was educated in the Holly Hill public schools. She was a 1955 graduate of Roberts High School. She earned a B.A. degree in English from Morris College in 1959 and master's degree and specialist of education degree. Margaret was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Beaufort Addison Sr. of St. Stephen on Sept. 13, 1959. Margaret was a faithful member of Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Holly Hill. There, she served as a deaconess, missionary, usher, and chairperson of various committees until her health declined. Margaret worked in Orangeburg County public schools District #3 for 28 years as an English teacher, director of special education, assistant superintendent, and associate superintendent. In addition, she was an educational consultant with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Learning. Margaret's passion was ensuring students and families in her community received equitable educational experiences and were prepared to compete with more prominent school districts. Margaret was a member of the board of trustees of the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg and a member and trustee emeritus of the Medical University of South Carolina. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Jeddah Court #86 in Orangeburg, Tri-County Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of the Alex Haley Contempo Social Club of Holly Hill. She was active in her community and participated in Meals-on-Wheels and other civic organizations. In addition, Margaret was the owner/operator of Utopia Restaurant & Lounge in Holly Hill. She shared her heart and good food with people for over 30 years and was well known for her fried chicken, bread pudding and Christmas fruit cake.

Margaret leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Beaufort; her children, Beaufort (Sheila) Addison Jr., Jonathan (Yvonne) Addison, Kevin (Barbara) Addison and Angela (Baldwin) Void; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; siblings, Harris Mazyck, John (Gloria) Mazyck Jr., Willie (Millicent) Mazyck, Doretha Shepard, Henrietta James, Patricia (Jack) Johnson, Maria (James) Brown and Mildred (Jesse) Brown; aunt Bertha Wigfall; other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m., in the Unity Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, Eutawville.

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Residents urge those who want to preserve the golf course to show their support at the next council meeting on September 6.

HOLLY HILL, S.C. — Orangeburg County Council is advancing a request to rezone the Holly Hill golf course into a residential subdivision. Some residents are in opposition to this proposed development.

“This whole community plays golf there and we have members from across the state. I hate to see that gone just for the sake of building houses," said resident Sam Chance.

The council had its second reading of the rezoning ordinance at its August 15 meeting.

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Chance has been golfing at the Holly Hill Golf Course for more than 15 years. He says the course has a long-standing history in Holly Hill. According to Chance, it was built in 1957 by local farmers. Over the years, it became a local landmark for recreation and community.

“We had a group of 25-30 people show up twice a week to play golf on the golf course and we had a great time," said Chance.

Chance says he was golfing at the course the day it unexpectedly closed in July.

“They fired the workers, the employees of the golf course at the same time with no notice and as far as I know today nobody has been reimbursed for dues and the employees who had been fired had not been paid," he said.

Some residents say the request to build 106 homes on the property is something that could create traffic issues along Old State Road and deprive the town of a major tourist attraction.

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“There’s subdivisions being built all over so why take away the one draw that those people would have that would be moving into that subdivision, why take away the only draw in recreation that’s here for them," said Sam's wife Susie Chance.

They encourage residents who want to preserve the golf course to show their support at the next Orangeburg County council meeting on September 6.

“The people who have been in Holly Hill all of their lives. I would hope would show up and help support the golf course. That’s out of our hands. Could only ask," said Chance.

The September 6 meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Orangeburg County Council Chambers. People who would like to take part in the public input are encouraged to arrive early.

The Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services says the eastern part of the county was hardest hit due to low lines and residents are left picking up the pieces.

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — It’s the calm after the storm in Holly Hill following Ian. According to the Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services, the eastern part of the county was hardest hit due to lowlines and residents are left picking up the pieces.

“I think we’re blessed and just glad everyone’s okay and our house is okay, yeah,” said Holly Hill resident Karsyn Smoak.

Downed trees all over Holly Hill were caused by heavy rain and strong winds. Residents say they’re grateful for their family’s safety.

“I’m just concerned for all the people that are, you know, might have a bunch of trees like big trees, or like, maybe hit their house or something, just concerned about that,” said resident Dylan Rivera.

One tree fell outside a Holly Hill home and split into pieces, becoming tangled in power lines. Tommy Burks has lived in the home for sixteen years and experienced six hurricanes.

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“We had a tornado that come right over the house in the past and it took the top out of the tree so we had some bad weather around here,” said Burks.

A fallen tree from Ian blocking his driveway.

“My sister came over to stay with us and she was gonna park her car on the driveway right there and we decided to move it to the front of the house and I’m glad we did because it would’ve got crushed if she would’ve had it sitting there so,” he said.

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Residents are now left counting their blessings.

“It definitely could’ve been a lot worse and just thinking about the people in Florida and what they’re going through,” said Smoak.

“Pray for Florida,” said resident Jackson Buck.

Crews are working to restore power to the homes affected throughout the county.

The town of Eutawville currently does not have its own sewage and uses a septic tank system.

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — The town of Holly Hill is entering into a shared agreement with the town of Eutawville to share sewage costs.

The plan would allow Holly Hill to run sewage pipes from Eutawville along Eutaw Road into the town of Holly Hill and treat its sewer system.

“It’s a game changer for eastern Orangeburg County," said Holly Hill Mayor Billy Chavis.

Chavis says this partnership will help prepare both towns for growth coming to Eastern Orangeburg County, by increasing its sewage capacity.

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“It made sense for us to at least reach out and get down to the bare bones of this agreement see if its once again financially feasible for us to give sewer to them so that Eutawville can express the same growth that Holly Hill’s gonna have," said Chavis.

The town of Eutawville currently does not have its own sewage and uses a septic tank system. Eutawville resident Melissa Garing says she would prefer to keep things how they are.

“I’m against it simply because we live in a small town. I like the small town feel, I like my well water. Septic tank is kind of a pain when you have to pump it out but it’s a small price to pay for not having so much growth and so much city life around us," said Garing.

It will be equally funded by both towns' general funds. Currently, the town of Holly Hill is under a one-year short term utility agreement with Envirolink. By the first quarter of next year, Mayor Chavis is hoping the town will receive South Carolina Infrastructure Improvement Funding to decide their next steps.

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Eutawville resident Jerry Robertson says he moved from Charleston seven years ago to escape urban development.

“The cost of a sewer plant is gonna take our valuable farmland which is currently growing food, textiles, lumber, soy products, it’s gonna take that farmland and it’s gonna turn it into subdivisions, it’s gonna get paved over, and built over," said Robertson.

American Engineering Consultants, LLC will conduct a feasibility study by the end of the month. This will determine how both towns will proceed with this partnership.

The Mayor says he's confident the company will help guide the town in the right direction as it takes steps to improve its infrastructure.

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — The town of Holly Hill has signed a partnership with American Engineering Consultants, LLC.

This Columbia-based group will be designing the town's sewer system.

Earlier this year, the town entered into an agreement with North Carolina-based utility company Envirolink to start treating its water and sewage systems.

“With us bringing another professional to the table, they will help guide Holly Hill, and I can only speak for Holly Hill and make sure that we know the best route with Envirolink to take us to the future," said Mayor Billy Chavis.

Mayor Chavis says this is a part of the town's plans to push for receiving more federal COVID recovery funds for rural infrastructure projects.

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“We’re trying to be on the cutting edge so that we put ourselves on the front of that list so when the state of South Carolina hands down money we’ll be one of the first ones in line to get it," said Chavis.

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He says he is confident the company will help guide the town of Holly Hill in the right direction as it takes the necessary steps to improve its infrastructure.

"We're putting the best people at the table who can direct us on what's our best next move. Everything we're doing right now is about the next move to go get this ARPA money," he said, “Help us build our foundation on solid rock instead of sand so that this time around Holly Hill will endure for many many years and be a viable option for industries and developments in the future," said Chavis.