Kings of the Mountain

•July 29, 2026•

by Janey Roney 

Some of the bratty boys at Jonathan Creek country school used to play “King of the Hill” on a large grass covered mound in the corner of the huge playground. Their shoving matches didn’t impress us girls much for their reign lasted only until noon or the next recess when another “king” claimed the title.

“I’ll be King of the mountain!” shouted British Major Patrick Ferguson to his British loyalist militia gathered at the top of Kings Mountain, South Carolina in October of 1780. Likewise, the patriot militia surrounding Kings Mountain were not impressed either. James Patterson, one of our county’s Revolutionary War veterans, was among those patriot militiamen.  

2016

With national political conventions stirring things up, some folks may be looking to leave the country for a while. Moultrie County residents had new hope in that direction with the addition of passport services at the Sullivan Post Office. “We are glad to provide this additional service to our patrons,” Sullivan Postmaster Cindy Temple said.

It’s like an invasion. As the sunsets in Sullivan, the young people come on to the streets armed with smartphones as Pokémon Go takes them to stops all over town. Pokémon Go, a game application by Niantic, took the world by storm with its July 6th release. The free app merges the Pokémon world with reality and gives players an opportunity to relive their childhood.

•July 22, 2026•

The 95th Moultrie-Douglas County Fair will celebrate its milestone year July 26 through Aug. 2 at the fairgrounds in Arthur, offering a full week of livestock shows, carnival rides, pageants, entertainment, motorsports and family-friendly activities.

The fair officially opens Sunday, July 26, with the Sheep Show at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Goat Show at 2:00 p.m. and a community church service at 6:00 p.m.

Livestock competition continues throughout the week, beginning Monday with the 4-H Poultry Show at 5:00 p.m. and the 4-H Rabbit, Small Pets and Cat Show at 6:00 p.m. Monday evening also features the opening of the carnival from 6:00-10:00 p.m. with a ticket special, followed by the Little Miss Pageant at 6:00 p.m. and the Miss and Junior Miss Pageant at 7:00 p.m.

•July 22, 2026•

Braxton Keith, known for his modern take on country and his roots in Texas Honky Tonks, will be the headliner for the 2026 Moultrie-Douglas County Fair. The concert is set for Saturday, August 1 at the fairgrounds in Arthur. Braxton’s energetic shows and fresh spin on tradition have earned him a fast-growing fanbase. His single, “Cozy” is featured on major playlists, and his vibrant live performance is sure to be a highlight at this year’s fair.

2016

One hundred fifteen kids, numerous donations, and a little heart let the Summer Park Program flourish in Sullivan. Jake and Melissa Haegen worked hard to improve Sullivan’s Park and Rec program. An over 50-year-old program evolved from 30 to 40 kids to 115, from two supervisors to multiple teenage volunteers who had been through the program, and from a quick lunch break to a provided food program. 

Blair Monroe of Bethany and Ben Bushue of Solomon won ribbons in the Moultrie Douglas Fair 4-H Livestock show.