...concerned about a new pricing formula in the bill that would give incumbent rural telephone companies, such as Williston Telephone Co. in Barnwell County, more wiggle room to raise prices. Though the move is intent on freeing phone companies...

...Knotts began his career in a small grocery store in Williston, then owned a furniture store and later purchased Williston Telephone Co. and Home CATV Co. and opened Bill Knotts Realty Co., Mrs. Bellamy said. He served seven terms as mayor...

...Williston Cemetery. Mr. Ashba, a native of Anderson, Ind., had retired as an installer and repairman for the Williston Telephone Co. He was a member of Williston Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Ashba; a son, Doug Ashba...

...attended schools in Swansea, Gainesville, Fla., and the University of South Carolina. He was former owner of Williston Telephone Co., Home CATV Co., and Bill Knotts Realty Co. He was former seven term mayor of Williston, S.C., S.C...