Sunni Maria James of Ellenboro, N.C. and Scott James Carswell of Pea Ridge, N.C. were married Dec. 12 at noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tolbert of Lake Bowen, S.C. Rev. Lance Scarlett performed the ceremony, which was followed by a reception. Mrs. Carswell is the daughter of Henry and Jean Woodfin of Simpsonville, S.C. She graduated from Woodruff High School and Converse College and is employed by Rutherford County Schools. Mr. Carswell is the son of Buster and Ann Carswell of Mill Spring. He graduated from Polk Central High School and is owner of Scott’s Lawn and Landscaping Company. Ferrin Jennings, daughter of the bride, served as maid of honor. Haley and Emery Viehman, nieces of the groom, were bridesmaids. Father of the groom, Buster Carswell, served as best man. Friends of the groom, Shannon Ledford attended as usher and Tommy Jackson as ring bearer. Seth Tolbert, nephew of the bride, presented music. Ferrin Jennings was also a vocalist. A summer reception is planned. (photo submitted by Cindy Viehman)