Local historian James Goodman dies at 77 in Beech Island
James Goodman, 77, a longtime Beech Island historian author and businessman, died February 14. He helped found the Beech Island Historical Society, served on the Beech Island Agricultural Club and more than 20 groups in Aiken County, including the Aiken Rotary and library boards. He authored eight books and held leadership roles in banking metal fabrication industrial development and auto sales.