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Be aware of new tax laws before you file
Uncle Sam and the state of South Carolina are knocking at the doors of Lancaster County residents again, looking for their share of taxes from 2007.
And of course, there are always new things to be aware of in a new tax season.
Each year, the federal government changes various standard and itemized deduction amounts because of inflationary reasons. New deductions are also added.
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4 planning commission members resign
The Carolina heelsplitter flexed its muscle again, leading to the resignation of four Lancaster County Planning Commission members on Thursday night.
Chairman Frankie Faile, who represents District 5, Val Marz of District 1, Tim Hinson of District 7 and Bobby Hegler of District 3 all resigned during the commission's monthly work session.
"Needless to say, we were a little shocked," said county Planning Director Chris Karres.
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Students' project benefits school
KERSHAW - Thanks to a service learning project, teachers and students at Andrew Jackson Middle School can enjoy the outdoors while eating lunch or having class.
About 20 students took on the task last semester of building eight picnic-style tables that now sit on a grassy area behind the school-s gymnasium. In the past, when a teacher wanted to have class outdoors, everyone usually had to sit on the ground.
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Veteran patrolman to oversee state telecommunications unit
A veteran Highway Patrolman has been promoted to oversee the state's 175 telecommunications officers.
Lancaster native Michael Oliver has been promoted from lieutenant to captain to serve as the commander of the Highway Patrol telecommunications unit, which includes the command center in Blythewood and five other centers statewide. The telecommunications centers serve as a vital link between the motoring public and the troopers.
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Recent rainfall helps with drought, but water-use restrictions continue
Late December rainfall has likely delayed Stage 4 drought restrictions a bit longer, officials say.
While he expects an official update from Duke Energy on Catawba River and lake water levels early next week, Lancaster County Water and Sewer District Manager Mark Knight said his hunch is that recent rain has brought another delay to Stage 4 restrictions, which would require at least a 30 percent reduction in water use from all customers.
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Bowles says there was no way to keep jobs here
The Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the legacy of Springs Industries at its annual meeting Thursday night.
About 300 people attended the meeting, held at the Fairway Room of the Lancaster Golf Club. The theme for the evening was Thanks for the Memories.
The chamber recognized its volunteer and small business of the year, and gave out a citizenship award. Silent and live auctions were also part of the fun.
Bowles speaks
But the draw of the evening was likely retired Springs Global's CEO Crandall Close Bowles, the evening's speaker.
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Firm breaks ground for $13.5M plant
State, county and city of Lancaster officials stood united in their welcoming of Metso Power Corp. to the county at a groundbreaking ceremony Friday in the Lancaster Business Park.
Players involved in the $13.5 million investment gathered under a big white tent on the 21.5-acre site for the ceremony. Metso is expected to bring at least 50 new jobs that will pay between $15 and $30 an hour. Keith Corp. of Charlotte is developing the site.
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What you need to know to vote in presidential primaries
The election season is cranking up.
Lancaster County voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in either the Republican or Democratic presidential primaries in the state on Jan. 19 and Jan. 26, respectively.
Saturday voting
The two presidential primaries are being held on Saturdays.
Voting for the Republican presidential primary will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 19.
The Democratic primary will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
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Town halts plans to remove towering trees - for now
KERSHAW - The town of Kershaw will look more carefully at a proposal to cut down 17 trees on Matson Street to repair sidewalks in what some consider the most beautiful area of town.
Town Council voted unanimously Monday to table a resolution to remove the towering trees and their roots, which are causing the sidewalks along the street to crack.
The estimated cost to remove the trees, rebuild the sidewalks and plant new trees is $75,000.
Town Administrator Tony Starnes said the sidewalks are dangerous, as some are raised six to eight inches.
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Many state, local seats up for election in 2008
This is not just a year about electing a new president.
Local candidate races are already heating up, with the announcements that state Sen. Greg Gregory, R-District 16, and Sheriff Johnny Cauthen, a Democrat, won't be running for re-election.
Barry Faile, chief deputy at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, is the first local candidate to throw his hat in the ring. He announced Thursday, two days after Cauthen announced his retirement plans, that he would be running as a Democrat in the local sheriff's race.
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