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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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Are feds 'pimping' mussel?
Lancaster County Council members likened proposed regulations on how to deal with an endangered mussel to living in a police state and extortion.
Council debated a resolution concerning the Carolina heelsplitter during its first meeting of the year Monday night.
The county is considering establishing a special zoning district called an overlay to protect the heelsplitter in the booming Indian Land area. About 7,800 acres of property is proposed for rezoning in the district.
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Kershaw signs contract for Streetscape III
KERSHAW - The town of Kershaw and Henley Construction of Camden signed contracts on Thursday to have work start on the town's third Streetscape project later next month.
Work is set to start by Feb. 25, and the project will take place between Richland and Church streets on Hampton Street, also considered Main Street by the town. It should be completed by July.
Differing from prior Streetscape projects, this project will not include a decorative median in the two-lane street, said Kershaw Town Administrator Tony Starnes. No repaving will be done.
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Lancaster man faces cocaine trafficking, other charges
A complaint about a Lancaster man waving a gun in a parking lot Tuesday evening led to the seizure of about three ounces of cocaine, nearly $1,000 in drug money and a stolen firearm.
James Edward Hayden, 49, of 3085 North Apartments, was charged Tuesday with trafficking powder cocaine 28 to 100 grams, second offense.
Deputies came to the apartment complex between 6 and 6:30 p.m. after receiving a call about a man in a yellow jacket in the parking lot with a gun, according to a Lancaster County Sheriff's Office incident report.
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Demand high for aid from charities
Local charities are not sure what to expect in terms of donations and need levels in 2008, but they are feeling some apprehension from high unemployment.
Kershaw Area Resource Exchange (KARE) appears to be in the most precarious position.
KARE Administrator Mike Hilton said monetary donations continue to fall at his agency while need continues to increase.
"Unfortunately, that has just coincided with the loss of jobs," Hilton said. "There's definitely more need right now than we're used to having."
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103-year-old Minnie Duncan says don't worry, be happy
Minnie Duncan had her hair done and her birthday outfit on as if she were preparing to go out and celebrate in a major way. Cards, flowers and several balloons brightened up a room that was already gleaming with her joy.
Duncan, a Kershaw native who now lives at the Lancaster Convalescent Center, turned 103 Tuesday. She said she's thankful to see another year.
"I feel good," Duncan said as she looked at the birthday balloons that Convalescent staff had just delivered. "I got no pains about my body."
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Signs may soon mark way to Indian Land
INDIAN LAND - A Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce committee is looking into marking Indian Land with signs.
The committee is part of the Indian Land Council of the chamber, and is led by longtime Indian Land resident Bennett Gunter.
Gunter said the chamber has applied to the S.C. Department of Transportation for six green, rectangular highway signs that will identify Indian Land.
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Man kills raccoon he thought was rabid
INDIAN LAND - Ravenwood resident Joe Patterson knew there was something wrong with a raccoon on his property last week.
Patterson said he heard one of his dogs "barking his head off" and went to investigate. He saw an obviously sick raccoon jerking around his yard.
"One – you don't see a raccoon during the day, and, two, he was staggering," Patterson said.
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Chief deputy wants sheriff's job
Barry Faile says he has the experience and dedication to become Lancaster County's next sheriff.
Faile, chief deputy for the sheriff's office, announced his candidacy for sheriff Thursday afternoon before a packed room at the Carole Ray Dowling Center at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster.
Most people had to stand as they listened to Faile discuss his qualifications and what his top priorities would be if elected.
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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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