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  • Mosey on down to cowboy church

    Mention the words “cowboy church” to someone and the usual response is a puzzled look on their face and the question, “What is that?”

    Carolinas Cowboy Church was started by two men, Pastor Jack Nunn and Ben Snipes. Snipes describes it as a place where people can come and see that you can be a Christian and still have a good time.  

    “Look around and you can see the friendship and fellowship among the people,” Nunn said. “There’s such a sweet spirit here.”

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  • Council to discuss old jail, capital-improvements list

    Lancaster County Council will continue discussion on possible ways to handle the old county jail at its upcoming meeting Tuesday.

    Council learned more than a month ago that the building, built in 1823, had suffered cracks in its ceiling due to vibrations from road maintenance nearby. A structural engineer has warned county officials that the historic building, designed by notable Charleston architect Robert Mills, could collapse.

    Repairs are estimated to cost nearly $206,000.

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  • Babridge turns 105

    Mattye W. Babridge points to her faith as a main reason behind her longevity.

    Babridge, a Lancaster resident, is celebrating her 105th birthday today.

    Babridge, who lives on East Meeting Street in Lancaster, is a retired elementary school teacher. She spent 45 years as an educator.

    She’s a member of Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church and enjoys crocheting, reading, traveling and watching TV. Her favorite movie is the “Wizard of Oz” and her favorite book is the Bible.

    Her favorite foods include tomatoes, ribs and chicken wings.

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  • Unique design for IL station

    INDIAN LAND – The renovated and expanded Indian Land Volunteer Fire Department has been designed to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

    Plans for the station are classified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

    Some of the LEED elements of the station will include energy-efficient lighting, day-lighting, efficient water fixtures, low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints and adhesive, and a masonry and pre-finished metal panel exterior for sustainability and low maintenance.

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  • Men lead deputies on chase

    Deputies are searching for two men who led them on a car chase late Tuesday night.

    According to a Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office incident report, deputies attempted to pull over a white Buick Century at 11:13 p.m. Tuesday. The car was going almost 50 mph in a 25-mph zone.

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  • Police reports - July 21, 2010

    According to Lancaster Police Department reports:

    • Several items were reported stolen from a Pardue Street apartment on July 15. A woman called police after returning home from vacation and finding her back door kicked in, the report said. Stolen from the apartment were a Sony Playstation 3, two Nintendo DSI’s, a laptop computer, a Sony PSP and two pairs of Air Jordan shoes. The items are valued at $1,229.

    According to Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office reports:

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  • Who’s making fake money?

    Fake money continues to turn up around Lancaster County, and local police are investigating a possible connection to a counterfeit bust in Chester County last week.

    Broderick Tubias Elder, 21, of Fort Lawn, was arrested July 16 outside the Fort Lawn Dollar General after police questioned him about counterfeit money he reportedly used at the store. Fort Lawn Police Chief David Hayes said officers were called to the store by employees who believed Elder was using fake money.

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  • Police reports - July 23, 2010

    According to Lancaster Police Department reports:

    • A Lancaster man reported damage to his home between Monday and Tuesday. The report said the man returned to his home, which was being remodeled, and found the carpet cut and peeled up, as well as paint thrown on walls, floors and cabinets. Damage to the home is estimated at $3,000. There are no suspects in the case.

    •  Dimias Cadell Hinson, 22, 308 N. Hughes St., was charged July 19 with simple possession of marijuana and a seat-belt violation.

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  • Spratt leads in money race

    U.S. Rep. John Spratt is ahead of his Republican challenger state Sen. Mick Mulvaney in the race for campaign contributions.

    Both candidates have released finance reports and fundraising figures recently.

    According to campaign finance reports Spratt released last week, the Democratic incumbent has raised about $1,061,202 as of June 30. He has spent about $385,000.

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  • Board talks furlough days

    With only a month to go until the new school year begins, the county school board is looking at ways to manage the effects of required furlough days.

    The Lancaster County School District has already set several furlough days for the upcoming school year, including 10 days for administration and five days for all other staff members.

    Dr. Gene Moore, superintendent of the school district, discussed the ripple effect these furloughs are having Tuesday.

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