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Today's News

  • Delly's now pain for foes

     

       

    KERSHAW – Andrew Jackson head football coach David Moore says with each Volunteers’ game senior receiver Bobby Delly is getting better.

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  • Flags to be flown at half staff on Sept. 11

    The Governor requests that the flags be flown at half-staff, from sunup to sundown, on Sunday,

    Sept. 11, 2011, for Patriot Day, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

     

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  • Fit to a 'Tea'

    Sir Thomas Lipton had been dead for almost 20 years when a dry onion soup mix bearing his name hit the markets.

    But just like the tea business he had perfected, it was an instant success, especially among the working class the Scottish-born entrepreneur dearly loved.

    A marketing genius, a 17-year-old Lipton came to the United States from Scotland in 1864, just as the Civil War was ending, said Michael D’Antonio, author of “A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton’s Extraordinary Life and His Quest for the America’s Cup.” 

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  • Bruins have right to kick up their heels

    The Lancaster High School Bruins’ soccer teams are getting it done – on the field and in the classroom.
    Recent news about the LHS teams’ (girls and boys) academic success bears out the claim.
    The Lady Bruins posted an overall 4.3 GPA (grade-point average) for the 2010-11 school term, while the LHS boys finished with an overall 3.4 GPA.
    Obviously, the Bruins’ soccer squads are using their noggins for more than headers.
    The success of the teams has been duly noted.

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  • Exports are a bright spot for S.C. economy

    If there is one thing many of us have unfortunately gotten used to over the past three years, it’s bad news about the economy. Layoffs, higher unemployment and lower expectations have become almost the norm.
    And while we know firsthand that this news is real, it isn’t the only side of the story. In fact, there is some good news out there as well. Exports, for example, are one place where things are looking much better. 
    Each year, more and more people around the world are buying products from South Carolina.

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  • Three men charged in murder

    Three Lancaster men remain behind bars this week after Rock Hill police arrested them Sunday in connection with a shooting death at a motel.
    Glen Sergio Brace, 23, Markevious Dimitri Cousar, 19, and Devontae Darryl Wright, 18, all of Lancaster, were arrested early Sunday morning, shortly after a man was shot to death at the Rock Hill Motel, said Rock Hill Police Lt. Brad Redfearn.

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  • Never forget

    Travis Jenkins
    Landmark News Service
    FORT LAWN – James “Rob” Moorhead wouldn’t have missed this ride for anything. Emergency responders always stick together.
    On Aug. 30, a group of 40 bicyclists in the middle of a 1,600-mile ride stopped at the Wagon Wheel in Fort Lawn for water and snacks. The group left Naples, Fla., on Aug. 20 and plan to arrive in New York City on Sept. 10.

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  • Artisans Center closes its doors

    Jesef Williams
    jwilliams@thelancasternews.com
    The Artisans Center in downtown Lancaster has closed – at least for now.
    The center, which opened in 2009 on Main Street in the old Badcock furniture store, served as a location for arts classes, performances and exhibits that showcased works by local and nationally known artists.
    Its last day was Aug. 31.
    Local artist Christina Chastain, who founded and managed the center, said funding became a major issue, as there wasn’t enough support to help pay monthly expenses.

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  • PCI to unveil 9/11 memorial

    As many Americans prepare for a day of solemn reflection on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the employees and company officials of Indian Land’s PCI Group are instead planning a celebration.
    While the successful direct mail company is holding its annual company picnic on Sunday, Sept. 11, that’s not the real celebration.
    Instead, PCI Group President Chris Kropac Jr. has a special celebration planned for the day – the unveiling of a 9/11 memorial.

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  • 2012 applications for foundation funding are now available

    Lancaster County Partners for Youth Foundation

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