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  • Man, 33, accused of stealing the same stuff twice

    Lancaster County Sheriff's Office investigators believe a Lancaster man stole the same stuff he stole last year.

    David Gordon, 33, of 2408 Camp Creek Road, has been charged with three counts of second-degree burglary (violent) and two counts of grand larceny.

    The burglary charges are classified as violent, because the burglaries were committed at night, and because Gordon has two prior burglary convictions, said sheriff's office spokesman Tom Holland.

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  • Bruins hold on, survive

    The Lancaster Bruins forged an early 8-0 lead and stayed on top for an 11-6 win over Aiken to remain alive in the Class AAAA Upper State baseball playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Doomsday Corner.LHS senior hurler Nick Ferguson notched the win, going 5.2 innings. He allowed three runs, three hits and two walks. Ferguson fanned four. Ferguson aided his cause with three hits, including a solo home run, and drove in three runs.Michael Catoe worked 1.1 innings and yielded three runs, three hits and a walk.

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  • CIS programs helped Patrick Benson get on right track

    Peggy Hogan has an old, chipped butter bean bowl that a family member passed down to her years ago. Although the dish is dull and cracked, she still uses it regularly.

    She said it reminds her of her roots.

    She remembers how that bowl didn't look the best, but always contained great food. One day she realized that the bowl was a good metaphor for life – it's what's on the inside that counts.

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  • May 10 deadline to register to vote in June 10 primaries

    If you want to cast a ballot in the June 10 primary, you need to register by May 10.

    May 10 is a Saturday, and the Lancaster County Voter Registration office at the County Administration Building, 101 N. Main St., will be open from 9 a.m. to noon that day, said election official Cassie Stump.

    However, the office encourages residents to register before then.

    You'll need your driver's license with your correct Lancaster County address on it, and your Social Security card.

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  • Indian Land High's graduation moved to Winthrop Coliseum

    INDIAN LAND – For about a week this month, Indian Land High School seniors didn't know where their graduation would be held.

    Indian Land High had planned to hold its graduation ceremony at Winthrop University's Byrnes Auditorium on May 30, but was told a few weeks ago that the building will be undergoing renovations during that time, principal Kathy Faris said.

    Graduation will now be at Winthrop Coliseum, still at the same original time of 2:30 p.m.

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  • Water district violates standard

    The Lancaster County Water and Sewer District has violated the same drinking water standard it did back in September.

    According to a public notice from the Lancaster County Water and Sewer District, the area's drinking water had a higher than normal level of trihalomethanes found in the county's drinking water in December and January, said Mike Bailes, the district's water treatment plant operator.

    The amount of trihalomethanes allowed is .080 of a microgram per liter. The levels for December and January were .088 and .093 of a microgram per liter.

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  • Mama's fruitcake always made my Friday nights extra special

    All of us can remember days and times we cherish more than others.During my grammar school days, (before part time jobs, church socials and such), Friday nights during cold winter months were extra special.Aunt Bess and Uncle Harry had long since turned in. Daddy had to be down at the cotton platform early on Saturday morning, so Mama and I had the kitchen to ourselves. Friday night was my free night.

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  • Boling, Waters key LHS in region meet

    Shaun Boling and ShaQuandra Waters led the Lancaster High School track effort at the Region III-AAAA track meet at South Pointe High School in Rock Hill on Thursday.Boling and Waters each captured shot put titles in the region meet.

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  • Council to vote on revised animal control ordinance Monday night

    County Council will reconsider second reading of its animal control ordinance Monday.

    Council has been working with a committee of residents since March to craft tougher animal control laws, namely those that target dangerous or vicious dogs.

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  • City OKs zoning change for Founders

    Founders Federal Credit Union received the zoning designation it was seeking for its planned new headquarters from Lancaster City Council on Tuesday.

    But the daughter of a woman who lives near the site, which comprises nearly 27 acres at Plantation Road and Gillsbrook Road, and is often referred to as the "Deaton property," is concerned about Founders' plans.

    "I feel Founders could better meet its needs at a different location," said Benita Harrison, whose mother lives on Gillsbrook Road.

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