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The fifth Kickoff Classic had a twist of history Friday night in the Panhandle. The game marked the first time Indian Land High School had served as host.

Many educators may not realize how significant of a role they play in their students' lives.

For some students, a teacher might be the only adult who gives them continuous positive attention.

Motivational speaker Dr. Tonea Stewart reminded local teachers that they are shaping the leaders of tomorrow. She encouraged teachers to always put students first and treat them with the utmost respect.

Stewart, an acclaimed actor and college professor, was the guest speaker at Tuesday's opening ceremony for teachers in the Lancaster County School District.

The Lancaster man accused of fatally rear-ending a motorcyclist on S.C. 903 on Wednesday has turned himself in to authorities.

Marqevius Deandre Hood, 26, of 408 Fairfield St., turned himself in to Lancaster police Saturday morning, said Lance Cpl. Jeff Gaskin of the S.C. Highway Patrol.

"He is in custody and will be transported to the Lancaster County Detention Center," Gaskin said Saturday morning.

Hood has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death, according to the S.C. Department of Public Safety.

Laurice Ingram said the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial were nice to see.

But when he saw Hillary Clinton walk by, that's when he truly realized he was in the nation's capital.

Ingram, a senior at Lancaster High School, spent a week in Washington, D.C., this summer participating in the Presidential Classroom, a program that provides students from across the nation with an up-close education about politics and government.