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Kershaw zoning proposal would...

KERSHAW – Town officials are moving to change Kershaw’s zoning regulations so that adult day-care facilities and nursing homes can locate in the town.
Day-care facilities for children were already allowed, but because of an odd oversight in the town’s 18-year-old Unified Development Ordinance, there was no provision for adult day-cares and nursing homes.
Now, county and Kershaw officials are working together to correct an omission that no one knew existed until recently.

Sowell wins Kershaw Open

College of Charleston sophomore golfer Logan Sowell, the former Andrew Jackson High School links star, captured the title in the first Kershaw Open at the Kershaw Golf Club on July 30.

Sowell, in the two-day field, posted a blistering 138, six-under par.

Sowell topped the 37-player field with a 69-69.

Sowell, with the win, was declared the Kershaw Golf Club champion.

Sowell edged Brady Hinkle, who has committed to play at the College of Charleston where he and Sowell will be teammates.

Letter: Jerell White’s family...

Editor’s note: Jerell White, a Benedict College student home on summer break, disappeared after walking away from a party in the Primus community early July 5. His body was found in a nearby pond after a four-day search.


The family of Jerell Ketron Eugene White would like to thank everyone who has shown support throughout this process.

There are really no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and support everyone has extended toward our family during this time of loss.

Sen. Graham talks local...

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s ears perked up Wednesday morning when he learned that Kershaw officials could use some federal help getting a railroad spur to the town’s new 122-acre industrial park.
“Let’s see if we can help with this one,” Graham said. “This sounds like a pretty good deal.”

South teams for Classic win

BUFORD – The South was once again superior in taking football bragging right in the annual North-South Classic at Buford High School’s Jackets Stadium on Saturday night.

The South Carolina football forces – all four Lancaster County squads – teamed for the triumph over the North Carolina schools in the annual North-South Classic, a prep football scrimmage. The South won 35-20 in 2016.

Gregory on panel that will...

State Sen. Greg Gregory has been appointed to a bipartisan committee that will investigate the scuttled nuclear reactor construction project in Fairfield County.
The Lancaster Republican is one of 12 senators selected last week by Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman. The committee is co-chaired by Majority Leader Shane Massey (R-Edgefield) and Minority Leader Nikki Setzler (D-Lexington).
Gregory called the turmoil that surrounds the decision to abandon the expansion of the V.C. Summer plant a debacle with plenty of blame to share.

Bear Hug Brawl in spotlight

The Lancaster County junior varsity football teams and cheerleaders take center stage for the sixth annual Bear Hug Brawl at Buford High School’s Jackets Stadium on Saturday.

The Bear Hug Brawl is held in memory of the late Seth Muennich, a former BHS Junior Jackets football player, who died in an auto accident near the school in 2011.

Following a short ceremony, play opens at 10:10 a.m. when jamboree host Buford battles Lancaster. Andrew Jackson faces Indian Land in the second period at 11 a.m.

Ballots set in Heath Springs,...

Election filing closed Tuesday in the nonpartisan Heath Springs and Kershaw town council races set for Nov. 7.
Five candidates filed to run in Heath Springs, including three for mayor. The town has a mayor and four at-large council seats.
Mayor Ann Taylor and longtime council members Ted Sowell and Mark Bridges announced last month they would not seek new terms.
Taylor has been mayor since 1991. Bridges has 33 years on council, and Sowell has served three terms.

Mangano LJGA player of the year

Nick Mangano won the boys 15-18 age division, shooting a three-under 141 to capture  the Roy Small Junior Championship at the Lancaster Golf Club on Tuesday.

Mangano, a Lancaster High School golfer, shot a 70-71 for a four-shot win in the Lancaster chapter of the S.C. Junior Golf Association tournament.

Mangano’s effort included an eagle, eight birdies and 20 pars over two days.

His clutch win gave him the Lancaster chapter’s player of the year award for the 2017 season.

Matthew Rogers signs with...

Greensboro College, a NCAA Division III school in Greensboro, N.C., is getting a package deal.

Back in February, Lancaster High School five-time MVP girls swimmer Lauren Spencer signed with the GC Pride to continue her swimming career.

Now, some six months later, Matthew Rogers, who swam and played baseball for the Bruins, is headed to Greensboro College to play both sports.

Rogers and Spencer are boyfriend and girlfriend and also ace swimmers who will compete at the next level.

Rogers said Greensboro College is the place for him.