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Beyond $102 million
The current economic downturn brought low construction costs, allowing the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) to move forward with an ambitious $102 million Installment Purchase Plan (IPP)-funded facilities equalization plan. But it also brought a wave of criticism from county residents who grew increasingly frustrated with seeing new school construction at the same time the district laid off teachers, slashed National Board Certification (NBC) stipends ...
The story of $102 million
When Dr. Frank Morgan applied for the superintendent position with the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) in February 2007, he spent a weekend driving around the county looking at the school district's facilities. The real surprise when he pulled up to one of the county's high school's was not what he found, but what he didn't find.
A champion for education dollars
Robert Price is an ordinary Kershaw County citizen. He works as a local electrician. His children attend Kershaw County School District (KCSD) schools. When he watched the school district slash its budget during recent years, Price was outraged -- just like every other ordinary Kershaw County citizen. But one thing that he refused to do, Price said, was turn into that ordinary citizen who just sat around and talked about the ...
Chamber playing Santa with toy, food drive
The Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce will host a toy and food drive during its Business After Hours social in December for chamber members. Chamber Executive Director Liz Horton made the announcement during a brief board meeting Nov. 16.
KCSD board determines stance on state education issues
The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees unanimously approved a list of five legislative positions to address with the 2012 general assembly – all of which include the board's views on public education issues ranging from funding reform for K-12 education to vouchers and tax credits.
Merger may be answer to aging schools
A new elementary school could be built to replace two in the West Wateree area.
KCSD's Slayman a finalist for Chester job
Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Executive Director for Secondary Education Dr. Agnes Slayman is a finalist for the Chester County School District superintendent position, according to the school district's interim superintendent John Taylor.
Moving on
Nearly three years ago, I sat down at my laptop to write my first column for the Chronicle-Independent.
Doggone trouble
When Ward Ratz lost his job at Swisher Hygiene nearly two years ago, he was left with no source of income, no retirement and no pension.
Let’s have a real Thanksgiving
It's been nearly two weeks since Halloween. And if the sound of holiday music and sight of Christmas trees in every store in America is any indication, I'd venture to say that we've already run smack-dab into the middle of the holiday season. Under normal circumstances, I would be OK with that. Christmas trees make me smile. I look forward to being able to watch, and recite the lines to "A Christmas Story" ...
Wanted: a few good pastures
In 1982, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) set out on an ambitious mission -- to save retired racehorses of a lifetime of possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.
School board approves INVISTA tax settlement
The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to approve the terms of a settlement in a years-long tax dispute between Kershaw County and INVISTA.
Morgan's contract extended to 2016
Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan's contract has been extended an additional two years. The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees on Tuesday approved extending the contract from June 30, 2014, to June 30, 2016. The 7-2 vote, with trustees Nissary Wood and Dr. Don Copley opposed, followed an executive session.
Rollins leaving LHPC after 27 years as pastor
For Gene Rollins, it all began when he got the mumps. He was a married 21-year-old father of two young children who had never been sick -- or even bothered to slow down and do some "serious thinking" -- during his entire life. But a bad case of the mumps changed all of that. "My father died when I was 4 years old and we never went to church after he ...
Chamber gears up for Dec. 10 parade
It's almost time for the 2011 Kershaw County Christmas Parade. Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Liz Horton told chamber board members during their most recent meeting the parade is scheduled for Dec. 10. The theme, she said, will be "Saddle Up for the Christmas Season." "We let the elementary schools in the school district submit themes to us, and the winning class will actually get to ride on the parade ...
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