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Penske could spoil Hendrick’s NASCAR success
Brad Keselowski's gift to Roger Penske on Sunday was nearly 40 years in the making. The 28-year-old Michigan native helped Penske fill his trophy case with his first Sprint Cup Championship after crossing the finish line at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the final race of the year.
Lt. Gov. McConnell visits KershawHealth
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell toured the hallways of KershawHealth's Karesh Long Term Care Wing as part of his "Face of Aging" tour Tuesday. Since September, McConnell has traveled the state, visiting area nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers in order to access services and gather suggestions from health care providers, caregivers, and community leaders. After touring KershawHealth, he ...
KCC opts to furnish new funds for FAC
After weeks of consideration, Kershaw County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to appropriate $50,000 in accommodation tax funding for the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County.
Recount shrinks Mickle’s win
Ballot variations initiated a recount in the Kershaw County Council District 1 race Wednesday, allowing Willie Mickle's win to be confirmed, but by a smaller margin, while also drawing concern and frustration from incumbent Councilman Bobby Gary. According to Kershaw County Voter Registration Director Rosalind Watson, the ballot variation affected absentee votes and likely occurred due to differences in the spelling of Gary's ...
First half gives glimpse of NFL’s postseason
There have almost been too many surprises this year to predict which teams we'll be seeing in Super Bowl XLVII. It's been a roller coaster ride of a season, but along the way, NFL fans have learned a thing or two about what to expect in the second half.
KCC to consider proposed FAC funding
Kristen Cobb, director of the Kershaw County Fine Arts Center (FAC), reintroduced a $75,000 funding proposal to Kershaw County Council during its work session Thursday. The additional funds, Cobb explained, could be generated by the county's accommodation tax, also known as the "a-tax." She said the funding would be used towards completing construction of the Jim ...
The ‘none of the above’ option
It's going to be hard for a country fella from Clearwater to be the next governor of South Carolina. Even I knew that as a naïve teenager and first-time voter six years ago. Yet there I stood at the ballot box, my finger resolutely picking Tommy Moore over Mark Sanford.
Local leaders voice concerns over Act 388
Six-year-old legislation known as Act 388 has been under the microscope in Kershaw County lately after the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) was hit with what they called a "last minute" cut in state revenue.
State House, Senate candidates vie for votes at forum
Two candidates for the S.C. House of Representatives and two candidates for the S.C. Senate looked to shore up campaign support during an "educated voter" forum held Monday night at Lugoff-Elgin High School. House District 52 candidates Laurie Slade Funderburk and David Herndon, as well as Senate District 35 candidates Tony Barwick and Thomas McElveen, offered their visions for the state's future ...
S.C. DOR hack shows frailty of online records
It may not be if, but when. That is seemingly the foreboding consensus among cyber security experts as to the possibility of a devastating large-scale cyber attack in the United States.
KCC examines economic development ‘roadmap’
Kershaw County Economic Development Director Peggy McLean presented Kershaw County Council with an overview of a strategic plan for economic development during its Oct. 23 meeting.
Local effort aims to make Kershaw County healthiest in SC
A coalition of local leaders and representatives from the University of South Carolina (USC) have embarked on a mission to make Kershaw County the healthiest in the state.
End of Wozniacki’s title drought offers optimism
Unfortunately for former World No. 1 tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, her WTA success this year has come at the end of the season and not the beginning.
Graham, Scully go head-to-head at forum
Camden Mayor Jeffrey Graham and mayoral candidate Tony Scully offered their visions for the city's future during an "educated voter" forum held Monday night at Camden High School.
KCC set to hear development plans
Kershaw County Economic Development Director Peggy McLean will address Kershaw County Council Tuesday to outline a recently formulated strategic plan for economic development. McLean said the county retained InSite Consulting in May to develop the plan, which will help determine strategies for capital investment, ...
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