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Elgin councilman arrested on DUI charge
The S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) arrested Elgin Town Councilman Larry Risvold in February for driving under the influence (DUI) after a trooper observed him driving on the wrong side of the road when turning right on Blaney Road from U.S. 1.
A hearty breakfast
Tax reform, job creation, deficits, legislative priorities. Those are just a few of the things U.S. Congressman Mick Mulvaney, S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen and S.C. Rep. Laurie Slade Funderburk, as well as S.C. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Otis Rawl, discussed during the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday morning. While all of the speakers offered differing viewpoints on several issues, many of them agreed on one ...
Meese: life with Reagan and after
March 30, 1981, 2:27 p.m. Many Americans who were alive at the time will likely remember where they were that day 30 years ago. President Ronald Wilson Reagan had been shot by John Hinckley Jr. Three other people -- a Secret Service agent; a Washington, D.C., police officer; and Reagan's press secretary, James Brady -- were injured. All four would survive, including President Reagan, becoming the ...
Matthews responds to lawsuit
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews responded Thursday to reports that a Kershaw County Magistrate's Office employee is suing him for defamation of character. Delores Leonard alleges in the suit that Matthews damaged her reputation when he wrongly accused her of misusing victims advocate funds.
Elgin voters elect new mayor
After what seemed like a long campaign trail for many Elgin residents, Brad Hanley was elected mayor of Elgin with 142 votes, according to unofficial results Feb. 1. Larry Risvold received 64 votes.
Matthews pledges to do 'very best to protect' county
An estimated 1,000 people crowded into an all but standing room only sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Camden to see Jim Matthews sworn in as Kershaw County's new sheriff Tuesday.
Oath of office
The laws of man and of God stood side by side in the sanctuary of Camden First Baptist Church Tuesday as 5th Judicial Circuit Judge G. Thomas Cooper Jr. (center) administered the oath of office to Jim Matthews, the first new sheriff in 16 years in Kershaw County. Matthews' wife, Heather, held the Bible upon which he pledged his service. Additional details on the ceremony and Matthews' vow to work with other ...
Sheheen releases 2011 legislative agenda
In his first major action since completing his recent campaign for governor, S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen has released a list of bills he has pre-filed for the 2011 legislative session.
Matthews introduces new KCSO command team
Jim Matthews will have a busy day Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. At noon, he will be sworn in by Circuit Court Judge G. Thomas Cooper at First Baptist Church of Camden as Kershaw County's new sheriff. During that ceremony, Matthews will sign memorandum of understanding -- mutual aid agreements -- with other sheriffs and police chiefs. That will be immediately followed by a luncheon at the Robert Mills Courthouse with many of ...
Byars to head S.C. DOC
Camden's Bill Byars -- former school board member, family court judge and currently director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) -- has been tapped to become the new head of the S.C. Department of Corrections.
Funderburk elected chair of S.C. Women's Caucus
Representative Laurie Slade Funderburk (D-Kershaw) has been elected to serve as chair of the South Carolina General Assembly Women's Caucus for a two-year term. Funderburk said she is eager to begin her work as head of this 17-member, bipartisan organization.
Wood fired up to serve
When making the rounds with her husband to the Elgin precincts Tuesday night, Nissary Wood had to remember not to get too excited.
Herndon, Wood to face off again Tuesday
Nissary Wood and David Herndon will face off again in a special election Tuesday for Kershaw County Board of School Trustees Seat 2.
Herndon, Wood may see special Nov. 16 election
Kershaw County Board of School Trustees candidates Nissary Woods and David Herndon are still locked in a dead heat.
Herndon, Wood tied for school board Seat 2
Every other year, politicians say the same thing to their constituents on Election Day: "every vote counts."
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Two more candidates vie for Elgin seat
Two additional candidates, Stacia Grooms and Christopher Renfroe, have registered to run for Elgin Town Council in a June 18 special election. Both Renfroe and Grooms are in their early 20s and are recent graduates of Lugoff-Elgin High School.
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