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Williamson finishes basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Jon L. Williamson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Bethune Lions sponsor Strides Walk
November was American Diabetes Month, a time to realize the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control.
LFD now National Child Seat Fitting Station
Lugoff firefighter Ben Hinson checks the proper installation of a car seat at the Lugoff Fire Department (LFD). The department has earned national recognition as a child safety seat fitting station. Parents and guardians may visit the LFD headquarters at any time to have a certified child seat technician perform a safety inspection of a car seat. The technicians will train parents and guardians how to properly install a car seat to ensure safe transportation for children. What makes the LFD's designation accomplishment so important, said LFD Chief Dennis Ray, is that crashes are the leading cause of death ...
Commerce names Graham senior project manager
Camden native W. Ford Graham was recently named senior project manager in the South Carolina Department of Commerce's Global Business Development Division. The division works with county and regional economic development officials to recruit new companies to the state and encourage existing industries to expand their local presence.
The voice of the Carolina band
He was the voice of the University of South Carolina's marching band, inviting millions of people to listen to the "musical magic of the Carolina Band" for more than three decades.
Zoulgarelis named Palmetto Patriot
Local restaurateur Demetrios Zoulgarelis was recently awarded the Palmetto Patriot award from Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, the highest civilian honor awarded by South Carolina's lieutenant governor, given to an individual who has shown outstanding commitment to public service within the state and the community.
Seasonal events
With Thanksgiving past, the yuletide season beckons. Prepare to count down the days of December with holiday events across Kershaw County.
Wilson to join U.S. Marine Corps
Civilian Zachary T. Wilson, son of George Denson Jr. of Elgin, recently enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps under the Delayed Entry Program with Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Columbia.
Kershaw County Brief - Nov. 24, 2010
Kershaw County government buildings will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday.
Outlaw: chamber building use not candidate endorsement
An event held at the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce facility several weeks ago for then-gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley did not represent an endorsement by the chamber, according to the organization's president, Deborah Outlaw.
Articles by Section - Miscellaneous
Clowning around at the library
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is scheduled to roll into South Carolina at the end of March, but several local children got to see a small preview of the fun Wednesday at the Kershaw County Library. "Gigi" the clown appeared at the library and read the children a book about the circus, showed them how to juggle and spin a plate on a stick, and performed a magic trick.
Suttle discusses leadership with UWKC, other agencies
Earl Suttle, an author and motivational speaker with Leadership Success International, shared various ways leaders can improve the overall atmosphere in their workplace during a mentoring training/workshop hosted by the United Way of Kershaw County (UWKC) on Monday. Suttle's topic, "Enjoying Excellence: Becoming the greatest you can be," focused on creating "happiness in the workplace." He explained that a happier atmosphere provides employees with more energy and focus to complete their jobs. The training/workshop took place at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse.
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