When Daley Jackson was 18 months old, her parents learned their child was almost completely deaf and would never be able to talk. But last week, the Blaney Elementary second-grader pranced onto the school stage in her starring role in “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” – speaking lines and singing songs with a wide grin that never left her freckled face. “She’s just remarkable,” said Julianna Lorick, … Continue reading ‘SHE’S JUST REMARKABLE’
1900 Mary Louise Blackmon-Bundrick was born on 09 Feb 1900 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Jim Bundrick and Leila Harriett Blackmon Bundrick. 1940 May L Vaughn was counted in the census on 17 Apr 1940 in Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA, as a 40-year-old, female, married, white, wife. Also in the home was her husband; Grover C Vaughn; their children; May … Continue reading Mary Louise Blackmon Bundrick Vaughn
Caption: PHOTO: BW Lawrence Dennis, outgoing pastor of Blaney Baptist Church of Elgin, was honored with a farewell reception Feb. 29. Monette Jones, left, chairman of the deacons, presented Dennis with a plaque for his more than 13 years of service at the church. Joining in the event were Dennis’ wife, Ruth, and daughters Leslie and Lauren. A chaplain major in the S.C. National Guard, Dennis resigned … Continue reading FAREWELL RECEPTION
1919 Dorothy Arelia Jacobs was born on 25 Jul 1919 in Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Glenn Thomas Jacobs and Lelia Ray Jacobs. 1920 D R Jacobs was counted in the census on 14 Jan 1920 in Pontiac, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 5-month-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, G T Jacobs and her mother, Lela … Continue reading Dorothy Arelia Jacobs Porth
Matters of faith ANNIVERSARY GREEN HILL BAPTIST, Elgin: Pastor’s 17th anniversary banquet, 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Balney Elementary School. $5. Worship celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday featuring the Rev. Billy J. Carter Sr. (803) 799-9084, ext. 3101. Continue reading LIFE & FAITH
Five days off from school for snow and ice may have seemed like a good idea to Kershaw County students earlier this year. But making up those days could mean Saturday classes, a shortened spring break or even having classes after seniors graduate from high school. “None of these options are good,” said Superintendent Herbert Berg. “They all have a down side. But we’re obligated … Continue reading SCHOOL BOARD LOOKS AT OPTIONS TO MAKE UP 3 SNOW DAYS
1912 Pauline Janie Peake was born on 18 Nov 1912 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Charnel Henry Peake Sr and Mary Mamie Kelly Peake. 1920 Pauline Peak was counted in the census on 06 Jan 1920 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Charlenton Peak; her mother, Mamie … Continue reading Pauline Janie Peake
SCHOOLS Kershaw County School Board: Regular meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Blaney Elementary School, 1621 Smyrna Road, Elgin. Continue reading KERSHAW COUNTY
