High School Football

A look at playoff scenarios for Midlands HS football teams as season hits homestretch

High school football in South Carolina is nearing the end of the regular season. With two weeks left on the schedule — and several games around the state moving games to Thursday this week to beat expected rain — it’s a good time to take a look at the region races around the Midlands. Each region has a different amount of guaranteed playoff spots, ranging … Continue reading A look at playoff scenarios for Midlands HS football teams as season hits homestretch

David Eugene Patton

Obituary of David Eugene Patton WEST COLUMBIA –  A service to celebrate the life of David Eugene Patton, 30, will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.  The Rev. Robert Braxton will officiate.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Patton passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 … Continue reading David Eugene Patton

Zachary Edward Stout

2004 Zachary Edward Stout was born on 30 Jun 2004 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Daryl Edward Stout and Jennifer Combs Stout. 2021 On October 23, 2021, Zachary Stout was mentioned as a living grandchild on the obituary of Wendi Howard Combs. 2023 He died on 19 Oct 2023 in Ridgeway, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Obituary of Zachary Edward Stout Zachary … Continue reading Zachary Edward Stout

Fredonia Qualls Richardson

1950 Fredonia Qualls was born on 14 Feb 1950 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Roosevelt Qualls and Allie Mitchell Qualls. Fredonia Qualls was counted in the census on 10 Apr 1950 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 1-month-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Roosevelt Qualls; her mother, Allie Qualls; and her siblings; Leroy … Continue reading Fredonia Qualls Richardson

Elizabeth Lorraine Bauer

Obituary for Elizabeth Lorraine Bauer We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved sister Elizabeth. She passed away after a long illness at the age of 56 surrounded by the family she loved so much. Liz will sadly be missed and will hold a special place in our hearts. Elizabeth was born on May 13,1967, to Larwence and Gertrude Bauer in Carmel, NY. … Continue reading Elizabeth Lorraine Bauer

Legal Notices

Richland County Tax Collector DELINQUENT TAX SALE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND By virtue of the certain tax executions issued by me, I, Kendra L. Dove, Richland County Treasurer/Tax Collector, have levied upon and will sell to the highest bidder the property, as is, for cash, with immediate compliance exacted. The property described herein will be sold at the RICHLAND COUNTY TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM, … Continue reading Legal Notices

High School Football

A.C. Flora super fan Shawn Elliott doesn’t miss a game

A.C. Flora fans have surely noticed a celebrity in their midst at Falcons’ football games. Georgia State football coach Shawn Elliott trades the Panthers’ blue and white for the blue and red of the Falcons every Friday night as he transforms from college football coach to parent and fan. Elliott has attended every A.C. Flora football game this year to watch his son, Max, play … Continue reading A.C. Flora super fan Shawn Elliott doesn’t miss a game

State playoffs for volleyball, tennis begin this week

FLORENCE, S.C. – Postseason play for girls tennis and volleyball begins this week across the SCHSL, with the SCISA state volleyball tournament set for Friday and Saturday in Myrtle Beach as well. Marion, Kingstree, Chesterfield and Lee Central all took to the court Wednesday as the 2A girls volleyball playoffs got underway. Matches for 1A, 3A and 4A are scheduled to begin Thursday with West … Continue reading State playoffs for volleyball, tennis begin this week

Larry “Skinner” Branham

1950 Larry “Skinner” Branham was born on 11 Jan 1950 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Lavern Branham and Ruth Virginia Cobb Branham. Larry Branham was counted in the census on 06 Apr 1950 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 2-month-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Levern Branham; and his mother, Ruth V … Continue reading Larry “Skinner” Branham

Clifford “Butch” Glen Butcher, Jr

2010 On February 1, 2010, Clifford G. Butcher Jr. was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Ruth Laura Butcher. 2023 Obituary for Clifford Glen Butcher, Jr Clifford Glen Butcher, Jr, lovingly known as Butch, was born May 12, 1955, in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Clifford G. Butcher, Sr and Ruth Laura Smith Butcher. He entered into rest at his home on … Continue reading Clifford “Butch” Glen Butcher, Jr