Frankie Lee James

Obituary of Frankie Lee James Camden-Frankie Lee James entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, SC. Frankie Lee James was born on September 02, 1958. He was the son of the late Thomas James, Sr. and Janie James both of Camden, SC. He accepted Christ at an early age at Good Hope United Methodist Church of Camden, SC. … Continue reading Frankie Lee James

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Gilbert receiver voted The State’s Midlands high school football Player of the Week

.The votes have been tabulated and Gilbert receiver Krew Morris is the winner in The State’s Midlands high school football Player of the Week for Oct. 12-13. Thanks to everyone who voted for the poll. A new one will be out on Monday. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these polls are not scientific and are meant to be just for fun. Congrats … Continue reading Gilbert receiver voted The State’s Midlands high school football Player of the Week

White Knoll shuts down Lexington for region title. More history could be next

White Knoll is closing in on a perfect regular season. Led by a stingy and tenacious defense, the Timberwolves earned their third shutout of the season and second in region play to defeat Lexington, 16-0, on Friday night. With the win, the Timberwolves (8-0, 3-0) clinched at least a share of the Region 4-5A championship and No. 1 seed from the region by holding tiebreakers … Continue reading White Knoll shuts down Lexington for region title. More history could be next

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high school football scores

Final scores from this week’s high school football games: Midlands results Thursday Dutch Fork 41, Chapin 8 South Aiken 38, Airport 15 Strom Thurmond 43, Pelion 7 Friday Batesburg-Leesville 42, Fox Creek 14 Bethesda Academy 40, Northside Christian 0 Brookland-Cayce 41, Dreher 35 (OT) Cardinal Newman 38, Camden Military 14 Cheraw 20, North Central 6 Clover 24, Blythewood 7 Fairfield Central 55, Columbia 6 Fort … Continue reading high school football scores

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Friday’s Scores

PREP FOOTBALL= Abbeville 49, Landrum 0 Andrew Jackson 47, Central 8 Andrews 35, Kingstree 14 Ashley Ridge 48, Berkeley 14 Aynor 38, Waccamaw 36 Bamberg-Ehrhardt 55, Bethune-Bowman 0 Baptist Hill 54, Burke 6 Barnwell 38, Ridgeland-Hardeeville 24 Batesburg-Leesville 42, Fox Creek 14 Belton-Honea Path 56, Fountain Inn 7 Bethesda Academy, Ga. 40, Northside Christian 0 Bishop England 42, First Baptist 0 Brookland-Cayce 41, Dreher 35 … Continue reading Friday’s Scores

Macy’s big night helps May River football. Thomas Heyward spoils former coach’s return

A roundup of Friday’s high school football action in the Lowcountry and statewide scores: May River 35, Colleton County 16: Tanner Macy ran for three touchdowns and threw two as the Sharks defeated Colleton. May River led 21-16 going into the fourth quarter but Macy had an 11-yard run to make it 28-16 with 9:44 left. May River put it away with Macy’s 17-yard run … Continue reading Macy’s big night helps May River football. Thomas Heyward spoils former coach’s return

Robert Wayne “Bobby” Riley

Obituary of Robert W. “Bobby” Riley Robert Wayne “Bobby” Riley, 77, of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Jason O. Riley, Sr. and Cordie “Sug” Hammond Riley and the husband of Sarah Branham Riley. Bobby was a longtime resident of Elgin and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Bobby was always active in … Continue reading Robert Wayne “Bobby” Riley

Ethel Jean Salts Shipley

Obituary of Ethel Jean Shipley LUGOFF – A service to celebrate the life of Ethel Jean Shipley, 78, will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home.  The Rev. Dr. Charles Everett will officiate.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the … Continue reading Ethel Jean Salts Shipley

Sylvia Faye Reynolds Eiff

1949 Sylvia Faye Reynolds was born on 23 Nov 1949 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of James W. Reynolds and Claudia Moore Reynolds. 1950 Sylvia F Reynolds was counted in the census on 05 May 1950 in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a -year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, James T Reynolds; her mother, Claudia … Continue reading Sylvia Faye Reynolds Eiff

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Rimpf on his time as Camden football coach, NFL days

Camden High School football coach Brian Rimpf won his 100th career game as coach last week, with 58 coming with the Bulldogs. Rimpf is just the third head coach at Camden since 1972. He spoke to The State and reflected on his time at Camden, his signature beard and long hair, as well as three-year career in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. The high … Continue reading Rimpf on his time as Camden football coach, NFL days