Month: October 2023

High School Football
Today in History

Camden coach discusses milestone, grizzly beard and time with NFL’s Baltimore Ravens

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 Camden coach discusses milestone, grizzly beard and time with NFL’s Baltimore Ravens

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Betty Louise Kellow McLaurin

1930 Betty Louise Kellow was born on 11 Oct 1930 in Burkburnett, Wichita, Texas, USA a child of Samuel Elliot Kellow and Zilpha Whiteside Kellow. 1940 Betty Lou Kellow was counted in the census on 17 Apr 1940 in Rusk, Texas, USA, as a 9-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home was her father, S E Kellow; her mother, Silpha Kellow; and her … Continue reading Betty Louise Kellow McLaurin

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James Richard “Jimmy” Moore

Obituary of James “Jimmy” Moore CAMDEN – A funeral service for James Richard “Jimmy” Moore, 55, will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Dekalb Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jeremy Ussery will officiate. The family will receive friends at their home at 1422 Spring Hill Road, Camden S.C. on Saturday starting at 2:30 p.m. They invite you … Continue reading James Richard “Jimmy” Moore

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Katey Michelle David Tyler

Obituary of Katey Michelle Tyler Katey Michelle Tyler, 40, of Elgin, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, after a brave six-year battle with breast cancer, reuniting with her father who passed of cancer in 2019. Born in Johnson City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward Timothy David and Candace Faye Dingman David and the wife of Jason C. Tyler. Katey was … Continue reading Katey Michelle David Tyler

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Mack Murray Murphy

Obituary Mack Murry Murphy was on born September 3, 1954, in Lugoff, South Carolina, to the late Jimmy and Joise Bell Murphy.  He passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby Mae Murphy; two brothers, Albert Murphy, Sr. and Grover Murphy and two sisters, Iola Halley and Tamela Murphy.    Mack served his country faithfully in … Continue reading Mack Murray Murphy

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Brooklyn Mack introduces Swan Lake via Columbia Classical Ballet

Last weekend’s Columbia Classical Ballet production of Swan Lake was directed, staged, and choreographed by world-renowned principal dancer Brooklyn Mack. Brooklyn Mack, a native of Elgin, South Carolina is the Artistic Director of Columbia Classical Ballet and has attained worldwide acclaim as an independent professional dance artist who remains in high demand. Spanning the globe, Mr. Mack’s travels include Russia (the Bolshoi stage), France (Paris Opera), … Continue reading Brooklyn Mack introduces Swan Lake via Columbia Classical Ballet

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Vote now for The State’s Midlands high school volleyball Player of the Week (10.10.23)

It’s time to vote for The State’s volleyball Player of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and games played Oct. 2-7. Voting ends Friday at noon. The winner will be announced Friday on Twitter. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these polls are not scientific and are meant to be just for fun. If you have a nominee for next week, please send … Continue reading Vote now for The State’s Midlands high school volleyball Player of the Week (10.10.23)

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Paul James DiLauro

Obituary of Paul James DiLauro SEMINOLE, FL- A memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Paul James DiLauro, 57, will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Camden, S.C. Father John Zimmerman will officiate.     Mr. DiLauro passed away on October 10, 2023. Born in Camden, N.J., he was a son of Veronica Berstler and … Continue reading Paul James DiLauro

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Frances Lee Truesdale Hudson

1943 Frances Lee Truesdale was born on 13 Nov 1943 in South Carolina, USA a child of Ross B. Truesdale and Rosa Lee Truesdale. 1950 Frances Truesdale was counted in the census on 12 Apr 1950 in Winnsboro Mills, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, female, white, single, daughter. Also in the home was her father, Rose B Truesdale; her mother, Rosa Lee Truesdale; … Continue reading Frances Lee Truesdale Hudson

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