AC Flora edges Trinity Collegiate golf in the ABB Invitational in Florence

FLORENCE (WBTW) – The AC Flora boys golf team edged Trinity Collegiate in a 2-hole playoff on Tuesday in the final round of the Anderson Brothers Bank Invitational from the Florence Country Club. An incorrect score on a Trinity Collegiate scorecard prompted a change in the total score, thus forcing a playoff. The 36-hole event was played on Monday at the Darlington Country Club, then … Continue reading AC Flora edges Trinity Collegiate golf in the ABB Invitational in Florence

Randolph Thomas “Randy” Brabham

Obituary of Randolph Thomas Brabham MANNING- Randolph Thomas “Randy” Brabham, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late James Hampton Brabham, Sr. and Virginia Beard Brabham. Randy was also known as journalist Thom Brabham for WVOC radio, WSCQ radio and WIS radio in the 80’s and 90’s.     Surviving are his brother, Richard B. Brabham … Continue reading Randolph Thomas “Randy” Brabham

John Wesley “Jake, J.W.” Mizell

1935 John Wesley “Jake” Mizell was born on 25 Apr 1935 in Folkston, Charlton, Georgia, USA a child of Lonnie A Mizell and Aggie Lenore Nettles Mizell. 1940 J W Mizell was counted in the census on 25 May 1940 in Charlton, Georgia, USA, as a 4-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were, his father, Lonnie A Mizell; his mother, Aggie L … Continue reading John Wesley “Jake, J.W.” Mizell

Mary “Sue” Tidwell Carter

Obituary of Mary “Sue” Carter CAMDEN- A celebration of life service for Mary Tidwell “Sue” Carter, 94, will be held Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The Rev. Philip Gerrald will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 5-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Way of Kershaw County or … Continue reading Mary “Sue” Tidwell Carter

 Kathleen Elizabeth “Kat” Smith Hackworth

Obituary of Kathleen “Kat” Hackworth CASSATT- A time of gathering to celebrate the life of Kathleen Elizabeth “Kat” Hackworth, 51, will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Theil-Meyer Pet Adoption Center.     Kat passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 16, 2024. Born in West Bloomfield N.Y. she … Continue reading  Kathleen Elizabeth “Kat” Smith Hackworth

Local / TV Schedule, April 16, 2024

LOCAL SCHEDULE TODAY HIGH SCHOOLS Baseball West Florence at Wilson, 6:30 p.m. Myrtle Beach at South Florence, 6:30 p.m. Hartsville at North Myrtle Beach, 6:30 p.m. Camden at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m. Darlington at Lake City, 6:30 p.m. Marion at Cheraw, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Kingstree, 6 p.m. Lamar at Lake View, 6 p.m. Johnsonville at Hannah-Pamplico, 6 p.m. Laurence Manning at Wilson Hall, … Continue reading Local / TV Schedule, April 16, 2024

Vote for Midlands high school girls spring sports Athlete of the Week: April 15

It’s time to vote for The State’s girls spring sports Athlete of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and games played April 8-13 . Voting ends Friday at noon. The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page. Coaches can nominate a player each week by emailing Lou Bezjak at lbezjak@thestate.com by 1 p.m. on Mondays. The nominees are listed below. Please note that … Continue reading Vote for Midlands high school girls spring sports Athlete of the Week: April 15

Vote for Midlands high school boys spring sports Athlete of the Week: April 15

It’s time to vote for The State’s boys spring sports Athlete of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and games played April 8-13 Voting ends Friday at noon. The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page. Coaches can nominate a player each week by emailing Lou Bezjak at lbezjak@thestate.com by noon on Mondays. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these polls … Continue reading Vote for Midlands high school boys spring sports Athlete of the Week: April 15

Local / TV Schedule, April 15, 2024

TODAY HIGH SCHOOLS Baseball Waccamaw at Dillon, 6:30 p.m. Loris at Manning, 6:30 p.m. Cheraw at Latta, 6 p.m. McBee at Lamar, 6 p.m. East Clarendon at Socastee, 6 p.m. Carvers Bay at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Softball Chesterfield at McBee, 7 p.m. East Clarendon at Hannah-Pamplico, 7 p.m. Waccamaw at Carvers Bay, 7:30 p.m. Boys Soccer East Clarendon at Green Sea Floyds, 7:30 p.m. Laurence … Continue reading Local / TV Schedule, April 15, 2024