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South Florence falls to Northwestern

Northwestern 48 South Florence 7 ROCK HILL — Messiah Jackson rushed for South Florence’s lone score in a 48-7 loss at Northwestern on Friday night in high school football action. The Bruins will host Fort Dorchester at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Florence Christian 28 Heathwood Hall 13 COLUMBIA ” Florence Christian’s Andrew Miller rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Davis and Dawson Anderson each … Continue reading South Florence falls to Northwestern

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North Augusta takes early lead in Region 4-AAAA title chase

Three weeks of games are in the books for South Carolina High School League football teams, which are beginning to learn what does and doesn’t work as they prepare for region play. It’s those region games that dictate playoff seeding, whether or not a team makes it to the postseason and if they’ll be at home or on the road. The next couple of weeks … Continue reading North Augusta takes early lead in Region 4-AAAA title chase

Charles Frederick Plott

2024 Obituary of Charles Frederick Plott CAMDEN- Charles Frederick Plott, 77, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Born in Warren, OH, he was a son of the late Clayton Clyde Plott and Ethel Davies Plott. Mr. Plott was a member of the Camden Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Mr. Plott enjoyed riding horses.     Surviving are his wife, Nancy Ruth Patterson Plott; children, Candy … Continue reading Charles Frederick Plott

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Vote for The State’s Midlands high school football Player of the Week: Sept. 9 poll

It’s time to vote in our poll for The State’s high school football Player of the Week from Midlands-area schools and games played in Week 3. Voting ends Friday at noon, and the winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter/X page that afternoon. Below are the nominees and the poll, and you can vote as many times as you like. (Remember that this poll … Continue reading Vote for The State’s Midlands high school football Player of the Week: Sept. 9 poll

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Morning News High School Football Poll, Sept. 9, 2024

TEAM (2024 RECORD) PTS PRV 1. DILLON (3-0) 30 1 LAST GAME: Defeated Wilson 22-0 last week. NEXT GAME: Host Marion at 7:30 p.m. Friday. 2. MARLBORO COUNTY (3-0) 26 7 LAST GAME: Defeated Scotland (N.C.) 40-28 last week. NEXT GAME: Travel to Conway at 7:30 p.m. Friday. 3. SOUTH FLORENCE (1-2) 23 2 LAST GAME: Lost to Northwestern 48-7 last week. NEXT GAME: Host … Continue reading Morning News High School Football Poll, Sept. 9, 2024

Josie Bell Johnson Holloman

2024 Obituary of Josie Bell Holloman Sumter – A memorial service for Josie Bell Holloman, 63, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.  Ms. Holloman passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  Born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late Frank Johnson and Marie Murphy Johnson.  She enjoyed watching westerns, sewing and working crossword … Continue reading Josie Bell Johnson Holloman

Jeffrey Richard Dallaire

2024 Obituary of Jeffrey Richard Dallaire ELGIN – Jeffrey Richard Dallaire, 41, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2024. Born in Malden, MA, he was a son of the late Laurier Richard Dallaire and Bonnie Pearson Dallaire. Jeffrey was a customer success consultant at Staples in Columbia, S.C. He enjoyed playing billiards and gaming on his Xbox. Surviving are his aunt, Dorothy Doyle (Quaine) of … Continue reading Jeffrey Richard Dallaire

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How did Aiken area schools compete in Week 3? We have the scores here.

BARNWELL 21, BAMBERG-EHRHARDT 7 Class AA No. 5 Barnwell improved to 3-0 to start the season with a 21-7 win over Class A No. 2 Bamberg-Ehrhardt. Jaquan Peeples rushed for two touchdowns and Cameron Austin had one for the Warhorses, who outscored the Red Raiders 14-0 in the second half. Next up for Barnwell is a home game Friday against South Aiken. HILTON HEAD ISLAND … Continue reading How did Aiken area schools compete in Week 3? We have the scores here.