Carl Edward Duren

2024 Obituary of Carl Edward Duren Carl Edward Duren, 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 03, 2024. Born in Camden, SC on December 23, 1951, he was the son of the late James and Bernice Barnes Duren. Mr.Duren worked for Miller Lumber for 20 plus years before the company closed down. He then worked for Ace Hardware as a certified forklift operator. He enjoyed playing … Continue reading Carl Edward Duren

High School Football

Morning News High School Football Poll, Sept. 3, 2024

TEAM (2024 RECORD) PTS PRV 1. DILLON (2-0) 30 2 LAST GAME: Defeated Socastee 27-7 last week. NEXT GAME: Travel to Wilson at 7:30 p.m. Friday. 2. SOUTH FLORENCE (1-1) 27 1 LAST GAME: Lost to Summerville 45-20 last week. NEXT GAME: Travel to Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. Friday. T-3. DARLINGTON (2-0) 22 4 LAST GAME: Defeated North Myrtle Beach 27-21. NEXT GAME: Host Lugoff-Elgin at … Continue reading Morning News High School Football Poll, Sept. 3, 2024

High School Football

West Florence defeats Myrtle Beach

West Florence 33 Myrtle Beach 22 MYRTLE BEACH – Terry Lowery had a rushing touchdown to help lead West Florence to a big win over Myrtle Beach in high school football action on Friday night. Teammate Jayaun Perkins caught a touchdown pass. The Knights improved to 1-1 and will host Marion at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Summerville 45 South Florence 20 SUMMERVILLE — South Florence’s Jayden … Continue reading West Florence defeats Myrtle Beach

Joan Marie Johnson Bennett

2024 Obituary of Joan Marie Bennett Camden – A service to celebrate the life of Joan “Joanne” Marie Bennett, 66, will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Friday 4-6 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Ms. Bennett passed away on Monday, September 2, … Continue reading Joan Marie Johnson Bennett

Tony Phil Rabon, Sr.

2024 Obituary of Tony Phil Rabon, Sr. Tony Phil Rabon, Sr., 69, passed away on Monday, September 02, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born May 31, 1955 in Kershaw County, SC, he was the son of the late Arthur Wallace and Sarah Jane Branham Rabon. Mr. Rabon enjoyed fishing, CB radios, electronics, Star Trek, the Andy Griffin show and going on beach trips … Continue reading Tony Phil Rabon, Sr.

High School Football

Camden defensive lineman voted Midlands high school football player of week

The votes are in, and Camden defensive lineman Dontrell Wilson wins the vote for The State’s Midlands High School Football Player of the Week. Thanks to all who voted. A new poll will be up on Monday afternoon. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these polls are not scientific and are meant to be just for fun. Congrats to all the nominees. This … Continue reading Camden defensive lineman voted Midlands high school football player of week

Lola Mae McKay Wallace Haught Kirton

1939 Lola Mae McKay was born on 02 Jan 1939 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Glenn Marion McKay and Kathleen Walker McKay. 1940 Lola M McKay was counted in the census on 04 May 1940 in Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 1-year-old, female, single, white daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Glen M McKay; her mother, Katheen … Continue reading Lola Mae McKay Wallace Haught Kirton

Johnny Ray Moore

2024 Obituary of Johnny Ray Moore Camden – Funeral service for Johnny Ray Moore, 67, will be held on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 at 11:00 am at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Quaker Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Moore passed away on Sunday, September 01, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. … Continue reading Johnny Ray Moore

After going years without an earthquake more tremors have hit this part of South Carolina

For the second time in less than a week, an earthquake hit South Carolina. A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded Sunday morning in McCormick County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Not only was it South Carolina’s second confirmed earthquake in a six day span, it also was recorded near the same part of the Palmetto State where the previous quake occurred. Sunday’s earthquake was … Continue reading After going years without an earthquake more tremors have hit this part of South Carolina