White Knoll basketball wins buzzer-beater for ailing Hall of Fame head coach

An emotional week ended in thrilling fashion for the White Knoll boys basketball team. Sophomore guard Cylan McLeod’s layup as time expired gave the Timberwolves a 52-50 victory on Friday night. The victory came two days after White Knoll head coach Willie Thomas suffered a heart attack shortly after a workout on Wednesday. Thomas, a member of the SC Basketball Coaches and SC Athletic Coaches … Continue reading White Knoll basketball wins buzzer-beater for ailing Hall of Fame head coach

Tuesday’s rewind: Dreher knocks off rival AC Flora. L-E upsets fourth-ranked Westwood

The Dreher High boys basketball team stayed unbeaten in region play and knocked off its rival in the process. Austin Glasscho scored 17 points as the Blue Devils defeated AC Flora, 57-54. Dreher is now 4-0 in Region 3-4A heading into Friday’s matchup with South Pointe. The win snapped a two-game losing streak to AC Flora. Will Willard led the Falcons with 22 points. AC … Continue reading Tuesday’s rewind: Dreher knocks off rival AC Flora. L-E upsets fourth-ranked Westwood

Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sales

January 16, 2025 | Columbia Star, The (SC)Author/Byline: ops@our-hometown.com | Section: Public NoticesNOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES/PUBLIC SALE The following vehicles are subject to towing, repair and/or storage liens; are declared to be abandoned pursuant to Section 56-5-5810, 56-5- 5635 and/or 29-15-10 SC Law as Amended; and are in the custody of LONNIE ROBERTS AUTO SERVICE 638 N BRICKYARD RD COLUMBIA SC 29223 2008 FORD ESCAPE VIN#1FMCU02Z38KD4 9081, OWNER: LASHO’N … Continue reading Notice of Unclaimed Vehicles/Public Sales

Notice to Creditors of Estates

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Richland County, the address of which is P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202, on or before the date that is eight … Continue reading Notice to Creditors of Estates

Kenneth Joel Gainey

2025 Kenneth Joel Gainey Kenneth Joel Gainey, age 63, of Bethune, S.C. passed away, Wednesday evening January 15, 2025, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C. Born in Camden, S.C., he was a son of the late Ralph Claiborne “R.C.” Gainey and Ada Kathryn Williams Gainey. Joel was a former Law Enforcement officer with Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office and a turkey farmer. He also … Continue reading Kenneth Joel Gainey

Stephen Frank Wagner

2025 Stephen Wagner Obituary Stephen Frank Wagner, son of the late Anna Schloffer Wagner and Stephen Wagner, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2024.  He was the widower of Loretta Wagner. In addition to serving in the US Army, Stephen worked for 30 years at Bethlehem Steele in Pennsylvania.  He loved bowling and his cat, Angel. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Peggy Wachter of Camden; … Continue reading Stephen Frank Wagner

Tuesday’s Scores

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= A.C. Flora 69, Dreher 19 Abbeville 72, SC School for the Deaf and the Blind 23 Bethune-Bowman 54, Cross 26 Bishop England 56, Beaufort 45 Blue Ridge 57, Berea 22 Bluffton 35, Colleton County 31 Blythewood 54, Sumter 46 Bridges 41, Edisto 16 Broome 60, Union County 44 Buford 36, Central 34 Camden 68, York Comprehensive 22 Carolina Forest 64, North Myrtle … Continue reading Tuesday’s Scores

Janice Kay Owens Thompson

2025 Obituary of Janice Owens Thompson Camden – A service to celebrate the life of Janice Owens Thompson, 73, will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may … Continue reading Janice Kay Owens Thompson

Anita Y. Parker

2025 Obituary of Anita Y. Parker Lugoff – A service to celebrate the life of Anita Y. Parker, 39, will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm at The Church In the Lord Jesus Christ, Hartsville, S.C., with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Columbia, SC.  The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church. Anita passed away … Continue reading Anita Y. Parker