Month: April 2025

Today in History

2.3 magnitude earthquake reported in South Carolina

ELGIN, S.C. (WBTW) — A small earthquake was recorded early Thursday morning in an area east of South Carolina’s capital city, the state Emergency Management Division said. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit at about 1:15 a.m. about 3.1 miles east of the Kershaw County town of Elgin. That region of the state has seen numerous small quakes in recent years, including … Continue reading 2.3 magnitude earthquake reported in South Carolina

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Gloria Glenn Turner Howell

1929 Gloria Glenn Turner was born on 20 Feb 1929 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA as the first child of Robert Turner and Cassie Glenn Turner. 1930 Gloria Glen Turner was counted in the census on 09 Apr 1930 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas, USA, as a 1-year-old, female, single, Black or African American, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Robert Turner; and her … Continue reading Gloria Glenn Turner Howell

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Rose Ferrell McLeod Partin

1927 Rose Ferrell McLeod was born on 17 Oct 1927 in Bethune, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA a child of Dalton Lawrence McLeod Sr. and Minnie Edna Ferrell McLeod. 1930 Rosa Mcleod was counted in the census on 02 Apr 1930 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 2- year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Dalton L Mcleod; … Continue reading Rose Ferrell McLeod Partin

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ARRESTS

Michael Eugene Wallace, 54 21 Gammell St., Seneca Booking Date: 4/19/25 South Carolina Highway Patrol Driving under suspension Jace James Dickson, 29 311 Burgess Road, Liberty Booking Date: 4/19/25 SCDNR watercraft/reckless operation DUI1st offense; violation of watercraft regulations; watercraft/unlawful tampering or use of title Shana Elizabeth Ward, 32 115 Moore Ave., Walhalla Booking Date: 4/19/25 Seneca CIty Police Refusal to accompany arresting officer; driving without … Continue reading ARRESTS

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Project Unity USA and Good Aim Missionary Baptist Church host free Outdoor Gospel Concert and Fish Fry

Project Unity USA, in partnership with Good Aim Missionary Baptist Church, is excited to announce a Free Outdoor Community Gospel Concert and Fish Fry on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will take place at Good Aim Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1308 Cherokee Blvd, Elgin, South Carolina. This family-friendly event aims to bring together residents from Elgin, Columbia, and surrounding … Continue reading Project Unity USA and Good Aim Missionary Baptist Church host free Outdoor Gospel Concert and Fish Fry

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Elgin Seafood – Business of the Week

Jaseam Brooks, the owner of Elgin Seafood, has brought a unique culinary venture to Elgin, South Carolina, combining a seafood market with a full-service restaurant. This establishment, which opened in November 2024, caters to the community’s demand for fresh seafood options, offering both raw and cooked selections. Brooks, originally from the Bronx, New York, relocated to the Columbia area and graduated from Camden High School in 1993. He … Continue reading Elgin Seafood – Business of the Week

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Derrick Green

Derrick GreenJanuary 12, 1977 — April 23, 2025Camden Derrick Green was the son of the late Donald Peterson and Patricia A. Green. He was born on January 12, 1977, in West Chester, PA. Derrick entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2025, at his home. He was united in holy matrimony to Nekisha Johnson Green. Derrick was educated in the public school system of Kershaw … Continue reading Derrick Green

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Bridget Motley Clarke

2013 On August 11, 2013, Bridget Clarke was mentioned as a living daughter in the obituary of Helen Isabelle “Belle” Kirkland Motley. 2025 Obituary of Bridget Motley Clarke Elgin – A service to celebrate  the life of Bridget Motley Clarke, 51, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandhill Heights Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  … Continue reading Bridget Motley Clarke

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