Month: May 2025

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Action-packed high school athletics playoffs begin this week in Horry County

The busiest time on the South Carolina high school athletics calendar has arrived. The spring sport playoffs are in full swing, kicking off Monday, May 5, with non-stop action across Horry County for over two weeks. Playoff action in boys and girls lacrosse already began, as has playoff matchups in boys tennis. Other individual spring sports — like boys golf and track and field — … Continue reading Action-packed high school athletics playoffs begin this week in Horry County

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Karen Elizabeth Luffman Webb

2025 Obituary of Karen Elizabeth Luffman Webb Karen Elizabeth Luffman Webb, 67, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born on November 9, 1957, in Chatsworth, GA, she was the daughter of Carolyn Ann Gordan Luffman and the late Jimmy Eugene Luffman. Mrs. Webb worked as an Attorney in her own private practice. She enjoyed reading, walking on the beach, and listening to music; but … Continue reading Karen Elizabeth Luffman Webb

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Dennis Joseph Eaton

2025 Obituary of Dennis Joseph Eaton Dennis Eaton Camden – A service to celebrate the life of Dennis Joseph Eaton, 54, will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Malvern Hill Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Black Creek Wildlife Center, 1953 Tema Road, Hartsville, … Continue reading Dennis Joseph Eaton

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Portal gamble leads Vinson home to S. Carolina softball

When Emily Vinson wrapped up her junior season at Longwood last year, she had no plans to leave the Farmville, Virginia college in search of greener softball pastures. Vinson was coming off the best offensive season of her career and her defensive prowess a year earlier had earned her a National Fastpitch Coaches Association Rawlings Gold Glove Award, given to the nine best defensive players … Continue reading Portal gamble leads Vinson home to S. Carolina softball

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A popular Peruvian restaurant near Columbia plans to close. What we know

A popular Peruvian tapas restaurant near northeast Columbia is planning to close next month. Ratio, which is located at 566 Spears Creek Church Road in Elgin, will be closing after its dinner service on June 28, according to a post from owner/chef Javier Uriarte on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Uriarte is a well-known restaurateur on the Midlands culinary scene, and was a SC Chef Ambassador … Continue reading A popular Peruvian restaurant near Columbia plans to close. What we know

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High school soccer playoff matchups, schedule

BY LOU BEZJAK The SC High School League and SCISA boys and girls play-ofts get started next week. The SCHSL championships will be May 22-24 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia while the SCISA championships are set for May 10 SCHSL Boys SoccerClass 5A Division IWednesdayUpper State (9) River Bluff at (8) Dorman (12) Boiling Springs at (5) Wade Hampton (11) Rock Hill at (6) Dutch … Continue reading High school soccer playoff matchups, schedule

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Charles “CJ” Dixon, III

Charles “CJ” Dixon, III Obituary Charlie “CJ” Dixon, 33, of Camden, SC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 4, 2025. At the family’s request, there will be no public viewing at the funeral home. On Saturday, the family viewing and processional will begin at 12:30 PM. The public will be allowed to view following the family at the beginning of the funeral service. Please … Continue reading Charles “CJ” Dixon, III

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William Edgar Crowe, Jr.

2025 William Crowe, Jr. Obituary A private graveside service with military rites for Col. William Edgar Crowe, Jr., 72, will be held at Quaker Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation at 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10306, or t2t.org. William Crowe, Jr. was born May 26, 1952, in Kingston, NY to the late William Edgar and Doris Roach Crowe.  … Continue reading William Edgar Crowe, Jr.

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Faye Counts Strange

2021 On September 19, 2021, Faye Strange was mentioned as a living former wife in the obituary of John “Jack” Henry Strange, Jr. 2025 Obituary of Faye Counts Strange Elgin – A memorial service for Faye Counts Strange, 81, will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.  The family will receive friends following the service at the … Continue reading Faye Counts Strange

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