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A crying woman holds a monarch butterfly over her heart at the Here 4 A Reason 5K Run/Walk. In the background, participants in memory bibs walk under a race banner, flanked by cheerleaders with pom-poms.
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Here 4 A Reason builds community around suicide prevention, mental wellness

Some 300 runners and walkers gathered on a cool morning in late September to remember people lost to suicide and offer encouragement, letting people know that they are here for a reason. In addition to their race numbers, many participants displayed stickers to the backs of their clothing that read: “I run/walk in memory of” with a handwritten name filling in the rest of the … Continue reading Here 4 A Reason builds community around suicide prevention, mental wellness

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Shrine Bowl football all-star game rosters

Todd ShanesyGreenville NewsUSA TODAY NETWORK-SOUTH CAROLINA Dorman, Gaftney and Powdersville all had two high school football players selected Sept. 29 for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game featuring the top seniors in both states. Dorman’s defense will be represented by lineman James Porter and linebacker Antwone Tarrance. Gaffney had offensive lineman CJ Brooks and linebacker Kendaris Bailey. Powdersville all-stars are wide receiver Xavier … Continue reading Shrine Bowl football all-star game rosters

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Here’s what Aiken and Edgefield football teams have on the slate for week 7 as region play kicks off

Strom Thurmond (5-0) at Silver Bluff (2-3) Last time they played Strom Thurmond beat Silver Bluff 50-0 on Aug. 29, 2025. Keys to the game The Rebels are one of the best teams in the state heading into region play, and Silver Bluff knows it will be an uphill battle. For Silver Bluff coach Lemuel Lackey, the key on Friday will be coming out with … Continue reading Here’s what Aiken and Edgefield football teams have on the slate for week 7 as region play kicks off

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UPSTATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FOR WEEK 6 FOR SCHSL SEASON

Here are the South Carolina high school football scores for Week 6 of the 2026 season. SC high school football Week 6 schedule in SCHSL Friday, Sept. 25 Abbeville 70, Calhoun Falls Charter 12Academic Magnet 44, Military Magnet 6Baptist Hill 36, Ridgeland 0Batesburg-Leesville 35, Clinton 28Belton Honea Path 23, Greenwood 7Bishop England 42, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 0Buford 36, ALA Lexington 12Camden 62, Swansea 14Carvers Bay 21, Johnsonville … Continue reading UPSTATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FOR WEEK 6 FOR SCHSL SEASON

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Life Story and Obituary

Joann Boykin Langley

1937 Joann Boykin was born in Bishopville, Lee, South Carolina, USA a child of Burdell Boykin and Lottie Marie Brown Boykin. 1940 Joan Boykin was counted in the census on 11 Apr 1940 in Spring Hill, Lee, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were her father, Burdell Boykin; her mother, Lottie Boykin; and her siblings, Annie Lee … Continue reading Joann Boykin Langley

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1950 Census of Population and Housing (South Carolina, Kershaw, Wateree 28-39)

By clicking on an individual’s name that is red in color, you will open a new page with more information about that individual. South Carolina, Kershaw, Wateree 28-39April 11, 1950Sheet Number 21 Line Number Name Relationship Race Sex Age 01 James Dewey Atkinson Son White Male 2 02 John D Rabon Head White Male 30 03 Mittie Rabon Wife White Female 29 04 Judy L … Continue reading 1950 Census of Population and Housing (South Carolina, Kershaw, Wateree 28-39)

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Asenath Gladden Groom Sep 25, 1948 — Sep 13, 2026 https://www.brownsfhcamden.com/obituaries/asenath-groom
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Asenath Gladden Groom

1948 Asenath Gladden was born on 25 Sep 1948 a child of George Mendel Gladden and Madelein Elizabeth Taylor Gladden. 1950 Asenath Gladden was counted in the census on 11 Apr 1950 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 2-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Mendel Gladden; her mother, Madeline Gladden; and her siblings, Minnie Gladden and Latraire … Continue reading Asenath Gladden Groom

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Sandra M. Rankin Jun/18/1962 - Sep/04/2026
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Sandra Miller Rankin

1962 Sandra Miller was born on 18 Jun 1962 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA as the first child of Russell Bruce Miller and Audrey LaFayne Chavis Miller. 2026 She died on 04 Sep 2026 in Ridgeway, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Obituary of Sandra M. Rankin Sandra Miller Rankin, age 64, of Ridgeway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026. Born on … Continue reading Sandra Miller Rankin

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Ricky Nelson Sullivan Aug/28/1960 - Sep/03/2026
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Ricky Nelson Sullivan

1960 Ricky Nelson Sullivan was born on 28 Aug 1960 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as the first child of William Randolph Sullivan and Bonnie Bell Melton Sullivan. 2026 He died on 03 Sep 2026. Obituary of Ricky Nelson Sullivan It’s with a tender heart that we announce the passing of Ricky Sullivan, on September 3, 2026, a loving father, grandfather, devoted son, and … Continue reading Ricky Nelson Sullivan

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