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Berkeley Stags staying focused on present

The final snapshot of the 2024-25 season for Berkeley High School’s girls basketball team was a giddy group of Stags posing with a shiny championship trophy inside The Florence Center. Those young ladies reeled in the first state crown for any girls’ team in the school’s history. What’s next? That’s coach Crystal Peace’s focus these days. She’s optimistic but understands a season’s journey is long. … Continue reading Berkeley Stags staying focused on present

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New-look classifications set for SC high school sports

The S.C. High School League on Friday released its new-look classifications that will be in effect for two years starting with fall sports in 2026. Class 5A once again will be one single classification after being split into two divisions over the last two sports seasons. And Class A has 66 schools, the most of any classification. Class A is made up of the state’s … Continue reading New-look classifications set for SC high school sports

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Janie Mae Belton

Janie Belton Obituary Janie Mae Belton of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Prisma Health Heart Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Janie spent her life in Camden, graduating from Jackson High School and retiring from HBD Thermoid. A devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church BRR in Camden, South Carolina, … Continue reading Janie Mae Belton

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Deanna Theresa DeMusey

1942 Deanna Theresa DeMusey was born on 31 Jul 1942 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA achild of Stanley DeMusey and Annie May Patterson DeMusey. 1950 Deanna Demusey was counted in the census on 14 Apr 1950 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA, as a 7-year-old, female, single, Black or African American, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Stanley Demusey; her mother, Annemay … Continue reading Deanna Theresa DeMusey

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SC high school football coaches release 2025 all-state teams

The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released its 2025 all-state teams on Tuesday. The recognitions include an overall all-state team made up players from all classifications, plus teams for each individual classifications and an honorable mention for each class. To be eligible, the players had to be nominated by their coaches or be selected for the Touchstone Energy or Shrine bowls. Those players are then … Continue reading SC high school football coaches release 2025 all-state teams

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Friday’s Scores

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= A.C. Flora 53, River Bluff 50 Bamberg-Ehrhardt 53, Hardeeville 17 Berkeley 70, Timberland 48 Blacksburg 52, Liberty 28 Blackville-Hilda 43, Barnwell 36 Blythewood 61, Greenville 44 Buford 53, Cheraw 39 Camden 75, Lugoff-Elgin 39 Carvers Bay 54, South Columbus, N.C. 40 Chapin 55, Myrtle Beach 29 Charlotte Country Day, N.C. 46, Boiling Springs 39 Clinton 45, Laurens 40 Concord First Assembly, N.C. 63, … Continue reading Friday’s Scores

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Verna R. Wright

Verna Wright Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Verna R. Wright. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Public Viewing Saturday, January 3, 202610:00 AM to 10:55 AMBostick-Tompkins Funeral Home2930 Colonial DriveColumbia, SC 29203 Funeral Service Saturday, January 3, 202611:00 AMBostick-Tompkins Funeral Home2930 Colonial DriveColumbia, SC 29203 Interment following funeral service Heavenly Rest Memorial CemeteryCannon … Continue reading Verna R. Wright

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New-look classifications set for SC high school sports after realignment. Take a look

The S.C. High School League on Friday released its new-look classifications that will be in effect for two years starting with fall sports in 2026. Class 5A once again will be one single classification after being split into two divisions over the last two sports seasons. And Class A has 66 schools, the most of any classification. Class A is made up of the state’s … Continue reading New-look classifications set for SC high school sports after realignment. Take a look

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Andrea Samon Carlos

Andrea Samon Carlos Obituary CAMDEN- A funeral service for Andrea Samon Carlos, 43, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The The Rev. Ronnie Williams will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Ms. Carlos passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born in Camden, … Continue reading Andrea Samon Carlos

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Michael Stanley Marsh

1955 Michael Stanley Marsh was born on 22 Jan 1955 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Leroy Burgess Marsh and Gladys Elizabeth Jackson Marsh. 2025 He died on 19 Dec 2025. Michael Stanley Marsh was buried on 23 Dec 2025 in Lee, South Carolina, USA at High Hill True Light Cemetery. Michael Stanley Marsh Obituary Michael Stanley Marsh, 70, passed away on … Continue reading Michael Stanley Marsh

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