GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Aiken 31, Gilbert 28 Blacksburg 47, Chesnee 24 Blue Ridge 35, Fountain Inn 29 Blythewood 60, Chapin 16 Broome 47, Greenville Hurricanes 25 Buford 44, Chesterfield 42 Calhoun County 51, Horse Creek Academy 49 Camden 76, W.J. Keenan 43 Cane Bay 65, R.B. Stall 40 Central 35, North Central 34 Charlotte Ardrey Kell, N.C. 79, Legion Collegiate 8 Cheraw 57, York Prep … Continue reading Tuesday’s Scores
1930 Johnie Boyd Drakeford was born on 15 Jun 1930 a child of Gus Drakeford and Sallie Evans Drakeford. 1940 Johnnie Drakeford was counted in the census on 06 May 1940 in Flat Rock, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 9-year-old, male, single, Black or African American, son. Also in the home were; his father, Gus Drakeford; his mother, Sallie Drakeford; his siblings, Broadman Drakeford, … Continue reading Johnie Boyd Drakeford
It’s time to vote for The State’s high school girls and boys basketball Players of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and games played from Dec. 8-13 . Voting ends at noon Friday. The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page on Friday afternoon. Cast your vote as many times as you would like until Friday at noon. The nominees are listed below. … Continue reading Vote for Midlands girls, boys basketball players of the week
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. See who made it
Francis Marion University celebrated its Fall 2025 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients in a ceremony held Saturday morning in the Smith University Center on campus. A total of 235 students received their degrees, including 168 undergraduates and 67 graduate students. South Carolina residents comprised 88 percent of the graduating class. FMU President Fred Carter congratulated the graduates and reminded them of the day’s significance. “It … Continue reading ‘Do magical things’ – Francis Marion University celebrates graduates, awards honorary degrees
Sandi Leanne Brassell Obituary We announce with deeply felt sorrow the passing of Sandi Brassell on December 15, 2025. Sandi was born on August 22, 1974 in Kane, PA, was a beacon of light in our lives, embodying the spirit of unconditional love and selflessness. A resident of Elgin, South Carolina, she lived a life filled with joy, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her … Continue reading Sandi Leanne Reigel Brassell
A look at The State’s all-area football team for the 2025 season from Midlands high schools. Top Honors The State’s Co-Offensive Players of Year: Kenton Caldwell , Newberry ; and Amadre Wooden, Batesburg-Leesville Readers’ choice Offensive Player of Year (fan vote): Patrick Belk , Heathwood Hall The State’s Co-Defensive Players of Year: Jaiden Bryant , Irmo ; and Julian Walker , Dutch Fork Readers’ choice … Continue reading Meet the 2025 Midlands all-area high school football team, players of year
William Connor, JrElgin, SCJuly 1, 1939 – September 28, 2025Kornegay Funeral Home Continue reading Tributes
Leo Gerald HessElgin, SCMarch 18, 1938 – November 02, 2025Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel Continue reading Tributes
Curtis Mitchell Davenport Obituary A visitation for Curtis Mitchell Davenport, 54, will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 4-6:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Curtis is survived by his children, Lindsey Davenport, of Florence, Mackenzie Brown, of Elgin; brothers, Harry Sandlin Davenport, Jr. (Destiny), of Columbia, and Brandon Davenport (Holly), of Monks Corner. Curtis was predeceased by his parents, Harry Sandlin … Continue reading Curtis Mitchell Davenport
