Evon Pittman Jackson

1946 Evon Pittman was born on 09 Sep 1946 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Fred Clyburn Pittman and Dorothy “Dot” Meadows Pittman. 1950 Evan Pitman was counted in the census on 17 Apr 1950 in Buffalo, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were, her father, Fred Pitman; her mother, Dorothy Pitman; and … Continue reading Evon Pittman Jackson

Marion Ernest “Ernie” Kirkland Jr

1959 Marion Ernest “Ernie” Kirkland Jr was born on 26 Feb 1959 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Marion Ernest Kirkland and Mary Lois McPherson Kirkland. 2025 He died on 15 Nov 2025. Ernie Kirkland Obituary Marion Ernest Kirkland, Jr., fondly known as Ernie, was born on February 26, 1959, in Camden, SC, and resided in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a … Continue reading Marion Ernest “Ernie” Kirkland Jr

High School Football

Heathwood stuns rival Hammond, earns spot in SCISA title game

The streak is over for the Heathwood Hall football team. Heathwood kicker James Richardson hit a 22-yard field goal with 1.5 seconds left to lift the Highlanders over Hammond, 16-13, on Friday at Edens Stadium . The win snaps Heathwood’s 20-game losing streak to Hammond and sends the Highlanders to the SCISA 4A championship game for the first time since 2009. Heathwood (9-3) will play … Continue reading Heathwood stuns rival Hammond, earns spot in SCISA title game

Lexington, Chapin have strong finishes at SC cross country championships

Two Midlands teams and one runner earned runner-up finishes at the South Carolina High School League cross-country championships Saturday. Blythewood’s Jacob Powell finished second and the Lexington boys were team runners-up in the Class 5A Division I championship. The Chapin boys were runner-up in 5A Division II championships. All the races were held at the Aiken Steeplechase course. Powell was one of seven area runners … Continue reading Lexington, Chapin have strong finishes at SC cross country championships

High School Football

Friday’s Scores

PREP FOOTBALL= SCHSL Playoffs= Second Round= Class A= Lower State= Bamberg-Ehrhardt 49, Latta 6 Carvers Bay 56, Lake View 8 Cross 38, Bethune-Bowman 0 Johnsonville 38, Scott’s Branch 14 Upper State= C.A. Johnson 28, Blackville-Hilda 0 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 36, Ware Shoals 12 Lamar 36, Wagener-Salley 6 Lewisville 29, Abbeville 28 Class AA= Lower State= Central 49, East Clarendon 28 Hampton County 28, Cheraw 10 Manning 46, … Continue reading Friday’s Scores

Alma Lee Mack Adams

1931 Alma Lee Mack was born on 24 Nov 1931 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Miller Mack and Minnie Curdies Gaither Mack. 1940 Alma Mack was counted in the census on 10 May 1940 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, female, single, black or African American, daughter. Also in the home were, her father, Miller Mack; her mother, Curtis … Continue reading Alma Lee Mack Adams

High School Football

High school football: Schedule, live score updates from tonight’s SC playoff games

It is Week 2 of the SCHSL and SCISA high school football playoffs. SCHSL Class 5A Division I Upper State (9) Boiling Springs at (1) Dutch Fork (5) Rock Hill at (4) Byrnes (10) Blythewood at (2) Dorman (6) Spartanburg at (3) Ridge View Lower State (8) Fort Dorchester at (1) Carolina Forest (5) Summerville at (4) Ashley Ridge (6) James Island at (3) Sumter … Continue reading High school football: Schedule, live score updates from tonight’s SC playoff games

The State’s best: Meet the 2025 Midlands all-area high school girls golf team

A look at The State’s all-area girls golf team and players of the year from Midlands high schools for the 2025 season. Top individuals – The State’s Player of the Year: Caroline Hawkins , Blythewood – Readers’ choice Player of the Year (fan vote): Adysen Langdale, Gilbert 2025 All-Area Girls Golf Team Merritt Barbrey , AC Flora: Senior had a 74 scoring average for 18 … Continue reading The State’s best: Meet the 2025 Midlands all-area high school girls golf team

Sovereign citizen sues USCPD for unlawful arrest. Here’s what we know

A man who claims “diplomatic and sovereign status” has sued the University of South Carolina’s police department in federal court over claims of unlawful arrest, unlawful incarceration and misconduct. He says his Constitutional rights were violated. Bilal Faheem Salahuddin said he was stopped by USC police on June 13 for having a “fake” license plate and was forcefully removed him from his car, “slammed” to … Continue reading Sovereign citizen sues USCPD for unlawful arrest. Here’s what we know

Food hall at Columbia’s BullStreet sets Dec. 5 opening

A hotly anticipated food hall in a growing Columbia district has set its opening date. Gather COLA, which is in the last stages of construction at 2191 Pickens St. in the BullStreet District, will open at 10 a.m. Dec. 5, according to a Monday afternoon release. It will be Columbia’s first open-air food hall, and will feature 10 restaurants, three retailers and, early next year, … Continue reading Food hall at Columbia’s BullStreet sets Dec. 5 opening