Veda Inez Aldrich Coker

1942 Veda Inez Aldrich was born on 24 Sep 1942 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of George Rembert Aldrich and Ruby Belle Branham Aldrich. 1950 Veta Inez Aldrich was counted in the census on 06 Apr 1950 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were her father, George R Aldrich; her mother, Ruby … Continue reading Veda Inez Aldrich Coker

Caren Denise Huckaby

1954 Caren Denise Lyons was born on 11 Jul 1954 in De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas, USA a child of Jimmie Lyons and Jaqueline Johnson Lyons. 2025 She died on 10 Nov 2025.  She was buried in De Queen, Sevier, Arkansas, USA at Avon Cemetery. Caren Denise Huckaby Obituary It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Caren Denise Huckaby (1954-2025). A … Continue reading Caren Denise Huckaby

Rumbling recorded in South Carolina’s first earthquake of November

South Carolina’s first earthquake of November was recorded late Sunday night, according to the state Emergency Management Division . A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in the Centerville area at 11:17 p.m. , according to the U.S. Geological Survey . That’s in Colleton County , about 40 miles west of Charleston . The tremors were well beneath the ground, as they were recorded about 5 … Continue reading Rumbling recorded in South Carolina’s first earthquake of November

High School Football

Vote for The State’s Midlands high school football Player of Week: Nov. 10

The first week of the S.C. high school football playoffs is in the books. It’s time to vote for The State’s football Player of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and ​games played Nov. 7 . Voting ends Friday at noon. The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these polls are not scientific and … Continue reading Vote for The State’s Midlands high school football Player of Week: Nov. 10

Food hall at Columbia’s BullStreet announces opening day. Here’s the debut date

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 … Continue reading Food hall at Columbia’s BullStreet announces opening day. Here’s the debut date

Edward Eugene “Ed” Maxwell

1957 Edward Eugene “Ed” Maxwell was born on 23 Nov 1957 in York, Pennsylvania, USA a child of Lester W Maxwell and Rose Cordell Maxwell. 2025 He died on 09 Nov 2025. Edward Eugene “Ed” Maxwell Obituary Edward Maxwell, born in York, PA on the 23rd of November, 1957, passed away on the 9th of November, 2025. Edward, known for his infectious laughter, his love … Continue reading Edward Eugene “Ed” Maxwell

Jesse Clifford Triplett

1938 Jesse Clifford Triplett was born on 28 Jul 1938 in Carter, Kentucky, USA a child of Jesse Edward Triplett and Melissa Alice Robinson Triplett Salyers. 1940 Jessie C Triplett was counted in the census on 13 Apr 1940 in Elliott, Kentucky, USA, as a 1-year-old, male, single, white, grandson. Also in the home were, his paternal grandfather, Jess Triplett; his paternal grandmother, Sarah Triplett; … Continue reading Jesse Clifford Triplett

High School Football

Friday’s Scores

PREP FOOTBALL= SCHSL Playoffs= First Round= Class 1A= Abbeville 63, Great Falls 0 Bamberg-Ehrhardt 65, St. John’s 0 Bethune-Bowman 34, Ridgeland 30 Blackville-Hilda 15, McCormick 0 C.A. Johnson 12, Calhoun County 0 Carvers Bay 59, Allendale-Fairfax 0 Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 56, Lee Central 14 Johnsonville 48, Branchville 14 Lake View 28, Hardeeville 6 Lamar 49, Calhoun Falls 0 Latta 34, Baptist Hill 14 Lewisville 62, Whitmire 0 … Continue reading Friday’s Scores

Barbara Ann Caulder Hinson

1953 Barbara Ann Caulder was born on 27 May 1953 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Richard Franklin Caulder and Ruby Mae Byars Caulder. 2025 She died on 08 Nov 2025. Barbara Ann Caulder was buried on 11 Nov 2025 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Hardshell Cemetery. Barbara Ann Hinson Obituary A Celebration of Life Service for Barbara Ann Hinson, … Continue reading Barbara Ann Caulder Hinson

High School Football

Playoff Rewind: Gray Collegiate rolls. Blythewood scores upset win

After a year’s absence, the Gray Collegiate football team returned to the postseason in a big way. Trevon Williamson scored four touchdowns as the War Eagles defeated Brookland-Cayce, 63-7, on Friday in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Gray Collegiate will host Hartsville in the second round next week. It was Gray’s first playoff win since making it to the championship game in … Continue reading Playoff Rewind: Gray Collegiate rolls. Blythewood scores upset win