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Why South Carolina should pass this bill to change where your tax dollars are deposited

BY NATHAN BALLENTINE South Carolina is built on strong communities, hardworking families and local businesses that drive our economy. However, state laws restrict where local governments can deposit taxpayers’ dollars, limiting necessary choice and convenience that allow for effective governance. That’s why I introduced the South Carolina Financial Freedom Act (House bill H.3221) alongside two of my colleagues. It’s a bipartisan effort to give local … Continue reading Why South Carolina should pass this bill to change where your tax dollars are deposited

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High school notebook: St. James softball, baseball lead charge in Beach Region action

In her first year as the St. James High School varsity softball coach, Paula Blackwell already knows Raegan Tibbits’ value. Tibbits, a junior pitcher for the Sharks, has played a key role in St. James’ current run of four-straight region titles. Tibbits will be the group’s anchor as the team looks to make it five in a row in the new Class 5A Beach Region … Continue reading High school notebook: St. James softball, baseball lead charge in Beach Region action

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Vote for The Herald’s high school athlete of the week (March 23, 2025)

Here are the nominees for The Herald’s high school athlete of the week. The poll closes at noon Sunday. Vote as often as you like. This week’s nominees Cohen Brinkley , Clover boys’ soccer: The Blue Eagles’ junior goalkeeper earned a shutout March 11 in a 3-0 win over Rock Hill . Brinkley also helped Clover to a victory Friday over Fort Mill , saving … Continue reading Vote for The Herald’s high school athlete of the week (March 23, 2025)

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Vitezslav ” Victor” Klominsky

Vitezslav Klominsky Obituary Graveside services for Vitezslav (Victor) Klominsky, 80, will be held on Tuesday, March 25,2025 at 11:00 am at Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, 11020 Two Notch Rd, Elgin. Victor passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  He was born in Hermanuv Mestec, Czech Republic, the son of the late Bretislav and Anna Duskova Klominsky.  Victor served in both the Czech and … Continue reading Vitezslav ” Victor” Klominsky

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Jeanette Burris Sutton

2025 Obituary of Jeanette Burris Sutton Camden – Funeral service for Jeanette Burris Sutton, 64, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Boone Memorial Gardens in Bishopville.  A  public viewing will be held on Friday March 21, 2025 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Mrs. Sutton passed away at … Continue reading Jeanette Burris Sutton

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Loci Lake Vicars Nelson

Obituary of Loci L. Nelson Lugoff – Loci Lake Vicars Nelson, 73, formerly of Spartanburg, S.C., passed at home on Monday, March 17, 2025.  Born in Big Stone Gap, Va., she was the daughter of the late William Mack and Iva Woods Vicars.  She enjoyed scrap booking and going to the beach. Surviving are her son, Archie H. Nelson III (Nikki) of Lugoff; and grandchildren, … Continue reading Loci Lake Vicars Nelson

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Michael Forrest Carson

1946 Michael Forrest Carson was born on 09 Aug 1946 in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA achild of Herman Forrest Carson Jr. and Vivian Finley Carson. 1950 Michael F Carson was counted in the census on 08 May 1950 in Eau Claire, Richland, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Herman F Carson, Fj ; … Continue reading Michael Forrest Carson

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LTC (ret) Loren Waldmer Webb

1930 Loren Waldmer Webb was born on 06 Jul 1930 in Springfield, Effingham, Georgia, USA a child of George Lee Webb Sr. and Janie Alberta “Allie” Malphrus Webb. 1940 Loren Webb was counted in the census on 04 Apr 1940 in Coosawhatchie, Jasper, South Carolina, USA, as a 9-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, George Lee Webb; his mother, … Continue reading LTC (ret) Loren Waldmer Webb

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