Rebecca C. Gainey Obituary Rebecca Carol Gainey, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Elise Rabon Hancock. Surviving are her daughter, Jennifer Gainey Baker of Kershaw; grandson, Will Sowell; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Travis Gainey; son, William Joseph “Joe” Gainey; … Continue reading Rebecca Carol Hancock Gainey
Wrestlers from Summerville-area schools made some noise during holiday tournaments. During the 2025 CSRA Rumble on the River Dec. 22-23 in North Augusta, Ashley Ridge’s Marissa Marsar won the 100-pound division, and Rahiem Skyers won at 126. Others placing for the Swamp Foxes were Luca Phillips (No. 3 at 132), Talon Campbell (No. 3 at 175), Tanner Caster (No. 2 at 144), Uriah Puckett (No. … Continue reading Wrestlers place during holiday tournaments – Teams compete on the mat
BY LOU BEZJAKIbezjak@thestate.com Trent Robinson had more on his mind than the matchup with his alma mater and No. 1-ranked Ridge View on Monday night. Robinson was thinking of Tacauma Lettsome, who died Jan. 1 at age 51 after a battle with ALS. Lettsome was a resource officer and assistant basketball coach at Ridge View when Robinson attended there. Lettsome was diagnosed with ALS in … Continue reading Westwood boys stun No. 1 Ridge View, honor legacy of Tacauma Lettsome
Jerry West Obituary CAMDEN- A celebration of life service for Jerry Michael West, 76, will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at New Life Christian Outreach. The Rev. Derrick Proctor will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Mr. West passed away on January … Continue reading Jerry Michael West
Barry D. Julian Obituary Barry Dexter Julian, departed on his final journey on January 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, integrity, and a true zest for life. Born on December 3, 1953, Barry was a man of exceptional character and unwavering loyalty. He served in the United States Army and retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard. A resident of Lugoff, South … Continue reading Barry Dexter Julian
1943 1950 George N Dicksonas a 7-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, George W Dickson; his mother, Lena M Dickson; and his siblings, Jimmie E Dickson, William W Dickson, and Catherine G Dickson. 2005 On February 5, 2005, George Dixon Jr was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Lena Mae Atkinson Dixon. 2007 On January 6, … Continue reading William George Dixon, Jr.
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Beaufort 72, R.B. Stall 19 Blythewood 86, Spring Valley 46 Broome 61, Greenville Hurricanes 20 Calhoun Academy 49, Holly Hill Academy 27 Camden 76, Dreher 28 Columbia 74, Gilbert 29 Darlington 64, Lower Richland 56 Hartsville 42, West Florence 33 Ninety Six 44, Greenwood Christian 36 Patrick Henry Academy 43, Cathedral Academy 42 Richland Northeast 43, Lancaster 42 Ridge View 59, Westwood … Continue reading Monday’s Scores
A search for a South Carolina teenager who was considered to be in danger is over. Tyon Williams was safely located shortly after he was reported missing, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Information about where Tyon was found was not available. The 13-year-old was publicly reported missing Tuesday morning after he by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The 13-year-old was last seen at … Continue reading Search for 13-year-old who’s in danger is over, Richland County sheriff says
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. 22 to Jan. 3 . Voting ends this Friday at noon. The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s X/Twitter page on Friday afternoon. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these polls are not scientific and are … Continue reading Vote for Midlands girls and boys high school basketball players of the week
1936 Clarence “Howard” Rabon was born on 26 Sep 1936 in South Carolina, USA a child of Carl Morant Rabon and Nellie Barfield Rabon. 1940 Howard Rabon was counted in the census on 14 May 1940 in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 3-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home were; his father, Carl Rabon; his mother, Nellie Rabon; and his siblings, … Continue reading Clarence “Howard” Rabon
