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Two earthquakes recorded in same day in Kershaw County

For the second time in the same day this weekend an earthquake rumbled through the Columbia area. A 1.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded Saturday night in the Midlands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake hit about 14 hours after tremors had rattled the same part of the Midlands. The second earthquake was confirmed at 11:40 p.m. near Elgin, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division … Continue reading Two earthquakes recorded in same day in Kershaw County

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First look at SC high school sport’s revamped Class 5A

Big changes are coming to South Carolina high schools’ largest athletic classification. The S.C. High School League’s realignment committee voted in favor to split Class 5A into two divisions as it relates to the playoffs and state championships. There will be more discussions on the split next week at the S.C. athletic directors’ spring meetings Sunday to Wednesday in Charleston. The discussions will continue after … Continue reading First look at SC high school sport’s revamped Class 5A

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Alonzo Baldwin

1971 Alonzo Baldwin was born on 17 Feb 1971. 2024 He died on 11 Mar 2024 in Lexington, Lexington, South Carolina, USA at Lexington Medical Center. Alonzo Baldwin Obituary Elgin, South Carolina – Alonzo Baldwin 53, of 25 Coltswood Lane Elgin, SC passed away on Monday March 11, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC. Funeral service will be held on Sat. March … Continue reading Alonzo Baldwin

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Richard Thomas “Dick” Lackey, Sr. 

1935  Richard Thomas “Dick” Lackey Sr. was born on 02 Jul 1935 in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA a child of Laverna S. “Red” Lackey and Elva Thomas Lackey. 1940 Richard Lackey was counted in the census on 27 Jun 1940 in Sheldon, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA, as a 4-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Red Lackey; his mother, Elva … Continue reading Richard Thomas “Dick” Lackey, Sr. 

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Ronald Gene Branham

1960  Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Branham was born on 29 Nov 1960 a child of Alva Gene Branham and Joann Jinks Hipkiss. 2024 On February 23, 2024, Ronald “Ronnie” Branham was mentioned as a living son in the obituary of Alva Gene Branham. He died on 11 Mar 2024 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. Obituary of Ronald Gene Branham ELGIN- A memorial service for Ronald … Continue reading Ronald Gene Branham

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Stephen Morris “Steve” Zobel

1963  Stephen Morris “Steve” Zobel was born on 22 Jan 1963 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA a child of Edwin Julius Zobel III and Myrtle Lee Morris Zobel. 2024 He died on 11 Mar 2024 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. Stephen Morris “Steve” Zobel was buried on 14 Mar 2024 in Pontiac, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Spears Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Obituary … Continue reading Stephen Morris “Steve” Zobel

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Johnny Farrell Stokes, Sr.

1942 Johnny Farrell Stokes Sr. was born on 19 Aug 1942 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Charlie Theodore Stokes Sr. and Cora Lurene Brown Stokes. 1950 Farrell J Stokes was counted in the census on 05 Apr 1950 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Charles T. … Continue reading Johnny Farrell Stokes, Sr.

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A second earthquake in the same day rattles the South Carolina Midlands

For the second time in the same day this weekend an earthquake rumbled through the Columbia area. A 1.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded Saturday night in the Midlands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake hit about 14 hours after tremors had rattled the same part of the Midlands. The second earthquake was confirmed at 11:40 p.m. near Elgin, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division … Continue reading A second earthquake in the same day rattles the South Carolina Midlands

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