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FIRST-GRADE READINESS

January 24, 2002 | State, The (Columbia, SC)Page: ZONE-29 | Section: ZONLIVING-2 The state Department of Education released 2001 first-grade readiness scores on Tuesday. New first-graders took the Cognitive Skills Assessment Battery in August. Statewide, 86.4 percent of the 50,000 first-graders met the state’s readiness standard. Here are results from Richland 2 and Kershaw schools. School Percent ready RICHLAND 2 Bethel-Hanberry 78.3 Bookman Road 92.9 Edward L. Wright 95.5 … Continue reading FIRST-GRADE READINESS

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Dennis James Porter Sr.

1952 Dennis James Porter Sr was born on 17 Jan 1952 in Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey, USA a child of William John Porter Sr. and Margaret VanHart Porter. 2002 He died on 15 Jan 2002 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. Dennis James Porter Sr was buried on 19 Jan 2002 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Greenlawn Memorial … Continue reading Dennis James Porter Sr.

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BUS SYSTEM MAY IMPROVE, BUT AT WHAT COST?

Everybody says Columbia and SCANA have negotiated a “win-win” agreement on the city bus system. But is it truly 50-50? Since 1931, Columbia has had a sweetheart deal to cover the costs of its transit system, a deal unique in the nation. We’re about to lose our old sweetheart. We’re about to gain a new tax. Any good news? Yes, but go back a hundred … Continue reading BUS SYSTEM MAY IMPROVE, BUT AT WHAT COST?

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Oliver Leon Miles

1924 Oliver Leon “Buster” Miles was born January 28, 1924 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, the son of Walter Leon Miles and Lillie Easter Owens Miles. 1930 Census Information: According to the United States Census recorded on May 3, 1930, Walter L Miles (41) owned a home in Wateree Township, Kershaw, South Carolina with his wife, Lillie E Miles (30). It was reported that they … Continue reading Oliver Leon Miles

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Willie Mae Nettles Wooten

1914 Willie Mae Nettles Wooten was born August 2, 1914, in Blaney, South Carolina, daughter of Joseph Nettles and Rebecca Aldrich Nettles 1920 Census Information: According to the US Census recorded on January 28, 1920, Joe Nettles (46), rented a home in Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina with his wife, Rebecca Nettles (46); and their children; Alma Nettles (11), Emily Nettles (8), Williemae Nettles (5) and … Continue reading Willie Mae Nettles Wooten

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Bessie McKenzie Hornsby

1914 Bessie “Becky” McKenzie Hornsby was born November 29, 1914 in Hampton, South Carolina, daughter of Henry McKenzie and Julia Priester McKenzie. 1975 On August 3, 1975, Mrs. John (Bessie) Hornsby was listed as a living sister in the obituary of Norris McKenzie. 2001 ELGIN – Services for Bessie “Becky” McKenzie Hornsby, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at Union … Continue reading Bessie McKenzie Hornsby

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Chalmers Eben Young

1916 Chalmers Eben Young was born July 29, 1916 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, the eldest son of Chalmers Landy Young and Minnie Estelle Jordan Young. 1941 On September 5, 1941, C. E. Young was listed in the newspaper article “Blaney Schools Open September 10.” On September 5, 1941, C. E. Young was listed in the newspaper article “Blaney School To Open Fall Term On … Continue reading Chalmers Eben Young

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MATTERS OF FAITH

BANQUET/CONFERENCE * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Senior Adult banquet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in the Ellis Dining Hall. Guest speaker, Al Walker, nationally renowed humorist and motivational speaker. Catered by Shealy’s Barbecue. $10, tickets must be purchased by Thursday. (803) 256-4251. BAZAAR/FESTIVALS * I. DEQUINCEY NEWMAN UMC. Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will benefit needy families and mission outreach activities. 7801 … Continue reading MATTERS OF FAITH

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