Police in Kershaw County busted up what they called a “drug buffet” in the town of Elgin. The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office drug unit and Elgin Police Department said they shut down a drug operation on Sun Valley Drive. Police raided a home on Oct. 14 and charged Zachary John Keegan with 10 offenses in connection with the alleged drug house, including manufacturing crack cocaine, … Continue reading ‘Drug buffet’ near school shut down, Midlands police say. Man faces multiple charges

South Carolina High School League commissioner Jerome Singleton wasn’t ready to make a decision Thursday on whether the high school football season would be extended. “We have had preliminary conversations and discussions. We wanted to see and assess the damage before we made any decision. We didn’t want to make a hasty decision,” Singleton said Thursday afternoon. “We told our membership to focus on the … Continue reading Longer season under review – HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Newberry and Fairfield Central added another thrilling chapter to their rivalry Wednesday night. Newberry’s Davonta Ruff knocked down Stephon’s Gadsen’s two-point conversion pass with 46 seconds left to give the Bulldogs’ a 34-32 victory. It was Newberry’s fourth win in its past 10 meetings between the powerhouse programs, with six of the games decided by seven points or less. The second half featured 46 points … Continue reading Newberry holds on for 34-32 win over Fairfield Central – MIDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Sebastian Lach scored four touchdowns and led the Fort Mill Yellow Jackets to a 41-21 win over the Lugoff-Elgin Demons in a non-region game Wednesday night at Lugoff. Three of Lach’s scores came in the second half when the Yellow Jackets scored 34 points to break a 7-7 halftime. Fort Mill opened the scoring on its first possession of the contest, when Lach hit the end … Continue reading Fort Mill Yellow Jackets football – Lach’s 4 touchdowns led Fort Mill to 1st win

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will see to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competivitie online bidding on or after September 15, 2018. All auctions will take place on Lockerfox.com. Personal and/or business property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and other household/business items located at the properties listed. The sale will begin at 10:0 am at 1796 … Continue reading NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

With Hurricane Florence expected to affect South Carolina later this week, organizations in Columbia and around the Midlands are announcing closings, cancellations and changes of plans. The State will continue to update this list. If you know of any closings, cancellations, delays or other information you think should be on this list, please write to online@thestate.com School closings « S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster ordered the … Continue reading USC cancels classes through Monday, and other Hurricane Florence closings, changes

South Carolina High School League commissioner Jerome Singleton wasn’t ready to make a decision Thursday on if the high school football season would be extended. “We have had preliminary conversations and discussions. We wanted to see and assess the damage before we made any decision. We didn’t want to make a hasty decision,” Singleton said Thursday afternoon. “We told our membership to focus on the … Continue reading Extend high school football season in SC? Here are options from hurricane impact

Thursday’s Scores Belton-Honea Path 42, Pendleton 28 Blacksburg 50, Franklin Christian 12 Boiling Springs 51, Riverside 0 Chapman 42, Woodruff 31 Dorman 28, Hillcrest 21 Eastside 33, Broome 28 Gaffney 27, Mauldin 9 Greenwood 9, Woodmont 0 Greer 42, Union County 7 James F. Byrnes 26, Spartanburg 7 Landrum 42, Chesnee 31 Laurens 35, Wade Hampton (G) 10 Laurens Academy 36, W. Wyman King Academy … Continue reading Scores from Thursday’s SC high school football games

Newberry and Fairfield Central added another thrilling chapter to their rivalry Wednesday night. Newberry’s Davonta Ruff knocked down Stephon’s Gadsen’s two-point conversion pass with 46 seconds left to give the Bulldogs’ a 34-32 victory. It was Newberry’s fourth win in last 10 meetings between powerhouse programs with six of the games decided by seven points or less. The second half featured 46 points combined between … Continue reading Newberry holds on for win over Fairfield Central

The Pink Green Community Service Foundation Inc., comprised of members of the Gamma Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is hosting the Pink On The Green Golf Tournament on October 29, 2018 at the Woodcreek Golf Course, located in Elgin, SC. Final registration for the tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the tournament will tee-off at 10:00 a.m. There is a $85 … Continue reading AKA’s to host Pink On The Green Golf Tournament