The following information was compiled from S.C. Department of Education data on primary, elementary and middle schools, but not career and technology centers or special schools. High school results, as well as overall ratings of each district, are expected to be released around January. KERSHAW COUNTY Schools rated: 15 Excellent schools: 0 Overall rating, 2009 vs. 2010: Schools improved: 4 (Baron DeKalb, Blaney, Midway, Jackson elementaries) … Continue reading A LOOK AT LOCAL SCHOOLS

[ZIP CODE 29016] PROPERTY TRANSFERS 476 HOLLY BERRY CIRCLE, Blythewood, from Security Federal Bank to Jesse T. Risher, $363,900 205 STONINGTON DRIVE, Blythewood, from Patrick D. and Dana F. Spadafora to David B. Ramsdale, $239,900 [ZIP CODE 29020] PROPERTY TRANSFERS 31 BELMONT DRIVE, Camden, Gerald R. and Clara A. Long, $188,500 384 BLOOMSBURY CIRCLE, Camden, from Burns G. and Heather R. McBride to Cynthia V. … Continue reading VITAL ZIPS

Pine Forest Subdv Elgin-Semi-Annual Community Yard Sale (Next to Blaney Elem) Tons of Stuff! Oct 1 & 2 Friday & Saturday from 8 to 1. Don’t Miss It! Continue reading Garage Sales

Pine Forest Subdv Elgin-Semi-Annual Community Yard Sale (Next to Blaney Elem) Tons of Stuff! Oct 1 & 2 Friday & Saturday from 8 to 1. Don’t Miss It! Continue reading Garage Sales

>>> ELECTION 2010 Proposed sales tax meetings Richland County citizens can learn more about the proposed transportation penny sales tax through a series of sessions this month. All sessions are from 6-7 p.m. at the following locations: • Sept. 15: 6-7 p.m., Harbison Recreation Center, 106 Hillpine Road • Sept. 16: Richland County Sheriff’s Department Lower Richland Region 1 headquarters, 2615 1/2 Lower Richland Blvd. … Continue reading CLOSE TO HOME

September 2, 2010 | State, The (Columbia, SC)Page: 41 | Section: Neighbors-Northeast With schools back in session, it’s important for students – and parents – to get to know their school resource officers. Here is a contact list for public schools, provided by schools and law enforcement agencies in Richland and Kershaw counties. RICHLAND 2 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BETHEL-HANBERRY, BOOKMAN ROAD, BRIDGE CREEK, LANGFORD, ROUND TOP DISTRICT 2 FLOATER Kara … Continue reading Keeping kids safe – SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

One of the more interesting places in Camden is the Town’s Quaker Cemetery. Located on Meeting Street, a short distance from the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, the cemetery is a quiet, shady oasis as well as the final resting place for several interesting and historic figures. The cemetery was founded in 1759 and originally was about 4 acres. A Quaker Meeting House also was … Continue reading The Camden Quaker Cemetery

Benefit shoot. Benefit shoot for Blaney Elementary School, Saturday at Wateree Archer Club in Camden. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $10. For information, call (803) 425-5152. Junior program. Mid-Carolina junior shooting program, 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday at club, 3435 Fish Hatchery Road, Gaston. Information: John Butler at (803) 356-6534. Continue reading OUTDOORS CALENDAR

With the current events taking place in the Gulf of Mexico right now, ever wondered just how much South Carolina’s natural resources impact our daily life in the “Palmetto State?” Most folks never give much thought to natural resources outside of recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating or other outdoors endeavors but, the fact is, thousands rely on them just to make a living. … Continue reading A Walk on the Wild Side: Brad Harvey

Melody Johnson, fourth-grade teacher at Lugoff Elementary School, was one of five finalist for the S. C. Teacher of the Year Johnson is a National Board-certified teacher who leads team-building activities on the first day of school to help students work together as a family. Five Kershaw County schools – Blaney Elementary, Lugoff Elementary, Camden High, Lugoff-Elgin High and North Central High – were honored … Continue reading Worth Noting