Drive around the area and you’re bound to see millions of tax dollars at work in school construction. From new schools with special design features to old schools with upgrades, school construction continues, even in a tough economic time. And, in three districts — Lexington 1, Richland 2 and Lexington-Richland 5 — voters will be asked to approve bond proposals on the November ballot to … Continue reading Local school district news

The district is completing a number of renovations in its first phase of a facilities upgrade project. Among work at Lugoff, Elgin and Camden area schools: Lugoff-Elgin High: Work includes a new auxiliary gym, renovations of existing locker rooms, new concession building, new ticket booths, two new practice fields, a new track and six new tennis courts. Projected completion is October. Lugoff-Elgin Middle: Construction of … Continue reading Kershaw County Building Up

BLANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has announced its honor roll lists for the fourth nine weeks of the 2007- 08 academic year. ALL A’s FIRST GRADE: Walker Branham, Faith Brown, Kylan Corbett, Kayla Davis, Unique Drake, Layla Duszynski, Gregory Edwards, Owen Flowers, Dylan Gantt, Courtney Lewis, Karsyn Manning, Macy Jo Morgan, Edward Nelson, David Pillard, Juliet Powell, Gonzalo Rodas-Guzman, Zarrius Salmond, Brianna Scott, Amber Simmons, Hanna Wagner, … Continue reading Kershaw County: Blaney Elementary

The district is in the middle of a budgeted $102 million facilities upgrade plan, which is adding a few new schools and expanding or renovating seven others. Kershaw County also is in its fourth year of an $8 million laptop initiative, which outfits every high school student with a laptop computer to use during the year. ABOUT THE DISTRICT 1301 DuBose Court, Camden, 29202; (803) … Continue reading Schools: Public: KERSHAW COUNTY

Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Following is a countywide list of precincts. Questions about which one you should be voting in? Call the Kershaw County Voter Registration and Election Office, (803) 424-4016. Airport: Applied Technology Education, 874 Vocation Lane: (803) 425-8982Antioch: Antioch Head Start, 1591 Bishopville Highway; (803) 432-2823Bethune: Woman’s Clubhouse, 200 Blackmon St. South: (843) 334-3126Buffalo: Mount Pisgah School, … Continue reading Kershaw County Precincts

Some Kershaw County elementary and middle school students could choose to attend single-gender classes by the 2009-10 school year. District officials are starting discussions now with teachers, parents and students to gauge interest in a single-gender program, which would be tested in the first year at Blaney Elementary and Camden Middle and, possibly, expanded after that. The school district hopes to make a decision by spring of … Continue reading Schools consider single-gender – District would join growing trend of same-sex classes

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you voted in last week’s GOP primary, you cannot vote in Saturday’s Democratic contest. The deadline to vote absentee in person is 5 p.m. Friday, call (803) 576-2240. RICHLAND COUNTY Precinct Polling location Arcadia Forest Lake Park gym, 6820 Wedgefield Road Blythewood 1 Bethel Hanberry Elementary, 125 Boney Road, Blythewood Blythewood 2 Blythewood Park, … Continue reading Richland County Precincts For Jan. 26 Primary

Among planned events in Elgin: Wednesday through Feb. 22: Elgin Post Office will use the official Centennial Cancellation Stamp Jan. 26: Elgin Idol first round begins at 10 a.m.; opening centennial ceremonies at noon; both at Stover Middle Feb. 23: “For the Love of Blaney,” a patriotic tribute to Kershaw County veterans March 22: Community Easter Egg Hunt and Festival of Choirs April 19: All-day centennial … Continue reading UPCOMING CENTENNIAL EVENTS

Elgin was home to a watch company — but never had a town clock. Now, in honor of Elgin’s centennial this year, the Kershaw County town is commissioning a four-sided, 10- to 12-foot metal clock that officials hope to have in front of Town Hall by May. It’s one of several projects marking Elgin’s 100 years. Among others: a painted mural on the side of … Continue reading CLOCK IS TICKING ON ELGIN CENTENNIAL – PLANS TO MARK MILESTONE INCLUDE RAISING $12,000 FOR A TOWN TIMEPIECE

KERSHAW COUNTY For more information on absentee voting, visit the voter registration office at 515 Walnut St. More questions? Call (803) 424-4016 or (803) 424-4017. Airport: ATEC, 874 Vocational Lane Antioch: Antioch Headstart, 1591 Bishopville Highway Bethune: Women’s Clubhouse, 200 Blacmon Street, South Buffalo: Mt. Pisgah Elementary, 5160 Mt. Pisgah Road Camden No. 1: City Arena, 513 Bull St. Camden No. 2: Jackson school, 1109 Campbell St. Camden No. 3: Phelps Auditorium, … Continue reading Shades of Blue S. C. Democratic Primary Preview