SPECIAL SERVICES BLANEY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ELGIN; Women’s Missionary Union clothing giveaway, 8 a.m. – noon today in the fellowship hall. The church is at the intersection of White Pond Road and Church Street, off U.S. 1, Elgin, (803) 438-3161. Continue reading Matters of Faith – Notes

FAITH BLANEY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ELGIN; Women’s Missionary Union clothing giveaway, 8 a.m. – noon Saturday in the fellowship hall. The church is at the intersection of White Pond Road and Church Street, off U.S. 1, Elgin, (803) 438-3161. Continue reading Events

PROGRAMS, SEMINARS BETHLEHEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Health fair, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. today. Health screenings (prostate, cholesterol, blood pressure, HIV/STD, diabetes, hepatitis, hearing) fitness, BMI and more. A nominal fee will be required for all blood work. 19 Ward Road, Lugoff. (803) 438-2574. CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR: College Day for high school seniors, 10 a.m. Sunday at 3639 Pine Belt Road. Sponsored by the Youth … Continue reading MATTERS OF FAITH

RACE TO READ: 8 a.m. Saturday, 1 mile run/walk to promote literacy, fitness. $10. Proceeds to Kershaw County Public Library. Meet at Blaney Baptist Church, Blaney Road, Elgin. (803) 438-4055, ext. 1154. Continue reading Calendar

RACE TO READ: 8 a.m. Saturday, 1 mile run/walk to promote literacy, fitness. $10. Proceeds to Kershaw County Public Library. Meet at Blaney Baptist Church, Blaney Road, Elgin. (803) 438-4055, ext. 1154. Continue reading Events

RACE TO READ: One-mile walk/run to promote literacy and fitness, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Blaney Baptist Church in Elgin. $10. Sponsored by Doby’s Mill Elementary School, proceeds will benefit the Kershaw County Public Library. Betsy Long, (803) 438-4055, ext. 1154. Continue reading Events

NORTHEAST Elgin – ten family Neighborhood Garage Sale Fri & Sat 8-1 in Pine Forest subdivision next to Blaney Elementary School. Continue reading Garage Sales

When Elgin Police Chief Harold Brown mentioned gangs back in the early 1990s, residents thought he was talking nonsense. With few residents and businesses, the sleepy, rural town couldn’t be a den of gang activity, people surmised. The chief said the community considered it an urban phenomenon. “They accused us of crying wolf,” he said, sitting up in a chair inside the tiny Elgin Town … Continue reading KERSHAW COUNTY TRIES TO STEM GANG ACTIVITY

NORTHEAST Elgin – ten family Neighborhood Garage Sale Fri & Sat 8-1 in Pine Forest subdivision next to Blaney Elementary School. Continue reading Garage Sales

RUNNING & CYCLING Race To Read: 8 a.m. October 14, 1-mile walk/run to promote literacy and fitness. $10. Registered by Oct. 1 for guaranteed T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit the Kershaw County Public Library. Meet at Blaney Baptist Church, Blaney Road, Elgin (803) 438-4055, ext. 1154. Continue reading Outdoor Listings