New Kershaw County school superintendent Herbert Berg says he will start from the ground up to reform education in the county. Berg, who has led three other school districts over the past 30 years, said he will use his experience to enact “blueprints” for success at the primary and middle school levels. He also is looking to improve the district’s technology plan. The core goal … Continue reading KERSHAW COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT PROMISES CHANGE

When Rose Sheheen ends her career in education this school year, she will go out on a high note. The principal of Elgin’s Blaney Elementary School has wanted for years to have a teacher-student chorus, but it never materialized – until now. “It had been a dream of mine for a long time,” said Sheheen, who is retiring after 14 years as principal of Blaney. “It just lifts … Continue reading LEAVING ON A HIGH NOTE

In a 198-page report released Tuesday, the Governor’s Commission on Management, Accountability and Performance recommends more than 200 changes to state government it says could save the state $300 million a year. Sanford created the commission to study making government more efficient and cost-effective. Nearly 300 state employees and 12 commissioners spent four months studying the way the government operates. “This has been a sobering … Continue reading GOVERNMENT OVERHAUL URGED

English English English English Math Math Math Math Below basic Basic Proficient Advanced Below basic Basic Proficient Advanced Grade 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 2002 2003 KERSHAW BARON DEKALB ELEMENTARY, 88.9% 3 14.3 5.6 33.3 38.9 47.6 55.6 4.8 0 42.9 5.6 47.6 55.6 4.8 33.3 4.8 5.6 4 7.1 28.6 85.7 52.4 7.1 19 0 … Continue reading MIDLANDS SCHOOLS’ SCORES KERSHAW, LEXINGTON 1-5

SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE: A sampling of community events, open to the public. Speakers, singers, candlelight vigil, sponsored by Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, USC Russian Club, USC College Republicans, 6-8 p.m. at USC, Davis Field No. 2, near Russell House. Candlelight vigil, sponsored by Carolina Peace Resource Center and Women in Black; 8 p.m. on the USC Horseshoe, Sumter and College streets. “In Honor … Continue reading Living Here

Low Property Taxes Convenient to NE Columbia C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. Quality Developments Deerwood On Pine Grove in Lugoff C & C Builders of Columbia’s Gold Medallion Homes. Located Approx. 2 miles from Shoney’s in Lugoff Homes from $127,000 includes choice of lots Lots – wooded and over 1/2 acre Directions; Take Hwy. 34 at Shoney’s in Lugoff. Turn right on Pine … Continue reading Low Property Taxes

Ms. SpeightsBrennen Elementary SchoolColumbiadrawn by Chelsie Veal, age 11“She was the nicest teacher I have had. I was the best student in her class.” Ms. Weston Meadowfield Elementary SchoolColumbiadrawn by Courtney Edelmayer, age 7“Ms. Weston, you are the best! You taught me to be brave and to be a great reader. I miss you.” Mrs. Wendi BelkBlaney Elementary SchoolElgindrawn by Tyler Hall, age 6“I love … Continue reading Draw you favorite teacher

Low Property Taxes Convenient to NE Columbia C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. Quality Developments Deerwood On Pine Grove in Lugoff C & C Builders of Columbia’s Gold Medallion Homes. Located Approx. 2 miles from Shoney’s in Lugoff Homes from $127,000 includes choice of lots Lots – wooded and over 1/2 acre Directions; Take Hwy. 34 at Shoney’s in Lugoff. Turn right on Pine … Continue reading Low Property Taxes

Newman promotes watermelons Anderson College senior Kimberly Newman has been spending spring and summer traveling up and down the East Coast promoting South Carolina grown watermelons. Ms. Newman is the South Carolina Watermelon Queen. One of her more than 60 appearances included a watermelon social at Blaney Baptist church of Elgin in Kershaw County. Among the youth and adults enjoying watermelons that day was Kershaw County Sheriff … Continue reading HomeTowner

Low Property Taxes Convenient to NE Columbia C and C Builders of Columbia, Inc. Quality Developments Deerwood On Pine Grove in Lugoff C & C Builders of Columbia’s Gold Medallion Homes. Located Approx. 2 miles from Shoney’s in Lugoff Homes from $127,000 includes choice of lots Lots – wooded and over 1/2 acre Directions; Take Hwy. 34 at Shoney’s in Lugoff. Turn right on Pine … Continue reading Low Property Taxes