Stepping out of her second-grade classroom, Lorin Joyner sometimes wonders if she should pull on mittens. The world outside her Blaney Elementary classroom is a cold one – full of ice, snow and polar bears. Of course, if she wants to warm up, the desert is just a short walk away. And if students on that hallway get too parched, the rain forest is nearby. It’s all … Continue reading BLANEY PUPILS ENJOY WORLD TOUR IN HALLWAYS

In still another step toward boosting growth in Kershaw County’s West Wateree area, the County Council has approved plans for a sewer expansion project. Similar moves during the years have fizzled, but backers say officials appear to be united and committed to making the latest sewer expansion effort work. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to work toward installing a sewer collection line along the U.S. 1 … Continue reading ELGIN AREA SEWER WINS APPROVAL

Events and services in the medical community BLOOD DRIVES American Red Ross, 251-6000: Today: 3-9 p.m. Criminal Justice Academy, 5400 Broad River Road; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Criminal Justice Hall of Fame, Department of Public Safety 5400 Broad River Road; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Newberry College P. E. Building-Cannon Lounge. Wednesday: Noon-6 p.m., First Methodist Church, Bennettsville; 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Riverhills … Continue reading HEALTHWISE

123 NATURE LANE – Windy Hill in Elgin. Discover why Money Magazine rated Elgin as one of America’s top towns. This home has hardwood floors, fireplace, 2 car garage w/FROG, and much more. $111,300. Many models are ready for Immediate occupancy. Convenient to BOSE & PMSC, US #1 or I-20 to Elgin & follow signs. Mike Taylor Properties, Inc. 699-2262. Continue reading Picture Perfect Homes

The child said he fell out of a tree. But there were bruises on his head and behind his ears. None of his friends saw the fall. Twenty years ago, Tom Smith, now a principal at Springdale Elementary, suspected child abuse. He called authorities. South Carolina law requires teachers, principals and guidance counselors to report suspected child abuse cases. McBee Elementary Principal Ernest Witherspoon was … Continue reading PRINCIPALS KEEPING CLOSER WATCH FOR ABUSE

Highlights of special religion-related activities in the state SERVICES *HOMECOMING SERVICESBlaney Baptist Church in Elgin will hold homecoming worship services Sunday, Former Church member Robert Miller, now in the ministry, will lead the 11 a.m. services. Following the worship services, a homecoming luncheon will be observed in the worship hall. Blaney pastor Lawrence Dennis invites visitors and former and current church members to participate. The … Continue reading Weekly Bulletin

ELGIN – Nekki Je’Cenia Dixon of Elgin and David Polite of Eutawville were married Saturday at Fort Clark Baptist Church. The 3 p.m. ceremony was performed by the Rev. WIlliams H. Woodard Jr. and was followed by a reception at Blaney Elementary School. The bride, daughter of Ineta D. Jones of Elgin, attended Midlands Technical college. She is employed by Standard Corp. in Lugoff. The … Continue reading Polite – Dixon

MARRIAGES Darryl B. Harrelson, 28, of 213 Cherrywood Drive, Elgin to Laura L. Burtis, 28, of 201 Stonemede Drive, Irmo. Charles A. Stone, 23, of Gray Court to Kelly M. Brazell, 24, of 1640 Blaney Road, Elgin. Lisa M. Lanier, 31, of 116A Wynn Way to Wayne A. Fortuna, 32, of Fort Mill. Robert L. Banda, 42, of 3431 Covenant Road to Michelle L. Banda, 27, of … Continue reading VITAL STATS

Cynthia Diane Tucker of Elgin and LaWayne Earl Rogers of Florence were married Saturday at Fort Clark Baptist Church. The noon ceremony was performed by the Rev. Williams H. Woodard and was followed by a reception at Blaney Elementary. The bride, daughter of Frank Tucker and Mattie Bell Tucker of Lugoff, is a graduate of Midlands Technical College. She is employed at Babcock Center. The … Continue reading Rogers-Tucker

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