Elgin chief hands out candy, advice

By MICHELLE R. DAVISCamden Bureau In Elgin, parents who don’t buckle up their kids have been getting potentially lifesaving lectures from the local police chief. Chief Harold Brown Came up with the personal chats to help emphasize the importance of keeping children buckled up when riding in a car. Instead of giving out tickets, he gives out packs of Life savers candy and junior police … Continue reading Elgin chief hands out candy, advice

On The Agenda

Events and happenings The Mid-Carolina Daylily Society will hold its sixth annual day lily show on June 11 from 1 to 6 p.m.in Woodhill Mall on Garners Ferry Road. The Sandhill Saddle Club meets at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Blaney Elementary School on Smyrna Road, Elgin. All horse enthusiasts are welcome. For more information, call George Rugman at 786-5940. Registration is under way for Columbia … Continue reading On The Agenda

Evening of fun

The youth of Blaney Baptist Church will offer an evening of soup and “stars” during a supper/talent show January 28 at the church. Beginning with supper at 5:30 PM, the event will include a menu of vegetable soup, cornbread, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and dessert. The meal will be followed by the talent show at 7 PM, which will feature members of the church … Continue reading Evening of fun

Boy lost father to cancer, works to save others’ parents

Robert “Rocky” Watts, raised $300 to fight cancer. By Michelle R DavisCamden Bureau Robert “Rocky” Watts is only 7 years old, but her understands what it’s like to lose someone he loves. In August 1990, Rocky’s fathers, Douglas – the man who nicknamed him because his son was “rock solid” – died of cancer at age 48. Now Rocky wants to give other children with … Continue reading Boy lost father to cancer, works to save others’ parents

Kinard – Dickert

ELGIN – Shannon Michele Dickert of Elgin and Ricky Jerril Kinard of Chapin were married Saturday, November 6, 1993 at Blaney Baptist Church. The 6 p.m. Ceremony was performed by the Rev. Lawrence C. Dennis and was followed by a reception at the church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Dickert Jr. of Elgin, earned an associate degree in public service from … Continue reading Kinard – Dickert