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Chesterfield Co. death investigation underway for child
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The death of a child is under investigation Tuesday in the Cheraw community of Chesterfield County, according to Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser. Kiser said he’s not releasing the age of the child. He added the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Cheraw Police...
Meet Coker University President Dr. Natalie Harder
B.J. sits down with Dr. Natalie Harder, the Coker University President. Plus, he learns more about the Coker library as wel as programs offered at the University. Coker University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a five-year extension to the contract of University President Dr. Natalie Harder. This decision is a testament to Dr. Harder’s outstanding leadership and the significant progress the University has made under her stewardship.
SC 250 puts on gathering for county delegates
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) convened representatives from 40 of 46 county committees at its first-ever “The Gathering” event held at the Revolutionary War Visitors Center in Camden on June 13 and 14. Participants took part in idea sharing, promoting upcoming county-sponsored...
Darlington council OKs changes to zoning ordinance
DARLINGTON, S.C. — The city is changing two of its ordinances, one on amending the legal status of the city’s zoning ordinance and another amending the registration and regulation of vacant buildings. The City Council voted approval Tuesday after a second readings of both ordinances. The council approved...
Hartsville gives initial approval to curfew change for minors
HARTSVILLE, S.C. — The Hartsville City Council approved changes Tuesday in the city curfew for minors. The vote came after the second reading of five ordinances, all approved,. At the request of Police Chief Byron Snellgrove, the council gave initial approval to amending the city’s existing ordinance to change...
Kershaw County Council Will Meet on July 9th
THE KERSHAW COUNTY COUNCIL WILL MEET ON TUESDAY JULY 9TH AT 6PM INSIDE CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER IN CAMDEN. ITEMS ON THEIR AGENDA INCLUDE PUBLIC COMMENT, A RESOLUTION ON GG JACKSON’S PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS, ZONING ORDINANCES, AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH A LEGAL BRIEFING AMONG OTHER ITEMS. KC COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND STREAM LIVE AT THE COUNTY’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
Repeat child sex offender sentenced 25 years for attempted transfer of obscene material
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Lugoff man is facing more than two decades in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor. Chad Michael Rabon, 34, will spend 25 years in federal prison. He is already a registered sex offender, which landed him two additional counts of commission of a felony sex offense involving a minor by a registered sex offender. He plead guilty to that charge as well.
Judge sentences repeat sex offender to 25 years in federal prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Charleston County judge sentenced a 34-year-old man after he pleaded guilty to sending obscene material to a minor while being a convicted sex offender. Chad Michael Rabon, of Lugoff, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor and two...
Repeat child predator sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A repeat child sex offender was sentenced in a Charleston courtroom to federal prison after sending obscene material to a person he believed to be a minor. Chad Michael Rabon, 34, of Lugoff, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by US District Judge Richard M. Gergel. Rabon pled guilty to […]
Miss Camden celebrates early 18th birthday at Miss SC
Jules Lemonds turned 18 on July 5, but received an early birthday present by becoming the highest-ranked Miss Camden in many years at the 2024 Miss South Carolina pageant less than a week earlier. That evening, Lemonds made the Top 5 and ended up being named the third runner-up. That...
Jefferson Dixie Youth send-off parade
JEFFERSON, SC — A lot of excitement was happening in Jefferson last Thursday evening during a send-off parade for the Jefferson Dixie Youth all-star teams as they headed to state tournaments in Midland, Walterboro, Sumter, Seneca, and Star-Iva. The parade started at the Jefferson Town Hall and made its...
Dr. Paul Joseph
Dr. Paul Thomas Joseph Sr., 96, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father John Zimmerman officiated, along with Father Robert Higgins and Deacon Timothy Joseph. Burial followed at Quaker Cemetery. A visitation was held on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or the Kershaw Center Disability Foundation, P.O. Box 310, Camden, SC 29021.
Williams family, GG Jackson to be honored by county council
Kershaw County Council will honor a Camden-area family and a current NBA player during its meeting today, one through a proclamation, and the other via a resolution. The proclamation will honor the William “Shorty” Williams family of the Knights Hill community, which is hosting a family reunion July 19 to 21, with family members coming in from all parts of the county. District 1 Councilman is offering the proclamation, which notes that the Williams family has been a part of the Knights Hill community since the early 1800s, and that current family members span six generations dating back to the 1930s.
Post 31 Juniors to open playoffs
LANCASTER, S.C. — Of the four local American Legion teams, only the Lancaster Post 31 Juniors made the playoffs this summer. Both the Post 31 Eagles of Kershaw and the Post 31 Jackets of Buford finished their season last week. The Jackets finished with a 5-7 record and the Eagles finished at 3-9.
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Obscene Material to Undercover Agent Posing as Minor
A guy from Lugoff has entered a guilty plea to two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a juvenile, which could result in him serving more than twenty years in prison. The federal jail sentence for Chad Michael Rabon, who is 34 years old, is 25 years. As a result of the fact […]
PPD sponsors Unity in the Community revival
PAGELAND S.C. — The Pageland Police Department sponsored Unity in the Community at the Community Center last Monday and Tuesday, July 1-2. Pageland Chief of Police Dean Short said the purpose of the religious event was to worship and come together as one community.
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