The Kershaw County School Board has approved three new administrative appointments for the upcoming school year. Veteran educator Cynthia Jowers has been named Director of Student Services, where she’ll oversee student discipline, school zoning, activities and athletics. Jowers brings nearly three decades of experience in education and school leadership, most recently serving as Assistant Principal […] The post School Board Names New District and School Administrators first appeared

If you’re handling the estate of a loved one—or want to be prepared for the future—the Kershaw County Probate Court is offering a free Probate Process Workshop on Friday, July 17, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Kershaw County Government Center. Probate Judge Debbie Branham will lead the session, covering the probate […] The post Kershaw Probate Court to Offer Free Estate Workshop first appeared on Kool1027.com.

The Kershaw County Coroner’s Office has identified the two women who died following a Lake Wateree incident on Friday, July 3. Authorities say 27-year-old Elena Walrod was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency crews responded to a Liberty Hill address for a report of two possible drownings. Thirty-four-year-old Hannah Riley was taken to a […] The post Two Charlotte Women Die After Lake Wateree Incident first appeared on Kool1027.com.

The Kershaw County School District Board of Trustees meets Tuesday evening at 6 at the district office in Camden. Trustees are scheduled to review the May financial report, consider approval of a new Intermediate Animation course for elective credit at Woolard Technology Center, and then move into executive session for personnel matters. The meeting also […] The post KCSD Board Meets Tuesday; Bethune Energy Letter Removed from Agenda first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Two Charlotte women died after an incident on Lake Wateree on July 3, according to the Kershaw County Coroner's Office.

Kershaw County Sheriff’s deputies stayed busy during the past week investigating a multimillion-dollar business dispute, making drug arrests, and responding to a string of property crimes across the county. One of the largest investigations began after the co-owner of an Kershaw County business reported that more than $130,000 may have been diverted by a business […] The post Business Fraud, Drug Arrests, and Storage Unit Burglaries Lead Sheriff’s Weekly Report first appeared on Ko

It was a busy and tragic Fourth of July weekend on Lake Wateree. On Friday afternoon, rescue crews responded to an apparent drowning near White Heron Road in the Liberty Hill community. The Kershaw County Coroner’s Office is now investigating. Then on Saturday, multiple people were injured in a boat crash in the Wateree Creek […] The post Busy Holiday Weekend Brings Drowning, Boat Crash On Lake Wateree first appeared on Kool1027.com.

The Kershaw County School Board meets Tuesday night with members expected to consider a letter of support for the proposed Bethune Energy project and its community benefit fund for local schools. Trustees will also review the district’s May financial report and vote on adding an Intermediate Animation course for elective credit. The meeting concludes with […] The post KCSD Board To Consider Bethune Energy Support Letter first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Kershaw County Library is closing out its summer reading season with two big family-friendly nature events this month. On Saturday, July 18th, children ages 12 and under can enjoy the Go Wild Messtival from 9 until noon at the Nature as Teacher Preserve on Chestnut Ferry Road in Camden. The free event features messy outdoor […] The post Go Wild Summer Events Wrap Up Library Reading Program first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Kershaw County residents should take note of new operating hours for the county landfill and convenience centers beginning August first. The Kershaw County Landfill will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. All county convenience centers will operate Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be closed […] The post Kershaw County Announces New Landfill, Convenience Center Hours first appeared on Kool1027.com.